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Luna senior wrestler Nalani Kirkman signs with Menlo

By Paul Honda on October 28, 2020

This Roughneck is just getting started. Nalani Kirkman wrestled for the Lahaina Roughnecks long before she stepped on the Lahainaluna High School campus. As a sophomore, she reached the 102-pound state quarterfinals before losing to Kalai Tengan of Kamehameha, 3-0. Her junior season as a Luna was a heartbreaker, losing to Kennedy Javier of Mililani, 15-11, in the preliminary round of the 102 weight class. Kirkman went 1-1 in the consolation bracket, and began looking ahead to senior year. With […]

Kailua QB Cameron Friel to graduate early, miss postponed senior season

By Paul Honda on October 25, 2020

In a perfect world, Cameron Friel would be quarterbacking Kailua into the playoffs by now. In this pandemic world, Friel won’t play another down for the Surfriders. The senior will graduate early from Kailua and enroll at UNLV in January, getting an early start to his college football career. “It’s something I’ve been deciding ever since I committed,” said Friel, who gave the Rebels his oral commitment on May 18. “It wasn’t a for-sure thing until recently.” Friel also has […]

Punahou defender, West Point-bound Jordan Lau on the run

By Paul Honda on October 23, 2020

“Terminator.” “Half woman, half animal.” That’s how Hawaii Surf soccer club coach Shawn Kuroda describes his devastating center back, Jordan Lau. Kuroda has leaned on the Punahou senior for many good reasons. The center back has been the backbone of Punahou’s defense, and in the offseason, she does the same for the Surf. “Jordan is different. I have to tell our kids to stay away from her when they see her coming,” Kuroda said on Friday. “I depend on her […]

Kamehameha/Wasatch LB Tausili Akana considers Nebraska offer

By Paul Honda on October 17, 2020

The day will come when Tausili Akana will long to wear the navy blue uniform of a Kamehameha Warrior. For now, however, he is a Wasatch Wasp, busy with the title chase in Utah. He also has one more scholarship offer to ponder: Nebraska. “I’m really excited about Nebraska for many reasons. Of course, my older sister Keonilei loves it in Lincoln,” Akana said of the 2019 Star-Advertiser girls volleyball player of the year. “They sell out all their football […]

Iron and haircuts at Tui Ickes’ ‘Tokelau Pit’

By Paul Honda on October 17, 2020

Tui Ickes knows his way with a tool in his hands. The 6-foot, 197-pound senior brought skill and power to the plate for the Kamehameha Warriors last spring, hitting .515 in 37 plate appearances — preseason and two ILH games — with a slugging percentage of .667. Two home runs and three doubles helped bring 10 runs home for Ickes. His versatility is another tool. Ickes plays third base, first base and the outfield. “He’s got some enormous strength and […]

Maryknoll junior hoopster Sage Tolentino commits to Auburn

By Paul Honda on October 15, 2020

Maryknoll boys basketball standout Sage Tolentino gave an oral commitment to Auburn on Thursday morning. The 7-foot wing had received offers from Kansas, Tennessee State, then was offered by Auburn last week. On Wednesday, Cincinnati made an offer, but the talented sharpshooter made his decision less than 24 hours later. “My family and I have prayed about this day since I was a kid,” Tolentino wrote on social media. “I am beyond blessed and I give God all the glory. […]

Former Maryknoll hoopster Brian Washington considers 6 D-I offers

By Paul Honda on October 14, 2020

Freshman year at Maryknoll came to a heartbreaking end for center Brian Washington. After losing in the 2014 ILH playoffs, the 6-foot-8 center and teammate Justice Sueing Jr., the Spartans high-scoring sophomore, chatted outside the entrance door. Sueing had already spent some summer time jamming with Mater Dei, a California powerhouse. It was clear, even then, that if Washington and Sueing stuck together, Maryknoll would have the inside track to one, probably two state championships. “You better not leave,” Washington […]

Kaimuki junior QB Jayden Maiava heading to Elite 11

By Paul Honda on October 12, 2020

The Elite 11 regional in Portland, Ore. is not common territory. When Tua Tagovailoa of Saint Louis went to his first Elite 11, the competition with top quarterbacks from across the region, then the West Coast, then nationally, put him on the biggest radar. Jayden Maiava of Kaimuki is hoping to expand his scope. The 6-foot-5, 222-pound junior will travel to the Oct. 25 event with Campbell junior Blaine Hipa. Their personal coach, Keli‘i Tilton, will accompany them. “The exciting […]

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Luna senior wrestler Nalani Kirkman signs with Menlo

Kailua QB Cameron Friel to graduate early, miss postponed senior season

Punahou defender, West Point-bound Jordan Lau on the run

Kamehameha/Wasatch LB Tausili Akana considers Nebraska offer

Iron and haircuts at Tui Ickes’ ‘Tokelau Pit’

Maryknoll junior hoopster Sage Tolentino commits to Auburn

Former Maryknoll hoopster Brian Washington considers 6 D-I offers

Kaimuki junior QB Jayden Maiava heading to Elite 11

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