Honolulu-native John Oda wins 65th annual Mid-Pacific Open

Honolulu-native John Oda wins 65th annual Mid-Pacific Open

Apr 29, 2024

John Oda of Honolulu poses for a photo after winning the 65th annual Mid-Pacific Open. Andrew Lee | Special to HSRN

Honolulu-native John Oda wins 65th annual Mid-Pacific Open

BY MICHAEL LASQUERO | HSRN
PUBLISHED APRIL 29, 2024

KAILUA — One year after coming in second place, John Oda is now the latest winner of the Mid-Pacific Open.

The Honolulu-native took home the grand prize of $15,000 by winning the professional flight of the 65th annual Mid-Pacific Open at the Mid-Pacific Country Club on Sunday.

Oda was consistent in the four-day tournament, posting scores of three under par in every round to finish with a score of 276 in the 72-hole competition.

Derek Chinen of Kaneohe won the championship flight after needing to win playoff hole to fend off James Whitworth and Katsuhiro Yamashita. The trio were tied with a score of 296 after four rounds.

Jose Elizaga of Honolulu won the A-Flight with a score of 331 while Ernest Barrett III won the B-Flight with a score of 340.

Casey Nakama won the senior professional tournament while Brandon Kop won the senior amateur competition.

NFL Starting QB Info 2022

NFL Starting QB Info 2022

Aug 4, 2022

With a population of just over 1.4 million, Hawai’i currently has two starting quarterbacks in the NFL with Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins) and Marcus Mariota (Falcons). They also happen to be from the same high school, Saint Louis.

There are only 8 QB’s over the age of 30 and one over the age of 40 (Tom Brady, 45).

Team Starting QB Birthplace High School College Draft Info HT/WT Birth Date
Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray Bedford, TX Allen HS Texas A&M (2015), Oklahoma (2016-2018) 2019: RD 1, PK 1 (ARI) 5’10” / 207 lbs 8/7/1997 (24)
Atlanta Falcons Marcus Mariota Honolulu, HI Saint Louis HS Oregon 2015: RD 1, PK 2 (TEN) 6’4″ / 222 lbs 10/30/1993 (28)
Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson Pompano Beach, FL Boynton Beach HS Louisville 2018: RD 1, PK 32 (BAL) 6’2″ / 212 lbs 1/7/1997 (25)
Buffalo Bills Josh Allen Firebaugh, CA Firebaugh HS Wyoming 2018: RD 1, PK 7 (BUF) 6’5″ / 237 lbs 5/21/1996 (26)
Carolina Panthers Sam Darnold Capistrano Beach, CA San Clemente HS USC 2018: RD 1, PK 3 (NYJ) 6’3″ / 225 lbs 6/5/1997 (25)
Baker Mayfield Austin, TX Lake Travis HS Texas Tech (2013), Oklahoma (2014-17) 2018: RD 1, PK 1 (CLE) 6’1″ / 215 lbs 4/14/1995 (27)
Chicago Bears Justin Fields Kennesaw, GA Harrison HS Ohio State 2021: RD 1, PK 11 (CHI) 6’3″ / 2228 lbs 3/5/1999 (23)
Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow Athens, OH Athens HS Ohio State (2015-2017), LSU (2018-19) 2020: RD 1, PK 1 (CIN) 6’4″ / 215 lbs 12/10/1996 (25)
Cleveland Browns Deshaun Watson Gainesville, GA Gainesville HS Clemson 2017: RD 1, PK 12 (HOU) 6’2″ / 215 lbs 9/14/1995 (26)
Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott Sulphur, LA Haughton HS Mississippi St 2016: RD 4, PK 135 (DAL) 6’2″ / 238 lbs 7/29/1993 (29)
Denver Broncos Russell Wilson Cincinnati, OH Collegiate HS (Richmond, VA) NC State (2007-10), Wisconsin (2011) 2012: RD 3, PK 75 (SEA) 5’11” / 215 lbs 11/29/1988 (33)
Detroit Lions Jared Goff Novato, CA Marin Catholic HS Cal 2016: RD 1, PK 1 (LAR) 6’4″, 217 lbs 10/14/1994 (27)
Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers Chico, CA Pleasant Valley HS Butte CC (2002), Cal (2003-04) 2004: RD 1, PK 24 (GB) 6’2″, 225 lbs 12/2/1983 (38)
Houston Texans Davis Mills Duluth, GA Greater Atlanta Christian School Stanford 2021: RD 3, PK 67 (HOU) 6’4″, 225 lbs 10/21/1998 (23)
Indianapolis Colts Matt Ryan Exton, PA William Penn Charter School Boston College 2008: RD 1, PK 3 (ATL) 6’4″, 220 lbs 5/17/1985 (37)
Jacksonville Jaguars Trevor Lawrence Knoxville, TN Cartersville HS (Catersville, GA) Clemson 2021: RD 1, PK 1 (JAX) 6’6″, 213 lbs 10/6/1999 (22)
Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes Tyler, TX Whitehouse HS Texas Tech 2017: RD 1, PK 10 (KC) 6’2″, 225 lbs 9/17/1995 (26)
Las Vegas Raiders Derek Carr Fresno, CA Bakersfield Christian Fresno State 2014: RD 2, PK 36 (OAK) 6’3″, 210 lbs 3/28/1991 (31)
Los Angeles Chargers Justin Herbert Eugene, OR Sheldon HS Oregon 2020: RD 1, PK 6 (LAC) 6’6″, 236 lbs 3/10/1998 (24)
Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford Tampa, FL Highland Park HS (Dallas, TX) Georgia 2009: RD 1, PK 1 (DET) 6’3″, 220 lbs 2/7/1988 (34)
Miami Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa Ewa Beach, HI Saint Louis HS Alabama 2020: RD 1, PK 5 (MIA) 6’1″, 217 lbs 3/2/1998 (24)
Minnesota Vikings Kirk Cousins Barrington, IL Holland Christian (Holland, MI) Michigan State 2012: RD 4, PK 102 (WSH) 6’3″, 205 lbs 8/19/1988 (33)
New England Patriots Mac Jones Jacksonville, FL The Bolles School Alabama 2021: RD 1, PK 15 (NE) 6’3″, 217 lbs 9/5/1998 (23)
New Orleans Saints Jameis Winston Bessemer, AL Hueytown HS Florida St 2015: RD 1, PK 1 (TB) 6’4″, 231 lbs 1/6/1994 (28)
New York Giants Daniel Jones Charlotte, NC Charlotte Latin School Duke 2019: RD 1, PK 6 (NYG) 6’5″, 230 lbs 5/27/1997 (25)
New York Jets Zach Wilson Draper, UT Corner Canyon BYU 2021: RD 1, PK 2 (NYJ) 6’2″, 214 lbs 8/3/1999 (23)
Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts Houston, TX Channelview HS Alabama (2016-2018) Oklahoma (2019) 2020: RD 2, PK 53 (PHI) 6’1″, 223 lbs 8/7/1998 (23)
Pittsburgh Steelers Mitch Trubisky Mentor, OH Mentor HS North Carolina 2017: RD 1, PK 2 (CHI) 6’2″, 220 lbs 8/20/1994 (27)
Kenny Pickett Oakhurst, NJ Ocean Township Pitt 2022: RD 1, PK 20 (PIT) 6’3″, 220 lbs 6/6/1998 (24)
San Francisco 49ers Trey Lance Marshall, MN Marshall Senior North Dakota State 2021: RD 1, PK 3 (SF) 6’4″, 224 lbs 5/9/2000 (22)
Seattle Seahawks Drew Lock Columbia, MO Lee’s Summit Missouri 2019: RD 2, PK 42 (DEN) 6’4″, 228 lbs 11/10/1996 (25)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady San Mateo, CA Junipero Serra Michigan 2000: RD 6, PK 199 (NE) 6’4″, 225 lbs 8/3/1977 (45)
Tennessee Titans Ryan Tannehill Big Spring, TX Big Spring HS Texas A&M 2012: RD 1, PK 8 (MIA) 6’4″, 217 lbs 7/27/1988 (34)
Washington Commanders Carson Wentz Raleigh, NC Century HS (Bismarck, ND) North Dakota State 2016: RD 1, PK 2 (PHI) 6’5″, 237 lbs 12/30/1992 (29)

*Have not yet determined starter.

Under the Lights: Sistahhood Social

Under the Lights: Sistahhood Social

Jun 28, 2022

Hawai’i Football – Who’s Staying, Who’s Going?

Hawai’i Football – Who’s Staying, Who’s Going?

Dec 1, 2021

UPDATE: UH’s starting QB Cheven Cordeiro announced his decision to leave the program and enter the transfer portal.


The 6-1 junior out of Saint Louis School has thrown for 6,167 yards and 45 TDs in his career at UH and became the only player in program history to surpass 6,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing.

The 2021 college football season is officially over for many student-athletes and within the last couple of days we’ve seen announcements via social media regarding players’ decisions to stay with their current program or continue their careers elsewhere. Most notably, one of Hawaii’s best defensive players Darius Muasau confirmed that he is returning to UH for his senior season.

Muasau, a 6-1 linebacker from Mililani High School, finished the season with 109 total tackles (64 solo), 7 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, a 75-yd interception for a touchdown, and was named to the 2021 All-Mountain West First Team.

On the other hand, notably leaving is UH’s starting running back, sophomore Dae Dae Hunter. Hunter played 19 games for the Rainbow Warriors and accumulated 834 rushing yards, 234 receiving yards, and 7 touchdowns.

Also announcing his decision to enter the transfer portal was DB Donovan Dalton (grad transfer). Dalton had 41 tackles for UH (21 solo) in 39 games played for Hawai’i.

Around the country, many other student-athletes announced their decision to enter the transfer portal including UCF’s Junior QB Dillon Gabriel (Mililani High School) who is predicted to be going to Ole Miss. Despite missing majority of the 2021 season due to injury, Gabriel managed to pass for over 8,000 yards and 70 touchdowns during his time with the Knights.

Other top players currently in the transfer portal include Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler, Fresno St. QB Jake Haener, LSU CB Eli Ricks, and Oregon OT Kingsley Suamataia. See full list here.