Girls varsity basketball head coach Glenn Takara was one of three 'Iolani School coaches who have submitted their resignations, the school announced yesterday.

Paddling coach Brian Yee and wrestling coach Yoshi Honda also resigned.

Takara was 'Iolani's girls varsity basketball coach for eight years. The Raiders won the Interscholastic League of Honolulu championship in 2007, and was state runner-up to Punahou this year. He will continue to be on the school's football coaching staff.

Yee spent 28 years coaching at 'Iolani. The Raiders won ILH and state boys championships in 2003 and 2004.

Honda became wrestling head coach in 2002 and led 'Iolani to four ILH titles (two boys and two girls) and a state boys and state girls title.

The school is accepting applications for all three positions. Call 943-2208 or e-mail: maruyama@iolani.org (paddling and basketball) or schroers@iolani.org (wrestling).

MARYKNOLL HIRES MELLO

Byron Mello has been named Maryknoll School boys' basketball program coordinator and varsity head coach, the school announced yesterday.

Mello brings 20 years of coaching experience and will oversee the overall organization and administration of the boys' basketball program from grades 5-12.

Mello held coaching positions at Punahou, Damien and Saint Louis. He was the ILH Coach of the Year in 2003 while coaching at Damien.