High School Athletics

Thursday, September 1, 2022 | By Nick Abramo You can’t just pick 6-foot-7 offensive linemen off of trees, but you can find them at your school after they transfer from Florida. And what a bonus a certain 6-7 kid has been for the Campbell football team in 2022. For sure, there’s more to it than […]

Saint Louis’ matchup against nationally ranked Bishop Gorman headlines three Week 5 games against mainland teams Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | By Nick Abramo Three Hawaii high school football teams are squaring off against mainland foes this week. And even sweeter for fans in the 808, four more Hawaii vs. mainland games — including three […]

Sunday, August 28, 2022 | By Nick Abramo It looked like Campbell was about to pull away from Mililani on Saturday night, but the Trojans clawed back for a 35-34 victory at Kauinana Stadium. Down by 15 points with 4:01 left in the third quarter, Mililani (2-1, 1-0 OIA Open) for the first time all […]

Saturday, August 27, 2022 | By Nick Abramo The upward arc of the Punahou football team continued Friday night when the Buff ’N Blue left Waianae with a 52-7 victory over the Seariders. The way the visitors performed puts them more solidly in the conversation about the state’s top echelon of teams and perhaps stamps […]

Thursday, August 24, 2022 | By Nick Abramo It’s not unusual to see two kids the size of grown men starting at quarterback in a high school football game. What’s surprising is that two who fit that description are also freshmen and they were combatants in the same game last Saturday night. So there they […]

Sunday, August 21, 2022 | By Nick Abramo Moanalua got back on the winning track at home Saturday night, but it took all the way until the late stages to finally shake off upset-minded Damien. After building a big lead, Na Menehune sputtered in the second half and almost let it slip away before holding […]

Saturday, August 20, 2022 | By Nick Abramo Kapolei thwarted a late drive by visiting Aiea as time ran out and barely held on to a 27-24 victory Friday night in a nonleague football game. The Hurricanes (3-0) held a 17-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but that cushion evaporated fast and the Na […]

Sunday, August 14, 2022 | By Nick Abramo With a bruising running game and sturdy defense, Punahou got its football season underway in high gear Saturday night with a 35-0 non-league victory over Moanalua. Alai Williams and Iosepa Lyman shared the ball-carrying duties, keeping the chains moving all night, scoring two touchdowns apiece and combining […]

Saturday, August 13, 2022 | By Nick Abramo Waipahu started and finished strong, but in the middle the Marauders almost let it slip away Friday night. Riding an immense two-way performance by Liatama Uiliata, visiting Waipahu had enough in the tank to get past Leilehua, 36-25. “It’s always very hard to get out of here […]

August 6, 2022 ‘Iolani, the reigning HHSAA DI Champions, open their 2022 season with a nonleague 62-27 win over Kaiser at Ted Fukushima Athletic Complex. Iolani’s Keao Kawaakoa had a special night as he led the Raiders with 143 all-purpose yards and 4TDs. Kaiser’s Donovan Reis contributed massively as a passer, rusher, and receiver amassing […]