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Kalani turns back Kapolei, 11-3, to gain OIA softball semifinals
By Wes Nakama In a surprising shift in the OIA softball balance of power, three of the four league semifinal teams are from the Eastern Division. Kaiser, Kalani and Moanalua will join defending champion Mililani in Thursday’s doubleheader at McKinley. East runner-up Kalani (9-2) will face West No.1 Mililani (10-1) at 5 p.m., followed by East… Read more
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Punahou’s Zion White Transferring to IMG Academy
Zion White, a 6’4″, 170-pound wide receiver from Punahou School in Honolulu, is transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. A four-star recruit in the Class of 2027, White holds offers from programs like BYU, Cal, Hawaii, Utah, and Washington. White is a standout two-sport athlete. He was named State Player of the Year in… Read more
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Le Jardin’s Taylor Souza Named to 2024 AVCA ‘Thirty Under 30’ High School Coaches List
Congratulations to Taylor Souza, Head Girls Volleyball Coach at Le Jardin Academy, for being named to the 2024 AVCA Thirty Under 30 High School Coaches list—the only honoree from Hawai‘i this year! This prestigious recognition honors the top 30 high school volleyball coaches under 30 nationwide. Taylor’s dedication to the sport and leadership on and… Read more
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“The Gabriel Family Training Room” Unveiled at Mililani High School
Just days before the NFL Draft, Mililani High School alumnus and Heisman Trophy finalist Dillon Gabriel returned to his roots to give back in a major way. On April 22, Gabriel unveiled “The Gabriel Family Training Room,” a newly upgraded athletic training facility outfitted with state-of-the-art fitness equipment through a partnership with Echelon Fitness. The… Read more
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Quinn Waiki Named Mountain West Freshman of the Week
San Diego State shortstop Quinn Waiki was named Mountain West Freshman of the Week following a standout performance in the Aztecs’ series win at Boise State. The Hilo native and Campbell High School alum helped SDSU bounce back from a series-opening loss with back-to-back wins, including a 10-8 victory on Friday night where she launched… Read more
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Week 16 | 6 takeaways for Rainbow Warrior Volleyball 2025
ESPN Honolulu Rainbow Warrior play-by-play voice Tiff Wells with his six biggest takeaways from the previous week for the Bows 1 – Another Curveball Thrown. Late in match two at CSUN, UH opposite Kristian Titriyski went down with a right ankle injury. He’s been out ever since and his status continues to be “day-to-day” as we… Read more
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HBA’s Karin Carido Honored as NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainer of the Year for District 8
The HBA Team is celebrating a significant achievement! Our very own Karin Carido has been named the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Secondary School Athletic Trainer of the Year for District 8 (FWATA). This prestigious award, bestowed by the NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee, recognizes exceptional athletic trainers at the secondary school level who… Read more
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Moanalua Defense Leads the Way in Inaugural OIA Girls Flag Football Championship Win
Moanalua completed a perfect season Thursday night with a dominant 25-6 victory over Mililani to win the first-ever OIA Division I Girls Flag Football Championship at John Kauinana Stadium. Behind a relentless defensive effort, the Lady Nā Menehune held Mililani to just 90 total yards and forced five interceptions. Freshman standout Lofa Simanu delivered a… Read more
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Keonilei Akana Gifts Signature Rip-It Shoes and “Believe” Hoodies to Her Alma Mater
Keonilei Akana surprised her alma mater’s volleyball team with brand new Rip-It shoes—her very own signature shoe featuring her name on one side—along with exclusive “Believe” hoodies. Photos: Grant Shishido Read more
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Kamehameha Wins Inaugural ILH Girls Flag Football Championship
Kamehameha claimed the first-ever ILH girls flag football title with a 19-0 shutout victory over Punahou at Alexander Field. After a three-way tie in the standings, Kamehameha earned a bye through a random draw while Punahou defeated Iolani in a semifinal. Quarterback Hayden Kaahanui-Cera led the Warriors with 252 passing yards and two touchdowns. The… Read more
