Kalani Takase | ScoringLive
November 25, 2013, 9:23am
The 2013 prep football season is now in the books after a day of rest and relaxation Sunday, it's time to reflect upon some of the top stories from the gridiron this Fall.
In no particular order:
-The tragic loss of Farrington cornerback Dayne Ortiz
-Punahou wins Div. I state football crown after finishing second the past two years
-The fall of Kahuku (6-5) after back-to-back state championships
-Kamehameha's resurgence under first-year coach Doug Cosbie
-Kaiser's rise to the top of Div. II with its first state championship since winning 1979 Prep Bowl
-The end of Iolani's reign as six-time D2 state champ
-The inaugural season of Saint Francis varsity football under coach Mike Ulufale
-Hilo topples Kealakehe for BIIF Div. I title and first state-tournament berth since 2003
-Lahainaluna's dominance of the MIL continues, but the Lunas fell short of their goal of a D2 state championship
-Baldwin loses its coach (AJ Roloos) and top player (Jordan Hoiem) before the season even began
-The start of the Keneke Pacheco-era at Baldwin results in another MIL D1 title and state-tournament appearance
-Mililani's rise to the top of the OIA Red and first-ever appearance in the D1 state championship game
-Kalani qualifies for the postseason for the first time and reaches the OIA White semifinals
-Kauai's Cinderella run to the D2 state title game under first-year coach Tommy John Cox
-Forfeits by numerous D2 teams in both the OIA White and ILH
-The ILH debuts a Postseason schedule for both D1 and D2
-Campbell qualifies for first-ever state tournament and reaches semifinal round
So, what's your top story from the 2013 season?