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Nerdpod: The unique talents of Damien QB/hoopster Jake Holtz

By Paul Honda on November 5, 2019

He could be the tallest quarterback in Damien history. Jake Holtz, at 6-foot-3, close to 6-4 and 215 pounds, has been more than a statuesque passer from the pocket. Holtz’s passion and toughness make him a playmaker unlike the usual signal-caller. His athleticism makes him a threat on the basketball court, too, where he has the hops to play in the post, but has the skill level to play in the backcourt. Whether he chooses one sport or both in […]

Despite mistakes, Damien’s Eddie Klaneski proud of his Monarchs

By Paul Honda on October 26, 2019

Timing isn’t always everything. But Damien could have used a break or two on Friday night. The Monarchs came into a huge showdown with ‘Iolani, with a Division I state-tournament berth at stake and an ailing Amo Sulu. The talented and highly productive running back tore his meniscus in a must-win battle with Moanalua two weeks ago, but suited up and played as best he could against ‘Iolani. Sulu came into the game with 1,225 yards and 14 touchdowns on […]

GAME NIGHT 10/25: Damien/Iolani

By Billy Hull on October 25, 2019

No. 10 ‘Iolani 21, No. 9 Damien 14 ———– ‘Iolani is in the D-I state tournament for the third time in four years and second straight under the two-year OIA-ILH football alliance. At Aloha Stadium Damien (8-3) 0 0 7 7 — 14 ‘Iolani (9-2) 7 7 0 7 — 21 Iol—Carter Kamana 99 pass from Jonah Chong (Wailoa Manuel kick) Iol—Brock Hedani 2 pass from Chong (Manuel kick) DMS—Jake Holtz 34 run (Christian Souza kick) Iol—Lanakila Pei 18 fumble […]

Damien ready for ‘Iolani’s rough play this time around

By Paul Honda on October 24, 2019

Sometimes, in a land with perhaps two of the most unusual high school leagues in the nation, the best battles occur before the big dance. The immense size of the OIA, which has 23 active football programs, is matched by very few leagues nationally. The ILH, with a total of six football teams, is left in a conundrum, seeing quality programs sit during the state tournament due to basic mathematics. For the ILH, this is true every year, every season, […]

No. 10 Damien keeps its season alive

By Jason Kaneshiro on October 11, 2019

Amo Sulu could only watch the final 24 minutes on Friday as No. 10 Damien battled to extend its season. By then, the junior running back’s efforts in the first 24 had helped power the Monarchs into the lead and they hung on for a 22-17 win over sixth-ranked and previously unbeaten Moanalua at Aloha Stadium, assuring the Monarchs of another game. >> CLICK HERE FOR A PHOTO GALLERY FROM THE GAME Sulu ran for 114 yards on 16 carries […]

GAME NIGHT 10/11: Moanalua/Damien

By Billy Hull on October 11, 2019

No. 10 Damien 22, No. 6 Moanalua 17 ———- BOX SCORE At Aloha Stadium Moanalua (8-1, 6-0) 0 0 0 17 — 17 Damien (8-2, 6-2) 8 7 7 0 — 22 DMS—Jake Holtz 5 run (Bubba Kauhi pass from Duke Hoohuli) DMS—Amo Sulu 2 run (Christian Souza kick) DMS—River Iaea 8 run (Souza kick) Moan—FG Griffin Motas 47 Moan—Rudy Kealohi 16 pass from RJ Javar (Ayzeiah Callo-Saquiton pass from Javar) Moan—Jansen York 51 pass from Javar (pass failed) RUSHING—Moanalua: […]

Q&A: Damien coach Eddie Klaneski – ‘This is where we wanted to be’

By Paul Honda on October 10, 2019

News spreads fast. On Saturday, moments after Leilehua hung on to edge ‘Iolani 28-25 at Aloha Stadium, the Damien Monarchs were counting their blessings. ‘Iolani dropped into a tie with Damien at 5-2 in ILH Division I play. With only one state-tournament berth allotted to the ILH, the first-place finisher qualifies. Second place turns in the pads. No. 10 Damien (7-2 overall) needs a win over No. 6 Moanalua (8-0, 6-0 OIA D-I) on Friday at Aloha Stadium. The Monarchs […]

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