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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 […]

LIVE BLOG: ‘Iolani Classic, day 1

By Paul Honda on December 13, 2018

Clovis West (Calif.) is coming off a 32-4 season, fourth in the CIF, and features two D-I recruits. Incarnate Word of Saint Louis (Mo.) features three D-I recruits. Yes. It’s that kind of tourney where Hawaii teams are, once again, a long, long shot to win it all. Friday’s games >> Sacred Hearts vs. Kalani, consolation, 3:30 p.m. >> Kaiser vs. Lahainaluna, consolation, 5 p.m. >> Clovis West (Calif.) vs. Incarnate Word (St. Louis, Mo.), semifinal, 6:30 p.m. >> ‘Iolani […]

Tourneys abound: St. Francis, Walter Wong, Kaimuki, ‘Iolani Classic

By Paul Honda on December 11, 2018

The holiday season is busy enough for shoppers and those of us driving in vehicles who aren’t shopping. Then there’s rain that slows all traffic to a crawl. Then there’s prep hoops. The onslaught of tournaments is upon us in full, thick morass. The Walter Wong Invitational tipped off on Monday with four games. Host Saint Louis is coming off a title run at the St. Joseph Cardinal Classic in Hilo. The Crusaders didn’t play on Monday, but Kaiser routed […]

No. 1 ‘Iolani prevails over No. 9 Punahou

By Paul Honda on December 10, 2018

The bounce-back is often easier said than done, especially with so many giveaways. Coming off a loss to Kamehameha, the No. 1-ranked ‘Iolani Raiders got a resilient performance from senior Taylor Wu and gritty effort from sophomore Alexsandra Huntimer in a 52-37 win over No. 9 Punahou on Monday night at Hemmeter Fieldhouse. ‘Iolani improved to 3-1 in Interscholastic League of Honolulu girls basketball action (11-1 overall). Punahou is now 1-1 in league play (5-1 overall). Wu led the Raiders […]

‘Iolani remains at No. 1 despite loss to Kamehameha

By Paul Honda on December 10, 2018

‘Iolani remains atop the Star-Advertiser Girls Basketball Top 10 for a third week in a row. The Raiders lost to then-No. 5 Kamehameha on Friday, but still collected more points in the rankings. ‘Iolani played without starter Lily Lefotu Wahinekapu (ankle), which may have played a role on the ballots of coaches and media. Kamehameha (7-2) improved to 2-0 in ILH play and is now at No. 2 in the Top 10. The Warriors gathered six of the 10 first-place […]

VIDEO: No. 5 Kamehameha upsets No. 1 ‘Iolani

By Paul Honda on December 9, 2018

No. 5 Kamehameha visits No. 1 ‘Iolani in a key ILH girls basketball showdown. Warriors center Kalina Obrey leads the way with 16 points and 14 rebounds in Kamehameha’s victory.

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