High School Football

By Wes Nakama Led by dual-threat quarterback Kini McMillan’s sensational performance, Mililani stunned nationally ranked Kahuku, 28-21, Saturday night to win its first OIA championship since 2018. A tense capacity crowd of about 3,000 at Farrington’s Skippa Diaz Stadium watched McMillan — a 6-foot, 185-pound junior — complete 20 of 37 passes for 272 yards […]

The Roosevelt Rough Riders staged an impressive comeback, overcoming a 14-3 deficit to defeat Kaimuki 34-22 for the OIA Division II championship. This victory marked their second league title in school history, the first since 2018. Quarterback Ioane Kamanao played a pivotal role, showing resilience after taking hard hits. He completed 12 of 20 passes […]

By Wes Nakama Another wild and exhilarating rivalry game that featured 935 yards of offense came down to one yard and one play Friday night, as Damien held off ‘Iolani, 42-37, to earn the ILH’s Division I state tournament berth at Radford’s John Velasco Stadium. An apparent fourth-down catch by the Raiders’ Nela Taliauli was ruled […]

In the 2023 OIA Division I title game, the reigning Waipahu Marauders demonstrated their dominance, defeating Farrington 48-26 at John Kauinana Stadium. Quarterback Elijah Mendoza shone, throwing for 334 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Marauders (6-4) to their 14th league title. The Marauders secured the second seed and a first-round bye in the state […]

Tulilele Tagovailoa-Amosa threw four touchdowns and running for another, leading Kahuku to a dominating 49-7 victory over Kapolei. Tagovailoa-Amosa, a senior, completed 23 out of 27 passes for 338 yards, while the Red Raiders gained a total of 471 yards compared to the Hurricanes’ 210. Kahuku will now face Mililani in the OIA open division […]

The highly anticipated battle between two of the best high school football teams in the state for a change to win the OIA Championship was an exciting offensive shootout. Mililani’s Quarterback Kini McMillan completed 15 passes for 326 yards and four touchdowns while Campbell’s Quarterback, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele passed for 346 yards, two touchdowns, and one […]

By: Wes Nakama Finding different paths to victory, Punahou turned to defense and big plays Saturday afternoon to hold off visiting Saint Louis, 24-10, and capture its second straight ILH football championship. Senior receiver/return specialist Astin Hange scored two touchdowns and finished with 203 all-purpose yards at Alexander Field to help the Buff ‘n Blue improve […]

By: Wes Nakama In a typically tough, smashmouth football game between two longtime OIA rivals, Farrington held off visiting Kailua, 13-10, Friday night to advance to its first league championship game since 2016. A tense crowd of about 2,000 at Skippa Diaz Stadium watched Governors defensive back Willis Lilly intercept a pass in the end zone […]

A thrilling back and forth playoff game between Roosevelt and Kaiser came down to a two-point conversion call late in the fourth quarter. With less than two minutes left in the game, the Cougars’ quarterback Sean Connell rushed for his fourth touchdown to give his team a change to tie the game at 35-35 with […]

Campbell’s football team celebrated a dominant 41-0 win over Waianae, showcasing their impressive skills on the field. With this convincing victory, they’re now gearing up for a tense showdown in the OIA Open Division semifinal against Mililani. The excitement is building as they prepare to face their next challenge. Photos: Jonathan Salvador MAHALO TO THESE […]