'AIEA NA ALI'I

History: Started 1962 (212-231-7)

2005: 8-4, tied for West second, eliminated in Division I state first round

Coach: Wendell Say, 15th season (78-62-1)

Players to watch: QB Alfredo Higa (5-8, 155, Sr.), RB Crenston Ioapo (5-6, 170, Sr.), AP Lofa Li'ili'i (5-11, 170, Sr.), SS David Sava'aetasi (6-1, 190, Jr.).

Outlook: Li'ili'i, an Advertiser All-State first-team selection in 2005, is one of Hawai'i's top open-field threats. Higa, who replaces three-year starter Kali Kuia, had a strong starting debut against Waipahu. Na Ali'i have 22 players who weigh 200 pounds or more.

CAMBPELL SABERS

History: Started 1963 (154-267-9)

2005: 7-2, White tied for first, eliminated in White semifinals

Coach: Tumoana Kenessey, seventh season (40-19)

Players to watch: DB Hana Basham (5-11, 190, Sr.), RB Bronson Ellis-Riveria (5-8, 175, Jr.), RB Pita Feleunga (5-10, 220, So.), DL Chris Fuga (5-11, 230, Jr.), OL Shane Gaui (6-3, 285, Jr.), DB Michael Gueso (5-10, 190, Sr.), DB Ranson Ho (5-10, 180, Jr.), RB Berzil Keli'i (5-9, 185, Sr.), DL Christian Keli'i (6-0, 250, So.), DL Koro Leauma (6-0, 225, Jr.), RB Jesse Lee (5-10, 175, Sr.), QB Obadiah Mataio (5-11, 175, Jr.), OL Ryan Matautia (6-2, 340, Sr.), DL Matthew Miller-Raymond (5-11, 265, Sr.), OL Matthew Masifilo (6-4, 270, Sr.), DB Delton Moku (5-11, 175, Sr.).

Outlook: With six starters back on offense and seven on defense, the Sabers have a good nucleus to work with. Their unique "Delaware Wing-T" offense is tough to prepare for and defend, and they have the personnel to make it work. At 270, Masifilo is light on his feet.

KAPOLEI HURRICANES

History: Started 2002 (23-15)

2005: 5-4, West tied for second, eliminated OIA Red quarterfinals

Coach: Darren Hernandez, fifth year at Kapolei (23-15), 11th overall (55-42-3)

Players to watch: FB/DB Kamuela Foki (5-10, 200, Jr.), DB Austin Healy (5-11, 170, Sr.), OL Mike Matamua (6-4, 290, Sr.), QB/SB/P/K Aaron Santiago (5-10, 170, Sr.).

Outlook: Only three starters on offense and three on defense return. "We're very young, but I'm cautiously optimistic," Hernandez said. "We have talent; we're just not battle-tested."

LEILEHUA MULES

History: Started 1936 (326-280-26), 1941-1946 records incomplete

2005: West fifth, eliminated in OIA Red first round

Coach: Nolan Tokuda, third season (15-8)

Players to watch: RB Micah Abreu Laybon (5-8, 170, Sr.), OL Adriano Alae (6-0, 295, Sr.), LB Mene Asuega Coffin (6-0, 215, Sr.), DL Viliami Haunga (6-4, 235, Sr.), QB Bryant Moniz (6-0, 180, Sr.), DB/WR Dustin Pau'u (5-11, 170, Sr.).

Outlook: Moniz was an Advertiser All-State second-team selection two years ago after leading the Mules to the state championship game, but he missed several games last season with a separated shoulder. Abreu Laybon hits the line quickly and has breakaway speed. Leilehua's defense is quick to the ball.

MILILANI TROJANS

History: Started 1975 (160-147-8)

2005: 6-3, West champion, eliminated OIA Red quarterfinals

Coach: James Millwood, 13th season (78-43-4)

Players to watch: LB Josh Andrews (6-1, 210, Sr.), OL Chivas Antoque (5-9, 250, Sr.), WR Scott Burns (6-3, 170, Jr.), LB Lyle Castanares (5-8, 200, Sr.), OL Brandon Dela Cruz (6-2, 255, Sr.), QB Rustin Funakoshi (5-10, 160, Jr.), DL Matt Hunt (6-1, 245, Sr.), S/RB Isaiah Lawelawe (5-11, 200, Sr.), OL Tyson Nishihara (6-2, 240, Jr.), OL David Otani (6-1, 240, Sr.), OL Kenneth Peneku (6-2, 240, Sr.), TE David Rivers (6-3, 235, Sr.), RB Jordan Torres (5-10, 180, Sr.), OL Shane Um (5-10, 220, Sr.).

Outlook: With the Trojans' offensive line almost intact from 2005 and Torres back for his third season, he has rushed for 428 yards in two non-league games. Andrews was the West's Defensive Player of the Year last season.

RADFORD RAMS

History: Started 1959 (277-200-8)

2005: 9-3, White champion; Division II state runner-up.

Coach: Fred Salanoa, fourth season (20-12).

Players to watch: WR Kyle Blair (5-10, 170, Sr.), DB/SB Travis Daniels (5-8, 160, Sr.), WR/DB Justin Lord (6-0, 180, Sr.), LB/RB Mana Kauhola (5-10, 205, Sr.), QB Epa Maika (5-10, 185, Jr.), RB/DB Ezekiel Pulou (5-8, 160, Jr.), DE/TE Thor Salanoa (6-2, 185, Sr.), OL Derrick Samifua (5-10, 215, Sr.).

Outlook: Fred Salanoa said the Rams will emphasize conditioning and mental toughness in making the transition to the Red. Blair and Lord are reliable receivers, and Thor Salanoa is a ball-hawk who is tough to block.

WAI'ANAE SEARIDERS

History: Started 1959 (402-137-15)

2005: 9-4, West tied for second; eliminated in Division I state semifinals.

Coach: Dan Matsumoto, seventh season (38-27)

Players to watch: DB Preston Ayala (5-9, 160, Sr.), DT Fred Ellis (6-0, 245, Sr.), NG/FB Noah Halemano-Lyman (5-11, 205, Sr.), LB George Kauwalu (6-0, 200, Sr.), OL Travis Nua (6-1, 265, Sr.).

Outlook: Kauwalu, a quick and hard hitter, is one of the state's top linebackers, and Ayala also is among the best at his position. Matsumoto said depth is a factor. "There's some big drops from the first to second team," he said.