Mililani Tops Kahuku, Sets Up No. 1 vs. No. 2 Showdown With Campbell
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The short version
- Mililani defeated Kahuku 28-6 to improve to 6-0.
- Campbell rose to No. 2 after a 63-7 win over Kailua, its fifth straight victory.
- Mililani hosts Campbell this weekend in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup.
- Kapolei, Waipahu, and Wai'anae all posted convincing wins.
- Rankings reflect the Massey Ratings as of September 21.
The Trojans beat previously second-ranked Kahuku 28-6, and Campbell's blowout win moved the Sabers up to No. 2 ahead of Friday's matchup at Mililani.
Mililani stayed unbeaten at 6-0 with a 28-6 win over Kahuku, which entered the game ranked No. 2 in Hawaii. Running back Toa Sam scored two early touchdowns and finished with 111 rushing yards, while quarterback Hunter Fujikawa threw for 201 yards and two scores, connecting with Hayden Bajet and Ashton Grace.
Campbell moved up to No. 2 after a 63-7 rout of Kailua, its fifth consecutive victory. Isaiah Chong returned an interception for a touchdown for the second game in a row, and the Sabers defense recorded three interceptions, four takeaways, and five sacks. Charlesten Salazar, Champ Borges, and James Lucas Tuazon combined for 221 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
The two teams meet Friday at Mililani in a No. 1 versus No. 2 matchup. The source offers conflicting details on the game day, listing it as both Friday and Saturday.
Elsewhere in the rankings, No. 3 Kapolei shut out Leilehua 42-0 behind nearly 500 yards of offense. No. 6 Waipahu beat Aiea 49-21, with Tristan Pacheco rushing for 194 yards, including a 97-yard touchdown, and Alii-Ali Togiai-Woodard returning an interception 99 yards for a score.
No. 9 Wai'anae remained unbeaten with a 36-0 win over Moanalua as Max Kaleiopu ran for 157 yards and four touchdowns on nine carries. No. 7 St. Louis stayed competitive early against California power St. John Bosco before falling 63-21, trailing just 28-21 at halftime in its first game after a coaching change.
The rankings, based on the Massey Ratings as of September 21, round out with Kamehameha, Punahou, and Kapaa in spots 5, 8, and 10, followed by Aiea, Konawaena, Iolani, and 12 more programs through No. 25 Kalāheo.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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