Punahou’s young squad closed out nonconference play with a 4-0 run at its Invitational, including a 65-59 win over Tennessee powerhouse Science Hill in the final. Coach Darren Matsuda talks about the team’s progress, and the ILH regular-season opener at Saint Louis on Friday.
Time, love and work ethic made all the difference for young Faaope Laloulu. Now a 6-foot-7, 390-pound Farrington senior, Laloulu trodded along as a youngster playing for the Central Razorbacks. “I wasn’t that good growing up,” he said after signing his letter of intent with Oregon. He’s plenty good now, training year-round under the mindful eyes of former Farrington standout Whitley Fehoko. Laloulu turned down nine other offers, including Hawaii. His visit to Eugene earlier in the fall was pivotal. […]
Moanalua senior defensive back Rashod Tanner will play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl, according to Sean Ceglinsky, the game’s chief operations officer. The 5-foot-9 Tanner was part of a Na Menehune team that finished 10-2 and won the OIA Division I championship this fall. Moanalua, however, dropped a 35-9 decision to ‘Iolani in the first round of the D-I state tournament. The bowl game will be held at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium — the home of the Atlanta Falcons — on […]
The bank is Caitlyn Andrade-Tomimoto’s friend. Sixth-ranked Punahou trailed 30-29 when the senior guard drove through traffic and hit a running bank shot from 12 feet out with 6 seconds to play, giving the Buffanblu a stunning 32-31 win over No. 4 Maryknoll on Monday night at Hemmeter Fieldhouse. Andrade-Tomimoto hit two huge shots in the clutch, scoring four points in the final 34 seconds. The winning shot began with Punahou inbounded from the baseline at its basket with 11 […]
Tuesday morning, Seto Hall, college counseling assembly. Students were treated to a surprise when senior classmate Elena Oglivie was recognized for earning Under Armour All-American volleyball honors. The four-time Star-Advertiser All-State Fab 15 and two-time player of the year selection was presented her All-American jersey. Oglivie, who will play at Stanford next season, will travel to Florida to play in the Dec. 31 match.
The Hilo Vikings had been there before, winning the 2017 Division I state title, and reaching the ’18 state final. But down 17-3 against ‘Iolani, the Vikings rallied with 17 unanswered points, including Keanu Keolanui‘s 55-yard field goal as time expired. “I never look at the numbers,” the senior said of his walk onto the field. “That makes me nervous.”
Saint Louis linebackers Nick Herbig and Jordan Botelho along with receivers Roman Wilson and Koali Nishigaya, QB Jayden de Laura and coach Cal Lee reflect on a fourth straight state championship.
No. 1 Saint Louis and No. 3 Kahuku clash in the Open Division final of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships at Aloha Stadium.