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.
News
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