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Unsung Scrapper: Farrington’s Christian Acorda

By Nick Abramo on October 6, 2016

On Thursday and Friday, Hawaii Prep World will run a series of snippets focusing on eight players we dub as Honolulu Star-Advertiser “Unsung Scrappers.” One player from each of the Oahu Interscholastic Association’s eight teams involved in this weekend’s Division I quarterfinals were chosen by their head coaches. FIFTH IN A SERIES FARRINGTON’S CHRISTIAN ACORDA >> Position: Cornerback >> Grade: Senior >> Height: 5 feet 6 >> Weight: 137 pounds >> Jersey number: 26 GOVERNORS assistant coach Daniel Sanchez on […]

Nerdpod: Running Backs v2.0

By Paul Honda on October 6, 2016

NERDPOD: Running backs v2.0 The Star-Advertiser and Hawaii Prep World’s Paul Honda breaks down some of the best running backs in the state. Why do I start again with running backs instead of receivers or quarterbacks? I suppose, well, it’s not that RB is my favorite position, or that they’re better as a group. It’s probably because even in this era of mostly single-back offenses, it is still an important, sometimes nearly impossible position to master. Between all the pass […]

To knee or not to knee was not really a question

By Nick Abramo on September 26, 2016

Many people were wondering why Kapolei decided to run the ball from the Farrington 3 with less than a minute to go and leading 21-7 on Friday night. Why not take a knee? Hurricanes head coach Darren Hernandez has been hearing about it directly from some people and from screenshots from social media sent to him by players and assistants. Dreyden-Steele Kawewehi, who had not touched the ball all game perviously, got the handoff and rambled into the end zone […]

GAME NIGHT 9/24: Farrington/Kapolei

By Hawaii Prep World on September 24, 2016

Just two games on Oahu on Saturday night but both involve some heavy hitters. An already huge game between No. 6 Farrington (5-1, 5-1 OIA Red) and No. 5 Kapolei (5-1, 4-1) got even bigger with Mililani’s stunning loss to Kailua on Friday night. The winner of Saturday night’s game at Kapolei clinches the OIA Red title and No. 1 seed in the OIA playoffs. HISTORY: Farrington leads the all-time series 6-1 but Kapolei got its first win over the […]

Nerdpod: Quarterbacks v2.0

By Paul Honda on September 23, 2016

It’s been two weeks since we nerdpodded QBs. Let’s take a look as we enter Week 8 of the prep football season. QUARTERBACKS Tua Tagovailoa, Saint Louis Measurables: 6-1, 210, Sr. Crunch this: 4 games — 78-for-117; 1,198 yards, 13 TD, 0 INT; Rush 36-234, 5 TD Completion rate: .667 Yards per attempt: 10.2 Passer rating: 189.34 The skinny: (Sept 22) Numbers are not required to explain anything about the nation’s No. 1 quarterback. He can rack ’em up like […]

Nerdpod: Receivers v2.0

By Paul Honda on September 22, 2016

The trend over the past couple seasons seems to be, still, opening up the field and becoming less dependent on superstar playmakers. True enough at ‘Iolani, Mililani, Saint Louis, Punahou, Kapolei, and on and on. But there are still some intriguing pass catchers who have made their mark on the gridiron this season. Here’s a look at some of them. No particular order, though the first several players are new to Nerdpod, followed with updates on receivers who debuted last […]

Nerdpod: Running Backs

By Paul Honda on September 22, 2016

Here’s a look at some, not all, of Hawaii’s most intriguing running backs. No particular order. RUNNING BACKS Challen Faamatau, Farrington Measurables: 5-10, 200, Sr. Crunch this: 6 games — Rush 118-645, 11 TD; Rec 16-196, 3 TD Rushing yards per carry: 5.5 Rushing yards per game: 107.5 Receiving yards per reception: 12.3 Receiving yards per game: 32.7 The skinny: (Sept 21) The numbers tell a magnificent story, even during his sophomore season as a backup to Ranan Mamiya. But […]

Faamatau’s college stock rising

By Christian Shimabuku on September 20, 2016

Farrington running back Challen Faamatau was featured in today’s print edition of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. (http://www.staradvertiser.com/2016/09/20/sports/farringtons-faamatau-is-in-hot-pursuit-with-a-purpose/) The senior talked briefly about his college recruitment. Due to NCAA rules, he has not qualified academically due to his SAT and as a result hasn’t fielded an offer yet. He is taking the SAT in November and December and can qualify academically for the NCAA if he gets a high enough score. If so, his recruiting activity could really increase. “I wouldn’t care […]

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Unsung Scrapper: Farrington’s Christian Acorda

Nerdpod: Running Backs v2.0

To knee or not to knee was not really a question

GAME NIGHT 9/24: Farrington/Kapolei

Nerdpod: Quarterbacks v2.0

Nerdpod: Receivers v2.0

Nerdpod: Running Backs

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