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Packed house inspires wrestlers at Hawaii tournament

None — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Don’t tell some of Hawaii’s elite male wrestlers that the Hawaii Officials Tournament is just a preseason tune-up.

Pearl City’s Serah Yogi cries joyful tears again

Jerry Campany — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Serah Yogi can always expect some happy tears in December.

‘Iolani’s Bailey Nakanelua on another level in girls volleyball

None — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The moments of execution and deception were almost countless for this maestro.

Dybantsa, Mandaquit lead Utah Prep to ‘Iolani Classic title

Paul Honda — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The homecoming party is underway for JJ Mandaquit and his island brothers at Utah Prep.

No. 6 Hanalani girls basketball team defeats Hawaii Baptist

Paul Honda — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:04:00 +0000

For 10 minutes, the showdown was in play.

Taam, Labuanan primed to challenge for wrestling grand slams

None — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

While the surf community celebrates the return of the Eddie, prep wrestling fans have been waiting even longer for a grand slam.

Utah Prep left bloodied in win over Oak Hill at Iolani Classic

None — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A little blood, a lot of sweat, and a semifinal win for Utah Prep, which advanced with a hard-earned 63-52 win over Oak Hill (Va.) on Friday night at the ‘Iolani Prep Classic.

Top prospect AJ Dybantsa, Utah Prep team put on a show vs. Kahuku

Paul Honda — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

At this point, sometimes the most peace AJ Dybantsa enjoys is on the court with his teammates.

Pua Herrington pours in 30 in first half as Maryknoll rolls

Paul Honda — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The ankle was a big gimpy, but Pua‘ena Herrington is a quick healer.

Oak Hill finds footing late to top Punahou in opener

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Ethan Mgbako poured in 23 points as nationally ranked Oak Hill (Va.) rallied from a late third-quarter deficit for a 76-61 win over Punahou in the opening round of the ‘Iolani Prep Classic on Tuesday.

Isle athletes making their marks on the courts and the mat

None — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Roman Gabriel has Mililani reaching new heights

Paul Honda — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Times are good for the Mililani Trojans, even when their coach is miles away.

Boys Basketball Top 10: Top prospect here for ‘Iolani Classic

None — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The sweet spot of nonconference boys basketball is here.

Girls Basketball Top 10: Kamehameha unanimous No. 1

None — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Kamehameha is a unanimous No. 1 in the Star-Advertiser Girls Basketball Top 10.

Kamehameha clamps down on Maryknoll

None — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

They asked Rylee Cabuyadao-Caswell to do one job: guard one of the best scorers in the state of Hawaii.

Long Island Lutheran run to prestigious ‘Iolani Classic title

None — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

There was barking in the dim lighting outside the gym.

Long Island struts its stuff in ‘Iolani Classic semifinal

Paul Honda — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Olivia Jones poured in 23 points to lead a balanced attack as national powerhouse Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.) blitzed Pinewood (Calif.) 77-56 on Friday night in the semifinals of the ‘Iolani Prep Classic.

California’s Etiwanda meets ‘Iolani’s challenge

None — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:04:00 +0000

Aliyahna Morris pumped in 11 of her 25 points in the first quarter as Etiwanda (Calif.) soared to victory over ‘Iolani 75-40. Grace Knox added 25 points, including a couple of 3-pointers, and Arynn Finley tallied 11 points in a balanced scoring attack for the Eagles (4-3).

‘Iolani girls rally to top pesky Hawaii Baptist

None — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

For one quarter, Hawaii Baptist was the little train that could.

Maryknoll overcomes ‘Iolani in game of missed free throws

Paul Honda — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

No. 4-ranked Maryknoll pulled off the improbable, rallying from a 15-point deficit to stun No. 2 ‘Iolani, 53-52, on Wednesday night at Father Bray Athletic Center.

Prep football exhibitions to showcase under-recruited

Stephen Tsai — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:06:00 +0000

Head football coaches Tupu Alualu of Saint Louis School and Sterling Carvalho of Kahuku High are ready to run it back.

For Maryknoll star Herrington, basketball is all day every day

None — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:06:00 +0000

Most kids love birthday parties.

Girls basketball top 10: Busy Kamehameha still tops

None — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Kamehameha collected eight of 11 first-place votes to remain atop the Star-Advertiser Girls Basketball Top 10 this week.

Boys basketball top 10: Saint Louis unanimous No. 1

None — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Saint Louis remains at No. 1 in the Star-Advertiser Boys Basketball Top 10 for a third week in a row.

Bishop Montgomery too much for Maryknoll

None — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

For a second night in a row, an elite Hawaii scorer could do almost no wrong against CIF powerhouse Bishop Montgomery.

Kamehameha girls’ basketball team pushes California champion

None — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Jordin Blackmon and her Bishop Montgomery teammates had a tough time shaking off the jet lag.

Konawaena impresses at Pa‘ani Invitational

None — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Kaanoipua Leleiwi and Angelie Molina scored 11 points each as No. 3 Konawaena pulled away early and stymied Clovis East (Calif.) 60-43 on day one of the Pa‘ani Invitational on Thursday night at Hemmeter Fieldhouse.

Campbell star Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele signs with No. 1 Oregon

None — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

It was 6:57 a.m. when Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele conferred with his parents one last time.

Hawaii Grown Report: Hawaii athletes continue to leave their mark on programs

None — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

FOOTBALL

Prep football Top 10: Only coach Alualu and Crusaders knew they’d end up at No. 1

None — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Who knew a season dominated mostly by OIA powerhouses would end with another Saint Louis state championship?

Prep basketball top 10 polls: Basketball galore for Hawaii teams this week

None — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

It’s a prep hoop head’s paradise.

Nihoa Dunn’s choice of the hardwood over the pitch is paying off for Kamehameha basketball

None — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

This bloom was never late.

State champion Saint Louis kept the faith

Kyle Sakamoto — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Saint Louis coach Tupu Alualu probably didn’t realize it Friday, but he used the phrase “stay the course” repeatedly when talking about his team.

Kamehameha-Maui concludes dominant run, wins D-II state title

None — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

For the Kamehameha-Maui Warriors, nothing extinguishes a painful memory like the bling of a koa championship trophy.

Kapaa comes up big in OT to beat Konawaena for D-I title

Paul Honda — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Micah Rapozo’s 33-yard field goal lifted Kapaa over Konawaena, 10-7, for the school’s first Division I state championship on Saturday night at John Kauinana Stadium.

Saint Louis overcomes Kahuku to reclaim state football title

None — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 10:16:00 +0000

The aura has returned to Kalaepohaku.

State football preview: Konawaena vs. Kapaa in Division I final

None — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Division I state final

State football preview: Kamehameha-Maui vs. Kaiser in Division II final

None — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Division II state final

State football preview: No. 1 Kahuku vs. No. 2 Saint Louis in Open Division final

Paul Honda — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The history runs deep, almost in a circle from ground and pound to aerial attacks, and back to smashmouth football.

Nationally ranked Mater Dei overpowers ‘Iolani girls basketball team

Paul Honda — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Addison Deal and Kaeli Wynn poured in 19 points apiece as nationally ranked Mater Dei overpowered ‘Iolani, 71-43, Wednesday night in the opening round of the I Mua Invitational tournament at Kekuhaupio Gymnasium.