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Former ‘Iolani standout Mandaquit helps Utah Prep deny Oak Hill, 63-52
By Wes Nakama For the first time in its rich 40-year history, the ‘Iolani Classic championship game will have a strong “local” flavor to it. A capacity crowd of about 1,050 watched former ‘Iolani standout JJ Mandaquit score seven points in his former home gym and help Utah Prep (Hurricane, UT) deny perennial national powerhouse… Read more
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Oak Hill pulls away from Punahou, 76-61
By Wes Nakama For the Punahou boys basketball team, staying close with perennial national power Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) Tuesday night was not just a wish — it was an expectation. The defending state runner-up Buff ‘n Blue went toe-to-toe with the talent-laden Warriors for three full periods in the ‘Iolani Classic first-round game, only… Read more
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Mililani tops Waipahu 4-1 to remain unbeaten
Mililani improved to 3-0 with a 4-1 victory over Waipahu. The Trojans were led by Kalen Toguchi, who tallied two goals and an assist. Caleb Ishizaka and Matthew Lamborn each added a goal, while Jackson Cosner contributed an assist. The Trojans remain unbeaten as they continue their strong season. Photos: Lori McKeown Mahalo to these… Read more
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No. 9-ranked Etiwanda (Calif.) rolls past ‘Iolani, 75-40
By Wes Nakama Five-time defending girls basketball state champion ‘Iolani entered this season knowing there would be a challenging road to a sixth straight title. But that journey got tougher earlier this week, and just as the Raiders were preparing for a matchup against the nation’s No. 9-ranked team, Etiwanda (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) Friday night. The… Read more
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Tama Amisone, Javian Goo, and Titan Lacaden | The Student Section at Raising Cane’s
At Raising Cane’s in Kapolei, ESPN Honolulu’s Cole Mausolf and Kallin Spiller hosted their final Student Section Show of 2024! Kapolei Hurricane football stand outs Tama Amisone and Javian Goo joined us in the first half. In the second half, 2024 HHSAA DI-Open Football State Champ Titan Lacaden joined the show to talk about his… Read more
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Kamehameha shuts out Pac-5, 13-0
Kamehameha cruised to a dominant 13-0 ILH victory over Pac-5. Kulia Montgomery and Ionare Ve’e each scored three goals, while Mya Pasion and Shanti Ng added two each. Hayley Hanawahine, Olena Kuhau Liftee, and Madison Sharrer also found the net to cap off the Warriors’ impressive performance. Photos: Lori McKeown Mahalo to these companies for… Read more
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Hawaiʻi Athletes set to shine in College Football Playoffs
Players from Hawaiʻi are making their mark in the college football playoff this year, representing their home state on some of the nation’s top teams. Here’s a breakdown of the athletes and their respective schools: Bekyk hierdie plasing op Instagram 'n Plasing gedeel deur ESPN Honolulu (@espnhonolulu) Texas Longhorns Notre Dame Fighting Irish Oregon Ducks… Read more
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Week 15 | 6 takeaways for Rainbow Wahine Volleyball 2024
ESPN Honolulu Rainbow Wahine play-by-play voice Tiff Wells with his six biggest takeaways from the previous week for the Bows 1 – One Special Year For 17. 2024 was a year to remember for the Junior pin hitter from Alpharetta, Georgia. When six seniors graduated after the 2023 season and another upperclassman hitting the transfer… Read more
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Former Kahuku WR Kainoa Carvalho flips commitment from Utah to Hawai’i
The University of Hawai’i football team added a 14th member to its 2025 early signing class on Friday, welcoming former Kahuku standout wide receiver Kainoa Carvalho. A 2023 graduate of Kahuku, Carvalho recently returned from a two-year church mission in Japan, following a stellar high school career. As a senior, he was ranked No. 8… Read more
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Chang Receives One-Year Contract Extension
HONOLULU – University of Hawai‘i head football coach Timmy Chang has received a one-year extension through the 2026 season, acting UH Mānoa Athletics Director Lois Manin announced. Chang recently completed the third year of his original four-year agreement with a 38-30 victory over New Mexico. “Coach Chang has established a foundation of Warrior culture that our… Read more
