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University Lab Advances to HHSAA Semifinals Behind Ambrozich’s Career-High 28 Points

University Lab Advances to HHSAA Semifinals Behind Ambrozich’s Career-High 28 Points

Feb 20, 2025 | 9:49am
Trey Ambrozich delivered a dominant performance, scoring a career-high 28 points and finishing one rebound shy of a double-double to lead University Lab past Kailua, 51-45, in the HHSAA Division I Boys Basketball State Championship quarterfinals. The Jr. ‘Bows controlled most of the game but had to fend off multiple Surfrider rallies in the second […]
Punahou Defeats KS-Hawaii to Advance to HHSAA State Semifinals

Punahou Defeats KS-Hawaii to Advance to HHSAA State Semifinals

Feb 20, 2025 | 8:54am
Punahou secured a spot in the HHSAA State Tournament semifinals with a commanding 67-53 victory over Kamehameha-Hawaii. The Buff ‘n Blue set the tone early, racing to a 25-11 first-quarter lead and maintaining control throughout the game. Ethan Chung led Punahou with 18 points, including three three-pointers, while Zion White posted a double-double with 16 […]
Kahuku Stuns Mililani to Advance in State Tournament

Kahuku Stuns Mililani to Advance in State Tournament

Feb 18, 2025 | 9:31am
Kahuku avenged its earlier loss to Mililani with a 63-51 upset in the opening round of the HHSAA Division I Boys Basketball State Championships. Four Red Raiders scored in double figures, led by Kashus Daley’s 17 points, while Mystique Akina-Watson added 14. After falling to Mililani in the OIA quarterfinals just 12 days earlier, Kahuku […]
University squeaks past Kamehameha, 51-49, for final ILH state berth

University squeaks past Kamehameha, 51-49, for final ILH state berth

Feb 13, 2025 | 7:38pm
By Wes Nakama Betting big on themselves by moving from Division II to DI this season, the University Lab boys basketball team cashed in huge Wednesday night by squeaking past gritty Kamehameha, 51-49, to earn the ILH’s coveted third and final state tournament berth. A tense and vocal crowd of about 500 at Saint Louis’ Clarence T.C. […]
Kailua rolls past Mililani, 57-36, for first OIA DI title since 1982

Kailua rolls past Mililani, 57-36, for first OIA DI title since 1982

Feb 13, 2025 | 3:54pm
By Wes Nakama Kailua has a long history as a good “basketball town,” but Kailua High School also had a long, 43-year drought between OIA Division I boys hoops championships. That drought finally ended in resounding fashion Wednesday night, when the Surfirders rolled past Mililani, 57-36 to win their first league crown since 1982. A […]
‘Aiea Captures First OIA DII Title Since 2008 with Win Over Kaiser

‘Aiea Captures First OIA DII Title Since 2008 with Win Over Kaiser

Feb 13, 2025 | 9:51am
Aiea won its third OIA DII title—and first since 2008—with a 54-43 victory over Kaiser. Noah Park scored 17 points, while Shealand Kazama posted 15 points and 14 rebounds. Na Alii led early, but Kaiser’s 8-0 run before halftime cut the gap to 21-17. Aiea took control in the third, outscoring the Cougars 21-10. Kazama […]
Saint Louis Claims Fourth Straight ILH Title, Holds Off Punahou

Saint Louis Claims Fourth Straight ILH Title, Holds Off Punahou

Feb 13, 2025 | 9:30am
Saint Louis secured its fourth consecutive ILH championship with a hard-fought 63-56 win over Punahou, earning a seeded berth in the HHSAA Division I state tournament. Despite missing top scorers Tanoa Scanlan and Zion White, Punahou pushed the three-time defending state champions to the limit. Ethan Chung led the Buff ’n Blue with 16 points, […]
Kailua Rolls Past Moanalua to Reach OIA Championship

Kailua Rolls Past Moanalua to Reach OIA Championship

Feb 11, 2025 | 2:44pm
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 […]
Kamehameha’s Nihoa Dunn named Hawai‘i MaxPreps Player of the Year

Kamehameha’s Nihoa Dunn named Hawai‘i MaxPreps Player of the Year

Feb 11, 2025 | 9:27am
MaxPreps has honored top high school girls basketball players annually since 2006, recognizing individual excellence, team success, and state accolades. For the 2024-25 season, Kamehameha Kapalama’s Nihoa Dunn has been named Hawaii’s MaxPreps Player of the Year. The 6-foot junior led the Warriors to a 28-3 record and their first Division I state title since […]