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Huskies Pick Up Commit from Dual-Threat Quarterback from Hawaii
Jedd Fisch obviously likes his quarterbacks versatile and elusive. On Tuesday night, Treston "Kini" McMillan from Mililani High School on the island of Oahu -- the Hawaii Gatorade Player of the Year -- revealed he has committed to the University of Washington football team's Class of 2025. The 6-foot, 201-pound...
Policies questioned heading into HHSAA Track & Field Championships
MILILANI, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Hawaii State track and field championships get underway this weekend at Mililani high school, with some parents and athletes voicing opposition. Leading up to the HHSAA event, questions are being raised about a transgender athlete that's competing. The student's been on a prep team...
Prior to college career, Kainoa Wade aims to finish prep career strong
Before he embarks on his collegiate volleyball career at the University of Hawaii, where he is part of a potentially historic recruiting class, Kamehameha star Kyler "Kainoa" Wade has unfinished business to tend to at the prep level. Wade, the go-to star for the Warriors for multiple years, is set to take part in the HHSAA Division I boys volleyball state tournament, which begins on Monday. Kamehameha, the ILH runner-up, hosts Campbell on Monday at 6 p.m. with a spot in Thursday's quarterfinals on the line.
OIA Champion Moanalua boys volleyball looks to capture an elusive State Championship
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The HHSAA boys volleyball State Championships are now underway. Among the top contenders are the Moanalua Na Menehune. Since 2011, the OIA Championship has resided in Salt Lake for all but one season and after years of dominance, Na Menehune has it’s sights set on something bigger, capturing the team’s first State Championship.
HHSAA Girls Golf State Champs crowned in Kaneohe
Iolani’s Jasmine Wong emerged as the 2024 indivual champion at the David Ishii HHSAA Girls Golf Championships at Kaneohe Klipper Course on Wednesday. Wong, finishing at 2-over par for the two-round event with a 146 total. Jessica Lee of Punahou finished second at +3, while teammate Nicole Ikeda placed third at +4. The team title […]
Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi inspires young readers at Waimanalo Elementary School
WAIMANALO, Hawaii (Island News) -- Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi read to young students at Waimanalo Elementary School from her recent book, "Cara's Kindness." Yamaguchi's "Always Reading Program" not only encourages the very young to read in the Islands, but also teaches them life lessons.
Adaptive Surf Championships to return to Waikiki, welcoming athletes from 18 countries
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Athletes from across the globe are preparing to hit the waters for AccesSurf’s 2024 Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships next week at Queen’s Beach in Waikiki. The highly-anticipated competition starts on Monday, May 13 through Wednesday, May 16. The competition has grown considerably over the years...
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