Hawaii High School Athletic Association P.O. Box 62029, Honolulu, Hawaii 96839 Ph: (808) 587-4495 · Fax: (808) 587-4496 www.sportshigh.com Media Contact: Natalie Iwamoto ⋅ [email protected] FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK 10TH ANNUAL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS SEMIFINALS - NOVEMBER 28, 2008 PARTICIPATING TEAMS Only eight teams remain as the Oahu Interscholastic Association swept the first round of Division I the First Hawaiian Bank Football State OIA Championships this past Friday, Nov. 21, with Farrington and Leilehua advancing to the semifinal 1. Kahuku Red Raiders (10-1) - First-round bye round in the Division I bracket, while Campbell 2. Farrington Governors (9-3) and Radford move ahead in the Division II - def. #4 Kealakehe, 30-13 bracket. The semifinal round kicks off Friday, 3. Leilehua Mules (10-2) Nov. 28 at Aloha (DI), War Memorial (DII) and Ticky Vasconcellos (DII) - def. #3 Baldwin, 34-15 stadiums. ILH Division II second seed Lahainaluna (7-2) is hoping to make a 1. Punahou Buffanblu (10-1) repeat appearance in the championship game. But before looking any - First-round bye further, they must first host OIA runner-up Radford (9-3) at War Memorial BIIF Stadium on Friday at 7:30 p.m. 1. Kealakehe Waveriders (9-3) Also in the DII bracket, #4 Campbell will take on defending state - lost to Farrington, 30-13 champion and top seeded Iolani (9-3) at Roosevelt’s Ticky Vasconcellos MIL Staidum at 7:30 p.m. In the Division I bracket, OIA champion and second seeded Kahuku 1. Baldwin Bears (7-2) - lost to Leilehua, 34-15 (10-1) will face the OIA third place Leilehua Mules (10-2) in the first game of a doubleheader at 4:00 p.m. at Aloha Stadium. Division II DI top-seeded Punahou (10-1) is making their second appearance in the football state tournament. The Buffanblu is coming off a first-round bye OIA and will face the OIA runner-up Farrington Governors in the second semifinal 1. Campbell Sabers (11-1) game at Aloha Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 p.m. - def. Konawaena, 25-15 The winners of this week’s games will advance to their respective 2. Radford Rams (9-3) championship games on Friday, Dec. 5, at Aloha Stadium. - def. #3 Kauai, 17-7 ILH THIS WEEK’S TELEVISION COVERAGE: 1. Iolani Raiders (9-3) OC16 will broadcast the DI semifinal doubleheader - First-round bye live from Aloha Stadium with the #2 Kahuku/Leilehua BIIF game at 4:00 p.m. followed by the #1 1. Konawaena Wildcats (10-3) Punahou/Farrington game at 7:00 p.m. Kanoa - lost to #4 Campbell, 25-15 Leahey will call the play-by-play with color MIL commentary by Coach Larry Price. Dave Vinton and Jen Boneza will provide 1. Lahainaluna Lunas (7-2) sideline coverage. - First-round bye KIF THIS WEEK’S RADIO COVERAGE: 1. Kauai Red Raiders (8-1) AM 1500 The Team will broadcast the DI semifinal - lost to Radford, 17-7 doubleheader with #2 Kahuku vs. Leilehua at 4:00 p.m., followed by #1 Punahou vs. Farrington at RESULTS: 7:00 p.m. The live broadcast will also be available streaming on the Results for all games will be posted on the Internet at www.starcommsportsradio.com. HHSAA website at www.sportshigh.com. KMVI AM 550 (Maui) will broadcast the DII semifinal game between #2 Lahainaluna and Radford live from War Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. MEDIA CONTACT: HHSAA information director, Natalie Iwamoto, will be the JERSEY/SIDELINE/LOCKER/ROOTER SECTIONS FOR primary contact for results. She can be reached at 587-4495 SEMIFINALS AT ALOHA STADIUM: or by e-mail at [email protected]. #2 Kahuku ....................... Home / Makai / Makai A / H-J Leilehua ................. Visitors / Mauka / Mauka B / MM-NN Requests for working press, photo and broadcast credentials for all HHSAA events should be made in writing on company #1 Punahou ................. Home / Mauka / Mauka A / HH-JJ letterhead at least one week prior to the event. Direct all Farrington ..................... Visitors / Makai / Makai B / M-N requests to Natalie Iwamoto at 587-4495 (m), 587-4496 (f), or by e-mail at [email protected]. MAUI’S SHANE VICTORINO TO PERFORM COIN TOSS: St. Anthony graduate and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder TICKET PRICES: Shane Victorino will perform the pregame coin toss for the HIGH SCHOOL SITES (VASCONCELLOS AND WAR Friday, Nov. 28 DII semifinal game between #2 Lahainaluna MEMORIAL STADIUMS): vs. Radford at Maui’s War Memorial Stadium. Coin toss is General admission ..................................... $7.00 estimated to take place at 7:20 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. Students (K-12) ........................................ $5.00 kickoff. Senior citizens (62+) ................................. $5.00 ALOHA STADIUM: MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY KAWAO: Semifinal doubleheader (Nov. 28): Local music group Kawao will perform during the halftime General admission ..................................... $9.00 intermission of the 7:00 p.m. Punahou/Farrington game on Students (K-12) ........................................ $5.00 Nov. 28. Senior citizens (62+) ................................. $5.00 Championships doubleheader (Dec. 5): HAWAII ALL-STAR FOOTBALL CLASSIC: General admission ................................... $12.00* The Hawaii Union Builders Foundation will present the Hawaii Students (K-12) ........................................ $5.00 All-Star Football Classic, Friday, Dec. 12 at Aloha Stadium. Senior citizens (62+) ................................. $5.00 The doubleheader features the HUB Senior Bowl Goodwill Classic at 5:00 p.m. and the Hawaii/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl * Go to any First Hawaiian Bank branch Oahu location at 8:00 p.m. Dec. 1-5, to purchase discounted general admission tickets for $9.00 for the football championships The HUB Senior Bowl Goodwill Classic is in its 18th year and doubleheader. Should Lahainaluna advance to the features 100 of the top football seniors from the OIA and ILH. championship game, discounted tickets will be available at The funds raised for this game helps provide scholarships to the Lahaina branch. Discounted tickets will only be college-bound athletes. available the week of the championship games. No purchase necessary. Cash, check, Visa and Master Card The inaugural Hawaii/Polynesia-Mainland Bowl pits 40 of the accepted. nation’s top prep football players against a 38-man Hawaii roster comprised of players from across the state, American Samoa and mainland players with Hawaii ties. ALOHA STADIUM BOX OFFICE HOURS: This week, Aloha Stadium’s main box office is open Monday- Aiea High School football head coach Wendell Say will head Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on Thursday, the Hawaii/Polynesia team, while West Springfield High (VA) Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. head coach Bill Renner will lead the mainland team. On Friday, Nov 28 the main box office will open at 9:00 a.m., Both games will showcase Hawaii’s best football athletes to while satellite box offices #5 and #8 open at 3:00 p.m. All visiting college recruiters. The games will be held in box offices will close at halftime of the second game. partnership with SportsLink, the producer of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl held annually in January at the Alamodome Aloha Stadium accepts cash only for the HHSAA football game in San Antonio, Texas. ticket purchases. Tickets are on sale at www.etickethawaii.com ($2.00 surcharge) and at the Aloha Stadium box office. Tickets ALOHA STADIUM PARKING & TAILGATING: purchased before Dec. 12 are $10.00 for general admission On game day, Friday, Nov. 28, the Aloha Stadium main Salt and $5.00 for students (K-12) and senior citizens (65+). Lake gate and the Halawa gate will open at 2:30 p.m. There Game-day ticket prices are $15.00 for general admission and is a $2.00 parking fee per car and a $15.00 parking fee per $10.00 for students (K-12) and senior citizens (65+). bus or limousine. No television coverage has been announced at this time. Tailgating will not be allowed. First Hawaiian Bank Football State Championships Division I Presented by the Hawaii High School Athletic Association November 21, 28 & December 5, 2008 #1 Punahou Game #3 #4 Kealakehe (13) Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 7:00 pm Game #1 Aloha Stadium Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 TV / Radio 7:30 p.m. Game #5 Ticky Vasconcellos Stadium, Farrington Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 Roosevelt H.S., Oahu 7:30 pm TV / Radio Aloha Stadium TV (taped delay) / Radio (live) Farrington (30) State Champion Division I #2 Kahuku Game #4 #3 Baldwin (15) Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 4:00 pm Aloha Stadium Game #2 TV / Radio Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 7:30 pm Leilehua War Memorial Stadium, Maui Leilehua (34) First Hawaiian Bank Football State Championships Division II Presented by the Hawaii High School Athletic Association November 21, 28 & December 5, 2008 #1 Iolani Game #3 #4 Campbell (25) Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 7:30 pm Game #1 Ticky Vasconcellos Stadium, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 Roosevelt H.S., Oahu 7:30 pm Game #5 Konawaena High School #4 Campbell Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 4:30 pm Aloha Stadium Konawaena (15) TV (taped delay) / Radio (live) State Champion Division II #2 Lahainaluna Game #4 #3 Kauai (7) Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 7:30 pm Game #2 War Memorial Stadium, Maui Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 7:30 pm Radford Vidinha Stadium, Kauai Radford (17) HHSAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS Year Champion League Head Coach Score Runner-up Attendance / Stadium Semifinalists 1999 Saint Louis ILH Cal Lee 19-0 Kahuku 10,864 / Aloha Baldwin, Waimea 2000 Kahuku OIA Siuaki Livai 26-20 Saint Louis 14,267 / Aloha Kaimuki, Waianae 2001 Kahuku OIA Siuaki Livai 21-14 Saint Louis 24,841 / Aloha Kailua, Waimea 2002 Saint Louis ILH Delbert Tengan 34-15 Castle