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
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