Roosevelt Rides Past Pearl City, 28–10

Roosevelt Rides Past Pearl City, 28–10

Sep 27, 2025

Roosevelt Rides Past Pearl City, 28–10

BY HSRN STAFF
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

HONOLULU — In a matchup of unbeaten league teams, the Roosevelt Rough Riders pulled away from the Pearl City Chargers, 28–10, on Friday night to stay perfect in OIA Division II play.

First-Half Fireworks

Pearl City struck first midway through the opening quarter when quarterback Ikaika Torres capped a drive with a 9-yard touchdown run, followed by a PAT from Jun Christian Wilson for a 7–0 lead. Roosevelt answered quickly, leaning on its ground game. Cameron Jackson punched in a 2-yard score, and just minutes later, quarterback Kaeo Bush pushed across from the 1-yard line to put the Rough Riders ahead, 14–7.

Wilson’s 25-yard field goal with four seconds left in the first quarter cut the deficit to 14–10, but that would be as close as Pearl City would get.

Roosevelt Takes Control

After a scoreless second quarter, Roosevelt seized momentum early in the third. Bush connected with Riley Beal on a 35-yard touchdown strike less than a minute into the half. Jackson added his second rushing touchdown, a 3-yard burst late in the third quarter, to give Roosevelt a commanding 28–10 advantage.

From there, the Rough Rider defense clamped down, keeping Pearl City off the scoreboard in the second half.

Standout Performances

Torres finished 15-of-41 passing for 81 yards with two interceptions, though he added a rushing touchdown. Aiden Gaspar led Pearl City’s rushing attack with 35 yards, while Noah Sullivan paced the receiving corps with 5 catches for 33 yards.

Bush managed the game efficiently for Roosevelt, completing 11-of-22 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown, while Jackson anchored the ground game with 60 yards and two scores. Beal’s 49 receiving yards and touchdown highlighted the Rough Riders’ aerial attack.

Defensive Highlights

Roosevelt’s defense set the tone. Dayten Tilton was everywhere, racking up near double-digit tackles, multiple tackles for loss, and several pass breakups. Victor Silva added a key interception to help seal the victory.

Pearl City’s defense had bright spots as well, including Kealiiomana Keola’s interception that briefly gave the Chargers momentum.

What’s Next

With the victory, Roosevelt improves to 4–0 in league play and 5–1 overall, staying unbeaten alongside Kalaheo atop the Division II standings. Pearl City drops to 3–1 league, 4–3 overall, and will look to regroup as the regular season winds down.

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Hawai‘i High School Surfing Goes Statewide: HHSAA Surfing State Championship Set for 2026

Hawai‘i High School Surfing Goes Statewide: HHSAA Surfing State Championship Set for 2026

Sep 23, 2025

Puaiohi DeFries of Kamehemeha Schools-Kapalama, winner of the 2025 Honua Finals: Girls Longboard

Hawai‘i High School Surfing Goes Statewide: HHSAA Surfing State Championship Set for 2026

BY HSRN STAFF
PUBLISHED SEPT 23, 2025

HONOLULU – Hawai‘i high school surfing is taking a historic step forward. The Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) has announced that beginning in Spring 2026, all five high school leagues across the state will field both boys and girls surfing teams.

Even bigger news: at least three of the leagues will officially recognize all three surfing disciplines — shortboard, longboard, and bodyboarding.

First-Ever HHSAA Surfing State Championship

The inaugural HHSAA Surfing State Championship will run May 1–2, 2026, at Ho‘okipa, Maui, with Kahului Harbor set as the backup venue. The two-day state surfing tournament will crown individual boys and girls state champions in each discipline, marking the first official high school surfing titles in Hawai‘i history.

Leadership and Recognition

Longtime surf advocate Dave Kazama has been named state coordinator for the event. HHSAA Executive Director Chris Chun credited Kazama and his daughters, Sunny and Maia, for their grassroots advocacy that helped get surfing sanctioned as a high school sport. Kazama also brings experience from his work with the Honua Finals, often called the “World Cup of Interscholastic Surfing.”

Continuing HHSAA’s Tradition of Emerging Sports

With more than 36,000 student-athletes participating during the 2024–25 school year, HHSAA continues to be a leader in supporting culturally unique and emerging sports. Hawai‘i was the first state to sanction girls wrestling and one of the early adopters of girls flag football. Adding interscholastic surfing further cements Hawai‘i’s place as a pioneer in high school athletics.

This expansion is made possible by strong community and financial support. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), led by trustee Dan Ahuna, contributed the largest one-time financial gift in HHSAA history to help launch the surfing championship.

Mililani sweeps Pearl City in OIA West showdown

Mililani sweeps Pearl City in OIA West showdown

Sep 19, 2025

Mililani sweeps Pearl City in OIA West showdown

BY HSRN STAFF
PUBLISHED SEPT 19, 2025

PEARL CITY – The Mililani Trojans powered past the Pearl City Chargers in straight sets, 25-15, 25-15, 25-13, in an OIA West girls volleyball matchup Thursday night.

Pearl City started strong in the opening frame, jumping ahead 5-1 behind early kills from Harley-Jean Kamekona and Isabella-Rose Bayani. But Mililani quickly settled in, rallying with kills from Jaelyn Davis and Krislynn Bergantinos before taking control on a 10-2 run. Ivy Taylor proved unstoppable at the net, finishing the set with four kills to seal a 25-15 win.

In Set 2, Pearl City again kept pace early, highlighted by an ace from setter Emma Foumai and another pair of Kamekona swings. But the Trojans’ depth was on display as Maille Malone and Davis joined Taylor and Bergantinos in the attack. Back-to-back aces from Kwyn Greig and Harley Vila helped Mililani pull away to another 25-15 victory.

The Trojans left little doubt in the third. Kira Wayfer and Talia Mamea added to the offensive balance, while setter Kealananea Stephens spread the ball efficiently and chipped in two aces during a decisive mid-set run. Pearl City fought late with points from Aliyah Sarinas and Jaycie Kamakani, but Mililani closed it out 25-13.

Taylor led Mililani with a dominant all-around performance, combining kills and blocks at key moments. Stephens directed the offense with precision, tallying assists on nearly every swing, while the Trojans’ serving and back-row defense applied constant pressure.

For Pearl City, Kamekona and Bayani paced the attack, with Foumai anchoring both the setting and defensive efforts. Despite stretches of energy and strong serving, the Chargers struggled to contain Mililani’s balanced offense.

With the sweep, Mililani strengthens its standing in the OIA West, while Pearl City looks to regroup heading into its next match.

Na Ali‘i Power Past the Cougars with Explosive Start

Na Ali‘i Power Past the Cougars with Explosive Start

Sep 12, 2025

Na Ali‘i Power Past the Cougars with Explosive Start

BY HSRN STAFF
PUBLISHED SEPT 12, 2025

HAWAII KAI – Aiea exploded out of the gate Friday night and never looked back, defeating the Kaiser Cougars with a dominant performance fueled by big plays on both sides of the ball.

Na Ali‘i wasted no time as Caizel Jesus-Kapesi connected with Legend Byrd-Tauala for an 80-yard touchdown on the first play of the game. Less than a minute later, Jesus-Kapesi found Ezra Spencer from 26 yards out to extend the lead. Moments later, Hiki Kim Choy-Keb-Ah Lo delivered a highlight-reel 77-yard pick-six, putting Aiea firmly in control. The senior standout wasn’t done, hauling in a 32-yard touchdown pass from Jesus-Kapesi to give Na Ali‘i a commanding 27–0 first-quarter lead.

In the second quarter, Byrd-Tauala broke free for a 64-yard scoring run to stretch the margin heading into halftime. Aiea’s momentum carried into the third, as Kim Choy-Keb-Ah Lo added a 13-yard rushing touchdown. Kaiser finally broke through late in the quarter when Caleb Hamasaki connected with Tanner Pada on a 37-yard touchdown strike, cutting into the deficit.

Na Ali‘i capped the night in the fourth with a 26-yard field goal from Victor Guevara, sealing the victory.

Seariders Dominate Golden Hawks in Westside Clash

Seariders Dominate Golden Hawks in Westside Clash

Sep 6, 2025

Seariders Dominate Golden Hawks in Westside Clash

PHOTOS BY ANDREW LEE
PUBLISHED AUGUST 6, 2025

Game Recap utilizing ScoringLive stats:

Waianae’s balanced offensive attack and stingy defense powered the Seariders to a decisive win over rival Nanakuli.

Quarterback John Michael Kaio opened the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run in the first quarter with Shawdan Pacheco running in for a successful 2-point conversion. In the second quarter Kaio found Keonakoa Malaia on a 19-yard strike to give Waianae a two-score lead at the half.

The Seariders extended their advantage after the break with a 19-yard field goal from Pacheco and a highlight 85-yard touchdown pass from Bryson Boswell-Barnayha.

In the fourth, Memphis Baker connected with Kalani Meyers-Tuinei for a 20-yard score to seal the victory.

Boswell-Barnayha was electric, rushing for 128 yards on just four carries plus a touchdown. Kaio finished 17-for-32 with 184 yards and a score, while Malaia led all receivers with 86 yards. Defensively, Waianae forced multiple turnovers, including two interceptions by Daymeon Anduha.

Nanakuli battled behind quarterback Allix Yap, who threw for 95 yards, and running back Zade Kalua, who paced the offense with 81 rushing yards. But the Golden Hawks couldn’t find the end zone against a disciplined Seariders defense.

PHOTOS BY ANDREW LEE

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MAKIKI — There was no scenario where the home team didn’t win this match. Roosevelt made sure the first contest in its new gymnasium was a victory as the Rough Riders came away with a four-set win over visiting Kalaheo Wednesday night in an OIA Division-I East...

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From 808 to the Bay: Sagapolutele Lands at HNL

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Sep 4, 2025

From 808 to the Bay: Sagapolutele Lands at HNL

BY HAWAII SPORTS RADIO NETWORK STAFF
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 4, 2025

HONOLULU – The University of California, Berkeley’s newest playmaker has returned to O’ahu in a big way — right at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Travelers passing through baggage claim can’t miss the new billboards showcasing Ewa Beach native Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Cal’s rising lefty quarterback. The rotating display, posted in both terminals, proudly declares: “808 to the Bay, The Islands’ Quarterback.”

The showcase was made possible by the California Legends NIL Collective, which backs Cal athletes across multiple sports.

Sagapolutele turned heads in his collegiate debut last weekend, showing why the Golden Bears are so high on him. Next up: Cal vs. Texas Southern this Saturday — and all eyes will be on the QB from the 808.

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