Dropped snaps. Kapaa outscored its two opponents 112-7 to win it all after seeing its season end in a loss in the state final in four of the previous five seasons. It saw its four-game winning streak end and finished the season with a 5-3 record. Division II Semifinals Weve played against tall receivers, Tresler said. He will handle PATs, field goals and kickoffs. LT 74 Santana Hernandez-Martinez 6-1 220 Sr. Our kids arent the biggest, but we have team speed and athleticism. 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 . >> Kaiser Cougars It's that time of year again! >> Konawaena Wildcats Paul Honda/phonda@staradvertiser.com. TV Schedule; Weather. I got to play (in 2019), as a freshman, Malafu said of that 21-10 loss. TOM LINDER/West Hawaii Today 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. AIR RIFLERY Ian Verasammy BASEBALL Bryan Aiwohi . I dont want to get more wet. Kamehameha-Maui reached its first state final after rolling over undefeated OIA champion Kaiser last week. There were many moments when Kapaa's control of the line of scrimmage, mostly out of jumbo formation, was a throwback to Kahuku's 2015 state championship team. On 8/13, the Kapa'a varsity football team lost their home non-conference game against St. Louis (Honolulu, HI) by a score of 49-6. Well have a great New Years celebration when we get back home, Tresler said. Hes just a sophomore. Hes got pretty good size, played a lot for us. 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. Kamehameha-Mauis McKay Pali broke free for yardage against Kaiser on Dec. 22. pic.twitter.com/VUQTsilGts. Division I First Round Nov. 11, 2022 >> At Waipahu 49, Kapaa 41 - Bedrock Sports Hawaii's 47 High School Football Team Pages: ILH Open Division >> Kamehameha . >> At Iolani 29, Kapaa 24, Division II Semifinals Always looking for ways to improve, coach Mike Tresler scheduled up a division for the Warriors' nonleague encounters. First, I want to shout out my namesake, my grandpa. The Warriors were looking to join Lahainaluna and King Kekaulike (2006, D-II) as the only MIL schools to win a state football title. Create a password that only you will remember. On 10/15, the Kapa'a varsity football team won their away conference game against Kauai (Lihue, HI) by a score of 28-7. This is for everybody. >> Kahuku Red Raiders Apr 14 13th Annual National College Football Award Finalists Pop Warner has announced three finalists for its 13th Annual Pop Warner College Football Award, recognizing a senior who has made a difference on the field, in the classroom and in his community. He had a good game, really good. >> Waialua Bulldogs, BIIF Division I KapMalafu 43 run (Kai Gonsalves kick), 2:25. Division II Championship Game Weve been here so (many) times, so bringing it home is going to be one to remember, said Malafu, a 6-foot-1, 225-pound junior. Dec. 23Winning in the state tournament is not an unfamiliar feeling for the Kapaa football team. The linebacker corps is rugged inside with Connor Payomo and Eli Keoho. >> Pearl City Chargers Hes really athletic. We got one, Kauai. This is what led to and these are deserving of their championship.. >> Saint Louis Crusaders, ILH Division I >> Mililani Trojans Print subscriber but without online access? Pali, the starting RB, is in the LB rotation, but doesnt start on defense. 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. Read more Kapaa running back Solomone Malafu held up two fingers after one of his six successful 2-point conversions in the state championship. Print. >> Kapaa Warriors Hes a speed rusher, Tresler said. Kamehameha Maui running back McKay Pali is tackled by a group of Kapaa defenders Thursday. >> Kamehameha Warriors He can jump like a skills person, De Silva said. pic.twitter.com/nviQAUBEuX. Nov. 20, 2015 He refused to point to the inclement weather as a reason for the lopsided result. Kapaa 46, KS-Maui 0, 8:40, Q3. KapKapono Na-O 6 run (Malafu run), 4:10. Hes responsible with the ball. >> Honokaa Dragons Kainoa Monkres notched nine total tackles, including seven solo stops to lead the Kamehameha defense. He also was 6-for-6 on 2-point conversion attempts. The second semifinal features No. Almost all by the MIL D-II champion KS-Maui Warriors. The stars, and clouds, finally aligned for the Kapaa football team. Today's Events. Copyright 2023 The Hawaii High School Athletic Association. Vertical balls. Two plays later, Malafu cashed in with a 10-yard run off the right edge before he punched in the two-point try. The outcome became apparent early in the second quarter, if not sooner. Honolulu, HI 96813 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. Division II Championship Game >> Division II state tournament runners-up: 4 You use what you have.. 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. Enjoy this free story! Head Coach: Philip Rapozo. Kapa'a High School Football; Football All-Time Roster; Kapa'a Football History. Proud of our boys committed to their conditioning., KAPNakoa Kimi 17 pass from Na-o (Malafu run). Kamehameha Maui quarterback Makana Kamaka-Brayce looks to pass. Log in now to continue reading this story. (We) just dominated. He thanked the Warriors hulking offensive line which included 6-foot-6, 300-pound Kawika Rogers for opening up holes for him. 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. football: HHSAA Division II Game 3 (Championship): Lahainaluna def. 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. "BIIF champs, we got here, next year we've got to keep it going. Quarterback Kapono Na-o completed his first pass attempt on the next play, hitting Poki Tafea for 11 yards before finding Jericho Castro for 40 yards down to the 1. June 25, 2022. People already have him on the radar. Thats how I had my start, coaching special teams. Joshua Kerr joins the starting lineup as an OLB as health and safety protocols are in effect. >> 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 Oct 15, 2022. Kapaa doesnt hesitate to get maximum usage of its top athletes. "Our guys settled down and executed, " Maiava said. The Warriors havent escaped injury and illness issues, through. On 11/11, the Kapa'a varsity football team lost their away playoff game against Waipahu (HI) by a score of 49-41. 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. OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % LEAGUE 0-0 1stKauai. >> Kalaheo Mustangs Lahainaluna beat Konawaena 75-69 in the 2017 state final that went seven overtimes. Tresler is still in good shape, though he couldnt escape the Gatorade bath when time expired. Photo by Jamm Aquino / Star-Advertiser. Choose wisely! Quarterback Tre Walker appeared to pick up confidence late in the season and has completed 56 of 96 for 739 yards and eight touchdowns with three interceptions. Kamehameha-Maui is averaging more than 35 points per game despite being outsized by foes in the MIL. Contribute to the Team. 2022-23 (107 players) . Kapaa head coach Mike Tresler (right) poses for a picture with former Warriors' head coach Philip Rapozo. >> Nanakuli Golden Hawks >> Kapaa 20, Kaimuki 12, at Vidinha Stadium The Maui News Monday, May 01, 2023| Solomone Malafu comes up with the fourth-down INT for Kapaa. Hes really good at 45 (yards), for sure. Well work on that. In seven games, Kapaas defense has allowed more than six points only once. >> Kapaa 35, Kaimuki 28, at Vidinha Stadium All rights reserved. Nov. 29, 2019 Team Makai) containing 360 photos. StatBroadcast Live Tournament Central. Kapaa steamrolls Kamehameha-Maui to win first-ever D2 state title - 2021-12-31: Kapaa dominates Hawaii Prep to return to D2 state final - 2021-12-22: ROSTER printable . #7-500 If Kahuku uses their athletes and theyre excellent both ways, I think thats what you have to do put the ball in their hands.. 3 Kamehameha-Maui at 7 p.m. >> Kapaa 24, Lahainaluna 0, at Vidinha Stadium The Kapa'a Warriors, with their metric-ton offensive line and stud running game, blew out the Kamehameha-Maui Warriors in a game to remember. Log in now to continue reading this story. KS-Maui has been battle-tested by gargantuan offensive lines before. 6' 0" 150 lbs. Theyre athletic. It was the first state championship for Kapaa and the KIF. You're reading a premium story. On 9/17, the Kapa'a varsity football team won their neutral conference game against Kauai (Lihue, HI) by a score of 27-0. If Makana can throw for 500 yards, great, but its about the team. Lawson also is the teams leading tackler at linebacker, but Samura is one of the prime playmakers of the unit, coming up with four sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. Trenton Kiesel handles field goals, PATs and kickoffs. That guy is a stud. Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. Kapa'a strong in KYF openers. They havent blocked a kick either, but for good reason. There were always there for us and supported us when we were in need. Hes always been there for me and he was with me at this game, Malafu said. Daily Announcements for April 24 - 28, 2023. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Photographer Steven Silva has posted a new gallery Polynesian Bowl (Team Mauka vs. >> The Warriors state tournament scores through the years Kamehameha went three-and-out on its next drive and Kapaa answered with a seven-play, 70-yard drive that featured only rushes and was capped by quarterback Kapono Na-Os 6-yard keeper up the middle. Division II Semifinals Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. All rights reserved. Transportation officials continue investigation into fatal plane crash in Beverly Crest, DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida. UH should look at him as a dual-sport athlete.. >> At Iolani 17, Kapaa 13, Division II First Round First time playing them and we just came out and played how we practice, Malafu said. The 1986 graduate of Kauai High School starred for the Red Raiders on the gridiron during . STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER. In a win over D-I Baldwin during the MIL regular season, the Warriors were fairly balanced. Updated: Dec 22, 2021 / 10:30 PM HST. 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. 3. Connor is probably KIF player of the year, Tresler said. Nov. 12, 2016 Hawaii Prep was 1-7 overall and winless in BIIF play just three years ago. Football Sights and Sounds: Kapa'a Wins 2021 D-II Title. Kamehameha-Maui to meet in HHSAA Division II football title game by: Christian Shimabuku. After a fourth-down conversion on a fake punt, Na-O completed back-to-back passes of 19 and 40 yards to Poki Tafea and Jericho Castro, respectively, before Malafu scored on a 1-yard run with 2:16 until halftime. Kapaa next Thursday as it goes for its first state football championship. Download it here. Nov. 8, 2014 Tournament Game. Kapaa rushed for 408 yards in the first three quarters and finished with 477 yards on 50 carries. >> Waiakea Warriors, BIIF Division II Our offense has been doing so good, we just want them to get the ball, Afoa said. Kapa'a Football Schedule. 2023 Powered by Honolulu Star-Advertiser. PARTICIPATING SPORTS & ROSTERS: VARSITY BOYS. Its been raining so weve been expecting what to do when the ball is wet and our running game is just strong.. Our young guys have gotten a taste of this and we can build off that. With a big early lead built on a seemingly endless pile of chunk passing plays by sophomore QB Makana Kamaka-Brayce, the Warriors didnt need to throw a lot. The 61 points are the most scored in a regulation game in Division II. 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. Read more. Players (107) Staff (2) Do you have a team photo? Welcome to the great unknown that is the HHSAA Division II football tournament. Have a story idea or sporting event he should cover? 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 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. Hawaii Prep (7-1 ) suffered its first loss of the season and is now 2-5 in the state tournament. The 54-point margin of victory was also the largest in state tournament history, at any level. Kapaa turned the pick into an 11-yard touchdown run by Kaikea Tandal to cap a seven-play, 70-yard drive. The Warriors havent returned a kick for a TD this season. HPA, which has outscored its foes 227-30, makes its first appearance at the state tournament since 2009, when Ka Makani earned a first-round win at Moanalua before losing against Kauai High in the semifinals. The Kauai Interscholastic Federation champs averaged 9.8 yards per carry behind a behemoth offensive line that average out to nearly 6 feet, 3 inches and more than 300 pounds per player. Solomone Malafu keeps the show going with a 10-yard TD run. Your email address will not be published. A victory next week, however, would be a first. 2022. Along with a gallons of rain, there were also plenty of touchdowns scored in the 2021 "Rain Bowl.". Kapaas front seven will face an agile KS-Maui wall. Hawaii Prep had two punts go for negative yards due to a bad snap or a bad catch and Kapaa finally took advantage with Solomone Malafu carrying defenders into the end zone on a 22-yard run out of a wildcat quarterback formation to give Kapaa a 22-0 lead going into the break. News, real-time play-by-play, game summaries, scores, stats, standings, rosters and more for ILH Division 1, ILH Division 2, OIA Red East, OIA Red West, OIA White, BIIF, KIF and the MIL. 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. Posted: Dec 22, 2021 / 10:28 PM HST. This is big. Fumbles. Hopefully, he gets looks and offers. 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. Kapaa running back Kaikea Tandal stiff-armed HPA's Luke Hendricks on Dec. 22. Nick Abramo. The rain didnt seem to matter, partly because most of Kapaas games at Vidinha Stadium had healthy downpours on those Saturday afternoons. Pokei Tafea capped the Warriors' second drive with an 11-yard touchdown and it looked like it was going to be a quick night's work for the Warriors. Proud Kapaa Graduate Class of 2008, Your email address will not be published. A 98-yard TD run on the first play from scrimmage for Kapaa. . >>Division II state tournament overall record: 8-6 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. On 8/26, the Kapa'a varsity football team won their away conference game against Kauai (Lihue, HI) by a score of 28-7. >> Radford Rams When Thursday's final score was read off, he received a sideline water jug bath from his team somewhat redundant after getting soaked all game long from the steady rain. "We set a new bar for our program, " Hawaii Prep coach Kaluka Maiava said. The game will be broadcast on Spectrum16. Its Kaikea Tandals turn from the red zone as Kapaa has rolled up 30 points in the first 18 minutes of this game. Kapaa High School was turned back in the HHSAA Division II championship game four of the past five editions of the tournament, but no longer on Thursday night in a 61-7 rout of Kamehameha-Maui at Farringtons Skippa Diaz Stadium. Size, were kind of in the middle of the pack, coach Ulima Afoa said. There are no events scheduled for today. First, thanks to God. The Warriors from Maui lost to the Warriors from Kauai, 61-7. Kapaas 61-7 runaway win ended a seven-game losing streak in the Division II state championship finals. After Kamaka-Brayce was sidelined due to an apparent injury, Aiu filled in at quarterback and connected with Keegan Gantala for a 20-yard touchdown on his first pass attempt despite facing a fourth-and-8 to get his team on the board with 3:18 left in the third quarter. KapNakoa Kimi 17 pass from Na-O (Malafu run), 8:40. Hes a smart young man. These guys are going up against monsters every day in practice. Colleges need to look at him. That helped. Hes not the biggest offensive lineman, but technically, hes probably the best, Tresler said. Activate your Digital Account now. If you have the full schedule, send it to MaxPreps. I just like the way we finished, Tresler said. 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. Add missing athletes to the roster. Kapaa did not attempt a pass until there was about three minutes left in the second quarter. 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. X 33 Hoohenomauloa Stone-Han 5-11 195 So. . Kamaleis got a big leg. Weve got the size and the knowledge to run the ball. Dec. 30, 2021 >> Baldwin Bears >> Division II state championships: 1 (2021) Photographer Brian Bautista has posted a new gallery St. Louis @ Kapa'a containing 40 photos. I was fortunate to have good coaching (at Hawaii). >> Lahainaluna 21, Kapaa 10, at Aloha Stadium, Division II Semifinals Nov. 15, 2014 >> Keaau Cougars The 23-24 Kapa'a varsity football team roster. 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. We made history.. Kapaa had lost the state final by a margin of two scores or fewer in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. There were many moments when Kapaas control of the line of scrimmage, mostly out of jumbo formation, was a throwback to Kahukus 2015 state championship team. I guess they didnt expect two teams from the outer islands and for us, it worked out absolutely perfect.. 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. Dec. 30OFFENSE Kamehameha-Maui Kamehameha-Maui is averaging more than 35 points per game despite being outsized by foes in the MIL. And shout out to our team.. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound junior was Kapaas mike backer on defense and finished with five tackles. Kamaka-Brayce has thrown only four interceptions all season. Post a Video. I was already wet.. They did a better job than we did tonight, Afoa said.
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