ILH D2 CHAMPION: DAMIEN MONARCHS
May 7, 2026
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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ILH D2 CHAMPION: DAMIEN
The Damien Monarchs are your 2026 ILH Division II champions, sweeping Maryknoll in a two-game championship series to claim the league crown. After a 7-2 win in Game 1, the Monarchs slammed the door in Game 2 with a 12-0 mercy-rule victory in five innings — a dominant series-clinching performance that delivered the title and punched the program's ticket to the HHSAA Division II State Tournament.
Damien's Path to the Title
| Date | Round | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/23 | Championship Series G1 | Damien vs. Maryknoll | W, 7-2 |
| 4/24 | Championship Series G2 | Damien vs. Maryknoll | W, 12-0 (F/5) |
| LEAGUES | CHAMPION | PLAYOFF RUN |
| ILH D2 | DAMIEN | 2-0, Title |
Click to view Champions Spotlight Write UPDamien handled its work in the ILH Division II championship series, sweeping Maryknoll in two games at Central Oahu to capture the 2026 league title. The Monarchs took Game 1 by a 7-2 final, then finished the series with a 12-0 mercy-rule win in five innings in Game 2. Offensively, Damien was led by Kekona Begonia, who paced the team in hits and runs scored. He gave the Monarchs steady production near the top of the order and helped set the table throughout the year. Tryten Vicari led the team in RBI, giving Damien a consistent run-producing bat in the lineup. Tanaloa Seguancia added gap power as the team leader in doubles, while Vince Detrinis provided a strong look in his chances, hitting .571. On the mound, Mason Johnasen led the staff in innings pitched and gave Damien needed length throughout the season. Max DeTrinis led the team in wins and strikeouts, giving the Monarchs a reliable arm at the front of the staff. Damien’s pitching was strong in the title-clinching game, holding Maryknoll scoreless across five innings. Damien now moves on to the HHSAA Division II State Tournament, where the Monarchs open against MIL D2 champion Seabury Hall on May 7th. |
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Damien Player Highlights
Tryten Vicari — team leader in RBI
Tanaloa Seguancia — team leader in doubles
Vince Detrinis — team home run leader
Mason Johnasen — team leader in innings pitched
Max DeTrinis — team leader in wins and strikeouts
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 |