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Members of Lāhaināluna football team join field as honorary captains for Super Bowl LVIII coin toss

Present on the field Sunday were Lahainaluna head football coach Dean Rickard, offensive coach Garrett Tihada, former coach Bobby Watson and athletic director John Conrad. Team captains joined their coaches on the field: Kaulana Tihada, Morgan “Bula” Montgomery, Teva Loft and Kuola Watson.

Top 20 things to do on the Big Island Aug. 10-16: Donate to Lahaina, Flower Fest, Pāhoa Art Walk, Carlos Santana Tribute, and Football

From a Flower Festival in Honoka’a to a Tribute to Carlos Santana in Hilo, there’s music, food, Walks to End homelessness and more happening on the Big Island this week. But our No. 1 thing to do this week is help the people of Lahaina. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.

Football champs Konawaena Wildcats honored by Hawaiʻi County Council

The Hawai’i County Council celebrated the Konawaena High School Wildcats on Wednesday before moving on to agenda items during its regular session meeting. The Wildcats won the Division I state high school football championship last November, bringing the school’s first-ever state football championship back to the Big Island.

UH Regents Approve $30M Improvement Project For Ching Athletics Complex

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has approved a $30 million project to expand seating up to 17,000 seats at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, home field of the Rainbow Warriors football team.

Public Invited to UH Football Spring Game, Celebration

Are you ready for some football? The University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors and new head coach Timmy Chang are welcoming fans to the gridiron for a special spring game and celebration.

Warriors Earn Nod to SoFi Hawai‘i Bowl

UH has accepted an invitation to the SoFi Hawai‘i Bowl, in what will functionally be an extra home game for the Warriors.

GPA Combine Prep Clinic Comes to Hilo

Chad Ikei has held similar camps around the state, including Moloka’i, Oahu, Kaua’i, and Maui.

Clay Gets Second Chance at the CFL

Most recently, Clay played several games with the L.A. KISS of the Arena Football League.

Raiders Fly Hawaiian for 2015 Season

Hawaiian Airlines is the official airlines of the Oakland Raiders for the 2015 National Football League season , continuing on its years-long partnership.

Hilo Places Football Coach on Leave

Hilo High School has placed its head football coach, David Baldwin, on leave from the program as of Wednesday.

Fangupo Gets Second Chance at DI Football

Kealakehe alum David Fangupo will finally get his chance to take the field at the Division I level, committing to Utah for the 2016 season.

Big Island Youngsters to Compete in NFL PPK National Finals

Jarom Alani, Tylana Abraham, and Jayla Medeiros will compete for national championships this Saturday during the NFL’s Punt, Pass, and Kick National Finals in Renton, Wash.

Hilo’s Clay Signs With CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks

After being cut by the Green Bay Packers, Clay hopes to get a shot to compete on the football field with the Ottawa Redblacks.