Sports
Covering the athletes, the coaches and the teams that Hawai‘i loves.
Whether it’s high school or college, or local stars turned pro, ASD is there with profiles and analysis for football, basketball, volleyball, baseball and more. We also keep an eye on Hawai‘i’s investment into sports, whether it’s the facilities where athletes train or the venues fans flock to, such as the Aloha Stadium redevelopment plans and UH’s Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex.
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Hawai‘i men's basketball team wins Rainbow Classic amid eventful day
The Rainbow Warriors improved to 4-1 on Saturday, enduring a jam-packed schedule prior to the game.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 16, 2025
Tua Tagovailoa outduels Marcus Mariota in historic Hawai‘i QB matchup
Sunday's matchup marked the first time a pair of quarterbacks from the same Island high school started a game against each other.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 16, 2025
Q&A: Hawai‘i running back Landon Sims
With only a handful of games left in his collegiate career, Sims reflects on his five years with the Rainbow Warriors.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 15, 2025
Saint Louis beams with pride ahead history-making QB matchup
Former Crusaders Tua Tagovailoa and Marcus Mariota are set to start against each other in Madrid, Spain on Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 14, 2025
Local athletes take unique paths to signing day
A signing day ceremony was held on Wednesday morning for high school seniors signing with their future colleges in a bevy of sports.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 13, 2025
Hawai‘i women's volleyball gets closer to conference tournament qualification with win over Cal State Bakersfield
The Rainbow Wahine are currently tied in fifth place in the Big West standings after their most recent win on Sunday evening.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 10, 2025
Hawai‘i pours it on in rout over San Diego State
The Rainbow Warriors scored an emphatic victory over the Mountain West Conference leaders on Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 09, 2025
Hawai‘i Pacific wants to be your new favorite college basketball team
The Division II Sharks made national headlines with a stunning win at Division I Boise State on Monday.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 07, 2025
Hawai‘i football looks to stay in Mountain West race against conference leader San Diego State
The Rainbow Warriors will host Mountain West leader San Diego State in front of a sold-out Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex crowd on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 06, 2025
Inaugural Royal Regatta a success
The event was a celebration of Hawaiian culture and had activities throughout the day.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 06, 2025
Hawai‘i men's basketball nearly pulls off season-opening stunner
The Rainbow Warriors lost their season opener at Oregon on Tuesday night, falling in the final seconds.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 05, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball team set for Japan trip
The Rainbow Warriors will continue their busy fall with a rare trip to Japan, their first foreign tour under head coach Rich Hill.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 04, 2025
Hawai‘i football's comeback falls short at San Jose State
The Rainbow Warriors had their three-game winning streak snapped on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 02, 2025
Midseason quarterback change sparks Kahuku turnaround
Troy Mariteragi is 5-1 as Kahuku's starting quarterback in 2025, his lone loss to national power Mater Dei of California.
Christian ShimabukuNovember 01, 2025
Hawai‘i soccer ends season and Big West Conference tenure with loss to UC Irvine
The Rainbow Wahine fell to the Anteaters 2-0 at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium on Thursday night. The 'Bows will compete in the Mountain West beginning in 2026.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 31, 2025
Hawai‘i men's basketball to retire Anthony "AC" Carter's jersey number
Carter's No. 23 will be just the second jersey number retired in program history, joining Bob Nash's 33.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 31, 2025
Hawai‘i connections run deep on San Jose State roster and coaching staff ahead of Saturday's matchup
In UH's pivotal game at San Jose State this weekend, the Rainbow Warriors will face a team that has a combined 10 coaches and players with ties to the Islands.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 30, 2025
Chad and Champ Kapanui set for father-son matchup ahead of Hawai‘i-San Jose State game
Chad Kapanui is in his first year as the quarterbacks coach at his alma mater. Meanwhile, his son is an up-and-coming linebacker at a conference rival.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 28, 2025
Mid-Pacific alums chip in to send coaches to World Series
Two longtime Mid-Pacific baseball coaches will be at Dodger Stadium for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday to watch a former player on each team.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 27, 2025
Hawai‘i football team utilizing unique 2025 schedule to its advantage
The Rainbow Warriors are in the second of their three bye weeks in the 2025 regular season, all of which have come after the halfway point of six games.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 25, 2025
Baldwin alumnus Kurt Suzuki makes Hawai‘i history as new manager for Los Angeles Angels
Suzuki will be the first full-time Major League Baseball manager born in the Islands.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 24, 2025
PGA Tour cancels The Sentry for 2026
The PGA Tour will still begin its 2026 season in the Islands, but not in the way it usually does.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 23, 2025
Hawai‘i football holds off Colorado State to gain bowl eligibility
The Rainbow Warriors will be selected to a bowl game for the first time since 2021.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 19, 2025
Hawai‘i star kicker Kansei Matsuzawa not changed by burgeoning fame, say teammates and coaches
Those around UH's kicking sensation have continued to praise his generosity in the midst of increased global attention with each made field goal.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 17, 2025
Aloha Stadium set to hold a hui hou event
"Aloha to Aloha Stadium" is set for Oct. 25 in the stadium's lower Hālawa lot.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 17, 2025
Hawai‘i football not getting complacent as key milestone approaches
The Rainbow Warriors are one win away from bowl eligibility heading into Saturday's matchup at Colorado State.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 16, 2025
Waimānalo native Ula Rowe pays it forward in charmed soccer life
Rowe, who played for UH head coach Michele Nagamine as a student at Kamehameha, has been a revered member on her staff for the past five seasons. But that's only one part of her story.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 15, 2025
Tahiti's Team OPT wins 2025 Molokai Hoe
Shell Va'a's streak of three titles came to an end on Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 13, 2025
Hawai‘i football pulls away and breaks through against Utah State
The Rainbow Warriors snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Aggies that dated back to 2011.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 12, 2025
Competitors from around the world set to participate in 2025 Molokai Hoe
The world's most prominent outrigger canoe race will take place on Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 10, 2025
Hawai‘i football set for pivotal home matchup against Utah State
The Rainbow Warriors have lost eight straight matchups against the Aggies, a losing streak that dates back to 2011.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 10, 2025
Q&A: New University of Hawai‘i softball coach Panita Thanatharn
Thanatharn, who was hired in June, held her first practice as UH's new head softball coach last week.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 09, 2025
Rico Garcia reflects on MLB journey
The Saint Louis and HPU alum made his major league debut in 2019 and has pitched for six different MLB teams.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 08, 2025
Golf tournament raises $65K for high school construction trade programs in Maui County
Some 144 golfers, students, their teachers, and volunteers attended the Construction Industry of Maui's Sept. 27 tourney at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course.
Stephanie SalmonsOctober 08, 2025
Hamada: Golf gets a black eye
Nearly 100,000 Hawai‘i golfers take to local courses every year, so a lot of kama‘āina likely saw what went down at the Ryder Cup. Not much aloha spirit on display in Farmingdale.
Rick HamadaOctober 07, 2025
South Korea's Youmin Hwang wins Lotte Championship
Hwang, who entered the tournament via sponsor invite, earned her first LPGA Tour victory on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 05, 2025
Mililani’s Dillon Gabriel set to become first from a Hawai’i public high school to start a game in the NFL at quarterback
Gabriel will be the first graduate of a public high school from the Islands to start an NFL game at quarterback.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 04, 2025
Local golfers relish Lotte experience
Tagiralani Luafalealo and Alexa Takai, both competing in an LPGA event for the first time, missed the cut on Thursday but came away appreciative of the experience.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 03, 2025
Hawai‘i football looks to keep momentum going during bye week
The Rainbow Warriors, coming off a critical win at Air Force, are idle this week before hosting Utah State on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 03, 2025
Baldwin graduate Donan Cruz named new assistant coach for Hawai‘i men's volleyball team
Cruz was hired following former associate head coach Milan Zarkovic's departure to UCLA in September.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 02, 2025
Punahou alumna Allisen Corpuz gears up for Lotte Championship
Corpuz returns to her home Island for the Lotte Championship after not competing in the tournament in 2024.
Christian ShimabukuOctober 01, 2025
First-timers win Na Wahine O Ke Kai
Ihilani Vaʻa, competing in the race for the first time as a team, ending Team Bradley's string of five consecutive titles.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 29, 2025
Hawai‘i football outlasts Air Force to earn road victory
The Rainbow Warriors put up 535 yards of total offense and were buoyed by another perfect day from Kansei Matsuzawa in a 44-35 win at Air Force on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 28, 2025
Waialua's Julian Williams embraces his heritage and roots in surfing journey
Williams, a 2018 Kamehameha alumnus, became the first black Native Hawaiian to compete in the WSL in July.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 27, 2025
Hawai‘i football brushing aside mind games ahead of game at Air Force
The Rainbow Warriors will play at Air Force on Saturday, which features a stadium 6,621 feet above sea level.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 26, 2025
NASED and AHDP sign first two agreements towards Aloha Stadium dismantling and construction
The new Aloha Stadium remains on track to open in March 2029.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 26, 2025
Na Wahine O Ke Kai set for milestone moment
Sunday's race will mark 50 years since the first all-women outrigger canoe race across multiple Islands was held.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 25, 2025
Hawai‘i men's volleyball loses beloved assistant coach Milan Zarkovic to UCLA
Zarkovic served as an assistant coach under Charlie Wade for 12 seasons at UH.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 24, 2025
HHSAA announces inaugural surfing state championships
Maui will host the inaugural tournament from May 1-2, with three different types of competitions.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 23, 2025
Hawai‘i football loses heartbreaker to Fresno State
Quarterback Micah Alejado struggled in his return to to the UH offense as the Rainbow Warriors fell to their rival to begin conference play.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 21, 2025
Punahou sophomore Alexa Takai set to take on the pros at 2025 Lotte Championship
Takai was recently granted a full sponsor's exemption to play in the tournament, which runs from Oct. 1-4 at Hoakalei Country Club.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 20, 2025
‘Aiea's Tyla Reese Mane works her way into crucial role for Hawai‘i women's volleyball team
Mane, who walked-on with the Rainbow Wahine out of junior college, has become a crucial member of the team in her senior season.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 19, 2025
Hawai‘i soccer set to begin defense of regular season Big West title
The Rainbow Wahine enter their final season in the Big West Conference as defending regular season champions but are seeking a different conclusion to their season.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 18, 2025
Drought cancels Maui PGA tournament
Drought conditions in West Maui lead PGA to cancel Sentry PGA Tour Tournament for the first time since 1999
Michael Brestovansky & Stephanie SalmonsSeptember 17, 2025
Micah Alejado returns to practice ahead of Hawai‘i's Mountain West opener against Fresno State
Alejado was sidelined for consecutive weeks with a right ankle injury.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 16, 2025
Barfield breaks out and Matsuzawa stays perfect as Hawai‘i football defeats Portland State
The Rainbow Warriors are off to their best start since 2019 after a homecoming victory over the Vikings.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 14, 2025
Hawai‘i women's volleyball starter out for season with injury
Tali Hakas' junior season with the Rainbow Wahine has come to a premature end.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 12, 2025
Hale‘iwa's Bettylou Sakura Johnson celebrated by sponsor RVCA following breakout WSL season
Johnson, 20, reflected on her most recent season on the World Surf League's Championship Tour, in which she was in the 2025 Women's Final Five.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 12, 2025
HHSAA football returns to Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex for Open Division championship game in December
The 2025 season will mark the third straight year that the state's top-tiered division will play its championship game at UH.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 11, 2025
Hawai‘i not overlooking Portland State as Micah Alejado returns to practice
Head coach Timmy Chang began Tuesday's practice with a fiery speech directed at his team.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 10, 2025
Auction supports surfer Dakota Briley’s recovery from pedestrian-vehicle collision
Now through Sept. 15, bid on items like signed Kelly Slater and John John Florence surfboards, signed guitars and ʻukuleles to golf and stays at The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay, gift cards to local restaurants and tour excursions, art and more — all benefiting Briley’s journey toward healing.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosSeptember 10, 2025
Warriors game, Fiji tribute, car show and more: Friday, Sept. 12 to Sunday, Sept. 14
Already thinking about what to do this Saturday and Sunday? With a homecoming game for the Warriors and a free one-night-only tribute to Fiji, there are plenty of events to choose from this weekend. Aloha State Daily has pulled together a quick list of ways to keep your entire ʻohana entertained.
Katie HellandSeptember 10, 2025
Luke Weaver shines in Hawai‘i football's victory over Sam Houston
Regular starting quarterback Micah Alejado was sidelined on Saturday as he continues to nurse an ankle injury.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 07, 2025
Saint Louis football powers through adversity ahead of another early test
The Crusaders will travel to Mililani on Saturday for a potential state championship preview.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 06, 2025
Hawai‘i confident in backup quarterback Luke Weaver if called upon to start Saturday
UH starting quarterback Micah Alejado will be a game-time decision against Sam Houston.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 05, 2025
Hawai‘i women's volleyball not sweating winless start
The Rainbow Wahine went 0-3 at the Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow Wahine Classic over the weekend and host three more matches this weekend.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 04, 2025
Hawai‘i quarterback Micah Alejado to be game-time decision against Sam Houston
Alejado was sidelined from Tuesday's practice and was wearing a walking boot.
Christian ShimabukuSeptember 03, 2025
Alejado aggravates ankle injury as Hawai‘i football routed at Arizona
UH's star quarterback exited the game in the third quarter after falling on his injured right ankle.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 31, 2025
Hawai‘i girls basketball teams host All-Star team from Japan for cultural exchange
The Fukuoka All-Star girls basketball team played three games on multiple islands earlier this week, taking on some of the state's top high school teams.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 29, 2025
Led by head coach Robyn Ah Mow, UH women's volleyball set for new season
Ah Mow and the Rainbow Wahine will begin the 2025 season on Friday against Marquette at 7 p.m.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 29, 2025
Timeline pushed back for Aloha Stadium demolition
Initial projections had demolition taking 10 months. That timeline is now closer to a year.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 29, 2025
Kilinahe Mendiola-Jensen perseveres to provide game-saving moment for UH football
Mendiola-Jensen, a Punahou alumnus who joined the Rainbow Warriors as a walk-on, was named the Mountain West Player of the Week on Monday.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 28, 2025
Players with Hawai‘i ties make the NFL cut
Tuesday was the deadline for NFL teams to submit their 53-man rosters ahead of the 2025 regular season.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 27, 2025
Hawai‘i football practices without starting quarterback Micah Alejado on Tuesday
While Alejado nurses an ankle injury, backup Luke Weaver took the majority of the first-team reps.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 27, 2025
Matsuzawa's perfect day leads Hawai‘i football to season-opening victory over Stanford
The Japan native made all five of his kicks on Saturday, including a game-winning field goal as time expired.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 24, 2025
Lessons from Levi: UH football coach Timmy Chang carries teachings from late father to daily life
Levi Chang passed away in 2015 but continues to be an influence in his son's football journey.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 22, 2025
Hawai‘i quarterback Micah Alejado steps into spotlight
On Saturday, Alejado will become the first freshman to start a season opener at quarterback for UH since 2005.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 22, 2025
Peter Manuma planning to solidify legacy heading into senior season
UH's star safety turned down six-figure offers from other schools in order to return to the Rainbow Warriors this fall.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 20, 2025
Honolulu Little League eliminated in Little League World Series
Honolulu's championship hopes came to an end against South Carolina's Irmo Little League on Tuesday.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 20, 2025
Hawai‘i football holds inaugural Braddahhood Ball
The debut fundraiser for the Rainbow Warriors saw tens of thousands of dollars raised during a live auction on Saturday night.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 17, 2025
Little League World Series pioneers among those inducted into Hawai‘i Sports Hall of Fame
The 2005 Little League Champions were among those honored in a ceremony on Thursday evening.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 15, 2025
Victims find solace as former basketball coach Dwayne Yuen sentenced
Yuen was sentenced to over 33 years in prison on Thursday on counts of sex trafficking, producing and possessing child pornography, and sexual coercion of minors.
Michael Brestovansky & Christian ShimabukuAugust 15, 2025
Q&A: Honolulu Little League manager Gerald Oda
Aloha State Daily caught up with Oda before his team begins play at the 2025 Little League World Series.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 14, 2025
New plans for Aloha Stadium revealed
The Aloha Stadium Authority board held a special meeting on Wednesday prior to the self-imposed Aug. 15 deadline between NASED and AHDP, where a new completion date and seating capacity were revealed.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 14, 2025
Meet the University of Hawai‘i's 29-year-old freshman punter
Billy Gowers left his life behind in Australia, which included a barbershop business, to pursue his NFL aspirations.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 13, 2025
University of Hawai‘i drops PPV as part of one-year deal with Spectrum Sports
Spectrum Sports will not charge local fans extra to tune in to UH football games this fall, among other conditions in its new one-year deal.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 11, 2025
Kahuku football remains united despite offseason turbulence
Interim head coach Nihoa Pule says the Red Raiders have remained committed to the team through an offseason coaching change that in which former coach Sterling Carvalho was removed.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 10, 2025
Saint Louis makes statement in season opener over Kahuku
The Crusaders blanked the Red Raiders in a road victory on Saturday night, overcoming distractions off the field prior to game day.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 10, 2025
Intrigue surrounds Saint Louis-Kahuku opener as high school football kicks off in Hawai‘i
The Crusaders and Red Raiders met in the 2024 HHSAA Open Division championship game, with Saint Louis prevailing. Both programs have endured off-field drama since then.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 08, 2025
Patience and loyalty leads to deep receiving corps for Hawai‘i football team in 2025
Receivers Pofele Ashlock and Nick Cencale were named to the Mountain West preseason All-Conference team in July, the first time UH had two players on offense make the team.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 08, 2025
Hawai‘i soccer picked to finish first in Big West preseason poll
The Rainbow Wahine won the Big West regular season in 2024 but lost in the conference's tournament semifinals.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 08, 2025
Hawai‘i football strength and conditioning coach Bobby Thomas goes all-in on new gig
Thomas joined the program in March, moving to the Islands from Georgia.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 07, 2025
Hawai‘i women's volleyball opens preseason with culture intact
UH, which opens its season against Marquette on Aug 29, has eight returnees and eight newcomers on its roster.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 06, 2025
Attorney for former Kahuku football coach says legal battle not done despite Friday's ruling
Sterling Carvalho, who was head coach of the Red Raiders from 2018 through the 2024 season, was removed from his position on March 31.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 04, 2025
Hawai‘i's youth baseball and softball teams enjoy success in Mainland tournaments
A bevy of youth diamond teams from across the state spent their respective summers playing ball around the country.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 02, 2025
Optimism remains ahead of looming Aloha Stadium contract deadline
Mid-August is the new self-imposed deadline between NASED and AHDP to execute a contract.
Christian ShimabukuAugust 01, 2025
Hawai‘i football shakes off tsunami scare and resumes fall camp
Wednesday's practice marked a full week of practice for the Rainbow Warriors, who open their season on Aug. 23 against Stanford.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 31, 2025
Hawai‘i soccer eager to build on recent success in final year of Big West
The Rainbow Wahine will look to win the Big West in their final season in the conference.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 30, 2025
Former Kahuku football coach Sterling Carvalho makes court appearance following removal
Carvalho sued the Department of Education after getting removed from his position as Kahuku's football coach on March 31.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 29, 2025
Honua Finals set to hold world championships again after successful debut
The holding period for the 2025 Honua Finals runs from July 31-Aug. 3 at Ala Moana Bowls.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 26, 2025
Carissa Moore to host mother-daughter weekend at Outrigger Kā'anapali
Registration for the event on Maui, which runs from Aug. 30-31, ends on Aug. 1.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 25, 2025
Hawai‘i football makes subtle changes to practice routine as fall camp begins
The Rainbow Warriors intentionally took the field later than usual for their first fall practice on Wednesday.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 24, 2025
Hawai‘i football set to open fall camp ahead of 2025 season
Wednesday's opening practice will mark one month until the Rainbow Warriors will open their 2025 season against Stanford at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 23, 2025
Lanikai Canoe Club wins seventh consecutive O‘ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association title
Lanikai medaled in 37 of the 46 events, winning 20 of them on Sunday afternoon.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 21, 2025
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway retains BMF belt at UFC 318, playing spoiler against retiring Dustin Poirier
Holloway defeated Poirier in his home state of Louisiana, his first win in a trilogy that dates back to 2012.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 20, 2025
Court date set for ousted Kahuku coach
Sterling Carvalho hopes to be reinstated as coach following lawsuit against former player and state Department of Education
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 19, 2025
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway set to defend BMF belt in UFC 318 headliner
Holloway will face the retiring Dustin Poirier in New Orleans, but not before reckoning with the end of his own career leading up to the fight.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 18, 2025
Hawai‘i braces for change in last year as football-only member of Mountain West
UH will become full-time members of the Mountain West Conference on July 1, 2026, a league that will add and subtract from its membership next summer.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 18, 2025
Q&A: San Jose State head coach and Hawai‘i native Ken Niumatalolo
Niumatalolo, a UH alum who frequently visits home, is heading into his second year as the head coach at San Jose State following 15 years at the helm at Navy.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 18, 2025
Surfing to become latest sport sanctioned by HHSAA
In late May, Gov. Josh Green passed House Bill 133, which proposed funding needed for interscholastic surfing programs.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 17, 2025
Underdogs turned standouts take the stage for Hawai‘i football at Mountain West media days
Receiver Pofele Ashlock and linebacker Jamih Otis represented the Rainbow Warriors during the player portion of media days in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 17, 2025
Multiple Hawai‘i prospects selected in MLB Draft
A variety of baseball players from across the state are expected to begin their professional careers in the coming days.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 15, 2025
Celebration of life held for Merv Lopes at Chaminade
Lopes died at 92 on May 8. The former Chaminade men's basketball coach was most remembered for guiding the then-NAIA Silverswords to victory over No. 1 Virginia in 1982, widely considered one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 13, 2025
More Hawai‘i history set to be made in 2025 MLB Draft
Saint Louis alumnus Aiva Arquette and Baldwin graduate Wehiwa Aloy are expected to be the first pair of first round MLB picks from local high schools.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 12, 2025
Former UH basketball player Gibson Johnson earns praise as assistant coach
Johnson, a two-year captain for the Rainbow Warriors, is entering his fifth season on the UH coaching staff.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 11, 2025
Multiple Hawai‘i youth volleyball teams win national championships
Teams from across the state flew to Florida and Minnesota, winning national championships in their respective age groups.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 10, 2025
Hawai‘i native Danny Alvarez returns home to lead UH beach volleyball team
Alvarez, who served as an assistant coach for the Rainbow Wahine for nine seasons, returns to the program as the head coach.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 09, 2025
Hawai‘i football featured but overlooked in new EA Sports release
EA Sports College Football 26 was released on Monday, the second edition of the game in the NIL era.
Christian ShimabukuJuly 07, 2025
How Wai‘anae became the Seariders
Community pride is prevalent on the west side of Oʻahu, where a high school with one of the state's most unique mascots reside.
Christian ShimabukuJune 25, 2025
Deadline extended for New Aloha Stadium negotiations
The demolition of the existing Aloha Stadium is still expected to commence by the end of August.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 25, 2025
Wai‘anae football team set to play games on new field this fall
The Seariders played all of their games on the road in 2024, while a new turf surface at Raymond Torii Stadium was being installed.
Christian ShimabukuJune 19, 2025
Hawai‘i a pickleball hotspot
A recent study conducted by PodPlay Pickleball Business Guide found that the state has the third highest density of pickleball courts in the U.S. Vermont and Maine are the only two states to offer more.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 19, 2025
Four-time fireknife champion Hale Motu'apuaka balances multiple passions
Motu'apuaka, a 25-year-old Punahou alumnus, has yet to close the door on his professional football career.
Christian ShimabukuJune 18, 2025
Los Angeles Rams open minicamp on Maui
The Rams engaged in a bevy of community activations in the Valley Isle on Tuesday.
Christian ShimabukuJune 18, 2025
New UH president and athletics director share vision of alignment
Matt Elliott emerged as Wendy Hensel's pick for new UH AD after a monthslong nationwide search.
Christian ShimabukuJune 18, 2025
Dakota Briley, son of Big Wave surfer Shawn Briley, in critical condition after recent pedestrian-vehicle collision in Hale‘iwa
A GoFundMe page identifies 20-year-old Dakota Briley as the pedestrian “pinned between two vehicles” on June 14 at Oʻahu’s North Shore. As of Tuesday, more than 1,000 donations amounting to nearly $120,000 have come in to help cover his medical expenses.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 18, 2025
Bruin Agbayani invited to MLB Combine
Agbayani, the 2025 state Gatorade Player of the Year, is projected to be selected in next month's MLB Draft.
Christian ShimabukuJune 17, 2025
With family at the forefront, new UH athletics director Matt Elliott eager to begin
Matt Elliott was unanimously approved by the UH Board of Regents as the school's new athletics director on Monday. His first official day is June 30.
Christian ShimabukuJune 17, 2025
Public paddle-out scheduled in honor of Clyde Aikau
Aikau died at 75 on May 3 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Christian ShimabukuJune 14, 2025
B.J. Penn arrested again amid ongoing family issues
Penn was arrested on Thursday morning for violating a temporary restraining order.
Christian ShimabukuJune 14, 2025
Hawai‘i MMA fighters express concern toward B.J. Penn amid legal troubles
Penn, one of the most influential mixed martial artists in the state's history, was arrested three times in a span of six days in late May.
Christian ShimabukuJune 12, 2025
Standout quarterback Maika Eugenio set to return home after committing to University of Hawai‘i football team
Eugenio moved to Las Vegas with his family in middle school. The Kapolei native recently committed to play college football for UH.
Christian ShimabukuJune 12, 2025
Hawai‘i MMA community comes together for anti-bullying event
Over a dozen prominent local mixed martial artists and coaches gave free instruction at the first "Warriors Don't Bully" event on Sunday in Waipahu.
Christian ShimabukuJune 11, 2025
Citing spiritual connection, NBA champion Patty Mills named GM of Hawai‘i men's basketball team
Mills played collegiately at Saint Mary's, developing a decades-long relationship with current UH head coach Eran Ganot.
Christian ShimabukuJune 10, 2025
Rick Nomura blazes trail from Hawai‘i to Arkansas
Nomura was the first player from the Islands to play baseball for the University of Arkansas, a gift that keeps on giving for the Razorbacks.
Christian ShimabukuJune 07, 2025
UH getting a "first class leader" in new AD Matt Elliott, says Hawai‘i Community Foundation CEO Micah Kāne
Elliott departed his role at UCLA in order to take a position with HCF, winning over supporters during his time leading local initiatives.
Christian ShimabukuJune 06, 2025
Matt Elliott selected as new UH-Mānoa athletics director
New UH president Wendy Hensel has selected Elliott after a nationwide search. The move is contingent upon Board of Regents approval on June 16.
Christian ShimabukuJune 05, 2025
Turtle Bay Foundation provides thousands in college scholarships to Oʻahu students
Malakai Vendiola, 18, an aspiring Artificial Intelligence specialist from Kahuku, was one of 86 students awarded a total of $200,000 in scholarships – Turtle Bay Foundation’s largest annual distribution to date. He shares with ASD what receiving this year’s Barbara Keen Scholarship meant to him and how it will help his future pursuits.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 05, 2025
New Hawai‘i softball coach Panita Thanatharn set to make inroads in Islands
Despite having no previous ties to the school or state, Thanatharn was chosen as UH's new head softball coach on Wednesday.
Christian ShimabukuJune 05, 2025
Hawai‘i hires Panita Thanatharn as new head softball coach
Thanatharn replaces Bob Coolen, who retired following the 2025 season
Christian ShimabukuJune 04, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball loses impact players to transfer portal
The NCAA transfer portal window for baseball players opened on Monday and closes on July 1.
Christian ShimabukuJune 04, 2025
Former Hawai‘i star receiver John Ursua delivers speech at HHSAA Hall of Honor ceremony
Ursua, who recently retired, delivered a speech to the 2025 Hall of Honor inductees about hard work and sacrifice.
Christian ShimabukuJune 02, 2025
Hawai‘i women's volleyball releases 2025 schedule
The Rainbow Wahine are competing in the Big West for the final time this fall.
Christian ShimabukuMay 31, 2025
Five 2025 Hawai‘i football games to be shown on national television
The Rainbow Warriors have 12 regular season games this fall.
Christian ShimabukuMay 31, 2025
Remembering Chaminade Coach Merv Lopes
Merv Lopes was already well-known in the local community from his time at Kailua and Kalāheo High Schools when he burst onto the college basketball scene like a meteor on December 23, 1982. That night, with much of the nation asleep, Lopes coached tiny Chaminade to a win over three-time Player of the Year Ralph Sampson and No. 1-ranked Virginia in what is considered the Greatest Upset in the History of College Basketball.
Jack DanilewiczMay 30, 2025
Aloha Stadium inches closer to demolition
Demolition of the current stadium is projected to begin in August and take 10 months. A demolition permit was filed on May 23.
Christian ShimabukuMay 30, 2025
Hawai‘i well represented in NCAA Division I softball and baseball tournaments
A bevy of players with ties to the state will be competing across the country this weekend.
Christian ShimabukuMay 29, 2025
Mid-Pacific Institute breaks ground on first-ever $7.5 million track and field facility
Bolstered by a $1.5 million donation, Mid-Pacific's new track and field facility is expected to be completed in 10 months.
Christian ShimabukuMay 28, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball eliminated by Cal Poly in Big West tournament
At 35-21 overall and an RPI of 54, it is unlikely the Rainbow Warriors earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Christian ShimabukuMay 25, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball wallops Cal State Fullerton to stay alive in Big West tournament
In their third elimination game in a week, the Rainbow Warriors erupted late to oust the Big West tournament hosts.
Christian ShimabukuMay 24, 2025
Maryknoll's Tyler Quinn thrives after jumping from NCAA DIII to DI baseball
Quinn made the rare leap from Division III Pacific to Division I collegiate baseball at Utah, where he was a two-year starter.
Christian ShimabukuMay 24, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball pitted in elimination game once again after falling to UC Irvine
The Rainbow Warriors will compete in an elimination game on Friday against an opponent to be determined at 4 p.m. HST.
Christian ShimabukuMay 23, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball advances in Big West tournament
The Rainbow Warriors used a complete effort to eliminate preseason Big West Conference favorite UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday.
Christian ShimabukuMay 22, 2025
Pickles at Forté continues to draw players, expands offerings
The first air conditioned, indoor pickleball and social club in Downtown Honolulu opened earlier this year in the space formerly occupied by Walmart.
Stephanie SalmonsMay 21, 2025
HHSAA announces Hall of Honor Class of 2025
Twelve of the state's most outstanding senior student-athletes will be honored on June 1.
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball set for second straight elimination game to begin Big West tournament
The Rainbow Warriors will take on UC Santa Barbara in the Big West Conference tournament play-in game on Wednesday.
Christian ShimabukuMay 21, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball routs UC San Diego to clinch spot in Big West tournament
The 'Bows trounced the Tritons on Sunday for the final spot in the Big West Conference tournament.
Christian ShimabukuMay 19, 2025
Kolten Wong returns to Les Murakami Stadium, announces retirement as player
Wong is set to be officially inducted in the the UH Sports Circle of Honor on Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuMay 17, 2025
Former NFL QB holds mental health event at Moanalua
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jeff Hostetler visited Moanalua on Friday to promote Children's Mental Health Awareness Month.
Christian ShimabukuMay 17, 2025
Champions crowned at 32nd World Fireknife Championships
Fireknife dancers from around the world converged at the Polynesian Cultural Center over the last week.
Christian ShimabukuMay 17, 2025
Hectic weekend awaits Hawai‘i sailing team ahead of nationals
Members of the UH sailing team will participate in graduation ceremonies on Saturday, then head out to Maryland on Sunday.
Christian ShimabukuMay 16, 2025
Hawai‘i track and field team endures challenges prior to Big West championships
The Big West Conference championships take place on Friday and Saturday, with NCAA championships beginning at the end of the month.
Christian ShimabukuMay 16, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball in control of destiny ahead of final series against UCSD
The Rainbow Warriors can clinch a spot in the inaugural Big West Conference tournament by taking two of three against UC San Diego at Les Murakami Stadium this week.
Christian ShimabukuMay 14, 2025
'Bow Buddy program brings positivity and perspective to Hawai‘i baseball team
After each Sunday home game, select UH baseball players participate in the 'Bow Buddy program.
Christian ShimabukuMay 14, 2025
Damien, Saint Louis win HHSAA baseball championships
The ILH reigned supreme in both state baseball title games on Saturday.
Christian ShimabukuMay 11, 2025
Hawai‘i men's volleyball swept by UCLA in NCAA semifinals
The Rainbow Warriors have not won an NCAA title since 2022, while the Bruins will go for their third straight on Monday.
Christian ShimabukuMay 11, 2025
Hawai‘i water polo falls to Stanford in NCAA semifinals
The Rainbow Wahine fell to No. 1 Stanford in Saturday's semifinals.
Christian ShimabukuMay 11, 2025
Mililani, Kapa‘a win HHSAA softball titles
Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium was the site of the Division I and Division II HHSAA state title games on Friday night.
Christian ShimabukuMay 11, 2025
Hawai‘i softball eliminated at Big West Tournament
The Rainbow Wahine lost both of their games on Friday, marking the end of the Bob Coolen era at UH.
Christian ShimabukuMay 10, 2025
Hawai‘i water polo advances to Final Four with win over Cal
The Rainbow Wahine advanced to the national semifinals for the second year in a row.
Christian ShimabukuMay 10, 2025
Hawai‘i men's volleyball advances to national semifinals
The Rainbow Warriors took down Penn State in four sets on Thursday.
Christian ShimabukuMay 08, 2025
Surfing icon Clyde Aikau dies at 75
Aikau passed away at 75 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Christian ShimabukuMay 08, 2025
Los Angeles Rams to hold minicamp on Maui
The NFL franchise will hold a "Mauicamp" at War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku from June 16-19.
Christian ShimabukuMay 08, 2025
‘Eleu Choy provides energy, inspiration for Hawai‘i men's volleyball team
Choy, a 2019 Farrington High School alumnus, went from a walk-on to a two-year starter at libero for the Rainbow Warriors.
Christian ShimabukuMay 08, 2025
Hawai‘i-founded Fightstory partners with UFC to provide mental health support for athletes
Fightstory was founded by Mililani's Angela Lee Pucci, a former mixed martial arts star.
Christian ShimabukuMay 07, 2025
Former star UH quarterback Bryant Moniz completes first season as flag football coach
Leilehua, led by Moniz, lost to Campbell in Saturday's HHSAA championship game at Mililani.
Christian ShimabukuMay 05, 2025
Bob Coolen's final home weekend at UH all about family
With generations of Coolens in attendance, the Rainbow Wahine won their weekend series over UC San Diego.
Christian ShimabukuMay 05, 2025
Polynesian Cultural Center set to host 32nd annual World Fireknife Championships
Competitors from all around the world will compete at the Polynesian Cultural Center in the coming weeks.
Christian ShimabukuMay 03, 2025
Emotions run high as Bob Coolen coaches final games for Hawai‘i softball
Coolen will coach his final set of home games for the UH softball team on Friday and Saturday against UC San Diego.
Christian ShimabukuMay 02, 2025
Hawai‘i baseball readies for home series against No. 7 Oregon State
The Rainbow Warriors, who are on the outside looking in for the Big West Conference race, host No. 7 Oregon State for a nonconference series this weekend.
Christian ShimabukuMay 02, 2025
Braddahhood and Sistahhood Grindz evolves with new landscape to support Hawai‘i athletes
An event was held at Giovanni Pastrami on Tuesday afternoon to commemorate a first-of-its-kind name, image and likeness (NIL) deal for local high school athletes.
Christian ShimabukuMay 01, 2025
Rod York doubles up as Mililani's girls flag football coach
York, the longtime head football coach at Mililani High School, also serves the school as the girls flag football coach.
Christian ShimabukuApril 29, 2025
Hawai‘i men's volleyball off to NCAA Tournament after winning Big West title
The Rainbow Warriors are the No. 2 seed in the nine-team NCAA Tournament and will take the floor against an opponent to be determined on May 8.
Christian ShimabukuApril 28, 2025
Football players with Hawai‘i ties find new homes following NFL Draft
The NFL Draft ran from Thursday to Saturday, with multiple local prospects signing with teams following the draft.
Christian ShimabukuApril 27, 2025
Wai‘anae's Max Holloway to take on Dustin Poirier at UFC 318
Poirier, who has defeated Holloway twice, is set to retire following the fight in New Orleans.
Christian ShimabukuApril 26, 2025
Saint Louis alumnus Jonah Savaiinaea selected by Miami Dolphins in NFL Draft
Savaiinaea was selected by the Dolphins in the second round with the 37th overall selection.
Christian ShimabukuApril 26, 2025
New Aloha Stadium remains on track despite $49.5 million hurdle
Alternatives for how the new Aloha Stadium will be built are being considered due to the results of House Bill 300.
Christian ShimabukuApril 26, 2025
Sheraton returns as Hawai‘i Bowl sponsor
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts previously sponsored the Hawai‘i Bowl from 2003 to 2013.
Christian ShimabukuApril 25, 2025
Waimānalo's Tetairoa McMillan selected by Carolina Panthers in 2025 NFL Draft
McMillan was born and raised in the Islands before relocating to California as a middle schooler.
Christian ShimabukuApril 25, 2025
Hawai‘i men's volleyball set to host Big West Tournament with NCAA Tournament bid up for grabs
The Rainbow Warriors will face either Cal State Northridge or UC Irvine in Friday night's semifinals.
Christian ShimabukuApril 24, 2025
Days before NFL Draft, Mililani's Dillon Gabriel gives back to alma mater again
Gabriel donated various new pieces of training and recovery equipment to Mililani High School just days before he becomes an NFL Draft selection.
Christian ShimabukuApril 23, 2025
Molded by past adversities, Hawai‘i football star Cam Stone set to begin pro career
The 2025 NFL Draft runs from Thursday to Saturday, with Stone viewed as a potential Day 3 selection.
Christian ShimabukuApril 22, 2025