Comments on: Punahou baseball team gets it done, again

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:40:50 +0000

Wes, what is the date that determines a student’s eligibility for HHSAA state tournament participation? That ought to be public information.

By: ILH FAN

ILH FAN — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:03:55 +0000

If you’re born in January of 1991, would you be eligible to play in the 2010 state championship (baseball)? You would actually be 19 yrs. old if I’m correct. There’s a couple of ILH schools who have players who stayed back in the 6th grade entry year after gaining acceptance from public school. They can play in the ILH season but I think their ineligible for states.

This isn’t a case of recruiting, as the parent’s elected to hold their child back for whatever reasons.

By: bored

bored — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:22 +0000

Thanks for clarifying, Bill….your last post is much clearer than mine, and what I wish I’d written.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:34:17 +0000

Bored, you and I agree, but I’m just applying the HHSAA rules on age and not relying on “in any significant way.” It’s simple, the HHSAA rules say the players at Punahou are eligible to participate, so they may. Whether they had previously repeated or grade or anything similar is irrelevant,and “in any signficant way” is irrelevant.

By: Wes

Wes — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:09:45 +0000

Fire,

If and when you someday have something sincere and of value to offer to the discussion, then I will consider posting it.

For now, your comments are basically the same old “axe-to-grind” verbal assaults you used to fill the pre-moderation blogs with, and now we (me and the other readers) don’t have to be bogged down with that stuff anymore.

So we won’t.

By: bored

bored — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:10:01 +0000

I understand that, Bill, but Pumps is wondering if any Punahou players are “older”, and they’re not, at least not in any significant way.

Can anyone tell us what the age limit is for HHSAA play? Wes?

By: Koauka

Koauka — Thu, 15 May 2008 07:21:38 +0000

Regardless, Punahou baseball is always ready and prepared for prime time. They never shy away from it.
The lights go on and three will be winning performances from any of the starting nine.

And that’s difference from any other Hawaii high school baseball team.

Rise to the occasion and perform during “Prime Time.”

By: current punahou player

current punahou player — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:20:23 +0000

Um just wondering pumps, lets say these kids are overage. (they arent btw)
I believe this senior class got it done as sophomores and juniors with no significant help from the upper classes. These guys were talented, thats all there is to it. I’m a current freshman and I’ve practiced with these guys. They a legitimately just in a league of their own.

By: mark

mark — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:36:22 +0000

baseball

all so correct! agree, with 2008 great class trap did’nt even give a look. Look at the 80’s all so many great teams and great local names!

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:07:31 +0000

There is an HHSAA age limit on players. If players repeat a grade for some reason, they may find themselves ineligible to play at least at the state tournament level. I was told the Hanalani girls basketball team had a player who was over-aged for state tournament play, but could play in the ILH. I guess each league can make up its own age rules to determine participation. But it’s not like college–you do not automatically have four years (five with redshirt) to play, whatever your age.