Kahuku races past Farrington in OIA East
By Wes Nakama
Advertiser Staff Writer
Bad news for the four remaining O'ahu Interscholastic Association football teams on Kahuku's schedule: The Red Raiders looked even better last night than they did in last month's 37-17 rout of Saint Louis.
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Kahuku, ranked No. 1 in The Advertiser's statewide Top 10 poll of coaches and media, cruised past Farrington, 41-0, before 3,001 rain-soaked fans at Aloha Stadium.
Farrington defensive back Greg Simion attempts to catch Kahuku receiver Devin Unga, who is on his way to a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
The Red Raiders led 14-0 after one quarter and 34-0 at the half in improving to 4-1 overall, 3-0 in the OIA's Red Conference Eastern Division. Farrington fell to 1-3, 1-1.
Kahuku's talent level has never been questioned since practice started on Aug. 2, but the Red Raiders' ability to hold onto the football was. They fumbled nine times each against Skyline of Salt Lake City (in a 27-8 loss) and Saint Louis, losing eight and six fumbles, respectively.
But last night, Kahuku fumbled only once (lost), and that came late in the first half with the score already 34-0.
"We've been doing a lot of drills in practice, trying to protect the ball, hold onto the ball," said Red Raiders running back Micah Strickland, who had 92 yards on three carries (no fumbles) last night.
Kahuku also threw the ball 13 times without an interception.
"With us, it always depends on which team shows up," Red Raiders coach Siuaki Livai said. "Sometimes, we average 10 turnovers and if we have an ugly night like that, we could lose."
Last night's performance was ugly only for Farrington, which recently returned 18 of 20 players from academic probation but also lost starting linebacker and team captain Fetaiagogo Fonoti to a fractured fibula. Governors coach Randall Okimoto said Fonoti, who did not suit up last night, is expected to be out another four weeks.
"It affects our whole team," said Okimoto, who added that Fonoti is his starting punter.
Kahuku struck early and often with big plays, starting with Malosi Te'o's 71-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter. On the next series, Te'o added a 32-yard TD scamper to help put the Red Raiders up 14-0.
Strickland then dashed 77 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the second quarter, and quarterback Bronson Ponciano-Ahue connected on a 5-yard TD pass to tight end Viliami Tilini to make it 28-0 with 9:12 remaining in the half.
"Once we got that lead, I wasn't too concerned about winning or losing," Livai said. "I was paying more attention to our execution — fumbles and missed assignments, things like that."
He liked what he saw, but opponents probably won't when they watch the film.
"They didn't make too many mistakes," Okimoto said. "I was impressed."
Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-2456.
Kahuku (4-1, 3-0) 14 20 0 7—41
Farrington (1-3, 1-1) 0 0 0 0— 0
Kah—Malosi Te'o 71 run (Redmond Tutor kick).
Kah—Te'o 32 run (Tutor kick).
Kah—Strickland 77 run (Bronson Ponciano-Ahue run).
Kah—Viliami Tilini 5 pass from Ponciano-Ahue (kick failed).
Kah—Hyrum Moors 7 run (run failed).
Kah—Devin Unga 72 pass from Jacob Kahawai'i (Tutor kick).
RUSHING—Kahuku: Te'o 8-159, Spencer Hafoka 1-(minus 2), Ponciano-Ahue 2-(minus 15), Moors 5-26, Jason Aumua 1-6, Jonathan Rickertson 1-4, Kahawai'i 1-(minus 2), Jason Mauai 1-0, Josiah Karnuth 1-(minus 3), Kamuela Alisa 6-15, Siaosi Lauhingoa 2-17, Simi Alo 2-5, Micah Strickland 3-92. Farrington: Aina Opapo 3-(minus 4), Ameko Vaimasanu'u 11-46, Falealo Mauga 1-0, Raymen Fa'aiu 7-46, Eti Atonio 4-(minus 27), Alex Mendoza 2-5.
PASSING—Kahuku: Ponciano-Ahue 5-9-0—61, Kahawai'i 2-4-0—79. Farrington: Atonio 5-21-1—57.
RECEIVING—Kahuku: Hafoka 2-43, Stanley Kava 1-5, Kekoa Pahia 1-7, Unga 1-72, Tilini 2-13. Farrington: Mendoza 3-24, Vaimasanu'u 1-16, Fa'aiu 1-17.
JV score—Kahuku 38, Farrington 13.
Roosevelt 25, McKinley 0
Rudy Artuyo threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns, including three to Tui Richter, to lead the host Rough Riders past the Tigers in an OIA East game. Richter finished with four catches for 102 yards.
McKinley (0-5, 0-3) 0 0 0 0— 0
Roosevelt (1-3, 1-1) 7 0 12 6—25
Roos—David Rivers 7 pass from Rudy Artuyo (Cory Takata kick)
Roos—Tui Richter 6 pass from Artuyo (kick failed)
Roos—Richter 4 pass from Artuyo (run failed)
Roos—Richter 64 pass from Artuyo (pass failed)
RUSHING—McKinley: Robin Pau 3-(minus 15); Haloti Leakona 6-7; Julius Kipapa 1-3; Tilton Kaluna 4-7. Roosevelt: Artuyo 14-24; Makaea Salis 9-7; La'akea Moikeha 3-17.
PASSING—McKinley: Pau 7-14-1—58; Kaluna 6-16-0—71. Roosevelt: Artuyo 16-24-0—257.
RECEIVING—McKinley: Kekoa Kaaiakamanu 1-5; Shaine Quisano 4-40; Leakona 3-14; Junxian Zheng 4-50; Kaluna 1-20. Roosevelt: Micah Dutro 4-55; Alex Seguritan 1-4; Keenan Loo 1-34; Cory Takata 3-47; Del Onaga 1-2; Salis 1-6; Richter 4-102; Rivers 1-7.
JV score—Roosevelt 7, McKinley 2.
Reported by Dale Asami
'Aiea 29, Pearl City 0
Donny Mapusaga carried the ball 16 times for 96 yards and two touchdowns to carry Na Ali'i past the visiting Chargers in an OIA West game.
Pearl City (1-4, 0-3) 0 0 0 0— 0
'Aiea (2-3, 1-2) 6 9 7 7—29
'Aiea—Donny Mapusaga 4 run (kick failed).
'Aiea—Rocky Savaiigaea safety, tackled QB in end zone.
'Aiea—Mapusaga 4 run (William Lawrimore kick).
'Aiea—Marc Roman 2 run (Lawrimore kick).
'Aiea—Teavaiki Vaa 19 run (Lawrimore kick).
RUSHING—Pearl City: Ginon-Chevis Asato 3-0; Andrew Blue 4-(minus 1); Joshua Tokunaga 11-18; Nicholas Wilson-Parez 1-5. 'Aiea: Mapusaga 16-96; Vaa 7-53; Kali Kuia 6-25; Roman 1-2; Aleni Loa 4-33; Ian Dela Cuesta 1-(minus 3); Kapena Fonseca 1-(minus 15)
PASSING—Pearl City: Blue 3-6-0—8, Tokunaga 11-25-1—107. 'Aiea: Kuia 14-19-1—103.
RECEIVING—Pearl City: Steven King 8-92; Devin Yoshinaga 2-2; Asato 2-8; Daniel Sullivan 1-4; Josha Obena 1-9. 'Aiea: Mapusaga 2-15; Lahaina Olsen-Kuroda 3-32; Vaa 1-3; Dela Cuesta 1-21; Lofa Liilii 2-8; Corey Slater 1-13; Amako Malepeai 1-8; Josh Blakemore 2-2; Marc Alejo 1-1.
JV score—'Aiea 20, Pearl City 15.
Leilehua 17, Nanakuli 6
Bryant Moniz led Leilehua with 169 passing yards, and Guy Cantrell caught four passes for 104 yards and a touchdown as the Mules defeated the Golden Hawks at Leilehua.
At halftime, Leilehua celebrated the naming of its stadium after former athletic director and football coach Hugh Yoshida. Yoshida, a former University of Hawai'i athletic director, coached Leilehua to the 1984 Prep Bowl championship.
Nanakuli (2-3, 1-2) 0 6 0 0— 6
Leilehua (4-0, 2-0) 14 0 3 0—17
Leil—Guy Cantrell 57 pass from Justin Lawelawe (Ryan Bibilone kick).
Leil—Lawelawe 1 run (Bibilone kick).
Nana—Jaycee Alapai 27 run (conversion failed).
Leil—Bibilone FG 29.
RUSHING—Nanakuli: Alapai 16-97, Alex Maiava 2-5, Edmond Ybarra 8-34. Leilehua: Lawelawe 14-41, Sione Salaosa 6-21, Bryant Moniz 1-3, Isaiah Lawelawe 1-1, Anthony Palomares 1-20.
PASSING—Nanakuli: Alapai 4-15-2 36. Leilehua: Moniz 12-27-2 169, Justin Lawelawe 1-1-0 57.
RECEIVING—Nanakuli: Alex Distajo 1-8, Ybarra 3-28. Leilehua: Justin Lawelawe 3-17, Palomares 1-14, Cantrell 4-108, Dwight Villanueva 1-2, Isaiah Lawelawe 1-20, Frank Viena 2-55, BJ Fruean 2-10.
JV score—Nanakuli 22, Leilehua 21.
Reported by Udie Algoso
Other scores
(Statistics not reported)
Kalaheo 35, Moanalua 21
Waipahu 42, Kaiser 26
MAUI
Baldwin 47, Kamehameha-Maui 0
Kahai Sevilla caught a pair of touchdown passes from Kalehua Moniz and returned a punt 51 yards for another score to lead the Bears past the Warriors in a Maui Interscholastic League. TJ Kuahine scored on runs of 24 and 20 yards.
KAUA'I
WAIMEA 21, Kauai 13
Max Hadwin broke a 7-all tie with a 2-yard touchdown run, and Aina Emayo added a 1-yard TD run in the fourth quarter to lift Waimea past Kaua'i at Hanapepe Ball Park. Kenny Estes rushed for 104 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown.
BIG ISLAND
Waiakea 21, Ka'u 0
Kealakehe 48, Kohala 6
