Iolani football

For months, even years, ‘Iolani’s Lanakila Pei hoped for a chance to play Division I college football. In the span of one week, his dream has become reality and then some. He visited Washington, the alma mater of his parents, and came home with a preferred walk-on opportunity. Then, on Monday, Hawaii made him a scholarship offer. The Warriors had been in communication with Pei for two years. Pei moved from safety to linebacker during that time to help the […]

2019 TEAM RECORD >> 10-3 overall, 6-2 ILH Division I HEAD COACH >> Wendell Look is 206-135-3 in 29 seasons with the Raiders. KEY UNDERCLASSMEN IN 2019 >> WR/PK Wailoa Manuel, 5-10, 150, Jr.; DL Shayden Molina, 6-2, 245, Jr.; RB Brody Bantolina, 5-8, 150, So.; DB Stirling Sakashita, 5-11, 165, So. ‘IOLANI THROUGH THE YEARS: 1973-2019 HISTORICAL EQUIVALENT: 2008 Campbell The 2019 edition of ‘Iolani football will probably be remembered more for being on the wrong side of an […]

Lanakila Pei could only watch as his ‘Iolani career ended with Hilo players storming the field at Aloha Stadium to celebrate a stunning finish to Friday’s Division I state championship game. Prior to a Hilo field goal from 55 yards out bouncing off the crossbar and through the uprights to give the Vikings a 20-17 walk-off victory, it appeared the night’s pivotal moments would belong to Pei in his farewell performance in an ‘Iolani uniform. Pei, the hub of the […]

No. 6 Hilo 20, No. 7 ‘Iolani 17, FINAL Hilo wins the Division I state championship on a 55-yard field goal off the crossbar by Keanu Keolanui. Final, Hilo 20, ‘Iolani 17. @HawaiiPrepWorld pic.twitter.com/nG4CP9fnOi — Jason Kaneshiro (@jasonkaneshiro) November 30, 2019 >> CLICK HERE FOR MORE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS 6:44: Hilo’s Keanu Keolanui hits a 55-yard field goal that bounced off the crossbar and went through the uprights with no time remaining. Vikings win 20-17. 6:43: After a catch by Haasenritter, Keolanui comes […]

Iolani’s victory over Moanalua on Saturday was all about Brock Hedani picking up touchdowns and the Raiders’ defense picking off passes. Hedani rushed for two scores and caught a touchdown and No. 9 ‘Iolani intercepted five passes on defense in a 35-9 victory over host Moanalua in the Division I semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships. ‘Iolani (10-2) will play No. 6 Hilo for the title at 4 p.m. Friday at Aloha Stadium. >> CLICK HERE FOR […]