Seven of Rivals.com's top 15 five-star rated recruits are already confirmed to play in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, with more confirmations of top players expected in the near future. Wichita (Kan.) East running back Bryce Brown and Honolulu (HI) Punahou linebacker Manti Te'o are just two of the top prospects set to test his skills against the best in the game. ]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:44:00 GMT Is it too early to get excited about the 2008-2009 football season? Here is the 1st ever IslandAthlete.com pre-season ranking for the top prep players to watch in Hawai'i from the Class of 2009.]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:39:00 GMT National Letter of Intent Signing Day in Honolulu is like nowhere else in the country. Where else can you find almost every football player in the state in one location. What has previously been an event for big Polynesian offensive and defensive lineman now sees more skill players putting ink to the paper. The 2008 class includes 46 football signees with University of Hawaii, Cal, Arizona, Washington, Oregon State, West Virginia, UNLV, Idaho, Army, Navy and more.]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:12:00 GMT MAKENA The inaugural Maui NLI Signing Day was held Wednesday morning, February 6 at the Maui Prince Hotel. Sponsored by Team 808, Island Football, Makena Resorts & Prince Hotels. ]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2008 00:56:00 GMT Today is National Signing Day and it goes without saying for all of us here today is like Christmas. Every player from the top tier Rivals 100 member to the sleepers that will wind up being a diamond in the rough, all will sign today. For the latest news check the Ashley as she hosts the Rivals Minute and get you up to speed.]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2008 20:12:00 GMT A group of talented high school baseball players from around the State of Hawaii have been selected to play in two, high profile tournaments this Summer on the Mainland. Getting exposure is what it's all about and living in Hawaii doesn't help.]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2008 01:49:00 GMT Call Hawaii the 'Little State that Could'. Every year, Hawaii keeps chugging along, pumping out athletes to colleges nationwide. Known for its weather, its fun, great surfing and luau's, Hawaii has become a Must Recruit Football State. With 2007 as one of the largest years on record, record numbers of football players signed Letters of Intent to play college ball.]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:52:00 GMT Michael Jahns, Senior pitcher/outfielder from Maui's St. Anthony High School, was the lone representative from Hawaii selected to play on the Under 20 US All Star Team in the Goodwill Series Australia XIV. The tournament was comprised of 9 games, split between two cities: Adelaide and Perth over the Christmas holidays]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:11:00 GMT Hawaii has never really been known as a Hot Bed for Hoops. But sometimes you just find a player that is worth watching. Back in the summer of 2004 was when I first saw Taylor Mounts on the basketball court. It was a summer league game and I had asked a woman sitting next to me if she knew who the 6'2" lanky, skinny kid was.]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:11:00 GMT Kama Bailey, the Damien High School running back and All-Time leading rusher in the state of Hawai'i, seems to have everything going his way right now. He carried the Monarchs to the state playoffs while eclipsing the 2,000-yard mark in rushing yards]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:16:00 GMT With basketball season in full swing the best teams are starting to rise to the top of the rankings. Today Island Athlete releases the most up to date rankings available. Come inside to check out who made the cut in our first ever rankings release.]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:16:00 GMT St. Benedict's of Newark (NJ), led by All-American Samardo Samuels, is the No. 1 team in the initial 2008 Rivals.com FAB 50. The Gray Bees have already beaten defending FAB 50 champ Oak Hill Academy and have handed both Chester of Pennsylvania and Moeller of Cincinnati their only losses. ]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:04:00 GMT The Rivals.com No. 1 player in the country Terrelle Pryor had the most impressive performance from this weekends all star games held across the country. Pryor led the East All-American team to a 33-23 victory in Saturday's U.S. Army All-American game and was selected as the RivalsHIGH.com National Player of the Week.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:02:00 GMT The 2009 recruiting season will be fast upon us and Rivals AMP team had an opportunity to meet with QB Matt Barkley at the U.S. Army All-American combine. Barkley, a rising senior at Mater Dei (Ca), sheds light on his recruitment and his future plans.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:00:00 GMT With the likes of of Jaron Brown, Jamie Harper, and Kenneth Page taking a official visits, this weekend is huge for the recruiting landscape. Our AMP aims to keep you update with all the latest on players from the Palmetto state. Check this out to get the inside scoop.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:56:00 GMT You are the coach of Greater Northwest University, and you are in need of a quarterback. With signing day fast approaching you are in search of your next signal caller. You have had good luck finding players from the state of Washington in the past and decide to see who is available. Luckily for you there are still a few players, like John Hekker, who haven't committed. Which of these players do you give your scholarship to? ]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:46:00 GMT Muscle Shoals (Ala.) High School lost seven seniors from last years state tournament final eight team, but five-star prospect Ralston Turner has stepped up to fill the void. On Tuesday night the 6-foot-5, 195-pound shooting guard registered his 1,000th point as only a sophomore.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:21:00 GMT Don Beebe spent nine seasons in the NFL and played in six Super Bowls, four with Buffalo and two with Green Bay. Yet when his former coach at Buffalo, current Bills general manager Marv Levy, asked him to join the Bills' staff in 2006, Beebe turned down the opportunity. Instead, he chose to remain as volunteer head coach at the 376-student Aurora Christian High School in Illinois. ]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:20:00 GMT Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:44:00 GMT Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:41:00 GMT