High School Athletics

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 […]

On this edition of the Student Section, our guests were Mililani High School wide receivers Luke VanAntwerp & Bless Hanalei Cabrera-Hopkins and UH Cross Country’s Lucy Becker & Lucy Milliner! Mahalo to Raising Cane’s for supporting ESPN Honolulu’s The Student Section Show!

By Wes Nakama Taking care of business on Senior Night, Damien held off upset-minded ‘Iolani, 42-28, Friday at Farrington’s Skippa Diaz Stadium to secure the ILH’s lone berth for the HHSAA Division I Football State Championships. A crowd of about 1,500 and statewide TV audience on Spectrum OC16 watched AJ Tuifua complete 20 of 24 passes for […]

By Wes Nakama Quarterback Mose Lilo completed 11 of 13 passes for 127 yards and three touchdowns in the first half Friday night to help visiting Saint Louis pull away from Kamehameha, 35-7, in an ILH showdown at Kunuiakea Stadium. The victory improved the Crusaders to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the league standings, while […]

By Wes Nakama Regardless of its up-and-down season of lopsided wins and losses, Moanalua was able to find consistency Friday in a solid and satisfying Senior Night victory over visiting Wai’anae, 27-13. Quarterbacks Tyler Gines-Hufana and AJ Withy-Allen combined to throw for 299 yards and three touchdowns without an interception as Na Menehune improved to […]

By Wes Nakama Righting its ship in a big way in town after stumbling the past two weeks in Central and West O’ahu, visiting Campbell soared past Farrington, 37-0, Friday night in OIA football action at Skippa Diaz Stadium. Senior quarterback Brayden Medeiros completed 19 of 25 passes for 255 yards and three touchdowns as […]

By Wes Nakama Roosevelt quickly turned Friday night’s showdown with visiting Kalaheo into a surprising rout, jumping out to leads of 28-0 in the first quarter and 35-0 early in the second quarter on the way to a 35-6 victory at Ticky Vasconcellos Stadium. The two-time defending OIA Division II champion Rough Riders improved to […]

It was a night to remember for Mililani, as the Trojans celebrated Senior Night with a hard-fought five-set victory over Kapolei, 22-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-21, 15-5. Setter Kealananea Stephens powered the effort with 45 assists and 15 digs, helping guide a balanced attack. Ivy Taylor led with 14 kills, while Maille Malone and Rylyn Kaopuiki-Kaikaina […]

The Roosevelt Rough Riders shook off a first-set loss to storm back and defeat Waipahu in four sets, 24-26, 25-12, 25-7, 25-17, on Tuesday night. Waipahu (6-2) looked sharp early, taking the opening frame in extra points. But Roosevelt (7-1) responded with authority, dominating the next two sets behind strong serving and defense before closing […]