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VIDEO: HHSAA presser: Tihada, Look

By Paul Honda on November 21, 2014

Lahainaluna and ‘Iolani have been mainstays in Division II football from the start. One difference: ‘Iolani has seven state titles in D-II while Lahainaluna has come so close, yet hasn’t reached the pinnacle yet. The Lunas last reached the final in 2012, losing to the Raiders 36-33. Could this be the year? Lahainaluna coach Garrett Tihada and ‘Iolani coach Wendell Look talked about the title game at the HHSAA press conference on Tuesday.

Signature plays: X’s, O’s and title runs

By Paul Honda on November 21, 2014

Like any defense facing Punahou, Saint Louis faced the threat of Kanawai Noa out wide, Wayne Taulapapa blasting out of the backfield, and the possibility of a quick strike from QB Ephraim Tuliloa to big TE Matthew Christman (6-3, 235). Though Christman hasn’t been a lock as a consistent target throughout the season, his size and ability to run good routes has made an impact even when he doesn’t get the ball thrown his way. This scenario took place in […]

VIDEO: Previewing D-I/D-II state title games

By Hawaii Prep World on November 20, 2014

The Star-Advertiser’s Paul Honda and Billy Hull break down Friday night’s football doubleheader at Aloha Stadium as ‘Iolani and Lahainaluna square off for the Division II state championship, followed by a battle of undefeated teams as No. 1 Punahou tangles with No. 2 Mililani in a rematch of last year’s state final, won by the Buffanblu.

Kapaa will lick its wounds and return

By Kyle Galdeira on November 15, 2014

“We’ll be back.” As the sun set in the background of ‘Iolani’s picturesque Eddie Hamada Field and stadium complex, Kapaa coach Phillip Rapozo wasn’t upset or discouraged despite losing to the Raiders in heartbreaking fashion, 29-24, Saturday afternoon in the semifinal round of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division II State Championship tournament. “We’ll be back … somewhere,” said the coach, who even managed to crack a smile before addressing his squad. “This is just the beginning for our program.” While […]

Countdown to kickoff: Kapaa at ‘Iolani

By Paul Honda on November 14, 2014

A shorter version of this story appears in Saturday’s Star-Advertiser. The 2011 season wasn’t so long ago for the Kapaa Warriors. Current offensive line giant Maka Ah Loo was just a freshman then. The Warriors won the KIF, then blanked Pearl City 7-0 in the first round of the Division II state tourney. Then came a hot Saturday afternoon at Eddie Hamada Field. The visiting Warriors jumped to a 13-0 lead, using some precision passing by quarterback John Das, who […]

VIDEO: Raiders of the Lost Art: Tweaking out

By Paul Honda on October 27, 2014

Back in the day, ‘Iolani’s football field was not so different. The same scorching South Shore sun. The same occasional breeze drifting down from Palolo and Manoa Valleys. But the bleachers were metal. An afternoon game plus those bleachers could fry an okole or two. Down below, between the old tennis courts was the entrance to that field. The famous ice cream vending machine with three doors and choices. (I miss that thing even if I rarely had the money […]

VIDEO: Damien vs. ‘Iolani (playoff)

By Paul Honda on October 26, 2014

The Raiders used their rushing attack and defense to stifle the Monarchs for a 34-14 win in the ILH Division II second-round final. Storm Lotomau (110 yards) and K.J. Pascua (91) ran for one TD each for ‘Iolani, which captured the ILH D-II title.

LIVE BLOG: Punahou 35, Saint Louis 28, Final

By Paul Honda on October 24, 2014

First quarter Slight delay here, my apologies. Had to finish writing my story on the first game (‘Iolani beat Damien 34-14). Jason Kaneshiro is doing the game story for this game and Billy Hull is doing the TRENCH WARFARE post on Fred Ulu-Perry. The scoring opened with a pristine 35-yard bullet from Tua Tagovailoa to Drew Kobayashi on a post route, single coverage, to give STL a 7-0 lead. Tagovailoa scored on a 6-yard run, but STL missed the PAT. […]

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VIDEO: HHSAA presser: Tihada, Look

Signature plays: X’s, O’s and title runs

VIDEO: Previewing D-I/D-II state title games

Kapaa will lick its wounds and return

Countdown to kickoff: Kapaa at ‘Iolani

VIDEO: Raiders of the Lost Art: Tweaking out

VIDEO: Damien vs. ‘Iolani (playoff)

LIVE BLOG: Punahou 35, Saint Louis 28, Final

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