Congratulations to the Pearl City Chargers who won the 2026 HHSAA State Boys Judo Team Championship on Saturday at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. The Chargers repeated as HHSAA State Boys Judo Team Champions. Pearl City outscored runner-up Moanalua 92.0 – 75.0.
Chargers Individual Standings:
108 Lbs. Alex Kainuma – 3rd place (Wazari)
114 Lbs. Brayden Nakamura – Champion (Wazari)
121 Lbs. Eli Oshiro – Champion (Ippon)
132 Lbs. Irvin Bicoy – 4th place
145 Lbs. Jaden Thai – Champion (Yuko)
161 Lbs. Zane Dean-Verdadaro – 2nd Place
161 Lbs. Ezekiel Fukui – 5th Place (Forfeit)
285 Lbs. Ku Miner – Champion (Ippon)
CONGRATULATIONS CHARGERS!
MAHALO TO ALL THE SENIORS. YOUR LEGACY OF CHARGER PRIDE… EXCELLENCE WITH HONOR… WILL LIVE ON FOREVER!
Photo by Barry Villamil | MyPearlCity.com
KU MINER – 285 Lbs. CHAMPION
