<p>Stormy conditions at Farrington's Edward Skippa Diaz Stadium on Thursday night created the perfect playground for Kapaa's gargantuan trench Warriors. Telephone: 808-529-4747. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. It saw its four-game winning streak end and finished the season with a 5-3 record. SCHEDULE. Add missing athletes to the roster. Division II Semifinals Division II Championship Game Justin Heilmann and the Hawaii Prep football team will be on Oahu today to play in front of a statewide audience against Kapaa in the HHSAA Division II football semifinals. The wet conditions didnt help quarterback Makana Kamaka-Brayce, who was held to 96 yards passing after throwing for 369 yards and accounting for five touchdowns against the Cougars. Kapono Na-o with the 4-yatd TD run and it's 37-0 Kapaa. Updated: Dec 22, 2021 / 10:30 PM HST. >> Waimea Menehunes. TOM LINDER/West Hawaii Today Read more. There are no excuses. >> Kapaa 7, Pearl City 0, at Vidinha Stadium Kapaa: Castro 1-40, Tafea 1-19, Kimi 1-17. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. If it calls for us throw 45 times because we cant run, well throw, offensive coordinator Lance De Silva said. Monday, May 01, 2023| KSM got on the board in the third quarter on a 20-yard pass from Pookela Aiu to Keegan Gantala to make it 46-7, but that would be all those Warriors could muster. KSMKeegan Gantala 20 pass from Pookela Aiu (Trenton Kiesel kick), 3:18. WARRIORS 2022-23. Kaikea Tandal with an 11-yard TD run. He was helped out by guard Lono Aki, who is 6-foot-5, 420 pounds, and tackle Kawika Rogers, who is 6-foot-6 and 300 pounds and holds Division I offers, who were too much for a Kamehameha-Maui defense averaging 230 pounds on its line. >> Kapaa 20, Kaimuki 12, at Vidinha Stadium >> King Kekaulike Na Alii, KIF It helped me come out of my shell and, you know, it showed today. >> Kamehameha-Hawaii Warriors Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. Nick Abramo. RG Rusty Ako-Nataniela was in crutches at practice on Monday, but is expected to start in the title game. >> Aiea Na Alii First, I want to shout out my namesake, my grandpa. Add missing athletes to the roster. Sat Oct 16: Waimea: at Vidinha Stadium: W, 42-0: Sat Oct 30: Kauai: at Vidinha Stadium . Bob Tolenoa and Solemone Malafu are at outside backers. (Fri) November 11, 2022 In a division I football first round game on Friday evening, #4 seeded Waipahu scored 49-41 against Kapa'a to advance to a semifinal game . That guy is a stud. The extra point was no good to give the Warriors from Kauai a 6-0 lead a little more than three minutes into the game. Huge size difference on the lines. The 1986 graduate of Kauai High School starred for the Red Raiders on the gridiron during . Afoa did not make excuses about that, or the weather affecting their spread offense. You're reading a premium story. By the middle of the second quarter, it was a torrential downpour, blowing east to west rather than the usual mauka-to-makai. I dont know who taught him the game, but he understands the game and makes the plays.. >> Division I (middle tier) state tournament record: 0-1 While the offensive line earned its respect by powering the unit to 112 points in two state-tournament games, the defense nearly threw its fifth shutout. Connor is probably KIF player of the year, Tresler said. This season was a little different. >> Waianae Seariders, OIA Division I Hes legit. Just look at that offensive line. 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California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Kapaa earned the first state football championship for the island of Kauai on Thursday at Farrington's Skippa Diaz Stadium, 61-7 over Kamehameha-Maui, The Warriors' ground game was unstoppable thanks to a huge offensive line and running back Solomone Malafu, who recorded four touchdowns on four carries and was 6-for-6 on 2-point conversions, Kapaa had appeared in four of the previous five Division II championships and came within two touchdowns in each loss, Kapaa recorded the largest margin of victory (54 points), most rushing touchdowns (seven) and most rushing yards (477) in state tournament history. "Our guys settled down and executed, " Maiava said. I think that was always the thing that we said that we had to contend with, was their size, Afoa said. Starting OLB Kala Velasco is out, Tresler added. He can do the rugby kick so thats useful for us, Tresler said. One key for HPA this season is that its won the turnover battle, 21-11. Quarterback Kapono Na-o added 99 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries (he passed just four times), and Kaikea Tandal had 87 yards and a score on nine attempts. 2022. The right side is 700 pounds combined: 6-foot-4, 400-pound right guard Lono Aki and 6-6, 300-pound right tackle Alika Rogers. OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % LEAGUE 0-0 1stKauai. Well work on that. Bedrock Sports Hawaii95-028 Kahoea St., #163Mililani, HI 96789808-391-7371, Zoned for sports and the advancement of world peace, love, harmony and rock & roll, Cosmic call letters and tag:97X, Bam! HPA has scored more defensive touchdowns, 5-3, than its allowed. I hope he returns and plays with us next year if somebody doesnt pick him up. Weve had a lot of wet weather on Kauai. Lahainaluna beat Konawaena 75-69 in the 2017 state final that went seven overtimes. Telephone: 808-529-4747. Division II Championship Game The last three were to Lahainaluna, which moved up to Division I this year. Weve got really good skill-position players, but weve really committed to run the ball effective, and play really good defense and special teams, Tresler said. Stronger and more united as a team, and they played for each other, Tresler said. Its Kaikea Tandals turn from the red zone as Kapaa has rolled up 30 points in the first 18 minutes of this game. Today's Events. ; Feb 18 Pop Warner Names New Football Commissioner Pop Warner Little Scholars has named Clarence Curry III as its new National Football . KS-Maui (5-3) finished with 164 yards of total offense (3 yards per play), finishing with their lowest point total of the season. Winning this means a lot to our team, our school, especially our community because they were there for us and always support us.. Kapaa went 8-0 in coach Mike Treslers first year at the helm. I used all of that as motivation, Tresler said. They've got speed, they've got power, I'd be shocked if they are not state champs.". Klaneski devotes equal time to this phase of the game and employs his best athletes here. 2 Kaiser and No. >> Campbell Sabers After KS-Maui (5-3) pinned the ball nicely at the Kapaa 2 on a punt on the Maui Interscholastic League champs opening drive, Malafu took the handoff on Kapaas first play from scrimmage, burst through a hole up the middle and outran the KSM secondary the whole way. A 98-yard TD run on the first play from scrimmage for Kapaa. Sign up to get Hawaii sports news and informed analysis on what matters to you. >> Kapaa 61, Kamehameha-Maui 7, at Farrington High field, Division I First Round >> Leilehua Mules >> Farrington Governors Kapaa leads 22-0, 11:00, Q2. The Warriors proved to be overmatched by top-seeded Kapaa and were overwhelmed by a score of 61-7 in the championship game of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division II tournament on a rainy evening at Farringtons Skippa Diaz Stadium. Have a story idea or sporting event he should cover? There were always there for us and supported us when we were in need. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Contents of the Kapaa Warriors Football Team Page: Each team enters allowing just four points a game. Complete the Roster. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Weve played against tall receivers, Tresler said. (Spectrum News/Brian McInnis), Kapaa receiver/defensive back Jaysten Pimental held his arms up at his team's supporters once the clock expired and the celebration was on. Two-way sensation Solomone Malafu led with 152 rushing yards on four carries and four TDs. Copyright 2023 Hawaii Tribune-Herald. >> Kau Trojans Kapaa's 2021 state championship closes the book on the longest high school football season in Hawaii history. AIR RIFLERY Ian Verasammy BASEBALL Bryan Aiwohi . This is for everybody. >> Nanakuli Golden Hawks The young Warriors, missing nine players (according to a site official) due to injuries and health and safety protocols, had scored at least 26 points in five of their six previous games. I like to see us passing a pile of times. Kapaas 61-7 runaway win ended a seven-game losing streak in the Division II state championship finals. KapSolomone Malafu 98 run (kick failed), 8:48. The Warriors are bringing home the first state title to the Garden Isle after blasting Kamehameha-Maui 61-7 in the Division II final of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships on a rainy Thursday night. The scoring play capped a 10-play, 65-yard drive that took 5:12 off the clock. 2023 All-State boys basketball: Coaches' insights, 2023 All-State girls basketball: Coaches' insights, Farias Senior Classic, Mufi Hannemann Jamboree this weekend, Grit is golden for state-tournament semifinalists, Grit and growth: Moanalua's upset win over Mililani. Kamehameha Maui quarterback Makana Kamaka-Brayce looks to pass. Kapa'a strong in KYF openers. Dropped snaps. The Warriors havent escaped injury and illness issues, through. Kapaas Solomone Malafu put a stiff-arm on Kamehameha-Mauis McKay Pali during the first half of Thursdays Division II state title game. Nov. 24, 2018 There are no excuses. The Warriors have also blocked kicks fairly regularly. This is what led to and these are deserving of their championship.. Solomone Malafu comes up with the fourth-down INT for Kapaa. >> Honokaa Dragons KapKapono Na-O 6 run (Malafu run), 4:10. By the end, KS-Maui had balance and control. He also exploded for four touchdowns in the win over Kamehameha-Maui. >> Kaimuki Bulldogs We rotated him in.. See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports The Warriors balance is key, and theyve run the ball against D-I teams effectively. On 9/10, the Kapa'a varsity football team lost their neutral conference game against Waimea (HI) by a score of 7-3. 2023 Powered by Honolulu Star-Advertiser. >> Waiakea Warriors, BIIF Division II 9 Lingaton return 21 yards to the KAPAA26 ( 2 Sa-Chisolm; 7 Sylva-Viela), PENALTY KAPAA illegal block 15 yards to the KAPAA11, 1st and 10, KAPAA ball on KAPAA11. Schools; Kapaa . HPA senior Braeden Samura had a sack and then recovered a fumble on back-to-back plays to end one Kapaa drive and Kela Livinston, who forced the earlier fumble, recovered another ball on the ground to help keep HPA in it. Here are your daily announcements for this week. Upload it. He can play at all levels, Tresler said. They were able to control the line of scrimmage, Tresler said. Kapaa (8-0) outscored its two state tournament opponents 112-7 following last weeks 51-0 semifinal win over Hawaii Prep. Nov. 12, 2016 First time playing them and we just practiced how we play, said Malafu, who also had three tackles for loss and an interception. Kapaa doesnt hesitate to get maximum usage of its top athletes. Their biggest trench man is LG Mayson Logotala. It was just the second time an opponent has scored more than six points in a game against Kapaa this season. It comes down this: we have a great coaching staff and the kids bought in. Starting in 2016, the state championships have been held in the Open Division (top tier) and Divisions I and II. 2022 First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships (Hawaii) Division I. Kapa'a 41. Hawaii Prep and Kapaa each took care of business in their respective leagues, but during this pandemic-shortened campaign they travel off their islands for the first time this season to tangle in the state semifinals, set for 3 p.m. today at Farrington High School in Honolulu. Youve got to be good at it.. We were prepared for it. pic.twitter.com/VUQTsilGts. by . The Warriors didnt attempt a pass until the final three minutes of the first half in rainy conditions at Farringtons Skippa Diaz Stadium, reminiscent of most of the Warriors games on Kauai this season that made them feel right at home. People already have him on the radar. Kapaa added to their lead with a 16-yard Tafea TD run late in the third quarter to make it 54-7 and closed out the scoring with Malafus 43-yard TD run in the final minutes of the contest. He can play at all levels, Tresler said. Oh, my goodness. >> When/where: 7 p.m. today at Skippa Diaz Stadium, Farrington. Watch this highlight video of the Kapa'a (HI) football team in its game Recap: Kapa'a vs. Kauai 2022 on Sep 24, 2022. Hawaii High School Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026 And 2027; Archive: Hawaii High School Class of 2023; Honolulu, HI 96813 An automatic replay overruled the initial call of a touchdown and put it down at the 1, allowing Malafu to run it on the next play for his third touchdown of the half. The Warriors were looking to join Lahainaluna and King Kekaulike (2006, D-II) as the only MIL schools to win a state football title. The talented sophomore had passed for 369 yards and four TDs in a semifinal win over Kaiser a week ago. In a win over D-I Baldwin during the MIL regular season, the Warriors were fairly balanced. Special teams is one-third of the game. Kapaa led 30-0 late in the second quarter when Connor Payomo rushed for 2 yards on a fake punt on fourth down to just barely get a first down. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. June 25, 2022. Photographer Brian Bautista has posted a new gallery Polynesian Bowl (Team Mauka vs Team Makai) containing 300 photos. QB Kapono Na-O (60 yards, TD), RB Kian Rapozo (46 yards), SB Jericho Castro (34 yards, TD) and Kaikea Tandal combined for 31 of those 44 rushes. Connor Kitamura is at one end, but the other end, Canaan Navalta, is out with a dislocated elbow. The Warriors from the Valley Isle were short a handful of players due to COVID health and safety protocols in their inaugural appearance in a state tournament final. Ka Makani were making their first appearance in states since 2009, when they beat Moanalua in the first round before losing to Kapaa in the semifinals on Kauai. Masias Merseburgh will fill in. 7-0 Warriors, 8 :22, Q1.Billy Hull (@billyhull ). >> Keaau Cougars Kamehameha, which was coming off of a 48-24 win over previously undefeated Kaiser in last weeks semifinal round, was playing in its first state championship game. Choose wisely! Cornerbacks Jaden Yamashita and Jaysten Pimental, and free safety Keanu Ebesu are vital to Treslers cover-three look. Hopefully, he gets looks and offers. They came out with everything. With three down linemen as a base, KS-Mauis multiple looks give Spencer and his teammates more responsibility and freedom. Kapaa: Na-o 3-4-076. Kamehameha-Maui reached its first state final after rolling over undefeated OIA champion Kaiser last week. The KIF champion Division II Warriors improved to 7-0 in their first game of the state tournament with a 51-0 victory over BIIF champion Hawaii Prep in the semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank /HHSAA Football State Championships on Wednesday at Skippa Diaz Stadium. We still haven't received a roster for this team. pic.twitter.com/nviQAUBEuX. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 2022 First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships (Hawaii) Division I, Photos: Polynesian Bowl (Team Mauka vs Team Makai), Photos: Polynesian Bowl (Team Mauka vs.