Between the tough battle with University, the comeback win for the ILH D-II championship, and Coach Don Faumuina‘s announcement to the team that his would be his final season, it was an emotional and memorable night for the Damien Monarchs. Damien rallied for a 23-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-14 win over University at Hemmeter Fieldhouse on Friday night.
Hawaii Prep World editor Billy Hull and KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello break down the top games of the week and get into defending the format of the state tournament.
NERDPOD: Receivers The Star-Advertiser and Hawaii Prep World’s Paul Honda breaks down some of the best pass catchers in the state. Titus Mokiao-Atimalala, Campbell Measurables: 6-1, 170, Jr. Crunch this: 8 games — Rec 53-931, 16 TDs Yards per reception: 17.6 Receiving yards per game: 116.4 Game by game / Passcode (statistical values): $Mililani (Aug. 9) Rec 5-75, 2 TD ¥27.5 + $5.0 = ¥$32.5 @ Farrington (Aug. 15) Rec 7-98, 2 TD ¥28.8 = ¥28.8 $Saint Louis (Aug. 23) […]
The Kamehameha Warriors are built for endurance. On this night, they brought resilience, rallying for a 19-25, 15-25, 25-22, 25-14, 17-15 win over No. 3 ‘Iolani to secure a state-tournament berth for the 18th year in a row. Sophomore Devin Kahahawai had a team-high 24 kills, while senior setter Bryanne Soares had 63 assists, 10 kills and four blocks. Coach Chris Blake has guided Kamehameha to state finals appearances in every season since 2002, winning nine state championships.
There is plenty of football to be played as the regular season nears a close. At this point, Koali Nishigaya has played as close to his potential as any skill-position player in the state. He is, pound for pound, an invaluable piece in Saint Louis’ quest for a fourth state championship in a row. With 47 receptions for 699 yards and seven TDs, he is always ready to haul in spirals from Jayden de Laura when wideouts Roman Wilson and […]
They call him the funniest guy on the team. One of them, anyway. Koali Nishigaya’s reputation preceded his breakout as a dynamo on the football field. Just about every Crusader said that Nishigaya and Kamo‘i Latu were the funniest among them. A lot of his teammates also predicted a huge season on the field for the senior slotback. >> CLICK HERE TO READ TODAY’S FEATURE STORY ON KOALI NISHIGAYA IN THE STAR-ADVERTISER Months of daily training paid off for Nishigaya, […]
It was bruising, merciless and relentless in the trenches when No. 4 Kahuku went to work against No. 2 Punahou on Saturday night. Punahou prevailed, 21-13, but Kahuku came away with lessons that should carry into the final week of the regular season and beyond.
Punahou lost to Kahuku in their previous meeting last year, and that only sharpened their preparation in Saturday’s showdown at Aloha Stadium. Coach Kale Ane, running back Vincent Terrell, offensive lineman Solatoa Moeai and defensive back Alaka‘i Gilman chatted after a hard-fought 21-13 win over the Red Raiders.