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Bishop Gorman’s defense a big test for Saint Louis’ offense

By Paul Honda on August 19, 2021

The weather report for Las Vegas read “smoky” on Wednesday. The Saint Louis Crusaders saw clear skies in South Point, where they’re staying and preparing for Friday’s battle with three-time national champion Bishop Gorman. In fact, despite a warning of “Unhealthy Air Quality for Sensitive Groups” on Thursday, the team is 13 miles from the strip and hasn’t noticed anything unusual. Temperatures are in the 80s near noon in Las Vegas and expected to dip into the mid-70s overnight, a […]

Low-key approach by Saint Louis as showdown with Bishop Gorman looms

By Paul Honda on August 18, 2021

Normally, there are scrimmages and a preseason game or two before the Saint Louis Crusaders take on a nationally-ranked opponent. There is nothing normal about these times. The Crusaders are in Las Vegas, having gonega nearly two years without an official football game. Ranked 30th nationally by MaxPreps.com, they will meet No. 13 Bishop Gorman on Friday night at Fertitta Field. “I’m just glad. I’m happy we’ve got a game going. I’m happy we’ve got the ILH schedule, so it’s […]

ILH football coordinator Wendell Look on process of new schedule

By Paul Honda on August 17, 2021

Having options in the middle of a crisis matters to a whole lot of football teams and players. That tangible makes the ILH football schedule of 2021 a godsend for players, coaches and the football community. The schedule was released on Monday, a compact and orderly ledger of varsity and intermediate matchups with doses of creativity and maximum emotional impact. Adding ‘B’ teams from Kamehameha and Saint Louis is a way to get more playing time for players who otherwise […]

ILH announces football schedule, includes Kamehameha, Saint Louis ‘B’ squads

By Paul Honda on August 16, 2021

High school football will be back in 11 days. It just won’t include public schools. The Interscholastic League of Honolulu released its schedule on Monday afternoon with six playing dates at Aloha Stadium. Spectators will not be permitted. The slate begins on Friday, Aug. 27 with Damien at ‘Iolani in a 3:15 p.m. matchup at Eddie Hamada Field. Also on that day, Pac-Five will meet Saint Louis II at 5 p.m., and Kamehameha will face Punahou at 7:30 p.m. in […]

Players, coaches cautiously optimistic about full-season calendar

By Paul Honda on August 14, 2021

There are doubters, for sure, but imagine that the HHSAA executive board’s vote and plan to have full fall, winter and spring sports seasons materializes. For that, there are believers. Optimists. “It makes me really happy, just knowing I get to play one last time for my senior is amazing. I am not surprised that because my athletic director and principal want a season for us because we missed so much. They always will do everything they can to make […]

Full seasons ahead as HHSAA executive board approves revised sports calendar

By Paul Honda on August 13, 2021

High school football for the holidays — it’s coming. The HHSAA announced on Friday that its executive board, representing the state’s five leagues, voted unanimously to have a full sports calendar. That means fall sports, including football, will play out a normal schedule once the currently postponed start date of Sept. 24 arrives. The hope is that all student-athletes will be vaccinated by then. “It is a testament to our members to be able to agree to a calendar on […]

Damien AD, football coach Eddie Klaneski resigns

By Paul Honda on August 13, 2021

(Adds commentary by former Pac-Five football coach Kip Botelho, current Damien boys basketball coach Keith Spencer., former boys basketball coach Alvin Stephenson and girls basketball coach Mark Arquero.) Eddie Klaneski has stepped down as athletic director and football coach at Damien. School President Dr. Kyle Atabay confirmed the news Friday morning. “I can say that he turned in a resignation letter earlier this week. Yesterday (Wednesday), I believe he spoke with his coaches, as well as his football team, about […]

Leagues may vote on return of state tournaments Friday

By Paul Honda on August 12, 2021

Coaches and players are cautiously optimistic about the HHSAA’s recommendation that state championships be played this fall sports season. The state’s four leagues controlled by the DOE will vote by Friday to follow the plan, or reject the possibility of state tournaments. There has not been a state tournament since the winter season of 2020, 18 months ago. Kahuku football coach Sterling Carvalho is confident that the recommendation will be accepted. “This does not surprise me. If the DOE and […]

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