High School Athletics

‘Local boy’ helps Woodinville (Wash.) blank Waialua, 30-0

Sep 1, 2023 | 11:08pm

By: Wes Nakama WAIALUA — Hawai’i, and especially O’ahu’s North Shore, is unfamiliar territory for many high school football teams that visit here for some interstate competition. But Thursday night’s game at Waialua was actually a bit of a homecoming for Woodinville (Wash.) offensive/defensive lineman Makoa Peneku, who helped the Falcons shut out Waialua, 30-0, at Toshi […]

PHOTO GALLERY | Varsity Football | Campbell 48, Leilehua 7

Aug 27, 2023 | 1:47pm

Campbell’s quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele led a strong victory, throwing for 306 yards and four touchdowns, two to Tana Togafau-Tavui. Campbell won 48-7 against Leilehua, staying undefeated at 3-0 while giving Leilehua their first loss at 2-1. The Sabers’ offense was powerful, gaining 417 total yards, while Leilehua struggled, getting just 136 yards and converting only […]

Kalani blows past Bonita Vista (Calif.), 28-6

Aug 26, 2023 | 6:42am

By: Wes Nakama Look out, OIA football — here come the Kalani Falcons. Yes, those Kalani Falcons, who are now 3-0 for only the second time in 53 years after blowing past Bonita Vista (Chula Vista, Calif.), 28-6, Friday evening at Kaiser Stadium. Kynan McCartney completed 15 of 20 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns, […]

PHOTO GALLERY | Varsity Football | ʻIolani 41, Pac-5 0

Aug 25, 2023 | 5:58pm

At Kozuki Stadium on the Eddie Hamada Track & Field, the #10 Iolani Raiders shut out the Pac-5 Wolfpack, 41-0. The Raiders’ Jone Vierra scored the first two touchdowns in the first quarter on a run and screen play. Vierra had one of the most vicious stiff arms on route to his second touchdown; it […]

The Unfinished Story of Pearl City’s Trey Dacoscos

Aug 25, 2023 | 11:20am

By: Annaliese Gumboc Trey Dacoscos spent most of his sophomore season on the sidelines. This marked his debut year at Pearl City, following his transfer from Mililani. It was also his first chance to engage in a high school season since COVID had prevented any HHSAA football games during his freshman year. During the offseason, […]

MIL Press Release 08.21.23

Aug 21, 2023 | 3:48pm

The Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) extends its heartfelt sympathy and support for Lāhainā and our Maui ʻohana during this most difficult time. School athletics will be an important part of the healing process for all Maui communities and the MIL will be releasing their Fall Sports schedules soon. These schedules, which include both public and private schools in Maui County, […]

Kahuku dominates with stellar defense and explosive offense, securing a convincing 52-17 victory over Saint Louis

Aug 20, 2023 | 10:41am

Kahuku defeated Saint Louis 52-17 on Saturday night led by junior Kaimana Carvalho who recorded 5 interceptions on defense and scoring touchdowns on both offense and defense. On the first drive of the game, Carvalho returned an interception 58 yards for a touchdown to give Kahuku an early 7-0 lead. He went on to get […]

Punahou Overpowers Millikan in Convincing 51-7 Victory

Aug 18, 2023 | 9:54pm

By: ESPN Honolulu Staff Alexander Field roared to life on a humid Friday afternoon as Punahou played host to Millikan High School of Long Beach, Calif. What started out as a close game quickly turned into a dominating performance by the Buff ‘n Blue, ending in a convincing 51-7 win. For most of the first […]

California state champ Lincoln pulls away from Wai’anae, 41-0

Aug 18, 2023 | 4:32pm

By: Wes Nakama WAI’ANAE — After a late (8:35 p.m.) kickoff and sluggish start, defending California state champion Lincoln (San Diego) pulled away from Wai’anae, 41-0, Thursday night at scenic Raymond Torii Field. The Hornets finished 13-1 last season and defeated legendary powerhouse De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) for the California Interscholastic Federation top division title. Lincoln […]

PHOTO GALLERY | Varsity Football | Waialua 21, Kalaheo 14

Aug 18, 2023 | 11:01am

Waialua picked up its first win of the season on Thursday night, defeating Kalaheo 21-13 at home. The Bulldogs took a 21-0 lead after three quarters thanks to a pick-six by Jack Amancio and touchdown passes from Emery Abilla to Jayvie Arellano and Makoakai Fierro. Kalaheo rallied in the fourth quarter with a TD run […]