High School Football

Waimea wins back-to-back DII State Championships | Photo Gallery

Nov 27, 2023 | 10:43am

In a thrilling game at Mililani’s John Kauinana Stadium, Waimea secured its second consecutive HHSAA Division II State Championship with a 31-28 victory over Kamehameha-Maui. The top-seeded Menehunes faced an early deficit but rallied, thanks to Kameron Apilado’s 19-yard touchdown run and Keona Tam’s 92-yard kickoff return. A crucial moment in the third quarter, following […]

Every 2023 HS Football State Championship | Road To The Ship

Nov 26, 2023 | 4:00pm

We got the best football in the final weekend of the 2023 season. This week on the Road to the Ship presented by Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union, Bobby and Mia recap the three high school football championship games across the three divisions! DII State Champion: Waimea (back-to-back) DI State Champion: Waipahu (first since 2018) […]

Waipahu pulls away from Konawaena, 53-28, to win DI state title

Nov 26, 2023 | 9:24am

By Wes Nakama MILILANI — In another wild and crazy First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division I Football State Championship game reminiscent of last year’s thriller, Waipahu pulled away from Konawaena Saturday night, 53-28. A vocal crowd of 2,024 at John Kauinana Stadium watched the Marauders outscore the Wildcats 28-7 in the fourth quarter to finish their season […]

Kahuku holds off Mililani, 21-19, to three-peat as State Champs

Nov 25, 2023 | 9:49am

By Wes Nakama The third time certainly was not the easiest, but it definitely was a charm. Kahuku completed its “three-peat” of First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Open Division State Championships Friday night by holding off Mililani, 21-19, despite losing its best all-around player to injury early in the game. A spirited and vocal crowd of 7,322 at […]

HHSAA Football State Tournament Semi-Finals | Road To The Ship

Nov 19, 2023 | 4:56pm

This week on the Road to the Ship presented by Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union, Bobby and Kailee recap the six high school football semi-final games across the three divisions! DII State Championship Game: Waimea vs KS-Maui DI State Championship Game: Waipahu vs Konawaena Open State Championship Game: Mililani vs Kahuku Mahalo to Pearl City […]

Waipahu holds off Farrington, 21-20, returns to DI state title game

Nov 19, 2023 | 9:46am

By Wes Nakama WAIPAHU — Using big plays on offense and steady and clutch play on defense, Waipahu held off Farrington, 21-20, Saturday night to advance to the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division I Football State Championship game for the second straight year. An estimated crowd of about 1,700 at Masa Yonamine Stadium watched then Marauders deny […]

Mililani dominates Campbell 44-7, secures spot in state football championship

Nov 18, 2023 | 10:55am

Mililani, ranked No. 1, secured a dominant 44-7 victory over No. 3 Campbell in the Open Division semifinal. Mililani’s defense held strong after the first quarter, and they will face No. 2 Kahuku in the State Football Championship. Mililani’s quarterback, Kini McMillan, had an impressive performance with 272 yards and three touchdowns. The game featured […]

Kahuku picks off Punahou, 28-16, to reach state final

Nov 18, 2023 | 9:50am

By Wes Nakama MILILANI — Bouncing back with a vengeance, Kahuku stormed past Punahou, 28-16, Friday night to advance to next week’s First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Open Division State Championship game. A vocal capacity crowd of about 3,000 at John Kauinana Stadium watched the two-time defending champ Red Raiders come up with four interceptions and four sacks […]

Farrington races past Damien, 48-26, advances to DI semifinals

Nov 12, 2023 | 10:06am

By Wes Nakama In a “Kalihi Bowl” showdown played Saturday night at Kaiser Stadium, Farrington rolled past neighborhood rival Damien, 48-26, in First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division I State Championships first-round action. The Governors used four interceptions — including a 98-yard pick-six — and an 82-yard kick return for another score in improving to 7-3 and […]

Roosevelt holds off KS-Hawai’i, 19-14

Nov 11, 2023 | 9:36am

By Wes Nakama In an exciting defensive struggle interspersed with several big plays, Roosevelt held off visiting Kamehameha-Hawai’i, 19-14, Friday night in First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division II Football State Championships opening round action at Ticky Vasconcellos Stadium. Sophomore quarterback Ioane Kamana’o connected with Jahsiah Souza-Armstead on a 78-yard pass play with 3:10 remaining for the […]