{
  "id": 7418608,
  "title": "Hawaii's all-time wins leader makes coaching change after 0-4 start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/hawaiis-all-time-wins-leader-makes-coaching-change-after-0-4-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T23:00:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hawaiis-time-wins-leader-makes-230019897.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saint Louis High School, home to Hawaii's all-time winning high school football program, has recently dismissed its head coach, Tupu Alualu, following a disappointing 0-4 start to the 2026 season. According to reports from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the decision was made amid Alualu's third season at the school.\n\nSchool president Glenn Medeiros informed families of the change through a letter. He expressed gratitude for Alualu's contributions and dedication to the young athletes but stated that the football program would \"move in a new direction.\" Medeiros wished Alualu well in his future endeavors.\n\nAlualu led the Crusaders to a state championship in 2024 despite starting the season 1-2. The previous season, Saint Louis finished with a 5-3 record. However, this season has seen the team struggle, suffering three consecutive shutouts and being outscored 155-12 in four games. They have failed to score in any of their three most recent games, losing a 20-12 season-opening match against Kahuku.\n\nLeonard Lau, who previously played as a wide receiver for Saint Louis, will take over as the interim head coach. Having also played college football at the University of Hawaii, Lau has served as an assistant coach at Aiea, Kamehameha, and Punahou in the past. He previously held an interim coaching position at Punahou before being succeeded by another individual. The school expressed confidence in Lau's ability to serve as a positive role model for the students.\n\nSaint Louis High School proudly holds the title of having the most all-time wins in Hawaii high school football history, with 756 victories. The program boasts 22 overall state championships since 1983, including a remarkable 13-straight championships from 1986 to 1998, and eight state titles since 1999.",
  "summary": "Hawaii's winningest high school football program fired coach Tupu Alualu after an 0-4 start to the 2026 season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}