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Teshya Alo: movie star?

By Jerry Campany on October 28, 2014

Kamehameha wrestler Teshya Alo has done so much on the mat in her 16 years on the planet. Now she will be the subject of a documentary at this year’s Hawaii International Film Festival. Alo, the reigning FILA Cadet world champion in wrestling, has already won a state title in judo and two in wrestling and led the Warriors girls to the team title at last year’s state wrestling championships. She has only lost two matches in her career. The […]

Raiders rule ILH boys judo

By Paul Honda on May 3, 2014

(Here’s a follow-up interview with ‘Iolani coach Dan Nishita, whose boys team won the ILH judo title on Saturday. The meet ended at 10:20 p.m. and team point totals were not released until 10:30 p.m., well past our normal deadline.) Three individual champions and a huge contingent of point earners made it a special night for the ‘Iolani boys judo team on Saturday. With Jordan Ng leading the way — he won his second individual title in as many years […]

PIAA Letter of Intent signing day

By Paul Honda on April 16, 2014

Beautiful morning at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki on signing day for dozens of student-athletes from the islands. Among them were a handful of football players, including Punahou’s all-state offensive lineman, Davis Miyashiro-Saipa‘ia. The senior signed with Oregon as a preferred walk-on, turning down several opportunities at smaller schools. Isaac Hurd, Campbell’s big-play quarterback, signed with Southern Oregon. Among the other notable signees are Sarah Liva, Mililani’s all-state basketball player, who signed with Portland State. Punahou’s three-sport standout, Keau Fey, […]

Executive decision: HHSAA voting results

By Paul Honda on June 13, 2012

Here are the recommendations from the athletic directors’ conference on Kauai. The conference began on Thursday, ended Saturday and resulted in the following approved proposals. The proposals went up for HHSAA executive board voting on Tuesday morning at the OIA office, located at Radford High School. HHSAA executive board vote on HIADA recommendations June 12, 2012 OIA office, Radford High School Group 1 Chair: Greg van Cantfort (OIA), Recorder: Karen Iha (OIA) CHEERLEADING 1. To unify the safety training for […]

HIADA, more from day one

By Jerry Campany on June 8, 2012

(More from the first day of the Hawaii Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association conference. Story is in this morning’s edition, just adding some extra info.) HHSAA wrestling official Keith Matsumoto points to Hawaii teams in 1999 and ’02 as sterling examples. “Between those two teams, those girls, we literally could’ve had an opportunity to have four out of four girls in the Olympics from Hawaii. That was my dream. The girls we had were good enough to represent the women’s team […]

Hall of Honor

By Paul Honda on June 3, 2012

The class of 2012 was inducted into the HHSAA Hall of Honor tonight, hosted by the Hawaii High School Athletic Association. The banquet was at the Sheraton Waikiki, a full house with 12 magnificent student-athletes. More photos below. Some were video captures. Fun night for 12 outstanding individuals!

State judo champions

By Jerry Campany on May 1, 2012

four time champs Christian Pavo, Pearl City Brady Lafortune, Moanalua David Terao, Mid-Pacific Lianne Tomishima, McKinley Taylor Ibera, Farrington Brittany Balanay, McKinley Chrissy Chow, Punahou Boys 2003 105: Thoran Evans, Kahuku 114: Brandon Low, Saint Louis 123: Justin Galvez, Mililani 132: Emile Suehiro, McKinley 141: Jeremy Otani, Punahou 150: Joel Akimoto, Pearl City 165: Andy Hung, Pearl City 180: Sean Shinjo, MIlilani 200: Shingo Katsuhara, Moanalua 275: Eddie Inuma, Pearl City 2004 105: Thoran Evans, Kahuku (2) 114: Gerry Malanog, Leilehua 123: Patrick Eglinton, […]

Pestano plus: Kamehameha’s state champ

By Paul Honda on April 17, 2012

(More on Kamehameha wrestler/judooka Dane Paihi Pestano. The feature story ran in this morning’s edition.) Dane Pestano abstains from rice, fried food and soda, but treats himself to a bag of Skittles now and then. At the next level, Pestano expects to cut down to 197 or 184 pounds, which sounds severe. In fact, he got up to 238 in the offseason while his shoulder healed. He dropped weight through workouts and a diet that restricts soda, rice and fried […]

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