High School Football

By Wes Nakama WAIALUA — Making the most of their second chance, Waialua kicker Kaies Demello drilled a 27-yard field goal and the Bulldogs defense held firm to preserve a thrilling 37-34 victory over visiting Kalaheo at iconic Toshi Nakasone Field. Demello, who had narrowly missed an extra point that would have given Waialua the win […]

By Wes Nakama MILILANI — Led by an opportunistic and clutch defensive performance, Mililani held off visiting Kahuku, 14-10, Saturday night in intense OIA football action at John Kauinana Stadium. A vocal and appreciative crowd of about 4,000 watched the Trojans improve to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the OIA Open Division. Kahuku, the defending state […]

Liatama Amisone led the Kapolei Hurricanes to a commanding 68-8 win over Waipahu at the Alvin Nagasako Sports Complex, finishing the night with four touchdown passes and rushing for two more scores. Kapolei bounced back from last week’s loss, improving to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the OIA Open Division, while Waipahu dropped to 2-4 […]

By Wes Nakama Watch out for the Pack. Senior running back Seth Miller rushed for 253 yards and three touchdowns on 37 carries and also scored on a 47-yard pass play Friday afternoon to help visiting Pac-Five stun ‘Iolani, 26-14, at Eddie Hamada Field for the Wolfpack’s first victory over the Raiders since 2007. Pac-Five […]

By: Annaliese Gumboc Nakoa Kahana-Travis recalls every detail of last year’s State Championship game. “The atmosphere, the big hype, the trash-talking,” he said. “I remember everything. The happiness, the sadness.”  It was the Mililani Trojans and the Kahuku Red Raiders, two OIA powerhouses clashing for dominance on the gridiron. The Trojans had come agonizingly close […]

Mililani shined on homecoming night with a decisive 42-17 victory over Waipahu, extending their perfect record to 5-0. Photos: Lori McKeown Mahalo to these companies for supporting our ESPN Honolulu Hawai’i High School sports content!

Saint Louis secured a 31-21 victory over Punahou, pulling away in the fourth quarter to break open a tightly contested game. After an early deficit, Saint Louis gained control with a balanced offensive attack, highlighted by Nainoa Lopes’ two rushing touchdowns and a late score from Tenari Maafala. Despite standout performances from Punahou’s Donte Utu, […]

By Wes Nakama No longer on the outside looking in, Moanalua now looks like the team to beat in OIA Division I football after an impressive 41-28 Friday night victory over visiting Kailua. A jam-packed capacity Homecoming crowd of about 3,500 watched Na Menehune jump out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and […]

Top-ranked Mater Dei of Santa Ana, California, showcased their dominance with a 38-7 victory over Kahuku in a non-league matchup at Kahuku High School. The Monarchs, now 3-0, capitalized on four turnovers, turning them into 28 points. Quarterback Dash Beierly threw two touchdown passes, while Aaryn Washington and Tomuhini Topui added defensive scores. Kahuku, the […]

The senior quarterback, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele throws for 403 yards and 5 touchdowns to lift the Sabers past the Governors. Campbell’s Zayden Alviar-Costa led the Sabers with 7 receptions, 142 yards which included an 80 yard touchdown late in the game. The Gov’s Lauititi Liufau recorded the first interception against Sagapolutele and housed it for the […]