Kaiser, Campbell in White showdown

By Wes Nakama
Advertiser Staff Writer

The O'ahu Interscholastic Association's White Conference title game is two months away, but tonight's showdown between Kaiser and Campbell may offer a sneak preview.

Kickoff is set for about 7:30 at Kaiser Stadium.

Kaiser and Campbell were two teams coaches mentioned when asked about title contenders, and for good reason. Kaiser returns eight starters on offense and seven on defense, and Campbell had competed in the OIA's Red Conference the past three seasons.

Here is a closer look at the game, plus an intriguing interleague matchup between Mililani and Punahou:

Campbell vs. Kaiser

Where: Kaiser Stadium

When: 7:30 tonight

Records: Campbell 1-1 overall, 1-0 OIA White; Kaiser 2-0, 1-0

Last week: Campbell defeated Kalaheo, 54-0; Kaiser defeated Kalani, 33-14

Notable: Kaiser quarterback Steven Pratt, who had been recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, is expected to make his season debut. In 2003, Pratt completed 107 passes in 196 attempts (54.6 percent) for 1,265 yards and 14 touchdowns against just three interceptions. ... Against Kalaheo, Campbell quarterback Shay Asoau completed 8 of 11 passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns, kicked four PATs and threw a two-point conversion pass.

MILILANI VS. PUNAHOU

Where: Mililani Stadium

When: 7:30 tomorrow

Records: Mililani 2-0; Punahou 2-0

Last week: Mililani defeated 'Aiea, 34-13; Punahou defeated Farrington, 41-20

Notable: Punahou is ranked No. 3 in The Advertiser's statewide Top 10 poll of coaches and media; Mililani is No. 5. ... Punahou has thrown for 514 yards in two games; Mililani held 'Aiea quarter-back Kali Kuia, the OIA's leading passer in 2003, to 50 yards. ... This is the schools' first meeting.

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