2024-2025 Wrestling

[808WrestlingFan]

Insiders, whats the latest? Has Campbell and Kapolei found their coaching staff? I heard rumors of Mililani and Baldwin needing new coaches as welll. Any truth to that? What weight do you see the returning studs going? Early prediction for boys, St. louis, KSK, Moanalu in the team race.

[FlyingSquirrel808]

Insiders, whats the latest? Has Campbell and Kapolei found their coaching staff? I heard rumors of Mililani and Baldwin needing new coaches as welll. Any truth to that? What weight do you see the returning studs going? Early prediction for boys, St. louis, KSK, Moanalu in the team race.

I saw that Kapolei just posted the job opening for the head coaching position, so I'm guessing it's not filled yet. I also heard the rumors that Mililani coaching staff is stepping down. Not sure if it's official yet though. Not sure about Baldwin, but last I heard from Lahaina was that coach Zane was moving to the Big Island, so it sounds like they may need a new coach as well. I also heard that Leilehua's boys coaches are no longer there, but coach Corbett is still leading the program. Does he take over the boys team or do they hire somebody else?

As for predictions, it's gotta be Kamehameha as the frontrunners, although I did hear random rumors that Cole Kusumoto and Dylan Landford might not wrestle this year. Any truth to those? Without those 2 returning state placers, there may be a chink in their armor. I don't think St. Louis will be as strong this year as they were last year. Sure, Hunter Berger and Eli Suan are returning, but McCreadie is now at Kaiser, from what I've heard. Not sure who else on their team is that strong. Moanalua will be tough again with 5 returning placers: 106 (Murillo), 113 (Tanaka), 132 (Wang), 138 (Taam), and 215 (Kaumavae). Mililani could be tough with 106 (Loughlin), 113 (Guevara returning to action), 138 (Shigemoto), but it could depend on that coaching staff situation. Kalani has a couple placers returning with 106 (Hotema) and 126 (Torres). Pearl City has Bicoy (113) returning as well as a strong incoming class of freshmen. One intriguing team to keep an eye on is Castle with 2 returning state champs: Kalaukoa (106) and Goeas (157) and I don't think they really graduated any of their starters from last year.

Anybody hear any other rumors or transfer news, etc?

[HS Football Fanatic]

Insiders, whats the latest? Has Campbell and Kapolei found their coaching staff? I heard rumors of Mililani and Baldwin needing new coaches as welll. Any truth to that? What weight do you see the returning studs going? Early prediction for boys, St. louis, KSK, Moanalu in the team race.

I saw that Kapolei just posted the job opening for the head coaching position, so I'm guessing it's not filled yet. I also heard the rumors that Mililani coaching staff is stepping down. Not sure if it's official yet though. Not sure about Baldwin, but last I heard from Lahaina was that coach Zane was moving to the Big Island, so it sounds like they may need a new coach as well. I also heard that Leilehua's boys coaches are no longer there, but coach Corbett is still leading the program. Does he take over the boys team or do they hire somebody else?

As for predictions, it's gotta be Kamehameha as the frontrunners, although I did hear random rumors that Cole Kusumoto and Dylan Landford might not wrestle this year. Any truth to those? Without those 2 returning state placers, there may be a chink in their armor. I don't think St. Louis will be as strong this year as they were last year. Sure, Hunter Berger and Eli Suan are returning, but McCreadie is now at Kaiser, from what I've heard. Not sure who else on their team is that strong. Moanalua will be tough again with 5 returning placers: 106 (Murillo), 113 (Tanaka), 132 (Wang), 138 (Taam), and 215 (Kaumavae). Mililani could be tough with 106 (Loughlin), 113 (Guevara returning to action), 138 (Shigemoto), but it could depend on that coaching staff situation. Kalani has a couple placers returning with 106 (Hotema) and 126 (Torres). Pearl City has Bicoy (113) returning as well as a strong incoming class of freshmen. One intriguing team to keep an eye on is Castle with 2 returning state champs: Kalaukoa (106) and Goeas (157) and I don't think they really graduated any of their starters from last year.

Anybody hear any other rumors or transfer news, etc?

@FlyingSquirrel808: Surprising that Kamehameha won the boys' state title last season, what with at least two of their blue-chippers choking. The only thing that saved the Warriors was their depth.

[808WrestlingFan]

Insiders, whats the latest? Has Campbell and Kapolei found their coaching staff? I heard rumors of Mililani and Baldwin needing new coaches as welll. Any truth to that? What weight do you see the returning studs going? Early prediction for boys, St. louis, KSK, Moanalu in the team race.

I saw that Kapolei just posted the job opening for the head coaching position, so I'm guessing it's not filled yet. I also heard the rumors that Mililani coaching staff is stepping down. Not sure if it's official yet though. Not sure about Baldwin, but last I heard from Lahaina was that coach Zane was moving to the Big Island, so it sounds like they may need a new coach as well. I also heard that Leilehua's boys coaches are no longer there, but coach Corbett is still leading the program. Does he take over the boys team or do they hire somebody else?

As for predictions, it's gotta be Kamehameha as the frontrunners, although I did hear random rumors that Cole Kusumoto and Dylan Landford might not wrestle this year. Any truth to those? Without those 2 returning state placers, there may be a chink in their armor. I don't think St. Louis will be as strong this year as they were last year. Sure, Hunter Berger and Eli Suan are returning, but McCreadie is now at Kaiser, from what I've heard. Not sure who else on their team is that strong. Moanalua will be tough again with 5 returning placers: 106 (Murillo), 113 (Tanaka), 132 (Wang), 138 (Taam), and 215 (Kaumavae). Mililani could be tough with 106 (Loughlin), 113 (Guevara returning to action), 138 (Shigemoto), but it could depend on that coaching staff situation. Kalani has a couple placers returning with 106 (Hotema) and 126 (Torres). Pearl City has Bicoy (113) returning as well as a strong incoming class of freshmen. One intriguing team to keep an eye on is Castle with 2 returning state champs: Kalaukoa (106) and Goeas (157) and I don't think they really graduated any of their starters from last year.

Anybody hear any other rumors or transfer news, etc?

Heard from a reliable source 3 Mililani coaches stepped down including the head coaches. Some kind of drama with a clique of parents from a certain club is what im gathering. Idk who wants to take over under those circumstances but best of luck.

[wowzag]

What’s your guys way to early P4P Rankings? I’ll be listing only 5 but feel free to drop yours down too (personal bias involved)
1. Keegan Goes(CSTL, 175,Sr)- realistically no one is beating him, he looks pretty massive so i’m thinking he lands in at 175 but what do you guys think?
T2.Tyger Taam(MOA,144,Sr)- One of the most technical guys but going up to 144 to play off for the 4x makes me tie him with mikah but I see him having the techniqal edge
T2(3). Mikah Labuanan(KSM,144,Sr)- Pure mayhem, interested to see how him and tyger play at officials if it does happen if one will dodge the other but mikah to me seems to have the physical edge and that IT factor that’ll be a extreme diff match for tyger.
4.Hunter Berger(STL,138,Jr)- Also an extreme technician don’t see him losing anytime soon going for his 3rd title, I know the weight may seem like a bit of a big jump but i think he ends up there or 132 since his club(Golden Backs) likes them to all not be in the same weight class
5. Analu Woode(NAN,106-120,Fr) It’s odd to put a freshman into 5 but he’s the real deal with placing 5th at fargo, beating previous state placers interested where hydrations put him but no doubt to me he wins a title this year but counterpoint is that the wins we’re in freestyle so should see how the upcoming weeks of folk will say

[FlyingSquirrel808]

What’s your guys way to early P4P Rankings? I’ll be listing only 5 but feel free to drop yours down too (personal bias involved)
1. Keegan Goes(CSTL, 175,Sr)- realistically no one is beating him, he looks pretty massive so i’m thinking he lands in at 175 but what do you guys think?
T2.Tyger Taam(MOA,144,Sr)- One of the most technical guys but going up to 144 to play off for the 4x makes me tie him with mikah but I see him having the techniqal edge
T2(3). Mikah Labuanan(KSM,144,Sr)- Pure mayhem, interested to see how him and tyger play at officials if it does happen if one will dodge the other but mikah to me seems to have the physical edge and that IT factor that’ll be a extreme diff match for tyger.
4.Hunter Berger(STL,138,Jr)- Also an extreme technician don’t see him losing anytime soon going for his 3rd title, I know the weight may seem like a bit of a big jump but i think he ends up there or 132 since his club(Golden Backs) likes them to all not be in the same weight class
5. Analu Woode(NAN,106-120,Fr) It’s odd to put a freshman into 5 but he’s the real deal with placing 5th at fargo, beating previous state placers interested where hydrations put him but no doubt to me he wins a title this year but counterpoint is that the wins we’re in freestyle so should see how the upcoming weeks of folk will say

I like your list to start off the conversation. Couple notes: Keegan wrestled 157 at Fargo, and from what I've heard, he doesn't cut a LOT of weight. I'm almost certain he'll be at 165 this year. But regardless, I don't see anyone beating him either. I really wonder if Tyger and Mikah will go the same weight as each other. Seeing as how they both went to Fargo together, I'd imagine there's some friendly conversation between them in terms of weight classes. I could see Hunter at either 132 or 138 (went 126 at Fargo). But again, he'll be fine at either one. As you already mentioned, it's a tough sell to put a freshman into the P4P list before ever wrestling a high school match. I remember years ago advocating for freshman Mason Stefanelli to be in the P4P top 10 list all season, and he didn't end up making the list at all until after winning the state title. Analu is the real deal, but I'd love to see him wrestle some of the top guys at 113 or 120 first. I don't think he makes hydration for 106, but could definitely make 113. That being said, I'm not sure who else you would insert into the list. I could see someone like Paliku Chang making the list at some point this season (Paliku beat Analu in greco earlier this summer).

[FoxMulder]

Any word on the new coaching staffs for this year?

Anyway to the wrestling I’m really hoping that Labuanan and Tam end up in the same weight class. Wondering if it might rival the energy in the Brandon Low vs Daniel Morita state final

[808WrestlingFan]

Any word on the new coaching staffs for this year?

Anyway to the wrestling I’m really hoping that Labuanan and Tam end up in the same weight class. Wondering if it might rival the energy in the Brandon Low vs Daniel Morita state final

I heard that the husband and wife duo from Leilehua who coached the boys team to zero state placers last season has jumped ship to Mililani who had possibly the most state placers in the oia. Should be interesting to see how they do with an established team of state placers and finalists. Curious why they left leilehua.

Taam and Labuanan will never wrestle eachother. Thats my bet.

[Jkeehu]

Any word on the new coaching staffs for this year?

Anyway to the wrestling I’m really hoping that Labuanan and Tam end up in the same weight class. Wondering if it might rival the energy in the Brandon Low vs Daniel Morita state final

I heard that the husband and wife duo from Leilehua who coached the boys team to zero state placers last season has jumped ship to Mililani who had possibly the most state placers in the oia. Should be interesting to see how they do with an established team of state placers and finalists. Curious why they left leilehua.

Taam and Labuanan will never wrestle eachother. Thats my bet.

Not sure why they left Leilehua, they seemed like a good fit but they are both passionate and dedicated coaches. With all the job openings for wrestling coaches this off season Mililani could have done a lot worse.

[FoxMulder]

Any word on the new coaching staffs for this year?

Anyway to the wrestling I’m really hoping that Labuanan and Tam end up in the same weight class. Wondering if it might rival the energy in the Brandon Low vs Daniel Morita state final

I heard that the husband and wife duo from Leilehua who coached the boys team to zero state placers last season has jumped ship to Mililani who had possibly the most state placers in the oia. Should be interesting to see how they do with an established team of state placers and finalists. Curious why they left leilehua.

Taam and Labuanan will never wrestle eachother. Thats my bet.

Not sure why they left Leilehua, they seemed like a good fit but they are both passionate and dedicated coaches. With all the job openings for wrestling coaches this off season Mililani could have done a lot worse.

Heard there is a pretty solid mainland kid there now. They are really walking into a good situation. Hopefully they can come in and let the team do their thing and not come with that dojo mentality of doing it only their way. Also heard that they are not the head coach so it’ll be interesting for sure.

Any word on the other schools? Should be new coaching staffs for Kapolei, Campbell, Baldwin, and now St Louis?

[FoxMulder]

Any word on the new coaching staffs for this year?

Anyway to the wrestling I’m really hoping that Labuanan and Tam end up in the same weight class. Wondering if it might rival the energy in the Brandon Low vs Daniel Morita state final

I heard that the husband and wife duo from Leilehua who coached the boys team to zero state placers last season has jumped ship to Mililani who had possibly the most state placers in the oia. Should be interesting to see how they do with an established team of state placers and finalists. Curious why they left leilehua.

Taam and Labuanan will never wrestle eachother. Thats my bet.

Not sure why they left Leilehua, they seemed like a good fit but they are both passionate and dedicated coaches. With all the job openings for wrestling coaches this off season Mililani could have done a lot worse.

Heard there is a pretty solid mainland kid there now. They are really walking into a good situation. Hopefully they can come in and let the team do their thing and not come with that dojo mentality of doing it only their way. Also heard that they are not the head coach so it’ll be interesting for sure.

Any word on the other schools? Should be new coaching staffs for Kapolei, Campbell, Baldwin, and now St Louis?

[FlyingSquirrel808]

I heard that the husband and wife duo from Leilehua who coached the boys team to zero state placers last season has jumped ship to Mililani who had possibly the most state placers in the oia. Should be interesting to see how they do with an established team of state placers and finalists. Curious why they left leilehua.

Taam and Labuanan will never wrestle eachother. Thats my bet.

Not sure why they left Leilehua, they seemed like a good fit but they are both passionate and dedicated coaches. With all the job openings for wrestling coaches this off season Mililani could have done a lot worse.

Heard there is a pretty solid mainland kid there now. They are really walking into a good situation. Hopefully they can come in and let the team do their thing and not come with that dojo mentality of doing it only their way. Also heard that they are not the head coach so it’ll be interesting for sure.

Any word on the other schools? Should be new coaching staffs for Kapolei, Campbell, Baldwin, and now St Louis?

I haven't heard anything new recently about these coaching staffs. Anybody got some news?