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Kailua dominated Moanalua in the OIA semifinal, never trailing in a 67-56 win. Maddox Pung led the way with a career-high 30 points, including 22 in the second half. The junior guard shot 13 of 21 from the field, exploiting mismatches inside the arc. Skyler Unten and Sebastian Ledda added 10 points each. The Surfriders […]

Mililani and Kailua are set to clash for the OIA Division I boys basketball championship on Wednesday after securing hard-fought semifinal victories. Mililani (11-2) edged defending champion Leilehua (11-1) in a dramatic 61-60 win, featuring 28 lead changes and 10 ties. Taye Marxen’s clutch free throws with 7.9 seconds left sealed the victory, while a […]

After two straight runner-up finishes, Hanalani finally broke through, defeating ILH rival Hawaii Baptist 62-33 to win its second state championship since 2022. Ellana Klemp delivered a commanding performance in her final game, scoring 33 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. Piha Akiona added 13 points, six rebounds, and two blocks before fouling out late in […]

Kamehameha dethroned five-time defending champion ‘Iolani with a 40-34 victory, securing its first Division I state title in over a decade. Nihoa Dunn led the way with 18 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and a block, while the Warriors’ defense stifled key scorers Justice Kekauoha and Mia Frye. Trailing 22-19 at halftime, Kamehameha surged ahead […]

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. […]