High School Athletics

Despite 12 years of experience at Kahuku, Sterling Carvalho’s path to becoming head coach faced its share of critics. In a January 2018 article announcing Carvalho’s hiring, a commenter criticized the Red Raiders, comparing them to Alabama and questioning their constant coaching changes. “Kahuku acts like they’re Alabama or something, changing coaches like they change […]

The Campbell Sabers, led by quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, secured a decisive 49-17 victory over Punahou on Saturday. Sagapolutele showcased his talent with 323 yards and five touchdowns, overcoming a tough Punahou defense and even shaking off an injury scare. Both teams now turn their attention to league play. Punahou will face ‘Iolani on September 6th, […]

By: Wes Nakama With its defense and special teams holding down the fort early on, Farrington’s aerial attack found itself in the second half and propelled the Governors to an impressive 42-0 victory Friday night against Rancho Mirage (Calif.) at cool and breezy Skippa Diaz Stadium. Farrington improved to 3-0, while last night’s game was […]

Mission Viejo powered to a 41-7 victory over Kamehameha, scoring touchdowns in every quarter. Vance Spafford led the Diablos with two receiving touchdowns, while Phillip Bell, Luke Karby, and Drai Trudeau each added scores. Hinesward Lilomaiava opened the game with a rushing TD, and Ryder Brown sealed the win with a fourth-quarter pick-six. Kamehameha’s only […]

Despite a tough 30-7 loss, Punahou found some silver linings in their game against Sierra Canyon. Facing a dominant defense led by top recruit Richard Welsey and USC-bound Madden Riordan, Punahou struggled with turnovers but saw a standout performance from sophomore wide receiver Zion White, who recorded six receptions for 75 yards and a late […]

The Kaiser Cougars take advantage of McKinley special-teams miscues and hold the Tigers to four yards of total offense to win their 2024 season opener 56-7. The Cougars scored all of their points in the first half, 28 points in the first and second quarters. Mahalo to these companies for supporting our ESPN Honolulu Hawai’i […]

Radford secured a dominant 32-7 win over Redlands (CA), with quarterback Afi Togafau throwing for 173 yards, rushing for two touchdowns, and leading an efficient offense. Radford’s defense contributed two touchdowns, while Zeke Schulz added a late score and led the team in tackles. Redlands’ Teddy McGee stood out with 111 rushing yards and the […]

Hawai’i High School Thursday night football began with a thrilling showdown as Kamehameha-Maui faced off against Beaumont (CA) in their season opener in the KSA Events Kick Off Classic at Radford. The Warriors put up a strong fight but ultimately came up short, falling 19-16. The game was decided on the final play when a […]

In a season-opening showdown between two of Hawaii’s top prep football teams, top-ranked Kahuku rallied from a 13-point deficit to secure a narrow 14-13 victory over No. 4 Saint Louis at Carleton E. Weimer Field. After a scoreless first half, Kahuku’s Troy Mariteragi threw a game-tying 25-yard touchdown pass to Noah Ah You, followed by […]

The opening night of prep football saw Kamehameha edge out Leilehua with a gritty 10-3 victory in a defensive showdown. The game’s pivotal moment came when Kamehameha’s Ezra Forges, stepping in as quarterback, found Noah Aki for a 20-yard touchdown pass. This followed a crucial fumble recovery by defensive lineman Peyton Costa. Offense was hard […]