UH volleyball, UH women's basketball, baseball, football, pretty much anything
@StarAdvertiser
. Once turned
@HawaiiPrepWorld
into something for a bit.
Time to celebrate Kahuku Nation. Will do some research but between Saint Louis last year and Punahou this year, that's about as impressive as back-to-back state titles gets.
The last two FBS quarterbacks to throw 25 TD passes without an interception? Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama, 2018) and Marcus Mariota (Oregon, 2013). Now what in the world could those two possibly have in common???
Gabriel says he will enroll in January. Starts classes Jan. 4. Talks to McKenzie Milton often. "UCF is a unique community. Kind of reminds me of home. I loved the visit. The school fits me. When I got to sit and talk about the offense, a lot translates for me. Concepts are same."
@LeBatardShow
I cant think of a better way to get back at ESPN than by a whole show of a giant close up of your fat face. Excellently done, LeBatard.
#IStandWithDan
.
Been told Kahuku fans arrived and formed a line to get in at 3:30 p.m., four hours before kick. Visiting sideline was already filled more than an hour before kickoff which is 4:37 p.m. Hawaii time.
Congratulations to Kahuku's Kainoa Carvalho and Liona Lefau who are the
@StarAdvertiser
All-State players of the year on offense and defense. Our 8-page special section will be out tomorrow and live online in a couple of hours. Please enjoy.
Jim Leahey pulled a young Star-Bulletin scribe to the side before a baseball game and said he was excited to open the newspaper every morning because I was covering UH baseball. It remains the single greatest compliment I've ever received because his opinion mattered. (Cont.)
Seven days after losing 55-8 to Mater Dei,
#Kahuku
pulls off a stunner, 30-23, over defending national champion and No. 3-ranked St. John Bosco. One of the all-time great wins in Hawaii prep football history. What an amazing job by Sterling Carvalho and that staff. Incredible.
Michael Penix Jr. is unbelievable. He is a legitimate NFL talent. Accuracy is incredible. He can make every throw. Some NFL team is going to be lucky to have him one day. My goodness.
"This is surreal for me. I see old faces. I see new faces. I see faces from the past. I see faces from the future. This is unbelievable." - Timmy Chang
#HawaiiFB
That play by Manly Williams is absolutely incredible. You work your tail off all year long, all camp, all summer, just to be in a position to do that. Helluva win
#HawaiiFB
DOMINATION.
Six sets, six victories, another
@BigWestSports
women's volleyball championship.
#HawaiiWVB
sweeps Long Beach State 26-24, 25-15, 25-10. 30th straight NCAA appearance on the way next. These ladies stepped up when it mattered most.
Timmy Chang's first thoughts after being offered the
#HawaiiFB
job: "I just wanted to talk to the players. They are the bloodline. They donโt know me yet, I recruited some of them, but I am going to give them my all, going to love them, going to coach them hard.โ
Nick Saban has huge decision in spring on Jalen Hurts or Tua Tagovailoa.
@CoachDaboll
offense is better fit for Tuaโs decision making skills and quicker throws.
@AlabamaFTBL
at a crossroads at QB. Talent at WR have to get the ball.
Jordan Botelho: 6 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 75-yard fumble return for a TD.
Nick Herbig: 3 sacks, 5-yard blocked punt return for a TD.
They are both juniors. Good luck everyone.
Some guys just have a knack for it. Chevan Cordeiro ends his prep career with the TD to Panoke in the final minute to win a state title 11 months ago and begins his collegiate career with the TD to Ward in the final 90 seconds to win it. 'Bows win.
#HawaiiFB
Playing soccer at UCLA was a lifelong dream for Pearl City alum Sunshine Fontes, and despite all of the obstacles thrown her way, her hard work has allowed her to finally be a key part of the Bruins' No. 1-ranked team.
@UCLAWSoccer
@sunshinefontes
Story:
Colt Brennan's parents are given Colt's No. 15 jersey during a halftime presentation that included his Circle of Honor induction video. Pretty emotional stuff. No. 15 will live forever.
#HawaiiFB
The Eddie Aikau Invitational is one of the all-time great sporting events. I could not change the channel. I missed a lot of football and I didn't expect to be sitting here all day. Incredible event. That was special.
#TheEddie
Enjoyed writing this one. Think it's worth a read.
Saint Louis alum Braeden Meyer is living proof it's not D-I or bust when it comes to college football:
@braeden_meyer
BREAKING: Honolulu Star-Advertiser All-State player of the year Micah Yonamine of 'Iolani selected in the 29th round (No. 870 overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in
#MLBDraft
. He sat down with
@HawaiiPrepWorld
to talk about his season and the draft:
One year after hitting .212 while making 47 starts, primarily at second base, Jacob Hinderleider has moved to shortstop and started all 53 games, batting .335 with 14 doubles, 11 homers, 54 RBIs and 51 runs scored.
@JHinderleider7
@DavidsonBASE
Jahlani Tavai becomes the third-highest draft pick in
#HawaiiFB
history behind Ashley Lelie (No. 19 overall) and Travis LaBoy (No. 42 overall). UH had one other player go 43rd overall โ Pisa Tinoisamoa.
Worth noting that
#Hawaiibsb
assistant and recruiting coordinator Dan Cox flew over for the state tournament yesterday and is here for the entire tourney instead of going to Las Vegas for the UNLV series. The commitment to local recruiting is undeniable.
@BrockESPN
I would argue he took this team to the next level. Two Pac-12 championships, a Rose, Fiesta and CF playoff the last year. The only place he didn't take them was the HIGHEST level, but this is a different program than when he got here four years ago. I'd say that's next level.
HAWAII GROWN: A list of the 92 FBS football players on the mainland who graduated from Hawaii high schools and began their 2018 seasons over the weekend:
Duke Clemens' versatility made him a recruiting target for many schools on the West Coast. Now the Punahou alum is at the center of a revival in Westwood of the UCLA Bruins.
Today's
#HawaiiGrown
feature:
@dukeclemens
@UCLAFootball
@GoPuns
FINAL:
#Kahuku
49,
#SaintLouis
14. Red Raiders finish off a perfect 10-0 season with their biggest margin of victory ever against the Crusaders. Ninth state title for Kahuku is its first in the Open Division and ends the longest drought Big Red has ever had.
For the last time on a football field, eight Kahuku seniors who went undefeated against Hawaii opponents, won two state titles, and elevated the Kahuku name to a new level held hands and sung their alma mater to close the 2023
@polynesiabowl
. More in tomorrow's
@StarAdvertiser
.
Manti Te'o ends the Netflix documentary saying he forgives Ronaiah Tuiasosopo. When the screen fades to black, viewers are left hoping he has also forgiven the one person he needs to the most โ himself.
I reviewed the documentary for the
@StarAdvertiser
:
It's been a long time, but
#HawaiiGrown
returns to the
@StarAdvertiser
in tomorrow's edition with our college football preview plus a full list of players. Hint: it's not small.
Timmy Chang on student-athletes from Hawaii who have gone away to play: "We welcome them all back. Weโre going to build a new relationship. We understand their are opportunities in other place. Weโll welcome all of these kids back for whatever reason."
#HawaiiFB
DJ Uiagalelei is the largest person I've ever seen play QB in a high school game. 5-5, 88 yards, TD on opening drive as he hits Beaux Collins for the 33-yard TD. 7-3 Braves, 1:45, Q1.
@boscofootball
@DKramer_
@RyanDivish
That's a refreshingly good quote with an honesty you like to see from an athlete, especially when in their world they sign on to social media and see all these other jackassery comments to this thread. Good job by Cole.
In the 20+ years i've worked at a newspaper, it doesnt happen often leaving a field or a stadium or an arena where you say to yourself, 'that was pretty special.' Tonight was one of those nights. Well done,
#HawaiiWBB
.
Congratulations to Kamehameha shortstop Elijah Ickes and Leilehua pitcher Koen Barton, who have been named the
@StarAdvertiser
players of the year this season in prep baseball. For all three All-State teams and honorable mention, pick up a copy of Sunday's
@StarAdvertiser
.
Mililani coach Rod York with Mater Dei coach Bruce Rollinson after the game. And yes, to the surprise of nobody, Rod has already asked to play them again.
You might not remember the name Andrei Iosivas in high school, but you should now. How the Punahou alumnus has gone from riding the bench his freshman year to 2023 NFL Draft prospect while at Princeton.
@AndreiIosivas
@PrincetonFTBL
@GoPuns
Hands down the coolest thing I've seen on Twitter in a long time. I don't think I ever saw this
@CoachTimmyChang
. NCAA Football is the greatest video game of all time.