High School Basketball

Hanalani edges Kapa’a in nail-biting matchup, 42-41

Dec 17, 2023 | 9:58am

In a nail-biting basketball match, Hanalani secured a narrow 42-41 victory over Kapa’a. Hanalani took an early lead, only to see the Warriors stage a comeback. Despite strong performances from Kapaa’s Austin Green, Hanalani’s Noah Takahata led the scoring with 16 points which contributed to the Royals’ win. Photos: Lori McKeown Mahalo to these sponsors […]

Radford remains undefeated, triumphs over Mililani 56-45

Dec 16, 2023 | 9:45am

In an OIA matchup between Mililani and Radford, the Rams emerged victorious with a final score of 56-45. The leading scorers for Mililani were Shania Wilson with 20 points, Brooke Kurasaki with 8 points, and Kelsie Ohta with 7 points. Radford’s top performers were Julissa Bollinger with 22 points and Jirah Villanueva with 17 points. […]

Maryknoll girls top HBA, take early lead in ILH Division II

Dec 15, 2023 | 10:17am

By Wes Nakama Not even one week into the ILH girls basketball season, Maryknoll is the only unbeaten team among the seven in Division II. The Spartans improved to 2-0 in league play and 8-2 overall Thursday night after shooting past defending champion Hawai’i Baptist, 50-23, on the Eagles’ home floor. This is Maryknoll’s first season in […]

Royals beat Owls in 42-28 victory

Dec 15, 2023 | 9:05am

Hanalani secured a win against Mid-Pacific last night at their home gym, 42-28. Maile Bellevou scored 14 points for Mid-Pacific, but Hanalani’s Pihaeu Akiona’s 13 points helped secure the victory. Hanalani will face Sacred Hearts next and the Owls will take on HBA on Saturday at 10am. Photos: Lori McKeown Mahalo to these sponsors for […]

Maryknoll boys win Kalaheo Mustangs Classic title

Dec 14, 2023 | 10:32am

By Wes Nakama KAILUA — It can be a good problem to have, especially after blowing past the host team, 55-30, Wednesday night to win the Kalaheo Mustangs Classic boys basketball tournament. But despite Maryknoll (10-2) being in control basically from start to finish in the title game, head coach Kelly Grant said he is still […]

Trojans secure 45-42 win against Mules in league opener

Dec 14, 2023 | 8:12am

In a close battle, Mililani secured a victory against Leilehua with a final score of 45-42 last night. Shania Wilson led the Trojans with 15 points, including three three-pointers. Dynasty Maunakea was the top scorer for Leilehua with 16 points. Mililani is now 1-0 on the regular season and will face Radford on Dec. 15th, […]

No. 2 Sierra Canyon pulls away from ‘Iolani, 72-38

Dec 9, 2023 | 3:31pm

By Wes Nakama The No. 2-ranked girls basketball team in the country, featuring the No. 1-ranked sophomore in the country, proved to be too much for four-time defending state champion ‘Iolani on Friday, as visiting Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) pulled away from the Raiders, 72-38. The tall and athletic Trailblazers, who are ranked No. 2 […]

PHOTO GALLERY | ‘Iolani Classic – Campbell 70, Kailua 15

Dec 9, 2023 | 12:45pm

The Lady Sabers dominated over Kailua, 70-15, in their Day 2 consolation matchup in the ‘Iolani Classic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESPN Honolulu (@espnhonolulu) Photos: Jonathan Salvador MAHALO TO THESE SPONSORS FOR PROUDLY SUPPORTING HAWAI’I HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS & HELPING TO PROVIDE US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE TO COVER […]

PHOTO GALLERY | ‘Iolani Classic – Kamehameha 56, Kahuku 47

Dec 9, 2023 | 12:28pm

Kamehameha defeated Kahuku, 56-47, in their Day 2 consolation matchup in the ‘Iolani Classic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESPN Honolulu (@espnhonolulu) Photos: Jonathan Salvador MAHALO TO THESE SPONSORS FOR PROUDLY SUPPORTING HAWAI’I HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS & HELPING TO PROVIDE US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE TO COVER ATHLETES AND SCHOOLS […]

Top Mainland teams dominate Day 1 of ‘Iolani Classic

Dec 8, 2023 | 11:24am

By Wes Nakama Elite teams from Coast to Coast dominated Day 1 of the ‘Iolani Girls Prep Classic basketball tournament Thursday, with their size, speed and athleticism on full display against three local Hawai’i squads. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.), ranked No. 2 in the nation by ESPN and No. 5 by MaxPreps, blew past defending […]