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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, December 6, 2003

High school state football championships photo gallery

 •  Kahuku squeezes by Saint Louis in thriller
 •  Taulogo helped spark big comeback
 •  Defense helps Na Ali'i hold off Damien, 9-7
 •  Division II experiment a success

Photos by Eugene Tanner
Advertiser Staff Photographer

Paea Vaimoui running back for Kahuku lunges forward to score a touchdown while playing against Saint Louis in the first quarter.

Kale Kwak of Saint Louis runs in for a touchdown in the first quarter while playing against Kahuku.

Paea Vaimoui running back for Kahuku jumps over Pono Vierra of Saint Louis on this running play in the first quarter.

CJ Tausaga defensive back for Aiea gets stiff-armed by Ranson DeCosta running back for Damien on this running play in the second quarter.

Kealiiomana Keola of Damien crys after losing the division II state football championship to Aiea by a score of 9-7.

Tevita Williams quarterback for Damien hands off to his runningback Ranson DeCosta in the first quarter while playing against Aiea.

Va'a Faualo running back for Damien runs over David Hann defensive for Aiea in the second quarter.

Donny Mapusaga running back for Aiea is tackled by two Damien defenders on this run in the second quarter.

Kealoha Pilares defensive back for Damien watches as Alden DeMello of Aiea makes this catch for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. Aiea defeated Damien 9-7 to win the division II state high school football championship Friday.

Cory Mullen defensive back for Damien pushes Kali Kuia quarterback for Aiea out of bounds in the second quarter.

Alden DeMello of Aiea is congratulated by his teammates after he caught a touchdown pass which put Aiea up 9-7 against Damien in the fourth quarter.

Aiea Heach Coach Wendell Say is congratulated by Damien Heach Coach Dean Nakagawa after the game.

The players from Aiea High School hold up their Division II State Football Championship trophy.

Football players from Aiea proudly show off their Division II State Football Championship trophy.