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By Wes Nakama Hailey Fernandez sank an eight-foot running bank shot as time expired Thursday night to lift five-time defending state champion ‘Iolani to a pulsating 56-54 quarterfinal victory over Kahuku. A tense and vocal crowd of about 500 at Damien Gym watched sophomore guard Justice Kekauoha score a game-high 23 points as the Raiders […]

The undefeated Konawaena Wildcats (14-0) cruised past Mililani (10-1, 18-8) with a 49-29 victory to secure a spot in the HHSAA semifinals. A strong third quarter proved to be the difference, as the Wildcats outscored the Trojans 18-5. Zennalenn Nelson led Mililani with 11 points and four rebounds, while Akemi Kawamata added five points and […]

No. 2 Punahou defended its title, edging No. 1 Kamehameha 1-0 to claim a third straight state championship in the Motiv8 Foundation/HHSAA Division I Girls Soccer final. A crowd of 3,500 at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium watched as Maya Yoshimura’s 11th-minute penalty kick proved decisive. The Buffanblu, who finished runner-up to Kamehameha in the ILH, […]

Kamehameha-Hawaii completed its long-awaited redemption, defeating Mid-Pacific 2-1 to win the Motiv8 Foundation/HHSAA Division II Girls Soccer State Championship. After falling short in previous seasons, including last year’s heartbreaking loss in the final, the Warriors finally secured their first state title since 2008. Mid-Pacific struck first in the 48th minute when Eva Hand capitalized on […]

Hawai’i baseball fans got their first look at the 2025 Rainbow Warriors and the newly installed Les Murakami Stadium turf as UH defeated a team of over 60 alumni, 4-2, on Saturday. The event kicked off with a blessing of the new field, which features the Hawai’i Athletics “H” at center field and “Hawai’i” behind […]

Kapolei dominated Castle 55-29 to claim its first OIA Division II girls basketball championship. Leila Paraoan and Liliyanah-Tiare Tamale each posted a double-double, with Paraoan scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Tamale added 19 points, 11 steals, and five assists. The Hurricanes took control early with an 11-0 run and led 33-11 by halftime. […]

By Wes Nakama Book-ending its dominant OIA girls basketball season with another convincing victory over challenger Moanalua, Kahuku raced past Na Menehune, 52-36, Wednesday night for its second straight league championship. A vocal crowd of about 500 at McKinley’s Student Council Gym and statewide TV audience on Spectrum OC16 watched Makana Kamake’eaina score a game-high 17 points and […]

Mililani secured its fourth consecutive OIA Division I boys soccer championship with a thrilling 2-1 double-overtime victory over Campbell. Caleb Ishizaka scored the golden goal on a penalty kick in the 94th minute after a collision in the box led to a yellow card for Campbell’s goalkeeper and the decisive call. Ishizaka also assisted on […]

Trailing in the second half, Kahuku tied the match in the 72nd minute when Kea Lerner converted a penalty kick. Five minutes later, Lerner’s through ball set up Noah Vaiaoga for the game-winning goal. Waipahu nearly equalized twice, including a breakaway attempt and a direct free kick, but Kahuku goalkeeper Tobias Erickson made a critical […]

This past Sunday marked the first-ever Raising Champions Skills Clinic, led by the renowned Galu Tagovailoa. Young athletes had the incredible opportunity to sharpen their skills under his guidance, setting the stage for future champions! Photos: Grant Shishido