High School Athletics

By Wes Nakama MILILANI — In a defensive power struggle that ended with fireworks, Kailua rallied past — and then held off — Kapa’a, 13-9, Friday night to win its first First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division I Football State Championship. An official crowd of 2,512 at John Kauinana Stadium watched the Surfriders score the go-ahead touchdown with […]

We’re recapping six games across three divisions and bringing you all the wild plays and crazy momentum swings! Road to the Ship, presented by Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union, features highlights from the 2025 First Hawaiian Bank HHSAA Football State Semi-Finals. Mahalo to Hawaiian Financial FCU, Hawaii Pacific Health, Hardware Hawaii, and Hawaii Building and […]

By Wes NakamaEarly hope turned into a downward spiral for Pac-Five on Friday night, as the Wolfpack took a 6-0 lead but then struggled through injuries as Kamehameha-Hawai’i scored 43 unanswered points to win the first round game in the First Hawaiian Bank HHSAA Division II Football Championships.An estimated crowd of about 1,000 at Farrington’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

ʻIolani reclaims the throne while Kapa’a makes school history. We’re back for another year of Hawaii High School State Tournament sport recaps. Road to the Ship, presented by Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union, features highlights from the 2025 New City Nissan Girls Volleyball State Championships presented by Hawaii Army National Guard. Division II: Kapaʻa (first […]

By: Kennedy Choo After falling to the Kamehameha Warriors a year ago, the ‘Iolani Raiders reclaimed the state crown, sweeping the Kahuku Red Raiders to capture their fifth state championship in program history. Sophomore middle blocker Elle Arceneaux led the charge for ‘Iolani (17-1, 11-1 ILH), posting 10 kills and three block assists while coming […]

By Wes Nakama MILILANI — Chazz-Michael Kapahu rushed for 148 yards and one touchdown and Valoia Amitoelau added the 11-yard go-ahead TD run with 8:17 remaining Friday night to help visiting Kapolei hold off Mililani, 21-14, to advance to its first OIA Open Division football championship game in school history. A light Halloween crowd at John […]