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Hoopbook: Damien boys stun Maryknoll, ILH girls in musical chairs

By Paul Honda on December 21, 2018

The ‘Iolani Prep Classic, born in 1983, is the nation’s leading preseason high school basketball tournament. The matchups between teams in consolation play are closer and more competitive than usual. Yet, a mile up the road, the hoop wars are immense and intense at the Punahou Invitational. Five teams in the Star-Advertiser Top 10 are battling in Hemmeter Fieldhouse. On day one (Wednesday), the favorites advanced in the 16-team bracket. On Thursday, some interesting results. >> Kamehameha-Hawaii over Hawaii Baptist, […]

‘Iolani reigns at No. 1, Punahou leaps to No. 4

By Paul Honda on December 17, 2018

The Interscholastic League of Honolulu Rubik’s Cube. The ILH Million-Piece Puzzle. The contortions of ILH girls basketball have led to plenty of ups and downs, but ‘Iolani remains the same, at least in the Star-Advertiser Top 10. The Raiders collected eight out of 10 possible first-place votes to remain at No. 1 for a fourth week in a row. ‘Iolani (12-3, 2-1 ILH) lost to Kamehameha and two powerful mainland teams, Pinewood (Calif.) and Clovis West (Calif.) in the past […]

Taylor Wu, Dallas Martinez make Classic all-tourney team

By Paul Honda on December 16, 2018

Taylor Wu of ‘Iolani and Dallas Martinez of Sacred Hearts were the lone island players selected to the ‘Iolani Prep Classic all-tournament team. Champion Pinewood (Los Altos Hills, Calif.) had the most valuable player, Hannah Jump, and most outstanding player, Klara Astrom. 2018 ‘Iolani Prep Classic All-tournament team Most valuable player: Hannah Jump, Pinewood Most outstanding player: Klara Astrom, Pinewood Courtni Thompson, Pinewood Taylor Wu, ‘Iolani Dallas Martinez, Sacred Hearts Marissa Warren, Incarnate Word Rickie Woltman, Incarnate Word Kiki Britzman, […]


Hannah Jump’s 11 3’s launch Pinewood to Classic title

By Paul Honda on December 16, 2018

The Pinewood Panthers don’t specifically key on Hannah Jump when it’s time to score. The 5-foot-11 senior is simply geared for the moment. Every moment. With an opportunity to face powerhouse Incarnate Word (St. Louis, Mo.), Jump relished every long-distance opportunity, splashing 11 of her 13 3-point attempts and finishing with 37 points and seven rebounds as the Panthers stunned the Red Knights 63-49 to capture the ‘Iolani Prep Classic championship on Saturday night. “I shoot best when I’m not […]

LIVE BLOG: ‘Iolani Classic, final day

By Paul Honda on December 15, 2018

The title game pits two nationally-ranked programs in Incarnate Word Academy (St. Louis, Mo.) and Pinewood (Los Altos Hills, Calif.). IWA Is ranked No. 22 by MaxPreps, which predicted a Classic crown for the Red Knights. Pinewood is ranked No. 12 by USA Today. Pinewood 63, Incarnate Word 49, FINAL The Panthers claim the ‘Iolani Classic title for 2018 with a resounding win over a very talented IWA squad. Hanah Jump. HANNAH JUMP! The senior finishes with 36 points, 11-for-13 […]

The math, science and heart of Pinewood’s ‘Giant Killers’

By Paul Honda on December 15, 2018

On paper, the Pinewood Panthers don’t pass the eye test. “We’re not going to win any awards walking through an airport,” longtime coach Doc Scheppler says. “We’re not an imposing type team.” With decisive wins over Lahainaluna and ‘Iolani, the No. 4 and No. 1 teams in Hawaii, respectively, the Panthers from Los Altos Hills, Calif. are in the championship game of the ‘Iolani Prep Classic tonight against Incarnate Word Academy (Mo.). The website for the town of Los Altos […]

LIVE BLOG: ‘Iolani Classic, semifinal round

By Paul Honda on December 14, 2018

The semifinal round is underway at Father Bray Athletic Center, where the girls ‘Iolani Prep Classic has powerhouses Incarnate Word (St. Louis, Mo.) and Clovis West (Calif.) matched up in the first semi. Host ‘Iolani and Pinewood (Los Altos Hills, Calif.) will meet in the nightcap. Pinewood is ranked No. 12 in the USA Today Super 25. Incarnate Word is ranked No. 22 by MaxPreps, which predicts a title run by the Red Knights. Pinewood 79, ‘Iolani 55, FINAL The […]

Hoopbook: Punahou champion, Kordel Ng, Classic moments

By Paul Honda on December 14, 2018

It’s Aloha Friday and I’m finally caught up. What does that mean? Between connecting dots and helping out on our All-State Football package which will come out Sunday, and covering as much girls and boys basketball as possible, there are plenty of takeaways to be made on roundball. And now that this head cold is clearing up, my brain is catching up, too. On Thursday, I was pretty sure it was Wednesday. And on Wednesday, it felt like Tuesday. That’s […]

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