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Employed by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Turned @HawaiiPrepWorld into something for a bit. Nothing ruins a good cheeseburger quite like a piece of lettuce.
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Special moment after the game with St. John Bosco watching in appreciation
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Washington State's Kainoa Wilson with the tribute to high school teammate McKenzie Milton on his left arm.
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From 0-12 to 12-0 in two years with an overlooked QB from an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Incredible:
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Make that 13-0
From 0-12 to 12-0 in two years with an overlooked QB from an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Incredible:
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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.
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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???
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Two Saint Louis QBs in the title game in 4 years. Unfathomable.
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HAWAII GROWN: Oregon LB Isaac Slade-Matautia is the only freshman starter listed on the Ducks' spring depth chart:
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HAWAII GROWN: Kamehameha alum Kaulana Apelu has overcome 2 ACL surgeries to push for starting LB job at Oregon:
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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."
BREAKING: Mililani QB Dillon Gabriel signs with
#UCF
, following in the footsteps of McKenzie Milton:
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@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
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Fans invited to attend homecoming for Max Holloway and Yancy Medeiros and push for
#UFCHawaii
.
READ MORE:
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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.
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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.
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Doesn't do it complete justice but here's the Kahuku side after the game.
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HAWAII GROWN: Through all of the victories and losses, player of the year awards and state championships, Chanelle, Celena and Cherilyn Molina have stuck together through it all:
@WSUCougars
@wsuwomens
@WSUCougarWBB
@cherilynmolina_
@chanelle_molina
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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.)
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HAWAII GROWN: Fresno State's Kamalani Dung continues to dominate.
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Kapaa OL Mo Unutoa had 12 offers.
#Utah
finishes with three of top six out of Hawaii in 2017.
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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.
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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.
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Only two receivers ever on Oahu have finished with 1,200 receiving yards in less than 10 games in a season. Kanawai Noa and Kumoku Noa.
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"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
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@TomWoodcockSTD
@LeBatardShow
A loyal listener to
@LeBatardShow
because of the insights on sports? Somebody please release the chickens...
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HAWAII GROWN: More than 70 D-I girls volleyball players from Hawaii representing 48 different schools get set to begin season this weekend:
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By my count,
#HawaiiFB
has offered Kahuku S Brock Fonoimoana, Kapaa LB Solomone Malafu, Waianae OL Joshua Timoteo, Kapolei OL/DL Iosepa Tapeni, Punahou QB John-Keawe Sagapolutele, Saint Louis WR Mason Muaau, Roosevelt LB Kamuela Kaaihue, Mililani WR/DB Gavin Hunter (cont.)
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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
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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.
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Timmy Chang's first thoughts after being offered the
#HawaiiFB
job: "I just wanted to talk to the players. They are the bloodline. They don’t 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.”
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AJ Epenesa has just twice in a row sprinted from his DE spot to level a player at the sideline. This guy is something else.
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It's Tua time in 2018.
Nick Saban has huge decision in spring on Jalen Hurts or Tua Tagovailoa.
@CoachDaboll
offense is better fit for Tua’s decision making skills and quicker throws.
@AlabamaFTBL
at a crossroads at QB. Talent at WR have to get the ball.
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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.
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HAWAII GROWN: UCF's Dillon Gabriel will play as a true freshman in the Knights' season opener next Thursday against Florida A&M:
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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With his family in his corner, Ray Cooper III looks to cash in on a lifetime of training as a PFL world champion:
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Football in Hawaii. Here we go. Aiea and Kaiser to kick it off
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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
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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:
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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
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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 — Pisa Tinoisamoa.
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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.
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HAWAII GROWN: 'Iolani alum Chad Hanaoka will wear the prestigious No. 1 jersey for
#Northwestern
football this season:
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"I expect a lot of torn newspapers to be on the ground. I want this place rocking," - Timmy Chang on Ching field.
#HawaiiFB
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When it comes right down to it, the No. 1-ranked Kamehameha baseball team just doesn't know how to quit:
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@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.
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Friday Night Lights in Kalihi. The view from Skippa Diaz Stadium. Congratulations to all Govs past and present.
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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:
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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
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HAWAII GROWN: McKenzie Milton's
#HIsman
campaign gets off to flying start in UCF's 56-17 win:
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UCF finished sixth in the AP poll and seventh in the coaches poll, proving one final time we should destroy all rankings.
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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.
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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
.
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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 — himself.
I reviewed the documentary for the
@StarAdvertiser
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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.
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Tua Tagovailoa could still be in high school. Instead? 4-5, 110 yards, 2 TD in first two drives of Alabama spring game. Not bad.
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Aiea in the house cheering on the Govs to start the second half.
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Timmy Chang on student-athletes from Hawaii who have gone away to play: "We welcome them all back. We’re going to build a new relationship. We understand their are opportunities in other place. We’ll welcome all of these kids back for whatever reason."
#HawaiiFB
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HAWAII GROWN: Mid-Pacific alum Brent Sakurai making the most of opportunity at New Mexico State.
READ MORE:
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Hawaii baseball lands a commitment from St. Francis three-sport athlete Bubba Akana:
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HAWAII GROWN: Nearly half of the 41 college football bowl games include players from Hawaii. Here's a complete guide:
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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
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Kamehameha's Stack receives U.S. Army All-America jersey while Saint Louis QB Tua Tagovailoa gets
#LSU
offer:
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FINAL of
@PolyFBClassic
: Bingham (Utah) 17, Kahuku 0. Red Raiders shut out for first time since 2008 (35-0 vs. Kamehameha).
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State senator says 2018 UFC event with Max Holloway at Aloha Stadium is promising:
#UFCHawaii
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HAWAII GROWN: Saint Louis alum Nate Herbig wakes up Stanford offense in first start as true freshman:
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HAWAII GROWN: Former Kamehameha QB and WR Fatu Sua-Godinet lands at
#Washington
after two seasons with Delaware State:
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@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.
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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
.
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Max Holloway honored for passing his 50th straight drug test without any problems.
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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
.
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Saint Louis QB Tua Tagovailoa breaks Timmy Chang's all-time career passing record against Kahuku:
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HAWAII GROWN: QB McKenzie Milton feeling more comfortable after efficient outing in UCF spring game.
READ MORE:
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Win and they will come.
RECRUITING: Kahuku OL Micah Soliai-Howlett flips college commitment from Arizona State to
#HawaiiFB
:
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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.
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HAWAII GROWN: On his journey toward playing in the NFL one day, Utah senior defensive end Bradlee Anae always makes it known where he comes from:
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HAWAII GROWN: Tagovailoa shines with 3 TD passes, 315 yards, in Alabama spring game on Saturday.
READ MORE:
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STORY: Miami Marlins select LMU right-hander and Kamehameha alumnus Codie Paiva in the 22nd round of the
#MLBDraft
:
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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
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HAWAII GROWN: More than 120 players from Hawaii high schools are on rosters of Division I FBS and FCS teams this season:
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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.
Man! I totally forgot
@CoachTimmyChang
was featured in NCAA Football 06 game cameos. This guy is a real legend🤙
@HawaiiFootball
#HawaiiFB
#BRADDAHOOD
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