High School Basketball

No. 20-ranked DeMatha runs and shoots past gritty Mililani

Dec 20, 2023 | 1:53pm

In the 1985 ‘Iolani Prep Classic semifinals, Maryknoll guard Garrett Gabriel scored 32 points in a loss to national power West Philadelphia — to this day one of the best tournament performances by a local player. Tuesday night, Gabriel was the head coach for Mililani and it was his son, Roman, and the Trojans taking […]

PHOTO GALLERY | ‘Iolani Classic – Oak Ridge 107, Mid-Pacific 35

Dec 20, 2023 | 1:42pm

On day two of the 2023 ‘Iolani Classic, Oak Ridge High School scored a tournament-high 107 points against the Mid-Pacific Owls and advance to the next round of the 16 team tournament. Mahalo to these sponsors for proudly backing Hawai’i high school sports, enabling us to continue showcasing athletes and schools here in the 808. […]

St. John Bosco pulls away from Saint Louis, 69-47

Dec 19, 2023 | 3:25pm

By Wes Nakama In December 2007, rumors swirled at the ‘Iolani Prep Classic boys basketball tournament that His Airness, Michael Jordan, might show up to watch his son Marcus play for Whitney Young (Chicago). Didn’t happen. A year ago, people were looking at the Los Angeles Lakers schedule and calculating whether LeBron James might have time […]

PHOTO GALLERY | ‘Iolani Classic – ‘Iolani 78, Kaua’i 46

Dec 19, 2023 | 1:41pm

‘Iolani, host team of the ‘Iolani Classic, started their tournament play with a dominant win over neighbor island Kaua’i, 78-46. Senior Mana Lau Kong led the Raiders with 21 points. Photos: Jonathan Salvador Mahalo to these sponsors for proudly backing Hawai’i high school sports, enabling us to continue showcasing athletes and schools here in the […]

Pace Academy defeats KS-Maui on Day 1 of ‘Iolani Classic

Dec 19, 2023 | 1:11pm

To kick off the ‘Iolani Classic, visiting team Pace Academy defeated KS-Maui in their Day 1 matchup, 78-27. Eric Chatfield led Pace Academy with 12 points including 2 three-pointers and Dylan Schnitzer dropped 8 points for the Warriors. Photos: Jonathan Salvador Mahalo to these sponsors for proudly backing Hawai’i high school sports, enabling us to […]

Hanalani edges Kapa’a in nail-biting matchup, 42-41

Dec 17, 2023 | 9:58am

In a nail-biting basketball match, Hanalani secured a narrow 42-41 victory over Kapa’a. Hanalani took an early lead, only to see the Warriors stage a comeback. Despite strong performances from Kapaa’s Austin Green, Hanalani’s Noah Takahata led the scoring with 16 points which contributed to the Royals’ win. Photos: Lori McKeown Mahalo to these sponsors […]

Radford remains undefeated, triumphs over Mililani 56-45

Dec 16, 2023 | 9:45am

In an OIA matchup between Mililani and Radford, the Rams emerged victorious with a final score of 56-45. The leading scorers for Mililani were Shania Wilson with 20 points, Brooke Kurasaki with 8 points, and Kelsie Ohta with 7 points. Radford’s top performers were Julissa Bollinger with 22 points and Jirah Villanueva with 17 points. […]

Maryknoll girls top HBA, take early lead in ILH Division II

Dec 15, 2023 | 10:17am

By Wes Nakama Not even one week into the ILH girls basketball season, Maryknoll is the only unbeaten team among the seven in Division II. The Spartans improved to 2-0 in league play and 8-2 overall Thursday night after shooting past defending champion Hawai’i Baptist, 50-23, on the Eagles’ home floor. This is Maryknoll’s first season in […]

Royals beat Owls in 42-28 victory

Dec 15, 2023 | 9:05am

Hanalani secured a win against Mid-Pacific last night at their home gym, 42-28. Maile Bellevou scored 14 points for Mid-Pacific, but Hanalani’s Pihaeu Akiona’s 13 points helped secure the victory. Hanalani will face Sacred Hearts next and the Owls will take on HBA on Saturday at 10am. Photos: Lori McKeown Mahalo to these sponsors for […]

Maryknoll boys win Kalaheo Mustangs Classic title

Dec 14, 2023 | 10:32am

By Wes Nakama KAILUA — It can be a good problem to have, especially after blowing past the host team, 55-30, Wednesday night to win the Kalaheo Mustangs Classic boys basketball tournament. But despite Maryknoll (10-2) being in control basically from start to finish in the title game, head coach Kelly Grant said he is still […]