Kahuku rolls into state championship game as near-unanimous No. 1

Kahuku receiver Kainoa Carvalho ran past Campbell's Dominick Espinda for a touchdown during the first half of an OIA Open Division game on Nov. 27, 2021. Photo by Steven Erler / Special to the Star-Advertiser.

Unbeaten Kahuku is No. 1 once again in the Star-Advertiser Football Top 10.
Kahuku (10-0) will meet No. 2 Saint Louis for the Open Division state championship on Thursday at Farrington’s Skippa Diaz Stadium.

The poll remained unchanged on Monday after the opening weekend of state championships. Kamehameha, which closed its season on Nov. 5 with a loss to Saint Louis in the ILH championship game, is fourth, followed by Campbell.

No. 6 ‘Iolani and No. 8 Lahainaluna will battle for the Division I state crown on Thursday.


Rank School (first place) Pts LW
1. Kahuku (11) 119 1
2. Saint Louis (1) 109 2
3. Mililani 94 3
4. Kamehameha 84 4
5. Campbell 60 5
6. ‘Iolani 57 6
7. Punahou 51 7
8. Lahainaluna 46 8
9. Waianae 14 9
10. Konawaena 6 10

Also receiving votes: Aiea 5, Kaiser 5, Kapaa 4, Moanalua 4, Kapolei 2.

COMMENTS

  1. Eddie K December 20, 2021 4:11 pm

    I love the beautiful windy field of Skippy Diaz stadium. May the best running teams win.


  2. ??? December 20, 2021 4:54 pm

    @eddie k,
    it’s Skippa not skippy! That’s peanut Butter. Lol


  3. Eddie K December 20, 2021 6:15 pm

    @ ?? His close friends call him Skippy. On another note, Coach York was being checked by EMS priot to Mil/StL. elevated BP. Hope hes doing OK. Man that guy puts all his mana into his program. Great season coach. Come back next season maybe 20 lbs.lighter? It will do you good.


  4. Eddie K December 20, 2021 6:18 pm

    @ ?? His close friends call him Skippy. On another note, Coach York was being checked by EMS priot to Mil/StL. elevated BP. Hope hes doing OK. Man that guy puts all his mana into his program. Great season coach. Come back next season maybe 20 lbs.lighter? It will do you good. Good Health.


  5. HailFromDaNorth December 20, 2021 6:19 pm

    These past years have lead you boys to this, you put in the time and sacrificed a lot to get to this position. Win or lose your family and community will always love you guys. You boys are a for representation and good example of how kids should be and how our community raises them. Go out play for your family, the community, the ones who came before you, the lost ones who helped you along this journey. Leave it all on the field that night! Nothing but respect for Saint Louis, but this means way more to these kids! And come Thursday it’s gonna show! Ball out boys!! All Hail Kahuku Hail! #RR4L


  6. mjthegoat99 December 20, 2021 8:10 pm

    Heard the St. Loius assistant coaches wear red because they said “We own this color!”


  7. Eddie K December 20, 2021 9:55 pm

    MJ, you right. Coach Welch and Tufaga born and raised in Red country so yeah can.


  8. mjthegoat99 December 21, 2021 12:22 am

    Sorry that’s not the coaches that wear red looking like one candy cane.


  9. ??? December 21, 2021 2:17 pm

    They can wear red but everyone knows STL Dominant color is BLUE!! Their red football pants is the worst uniform ever.


  10. ilh December 22, 2021 2:11 pm

    ????: you won’t probably see those uniforms again, they lost twice with those uniforms, hahahahahahaha, they should donated to Kahuku, hahahahahaha.


  11. SHUX December 22, 2021 10:30 pm

    You guys can keep your donated pants and all our donated football players over the years hahahaha…..good luck to both teams


  12. ILoveHawaii December 23, 2021 8:31 am

    Regardless the outcome. If the Lee’s return, the Brotherhood will be recruiting like crazy this off season. Off-island and out of state. You can bet on it.


  13. Ilh December 23, 2021 8:52 am

    I Love Hawaii: they already recruited players, Hahahaha, and they will be a better team next year.


  14. 88 December 23, 2021 9:17 am

    Yes Ma’am, Couple of our kids should be there next year pending the financial aid process …


  15. ILoveHawaii December 23, 2021 10:54 am

    Yikes. They struck already…..

    I dont think they settling for only in state players, tbh.

    Should be interesting next year.
    There were a lot of young talent at multiple schools that I think would consider jumping schools if the financial aid was right.

    We shall see. Btw, whats the spread tonight?


  16. Pakelika December 23, 2021 2:17 pm

    Aia i ka uka o kaiwiula o na Kulekia o Kana Lui. Imua e na pokii! Inu i ka wai awaawa aohe hope e ho i mai ai! Imua a lanakila oe!


  17. Good Story December 28, 2021 7:15 pm

    hamau faamolemole


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