Talented twosome steals the show in Polynesian Bowl
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He got hands-on with newspapers as a kid, reading the Honolulu Star-Bulletin with his mom every day. In the eighth grade, he became a delivery boy with 63 daily and 103 Sunday deliveries on his route in Moiliili. That was back in 1978 when a newspaper cost just 25 cents. The musings of Bill Kwon, Jim Easterwood and many other scribes had an impact.
Honda later wrote for the award-winning The Bulldog at Kaimuki High School, and Ka Leo O Hawaii at UH before moving to Kona, where he was a one-man sports desk at West Hawaii Today. Eight years later, he returned to Oahu and was in charge of content for RainbowSportsNetwork.com and HawaiiSportsNetwork.com, and HSN magazine. He began stringing for the Star-Bulletin in 2003 and joined the sports staff in 2004.
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No. 7 Mililani rallies by Campbell to win West
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No. 1 Saint Louis pulls away late to upend No. 7 ‘Iolani
Keanu Meacham scored eight of his game-high 16 points in the final quarter as No. 1 Saint Louis turned a one-point lead into a decisive 55-41 win over No. 7 ‘Iolani on Tuesday night at Clarence T.C. Ching Gymnasium. Read more
This Tyger from Moanalua always had the taste to be grrrrrreat
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Mid-Pacific’s Mason found his passion on court, not the pitch
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Saint Louis basketball team has still got it
Its two-time All-State Player of the Year returned, and Saint Louis trailed Kamehameha 10-2 to begin the game. Read more
Sagapolutele: ‘I’m in a good position right now’
The saga continues. Campbell quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s departure from Oregon, which he signed with during the early signing period a month ago, is re-opening his recruitment by other programs. Sagapolutele officially entered the transfer portal Saturday afternoon, surprising Ducks fans. Read more
West Torrance cruises as Maryknoll girls basketball team sits key starters
No team went unbeaten in the HBA Invitational tournament. Read more
Konawaena girls basketball team takes down Seattle school
Konawaena built a 20-point lead, then hung on for dear life in a 49-39 win over King’s High School (Seattle) on Friday at the HBA Invitational. Read more
Scanlan plays a key role in Punahou’s rhythm and success
Timing is everything in basketball. Timing is everything in music. From jazz to classical to pop. Tanoa Scanlan doesn’t get much piano time these days, but unlike those lessons he learned as a first grader, he relishes the chance to master his timing. Read more
Dybantsa, Mandaquit lead Utah Prep to ‘Iolani Classic title
Utah Prep edged Brewster Academy (N.H.) 45-43 to capture the ‘Iolani Prep Classic championship on Saturday night. Read more
No. 6 Hanalani girls basketball team defeats Hawaii Baptist
Hanalani took command, rallying from an early six-point deficit for a 53-28 win over No. 10 Hawaii Baptist at the Eagles’ gym Saturday. Read more
Dybantsa does it all against poor ‘Iolani
“You go with the flow of the game. Whatever happens, happens. It’s fun when everybody’s scoring, not just a one-man show. It’s a better team win,” said Dybantsa, who has committed to BYU. Read more
Top prospect AJ Dybantsa, Utah Prep team put on a show vs. Kahuku
Dybantsa’s five-position skill set was on full display Wednesday night as Utah Prep overwhelmed Kahuku, 107-50, in the opening round of the ‘Iolani Prep Classic. Read more
Pua Herrington pours in 30 in first half as Maryknoll rolls
No. 3 Maryknoll stormed to a 72-44 win over El Capitan (Merced, Calif.) on Wednesday afternoon at Maryknoll Community Center. Read more
Roman Gabriel has Mililani reaching new heights
Times are good for the Mililani Trojans, even when their coach is miles away. Read more
Long Island struts its stuff in ‘Iolani Classic semifinal
The Crusaders (4-0) will battle another elite program, Etiwanda (Calif.), for the Classic title at 6:30 tonight. Read more
Maryknoll overcomes ‘Iolani in game of missed free throws
No. 4-ranked Maryknoll pulled off the improbable, rallying from a 15-point deficit to stun No. 2 ‘Iolani, 53-52, on Wednesday night at Father Bray Athletic Center. Read more
Kapaa comes up big in OT to beat Konawaena for D-I title
The Warriors averted defeat when Konawaena’s 44-yard field goal try by Nakoa Ige on the final play of regulation fell 1 yard short. Read more
State football preview: No. 1 Kahuku vs. No. 2 Saint Louis in Open Division final
Though Saint Louis and Kahuku have run-and-shoot offenses in their modern DNA, the state championship game on Friday night might be about physicality. Read more
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