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ILH D1 CHAMPION: KAMEHAMEHA KAPALAMA

May 1, 2026
Prep Baseball Hawaii
Staff

Welcome to Prep Baseball Hawaii’s 2026 High School Playoff Coverage. As the postseason wraps up across the Islands, we will be highlighting league champions, key playoff runs, and standout performances from players across the state as the State Championship kicks off.

Below, we break down each champion’s path to the title, the wins that helped secure the crown, and some of the prospects who made an impact during the season. 

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*NOTE: all stats and scores referenced from scoring live.

ILH D1 CHAMPION: KAMEHAMEHA KAPALAMA

The Kamehameha Warriors are your 2026 ILH Division I champions, finishing off PAC-5 with a decisive 5-1 victory at Central Oahu Regional Park on April 30th to claim the league crown. After splitting the first two games of the championship series with PAC-5 (Kamehameha taking Game 1 by a 4-1 score, PAC-5 answering with a 2-1 nail-biter in Game 2) the Warriors closed it out in style behind a balanced offensive attack and lockdown pitching to bring home the title.

Kamehameha's Path to the Title

Date Round Matchup Result
4/22 Tournament Kamehameha vs. Saint Louis W, 5-2
4/23 Tournament Kamehameha vs. PAC-5 L, 10-5
4/25 Tournament Kamehameha vs. Iolani W, 4-0
4/27 Championship G1 Kamehameha vs. PAC-5 W, 4-1
4/28 Championship G2 Kamehameha vs. PAC-5 L, 2-1
4/30 Championship Final Kamehameha vs. PAC-5 W, 5-1
CONFERENCE CHAMPION PLAYOFF RUN
ILH D1 KAMEHAMEHA 4 wins to title
Click to view Champions Spotlight Write UP

Kamehameha put together a solid postseason run to capture the 2026 ILH Division I championship, beating PAC-5 5-1 in the deciding game after splitting the first two contests of the series. 

The Warriors have talent distributed throughout the lineup. Coen Sardinha, Pono Kong, Bronson Boucher, Ryeder Takahashi, Kupono Barkdull, and Kaikea Patoc-Young all carry their weight in the order. What's notable is the depth. Guys like Noah Castillo stepping up as underclassmen with 5.0 IP in an elimination game shows this team isn't thin anywhere. 

On the mound, Kamehameha's got arms. Kaikea and Pono Kong delivered quality innings when needed, Barkdull showed up in big spots, and Takahashi gave them a dependable closer type. That pitching depth was on display with only one run allowed in the final game. 

The Warriors enter the HHSAA State Tournament with one of the most talented rosters, and have proven they can battle through adversity.

Kamehameha Player Spotlight Videos + Season Stats

Coen Sardinha (2027, KSK) — 41 AB, 14 R, 15 H, 5 RBI, 6 SB, 8 BB, .366 AVG

Pono Kong (2027, KSK) — 24.9 IP, 9 H, 8 R, 5 ER, 17 BB, 23 K, 2 W, 1 L, 1.41 ERA

Kaikea Patoc-Young (2027, KSK) — 30.2 IP, 21 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 5 BB, 41 K, 4 W, 1 L, 1.85 ERA

Kupono Barkdull (2027, KSK) — 19.5 IP, 18 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 9 BB, 19 K, 4 W, 0 L, 1 SV, 2.15 ERA

Bronson Boucher (2026, KSK) — 39 AB, 6 R, 15 H, 12 RBI, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 5 BB, .385 AVG

Noah Castillo (2028, KSK) - 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K (single elimination game stats)

Upcoming Events

Showcase State Date Location
2026 Four Corners ProCase (Invite-Only) HI 06/02 Phoenix, AZ
Hawaii Rising Stars Games (Invite-Only) HI 06/05 Pearl City High School - Pearl City, HI
Hawaii State Games (Invite-Only) HI 06/06 Pearl City High School - Pearl City, HI
Senior Future Games (Class of 2027) NATIONAL 07/21 LakePoint Sports
Future Games (Class of 2028) NATIONAL 07/22 LakePoint Sports
Junior Future Games (Class of 2030/31) NATIONAL 07/23 LakePoint Sports
Baseline Games NATIONAL 07/30 Grand Park Sports Campus - Westfield, IN
2026 West Coast Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only) HI 09/11 University of Oregon / Bushnell University