Hawaii Strong: Nanakuli offensive lineman sports ‘Golden’ voice
Nanakuli offensive lineman Kris Noa is giving a whole new meaning to the term “songbird.” The Golden Hawk center’s ferocity on the field is quite the contrast to the coconut-butter-smooth Hawaiian...
View ArticleHawaii Strong: Charles Freitas puts family first in Pearl City
Pearl City running back Charles Freitas doesn’t have a full dinner plate of responsibilities. He’s got a 45-pound Olympic bumper in front of him. He’s first in the weight room and first on the...
View ArticleHawaii Strong: Ah You proud to carry on family’s football legacy
Back in the ’70s, Kahuku graduate Junior Ah You was the godfather of Hawaii football. After an All-American career at Arizona State, the defensive end bypassed a selection in the NFL draft by the...
View ArticleHawaii Strong: Kapolei’s Vasega faces challenges with a smile
Anyone who knows Kapolei linebacker Tyler Vasega will agree: He’s a warrior. Hurricane head coach Darren Hernandez describes him as rugged, but his personality is anything but. The first thing you’ll...
View ArticleFrom stadium to stage, Punahou’s Motuapuaka plays with fire
Aloha Stadium isn’t the only place Punahou defensive tackle Hale Motuapuaka is lighting it up this season. The converted linebacker is anchoring a Buffanblu defense that’s only allowing 23 points per...
View ArticleHawaii Strong: Campbell’s Ramos flies high on the field
Like the Wild Thing himself, Rick Vaughn, Campbell wide receiver Markus Ramos brings the heat. Ramos is a throwback to the days of specialized youth sports, a true two-game star. Put the ball in his...
View ArticleHawaii Strong: Moanalua’s Alakai Yuen proves worthy of name
Na Menehune quarterback Alakai Yuen has been one of the state’s top passers for two seasons. He’s got 2,200 yards and 25 passing touchdowns as a senior with 4,900 yards and 52 scores in his career....
View ArticleLeilehua’s Watson thankful for family bonds on and off the field
It’s fitting that the nickname for Leilehua cornerback Charles Watson is “Moku.” An island on the outside, Moku can lock up wide outs one-on-one with some of the best in state history, becoming one of...
View ArticleHawaii Strong: Tua Tagovailoa named Marcus Mariota Player of the Year
We remember when we were first introduced him back in 2014. He was a baby-faced, silky smooth skinny Southpaw at Kalaepohaku, the only gunslinger who could hurl 60-yard passes on a warm August morning...
View ArticleLife Matters: McKinley quarterback Alexandria Buchanan
Two weeks ago, McKinley’s Alexandria Buchanan shocked the prep football world when she became the first female quarterback to start a varsity football game and throw a touchdown pass in the 50th...
View ArticleLife Matters: Iolani quarterback Tai-John Mizutani
Believe it or not, the Iolani Raiders have lost 14 straight ILH games, all against teams that were ranked inside the Cover2 Power Poll, with eight inside the Division I top five. That dates back to...
View ArticleLife Matters: How Kawe Johnson overcame a career-ending injury
In the world of sports, there are guys and there are dudes. Former Kahuku safety turned current Campbell assistant coach Kawehena Johnson is no doubt a dude. Back in 2012, the state Player of the Year...
View ArticleLife Matters: Aiea head coach Wendell Say has a ‘secret’ agent past
Aiea High School’s head football coach Wendell Say has a decade over the OIA’s second-longest-tenured boss, Kapolei’s Darren Hernandez. But his run at Aiea almost never took place. Back in the ’80s,...
View ArticleLife Matters: Leilehua’s McGary dedicates near-record-breaking offense to...
The controversy surrounding protests in the National Football League reached fever pitch last weekend. With the discussion, we see how passionate our nation is in regards to both our soldiers on the...
View ArticleLife Matters: Farrington football team champions message of inclusion
Football players tend to form an exclusive club and are often some of the most popular kids in school. Athletic and well liked, they run in an elite social circle. That’s what makes Farrington High...
View ArticleLife Matters: Family, friendship help Toilolo field major life changes
In 2016, Dylan Toilolo was a huge part of bringing Saint Louis its first state title since 2010. He earned first-team all-state honors from his duties as a thumping linebacker. Many were stunned when...
View ArticleLife Matters: Saint Louis snapper Yanagi emerges from under the radar
The Crusaders are as star-studded as American Bandstand. One of the reasons Saint Louis is ranked in the top 25 nationally is how well their guys from nowheresville have played this season. Part of...
View ArticleLife Matters: McLeod’s journey from the streets to the stadium
Saint Francis School’s football team may be on cloud nine right now, but growing up, the state’s leader in touchdown catches was struggling on the ground. In 2014, Scott McLeod was rescued from the...
View ArticleLife Matters: Kauai’s Julian honored with farewell to No. 64
Simply one of a kind. Ask family, friends, teammates, and coaches about Michael Julian, and you’ll get endless stories about his kindness and intellect. He packed a full life into his 27 years. The...
View ArticleLife Matters: Punahou’s Barber opens up about brother’s battle with cancer
Sometimes life doesn’t follow the playbook. Punahou quarterback Stephen Barber Jr. was ready to carve up the state this fall when his family got unimaginable news. In September, after struggling with...
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