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Sizing up a whopping 4 (very good) boys hoops tournaments

By Paul Honda on December 8, 2023

As for the preponderance of zone defenses in summer leagues and preseason, Maryknoll and Kailua played man to man from the start. Kailua’s come-from-behind win was a classic defensive struggle for 29 minutes, and then pure drama in the final 3 minutes as the Surfriders prevailed over the top-ranked Spartans, 42-40. Here’s a review of the four boys tournaments in play on Thursday night. Moanalua Invitational Thursday’s scores Seaside (Ore.) 51, @ Moanalua 36 >> Sea: Austin Palmer 13. Moa: […]

Kamehameha topples Arizona powerhouse Hamilton, 57-50, for I Mua crown

By Paul Honda on December 3, 2023

In the space of one off-season and a few weeks of preseason, the young Kamehameha Warriors have become regal. With a 57-50 victory over Arizona powerhouse Hamilton, Kamehameha captured the championship of the I Mua Invitational. Kamehameha had its share of challenges against Hamilton, a two-time Arizona 6A state champion, but clutched up in every key moment down the stretch. Center Nihoa Dunn scored 18 points, including 14 in the first half to spark the Warriors to a 28-21 lead. […]

Kailua’s lockdown defense stifles University for Surfrider Classic title

By Paul Honda on December 2, 2023

The run-and-gun unit at Kailua has gone defensive. With Noa Donnelly, Dylan Kunz and Maddox Pung — and help from Sebastian Ledda — battling in the trenches — Kailua used a suffocating 2-3 matchup zone to repel upstart University Lab, 45-37, in the championship game of the Surfrider Holiday Classic on Saturday night at Kailua. It was the first loss of the nonconference slate after five wins for unranked University. They had beaten Campbell twice, on Monday and Friday, and […]


Mililani, ‘Iolani remain unbeaten at Alegre Invitational

By Paul Honda on December 2, 2023

Roman Gabriel scored 17 points as No. 3 Mililani fended off Moanalua, 59-48, in Friday’s action at the 24th Annual James Alegre Invitational. Mililani is now 2-0 in the tournament. The Trojans square off with Punahou on Saturday afternoon. ‘Iolani also remained undefeated in the tournament with a 35-32 win over Western Christian (Ore.). The Raiders battle Lahainaluna on Saturday afternoon. Friday’s scores Honokaa 56, Roosevelt 53 >> Hon: Mauloa Tagabi 19 (3 treys), David Aiona 14, Jastyn Babino 10. […]

No. 5 Kailua, unranked University Lab head to Surfrider Classic final

By Paul Honda on December 2, 2023

The Junior Rainbows of University Lab School have all it takes to win basketball games. The only question is, will there be enough left in the tank to beat Kailua on Saturday. ULS advanced to the title game of the Surfrider Holiday Classic with a 60-49 runaway win over No. 10 Campbell. The Jr. ‘Bows’ second win over the Sabers in a four-day span was a close game in the first half before they went on a 16-2 run before […]

Lucky 7’s: Leilehua, ‘Iolani racking up wins at Alegre Invitational

By Paul Honda on December 1, 2023

Leilehua outlastd Moanalua, 61-50, and ‘Iolani stifled Roosevelt, 43-29, to remain unbeaten at the James Alegre Invitational boys basketball tournament on Thursday. The two teams are tied in the Star-Advertiser Top 10 at No. 7. However, they are not scheduled to meet in the annual event. ‘Iolani plays Western Christian (Ore.) on Friday, then upstart Lahainaluna on Saturday. Leilehua does not play on Friday. The Mules will play Western Christian on Saturday. They aren’t the only teams with unbeaten records […]

Go Bows: University Lab stuns 2-time D-I defending state champ Saint Louis

By Paul Honda on December 1, 2023

University Lab coach Ryan Tong has seen a lot of basketball in his years as a Junior Rainbow player, then assistant coach, then head coach. Like minds think alike, and when he succeeded former teammate Walt Quitan to oversee the boys basketball program, expectations were still high. Low-key high. Don’t mind the Jr. ‘Bows for getting just a wee bit excited after stunning No. 1 Saint Louis in overtime, 67-64, on Thursday night in the opening round of the Surfriders […]

Kamehameha, Maryknoll advance to I Mua semifinals

By Paul Honda on December 1, 2023

Over the weekend, family took the court when Kamehameha visited Maryknoll. Kamehameha coach Pua Straight led her Warriors to a hard-earned 44-33 win over Maryknoll coach Chico Furtado and his Spartans. Niece versus uncle. It was a way of life in the brutally competitive ILH Division I girls basketball universe — until this season. Maryknoll’s decision to move down to Division II meant D-I Kamehameha would possibly never play the Spartans. So the nonconference game was set up for last […]

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