Kamehameha football

Kamehameha’s offensive line is developing into one of the best in the state. There were issues in a preseason scrimmage against Kahuku, but that turned into a lesson the Warriors have learned well from. But how will they fare against a Saint Louis front seven that includes defensive lineman Faatui Tuitele and linebacker Noa Purcell tonight at Aloha Stadium? Kamehameha’s offense has become more and more balanced, allowing Thomas Yam to do more managing than scrambling. They’ll smash, Yam will […]

No. 6 Kamehameha has passed all of its early-season tests heading into ILH play. The Warriors handled a traditional OIA power in Farrington, 34-15, to start the season. They then headed to Maui and wore out defending Division II champion Lahainaluna in a 33-10 victory. Friday night in their only game of the season at Kunuiakea Stadium, the Warriors defended home turf successfully with another impressive showing — a 33-10 win over Carson (Calif.). Senior quarterback Thomas Yam threw for 262 […]

Two games tonight involving ILH teams facing mainland competition. The first takes place at Kunuiakea Stadium as No. 6 Kamehameha hosts Carson (Calif.). CARSON COLTS (0-0) Head coach: Arnold Ale VS. No. 6 KAMEHAMEHA WARRIORS (2-0) Head coach: Abu Ma’afala 2017 Warriors roster No. 6 Kamehameha 33, Carson 10 at Kunuiakea Stadium Carson (0-1) 0 0 0 10 — 10 Kamehameha (3-0) 7 20 6 0 — 33 KS—Skyler Ramos 7 pass from Thomas Yam (Leihalia Panui kick) KS—Thomas Yam […]

A year ago, Kamehameha coach Abu Ma’afala took the blame after nearly every question asked from this reporter following the Warriors’ season-opening 26-20 loss to Waianae at Kunuiakea Stadium. It was the first of six defeats that year for Kamehameha, which finished 3-6, marking its worst season in decades. Fast forward to Friday night at Skippa Diaz Stadium under the bright lights of the Farrington Governors’ first home game on campus in Kalihi. Ma’afala, again opening the season against a […]