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Warriors Remain No. 1 in Baseball After Tight ILH Wins
Kamehameha collects seven of eight first-place votes in Honolulu Star-Advertiser Top 10 poll
Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:05am
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The competitive spirit of Hawaii high school baseball is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration that deconstructs the action on the field.Honolulu TodayKamehameha Warriors baseball team remains at No. 1 in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Baseball Top 10 for a fourth consecutive week, collecting seven of eight first-place votes. The Warriors eked out close 2-1 and 3-2 wins over Saint Louis and 'Iolani last week to stay undefeated at 6-0 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH).
Why it matters
The Warriors' ability to grind out close victories against top ILH opponents demonstrates their resilience and ability to win tight games, which will serve them well as they aim to capture the league title and make a deep postseason run. The Top 10 rankings also provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape in Hawaii high school baseball.
The details
Kamehameha's narrow wins over Saint Louis and 'Iolani last week kept them atop the rankings, leading second-place Pac-Five by one game in the ILH standings. Pac-Five made the biggest jump, moving from No. 10 to No. 4 after beating 'Iolani, Maryknoll, and Saint Louis. Other teams in the Top 10 include Kaiser, Mililani, Mid-Pacific, Punahou, and Pearl City.
- Kamehameha defeated Saint Louis 2-1 and 'Iolani 3-2 last week.
- Kamehameha is 6-0 in the ILH, leading Pac-Five (5-1) by one game.
The players
Kamehameha Warriors
The top-ranked high school baseball team in Hawaii, undefeated at 6-0 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu.
Pac-Five Wolfpack
The No. 4 ranked team that has won four straight games, including victories over 'Iolani, Maryknoll, and Saint Louis.
Reyn Sugai
The head coach of the Pac-Five Wolfpack, whose team is 4-2 against Top 10 opponents.
Alaka'i Aglipay
The first-year head coach of the Punahou Buffanblu, who returned to the Top 10 at No. 8.
Talon Paahao
The ace pitcher for the Pearl City Chargers, who is 4-0 with a 1.75 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 16 innings of league play.
The takeaway
The competitive nature of Hawaii high school baseball is on full display, with several teams jockeying for position in the Top 10 rankings. Kamehameha's ability to win close games against tough opponents underscores their status as the team to beat, while other squads like Pac-Five and Punahou are making their moves up the rankings.
