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Hawaii State National Letter of Intent Signing Day Honors Class of 2026
The 2026 Hawaii State National Letter of Intent Signing Day was held Wednesday morning, November 12, at the Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort, where student-athletes from across the state gathered to officially sign their commitments to compete at the collegiate level. Athletes reported before sunrise, with the program running from 6:20 to 7:10 a.m. Hosted by… Read more
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Tiff’s takeaways for Rainbow Wahine Volleyball 2025 |Week 11
ESPN Honolulu Rainbow Wahine play-by-play voice Tiff Wells with his six biggest takeaways from the most recent week. 1 – Like It…Love It…Godda Have It. Think Coldstone Creamery here. Like It: You like the way Hawai`i took to the floor against CSUN. After being swept in Northridge a month prior (including a 25-12 third set… Read more
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From Hilo to the Huskies: JJ Mandaquit’s Journey to the Big Ten
By: Kennedy Choo JJ Mandaquit6’1” PGUniversity of WashingtonHilo, Hawai‘i After touching down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, four-star point guard JJ Mandaquit was met by a familiar face: first-year University of Washington Head Coach Danny Sprinkle. Mandaquit had known Sprinkle since he was 15 years old. Just a month earlier, Mandaquit had visited the Louisville Cardinals,… Read more
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Kahuku denies Kapolei, 12-7, to repeat as OIA champion
By Wes Nakama Kahuku denied Kapolei the final one foot in a game-ending goal line stand Saturday night to preserve a pulsating 12-7 victory for its second straight OIA football championship. A rain-soaked but spirited crowd of about 2,500 at Farrington’s Skippa Diaz Stadium watched the Red Raiders improve to 8-3 and advance to a… Read more
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Hawai‘i Stuns First-Place San Diego State with Dominant 38–6 Win
By: Kennedy Choo As the rain poured down throughout the game, junior nickelback Elijah Palmer lined up in his slot position. Already up 31-6 with 2:07 left in the third quarter, the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors had carved up the San Diego State defense and were shutting down the Aztec offense just as effectively.… Read more
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Campbell holds off Mililani, 14-10, for state berth
By Wes Nakama Brayden Medeiros scored on a 14-yard quarterback keeper with 58 seconds remaining Friday night and Campbell’s defense held firm to preserve a thrilling 14-10 victory over Mililani at Farrington’s Skippa Diaz Stadium. The win improved the Sabers to 7-3 and earned them the OIA’s third and final Open Division State Tournament berth.… Read more
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Kailua Rallies Late to Capture First OIA DI Title Since 2001 | Photo Gallery
PEARL CITY — Kailua rallied past Aiea, 21–19, to win the OIA Division I championship Friday night at Pearl City’s Edwin “Bino” Neves Stadium. After trailing by six entering the fourth quarter, the Surfriders scored twice in four minutes and made two crucial defensive stops to secure the championship win. The Surfrider’s Micah Sua rushed… Read more
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Blocked Out! Hawai‘i Smothers Matadors for Payback Sweep
By: Kennedy Choo After being swept on the road by the Cal State Northridge Matadors, the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team avenged that loss in emphatic fashion, defeating the Matadors in straight sets last night. The Rainbow Wahine were firing on all cylinders, racking up 40 kills as a team while committing only… Read more
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Rough Riders Roll to Third Straight OIA DII Championship
The Roosevelt Rough Riders cemented their dynasty on Thursday night, defeating Pearl City 31–14 at Farrington High School to capture their third consecutive OIA Division II championship. Senior playmaker Ioane Kamanao showcased his versatility once again, contributing touchdowns as both a receiver and rusher while also adding an interception and a field goal. Quarterback Kaeo… Read more
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Mana Carvalho named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week
Kahuku alum Mana Carvalho has been named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after a standout performance for Utah. Carvalho electrified the Utes’ special teams unit with three punt returns for 94 yards, including a 53-yard return for a touchdown — Utah’s first punt return score since 2021. The freshman from the… Read more
