Wide Receiver Training

Hawai‘i-born, former Toronto Argonauts wide receiver / kick returner Chad Owens, teaches youth and high school football players speed, agility, and wide receiver skills. With the growing popularity of girls flag football, girls have been students in the classes. Some of his classes were held in the park across the street from our house.

With his career with the Argonauts, Chad Owens set a Canadian Football League record for three consecutive seasons of 3,000 all-purpose yards, named the 2012 Most Outstanding Player, and 2012 Grey Cup Champion. After his retirement, he was inducted into the Argonauts Hall of Honour, and the CFL Hall of Fame. Last year, Owens was also inducted into the University of Hawai‘i's Circle of Honor.

Breaking Tackles

A running back from the Kapcity Hurricanes breaks through the 808 Ducks defense to get extra yards in a Jr Prep Sports 12U youth football game at Aloha Stadium.

In The Trenches

A motion-blur shot of the Kaimukī Bulldogs offensive line (green) and the Kalani Falcons defensive line (white), about to collide after the ball was snapped.

Stan Sheriff Center

The exterior of the Stan Sheriff Center in the afternoon. Also known as Bankoh Arena, this 10,000 seat arena is on the campus of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, and home to the Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wāhine volleyball and basketball teams. This month is the start of the Rainbow Wāhine volleyball 2025 season.

Just Out Of Reach

Kaimukī Bulldogs' wide receiver Bailey Uehara attempted to rein in the catch for a touchdown, but missed the ball by inches. This attempted catch was during a game agains the Faith Lutheran Crusaders in 2016.

The 2025 Hawaiʻi high school football season began this past Friday.

Softball Diamond

The McKinley High School's Tiger Softball Stadium is surrounded by several high-rise condominiums in Kaka‘ako. We are in the middle of the girls high school softball season in Hawai‘i. This stadium is the hub for the games on O‘ahu, especially for those aired on TV.

Volleyball

One of the practice volleyballs on the Terraplex court during a Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors mens volleyball team practice before their match later in the evening. The nationally-ranked 2025 team are in the midst of their season.

Forcing Out Of Bounds

A defensive back from the Central Razorbacks tries to force a Kapolei Ducks receiver out of bounds after making a catch in a Jr Prep Sports youth football game.

Chess Match

After their early afternoon practice, Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors volleyball players Kurt Nusterer, Alex Parks, and Tread Rosenthal (left to right), play a chess match on the volleyball court in the Stan Sheriff Center.

Hideki Matsuyama

PGA golfer Hideki Matsuyama receives the 2022 Sony Open In Hawaiʻi trophy, after taking the tournament in extra holes over Russell Henley. Matsuyama was five strokes behind Henley at the 9th hole, but made a charge to tie Henley at the 18th hole, forcing the sudden death playoff.

It was an exciting end for the golf tournament. I was part of the video board crew, with a hand-held camera on the 18th fairway.  On his push to win, Matsuyama's tee shot landed about 20 feet from my camera position. After he made the following shot, I had to run with my camera to the green for the winning shot, which ended being the tying shot. The playoff hole made it suspenseful, as to who would win.

Alma Mater

Whenever I work a high school sporting event that features, my alma mater, Maryknoll High Scholl, I'll wear my cap to represent and cheer on the Spartans. I'm not biased, just a proud alumnus. Other people on our crew will rep their alma mater's colors when their team plays.

For The Block

Pac-5 Wolfpack receiver Jerome "Rome" Lilio (white 85) gets airborne to try to block the extra point try by Saint Louis II Crusaders place kicker, Makena Kauai, in an ILH Division 2 game. The kick was good, and the Crusaders took down the Wolfpack, 48-22.

KC Wolf

KC Wolf, the mascot for the Kansas City Chiefs, looks through a long lens left on the turf by one of the many sports photographers at the 2016 National Football League Pro Bowl. This weekend kicks off the 2024-25 NFL season ... good luck to your favorite team!

Breaking Away

Noah "Sio" Bartley (blue 21), a running back from the Kamehameha-Kapālama Warriors, tries to break free from the grasp of Saint Louis Crusaders defender, Jordan-Lee Paredes (red 34), in a 2021 ILH Open Division game at Aloha Stadium. The Warriors eked past the Crusaders, 34-31, to break a 10-game losing streak against the latter. This was also the first, and only time, the Crusaders wore all-red jerseys and pants.

The Hawai‘i high school football season begins this coming week, with a full slate of matchups. Good luck to all the teams in the 2024 season! It will be interesting to see who ends up in the three divisions of the state championships.

Escaping The Line

This running back from the 808 Ducks races past his offensive line, and a defensive lineman from the Kapcity Hurricanes on a second down rush attempt. Both the Ducks and the Hurricanes are from Kapolei, and part of the Jr Prep Sports league at the time.

At The Snap

Team Rice quarterback Derek Carr drops back after taking the snap, and looks for a receiver to throw to during the 2016 NFL Pro Bowl. I slowed down the shutter speed to achieve the motion blur of the offensive and defensive lines, while Carr seem to be frozen.

Si Woo Kim

In last year's Sony Open in Hawai‘i PGA Fedex Cup golf tournament, SiWoo Kim (of South Korea) won the tournament by one stroke, as Hayden Buckley missed the tying putt that could have sent the final round into a playoff. Kim is seen above, posing with the tournament trophy for the sports photographers. I got this shot after the broadcast that I was a part of ended.

Opposing Teammates

Seattle Seahawks teammates, Cornerback Richard Sherman (25) and Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett (16) played against each other in the 2016 NFL Pro Bowl. Sherman is seen trying to distract Lockett from making the catch. Lockett made the catch, then stepped out of bounds.

Those selected to play in the NFL's 2016 all-star game, were then selected to play for either Team Rice or Team Irvin. Sherman was selected to play for Team Irvin, while Lockett was selected by Team Rice. The Seahawks had two other players for Team Irvin: QB Russell Wilson, and DE Michael Bennett; and LB Bobby Wagner was selected by Team Rice.

Game Time

Inside the video control room of the Aloha Stadium Scoreboard Department during a University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors football game. This is where the magic happened for the stadium's video board. From front to back, there is the director, producer, live graphics operator, and video board graphics operator. Sadly, the Aloha Stadium was decommissioned and closed in 2021.

Torii Field Sunset

Raymond Torii Field at Wai‘anae High School, has one of the best views of any high school football stadiums in the country. Located right on the Wai‘anae coastline on Leeward O‘ahu, breathtaking sunsets can be seen from the home team grandstand before the evening varsity Seasiders game begins.