Moanalua’s Javon Monico ran along the sideline after making a catch before getting stopped by Leilehua's Chad Dilay (18) in the second quarter on Friday. Photo by Bruce Asato/Star-Advertiser.
The OIA Division I showdown between Moanalua and No. 9-ranked Leilehua, two football teams unbeaten in league play, promised to be an offensive explosion. Instead, this turned into a battle in the trenches, the lowest-scoring game for the visiting Na Menehune and the host Mules. Led by defensive lineman Tupu Alualu, Moanalua limited one of the state’s top running backs, James McGary, to 12 yards on eight carries. Moanalua prevailed 23-10 to seize sole possession of first place.
On to the next. Let’s get it! Stay humble, Stay HUNGRAY! LES GO MOANALUA!!
Dang, where’d all those big lineman come from? They look pretty big in the trenches.