Kale Spencer, the left tackle on offense, is a two-way starter who picked off a pass and returned it for a TD in the win over Kaiser. That guy is a stud. It's that time of year again! 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. 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. >> Kaiser Cougars They are the reason why Kapaas history as a four-wide, pass-first offense has been largely modified into a bone-crunching wall of pain for many defenders. Kapaa: Castro 1-40, Tafea 1-19, Kimi 1-17. What KS-Maui runs is a hybrid of the run-and-shoot and air-raid, De Silva said. All rights reserved. OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % LEAGUE 0-0 1stKauai. Kapaa: Na-o 3-4-076. Hawaii Prep (7-1 ) suffered its first loss of the season and is now 2-5 in the state tournament. Hes an incredible person. TV Schedule; Weather. For only the second time in its history, the US Navy is beginning the slow, tricky process of taking apart a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, A Towering, Terrifying Demon Horse Isnt Even the Weirdest Part, Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story, Roman Polanski and the woman he pleaded guilty to raping pose together 45 years later, Hunter Biden appears in court for paternity case. Kian Rapozo, the RB, also returns punts and had one TD return called back by penalty. Just to make sure, near perfect conditions no rain or wind at Skippa Diaz Stadium began to go awry at kickoff when Kapaa and Kamehameha-Maui on Thursday night just as a Kapaa video operator noticed and said, Nice weather tonight.. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Nov. 19, 2021 They were able to control the line of scrimmage, Tresler said. Dec, 22, 2021 >> Kapaa 51, Hawaii Prep 0, at Farrington High field Division II Championship Game Dec. 30, 2021 >> Kapaa 61, Kamehameha-Maui 7, at Farrington High field. The scoring play capped a 10-play, 65-yard drive that took 5:12 off the clock. Hes always been there for me and he was with me at this game, Malafu said. Na-o finished with 99 rushing yards on 14 carries and a touchdown and threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Nakoa Kimi in the third quarter. #7-500 Watch this highlight video of the Kapa'a (HI) football team in its game Recap: Kapa'a vs. Kauai 2022 on Sep 24, 2022. 3 Kamehameha-Maui at 7 p.m. Early Fee Collection and Early Bird School Wear Orders SY 23-24. >> Kauai Red Raiders >> Kapaa 51, Hawaii Prep 0, at Farrington High field With three down linemen as a base, KS-Mauis multiple looks give Spencer and his teammates more responsibility and freedom. If Kahuku uses their athletes and theyre excellent both ways, I think thats what you have to do put the ball in their hands.. We definitely had to get better and we grew with each game, defensive backs coach David Carino said. We made history.. 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. >> Waipahu Marauders, OIA Division II Copyright 2023 Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Starting OLB Kala Velasco is out, Tresler added. RG Rusty Ako-Nataniela was in crutches at practice on Monday, but is expected to start in the title game. >> Lahainaluna 34, Kapaa 32, at Aloha Stadium, Division II Semifinals If you have the full schedule, send it to MaxPreps. Masias is a sophomore. ANDREW LEE photos. Print. 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 . Hes working with a hip flexor issue. Stronger and more united as a team, and they played for each other, Tresler said. The 54-point margin of victory was also the largest in state tournament history, at any level. Size-wise, they look like Maui and Baldwin, Afoa noted. Head Coach: Philip Rapozo. >> Kamehameha-Maui Warriors Add missing athletes to the roster. >> Kapaa 61, Kamehameha-Maui 7, at Farrington High field, Division I First Round >> Nanakuli Golden Hawks Download it here. When it called for rain, I cant say we were like, yeah bring on the thunderstorms, but our kids did fabulous taking care of the football.. No one seems to agree. For the first time ever, a team from Kauai is taking home a state title. Kamehameha Maui captains Kamalei Cua (from left), Mayson Logotala and Kale Spencer meet with Kapaa players at midfield for the coin toss Thursday. EDGE: KS-Maui, slight edge. LT Kale Spencer is also a DE/LB and long snapper who plays basketball and volleyball. Maui Interscholastic League champion Baldwin High School received the No. People already have him on the radar. pic.twitter.com/5NE7ySeCfq. He can jump like a skills person, De Silva said. Kapaa is a helluva team. See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports Fumbles. Kapaas 477 rushing yards are a state record at any division, breaking the mark of 450 set by Waianae in a 2007 Division I game against Kealakehe. Hes legit. >> Kau Trojans He carried the ball four times and scored a touchdown each time, from 98, 43, 10 and 1 yards. On 11/11, the Kapa'a varsity football team lost their away playoff game against Waipahu (HI) by a score of 49-41. 2022. Ka Makani finished with minus-1 yard rushing. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. The rain, which came in from the Diamond Head side of the Kalihi field a different angle than the Open and Division I championship last week had little effect on the Kauai teams ground game. 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. >> Kapaa 24, Lahainaluna 0, at Vidinha Stadium The Warriors from Maui lost to the Warriors from Kauai, 61-7. Players (107) Staff (2) Do you have a team photo? As a unit, the defense may not have seen a pocket passer with the arm strength of Makana Kamaka-Brayce. RUSHINGKamehameha Maui, McKay Pali 10-24, Makana Kamaka-Brayce 9-21, Xavier Shiffler 2-6, Joshua Kerr 1-(minus 1), Duke Brown 1-(minus 3); Kapaa, Malafu 4-152, Na-O 14-99, Tandal 9-87, Tafea 3-40, Kian Rapozo 9-37, Jericho Castro 4-30, Jaysten Pimental 3-19, Connor Payomo 2-15. Second and win for Waikoloa mechanic: Hill wins Hawaii Bird Conservation marathon; Wee is top female, HPA sacked in state semifinals: Kapaa stalls Ka Makani revival with 51-0 victory, but future is ridiculously bright, They get to be kids: HPP couple has housed nearly two-dozen foster youths, Group hosts electric vehicle event to help educate public, LGBTQ+ lawmaker to GOP: Im literally trying to exist. Kauai Football Schedule. Add missing games to the schedule. Malafu ran in the ensuing two-point conversion to make it a 14-0 lead with four minutes, 10 seconds left in the opening quarter. (Spectrum News/Brian McInnis), Kapaa players celebrated with the trophy after becoming the first team from Kauai to bring home an HHSAA football championship. Special teams is one-third of the game. Telephone: 808-529-4747. ScoringLive - your LOCAL source for Hawaii High School sports. Kapaa outgained Hawaii Prep 263-66 in total yards. The Warriors have lost every time after winning their first game in the tournament, including an 0-for-4 mark in the championship. We have starters on our special teams, Tresler said. >> State tournament overall record: 8-7 >> Waiakea Warriors, BIIF Division II The game will be broadcast on Spectrum16. Kapaa leads 22-0, 11:00, Q2. Division II Championship Game The rain didnt seem to matter, partly because most of Kapaas games at Vidinha Stadium had healthy downpours on those Saturday afternoons. (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. The talented sophomore had passed for 369 yards and four TDs in a semifinal win over Kaiser a week ago. Starting in 2016, the state championships have been held in the Open Division (top tier) and Divisions I and II. 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. >> Kealakehe Waveriders Unlike Kaiser, Kapaa will look to run and establish control at the line of scrimmage. I hope he returns and plays with us next year if somebody doesnt pick him up. Already a subscriber? Kamaka-Brayce has thrown only four interceptions all season. RUSHINGKamehameha-Maui: McKay Pali 10-24, Makana Kamaka-Brayce 9-21, Xavier Shiffler 2-6, Joshua Kerr 1-(minus 1), Duke Brown 1-(minus 3), TEAM 2-(minus 17). Kapaa went 8-0 in coach Mike Treslers first year at the helm. Senior wide receiver Poki Tafea and senior linebacker Connor Payomo delivered the ice-cold bath that drenched Tresler and two assistant coaches as the celebration ensued. ILB 51 Kanekoa Maielua-Kekiwi 6-2 190 So. >> Kapaa 30, Pearl City 22, at Vidinha Stadium Posted: Dec 22, 2021 / 10:28 PM HST. Kamaka-Brayce was 20-for-29 for 369 yards, four TDs and no picks. PF 0 PA 0 STREAK-Print Schedule Correction. KapPoki Tafea 16 run (Malafu run), 2:43. On 8/26, the Kapa'a varsity football team won their away conference game against Kauai (Lihue, HI) by a score of 28-7. SCHEDULE. Kapaas Solomone Malafu put a stiff-arm on Kamehameha-Mauis McKay Pali during the first half of Thursdays Division II state title game. Fantastic Game There are no events scheduled for today. 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. Coach Mike Tresler says their combined weight is close to one ton 2,000 pounds of mobile, mass destruction. Our young guys have gotten a taste of this and we can build off that. HONOLULU Amid driving rain and a storm of scores, the floodgates burst open for the first state football championship for the island of Kauai. The game was one for the elements and working men at the point of contact. It was the first state championship for Kapaa and the KIF. Kapaa turned the pick into an 11-yard touchdown run by Kaikea Tandal to cap a seven-play, 70-yard drive. This season was a little different. 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. After an entire season lost due to COVID-19, every that had previously lost in the 2019 state . We play a lot of zone. RECEIVINGKamehameha Maui, Kahoa Abreu 4-78, Kainoa Carpenter 2-1, Gantala 1-20, Kainoa Monkres 1-18, Aiu 1-17; Kapaa, Castro 1-40, Tafea 1-19, Kimi 1-17. Makana Kamaka-Brayce was intercepted by Malafu three plays into Kamehamehas next possession. The Warriors came to the state semifinals with a well-earned . Hopefully, he gets looks and offers. All rights reserved. Kamehameha-Mauis McKay Pali broke free for yardage against Kaiser on Dec. 22. Hes a baseball player. Print. Although we were ahead, we didnt want to come out and have it a story of a tale of two halves. Hes really athletic. Tresler, who was named Kapaas head coach in 2020 before football was canceled state-wide that year due to the pandemic, said he considered the team fortunate to come into the game without any positive COVID tests. Watch this highlight video of the Kapa'a (HI) football team in its game Recap: Kapa'a vs. Kauai 2022 on Aug 26, 2022. . Malafu was the calmest of all the Warriors in the midst of jubilant celebration. You're reading a premium story. Weve got the size and the knowledge to run the ball. 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. We havent really gone after any. He had a good game, really good. Kapaa rushed for 408 yards in the first three quarters and finished with 477 yards on 50 carries. Cornerbacks Jaden Yamashita and Jaysten Pimental, and free safety Keanu Ebesu are vital to Treslers cover-three look. Hes a great athlete so the skys the limit for him, he said. They've got speed, they've got power, I'd be shocked if they are not state champs.". The Kauai Interscholastic Federation football schedule for 2022 is out. >> Lahainaluna 21, Kapaa 14, at Aloha Stadium, Division II Semifinals Hawaii Prep was 1-7 overall and winless in BIIF play just three years ago. I dont want to get more wet. Nov. 17, 2018 "We talk about it a lot, " said Kapaa quarterback Kapono Na-o, who rushed for 60 of Kapaa's 251 yards and scored on a 4-yard run in the third quarter. Hes a great kid. Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. 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. I got to play (in 2019), as a freshman, Malafu said of that 21-10 loss. We were prepared for it. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Kapa'a High School Football; Football All-Time Roster; Kapa'a Football History. This is what led to and these are deserving of their championship.. Joshua Kerr joins the starting lineup as an OLB as health and safety protocols are in effect. Bad snaps. 2022-23. Nov. 12, 2011 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. Here is the big play of the first quarter. Read this story for free: Watch an ad or complete a survey. Complete the Roster. Kapaa : 1-10: at Kapaa11: 22 Na-O rush for 6 . Sat Oct 16: Waimea: at Vidinha Stadium: W, 42-0: Sat Oct 30: Kauai: at Vidinha Stadium . "We had some momentum swings, some bad snaps that changed field position, but things happen. Create a password that only you will remember. Kapaa: Malafu 4-152, Na-o 14-99, Tandal 9-87, Tafea 3-40, Kian Rapozo 9-37, Jericho Castro 4-30, Jaysten Pimental 3-19, Connor Payomo 2-15, TEAM 2-(minus 2). I think that was always the thing that we said that we had to contend with, was their size, Afoa said. Going up against that O-line ton of fun daily has forced Kapaas defensive front seven to evolve. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. >> Kohala Cowboys Kapaa rolled up a tournament-record 477 yards on the ground among its 553 yards of total offense, compared to 164 yards of total offense for Kamehameha. If you go for the block, youre not holding anybody up.. Hes a 3.9 student. 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. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound junior was Kapaas mike backer on defense and finished with five tackles. >> Radford Rams Telephone: 808-529-4747. Hes a trooper, Afoa said. Division II Championship Game Lahainaluna spent two days there before the D-I semifinals last week. >> Kapaa 21, Damien 14, at Vidinha Stadium HPA will try to force the issue against Kapaa with a group of running backs that includes Jakob Honda (479 yards, six touchdowns), Kamuela Gaughen (319, 5) and Braden Samura, who averages 11.1 yards on his 14 carries and has scored four times. Kanakaole is part of an offensive line that averaged 282 pounds to pound away at the defense of Kamehameha-Maui (5-3). >> Keaau Cougars The Warriors balance is key, and theyve run the ball against D-I teams effectively. Log in now to continue reading this story. If you aren't the coach but would like this page to be updated, learn more about how you can help below. >> Division II state tournament runners-up: 4 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. Contribute to the Team. KS-Maui (5-3) finished with 164 yards of total offense (3 yards per play), finishing with their lowest point total of the season. Email Keith at kdemolder@kitv.com, Invalid password or account does not exist. >> At Iolani 17, Kapaa 13, Division II First Round KapNakoa Kimi 17 pass from Na-O (Malafu run), 8:40. Another key component is Anthony Durocher, who is playing through an injury. Add missing athletes to the roster. >> Division I (middle tier) state tournament record: 0-1 This is for our island and Im very proud to be a representative and lets go celebrate this. It means everything. 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. 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. 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. , Kapaa Linebacker Solomone Malafu Commits To UCLA, WATCH: 24 Videos Of Waipahus 49-41 D-II State First Round Victory Over Kapaa, ON FOOTBALL: Waipahu Rides A Thoroughbred And Two Other Horses To A Stupendous 49-41 State D-I First-Round Shocker Over Kapaa, After Kicking The Title-Winning Field Goal, Kapaas Christopher Rapozo Is Bedrocks WEEK 13 Outstanding Football Player, July 28: Kapaas 61-7 runaway win ended a seven-game losing streak in the Division II state championship finals. EDGE: Kapaa. Kamehameha Maui was seeking a fifth straight D-II state crown for the MIL and sixth overall for the league. We won't share it with anyone else. HPA has scored more defensive touchdowns, 5-3, than its allowed. Kapaa linebacker/running back Solomone Malafu was in peak form as the Warriors won their first Division II state title on Thursday. Q&A. Tresler eager to tackle first head coaching gig. Read more. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Division II Championship Game They came out with everything. 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. >> Saint Louis Crusaders, ILH Division I The Warriors havent escaped injury and illness issues, through. With last weeks win over Hawaii Prep, it now has four shutouts for the season. 2021: Football - Division II view all . 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. Nov. 12, 2016 From 2015-19, the Warriors lost four times in D-II title game, with three of those losses coming to the Lunas. Kapaa (8-0) outscored its two state tournament opponents 112-7 following last weeks 51-0 semifinal win over Hawaii Prep. He can do the rugby kick so thats useful for us, Tresler said. But nothing can take away the good that we did this year and its something that we can build on.. Here are your daily announcements for this week. pic.twitter.com/G9yK5fu9k7, Billy Hull (@billyhull) December 31, 2021. The Kapa'a Boys Football season preview, complete with returning player information and program history is available. Today's Paper Masias Merseburgh will fill in. The Maui News >> Iolani Raiders, OIA Open Division >> Kalaheo Mustangs Kapono Na-o with the 4-yatd TD run and it's 37-0 Kapaa. Hes going to be special, Tresler said of his defensive line. 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. Kamaleis got a big leg. It was the first state football title at any classification level for the Kauai Interscholastic Federation. If you are the coach, you can submit a request to claim this team and update the roster, schedule, stats and more. Football | Schools Schedules Standings Stats Players . 2 Kaiser and No. Kapaa rotated players along the offensive line, but a bulk of . Add missing games to the schedule. He refused to point to the inclement weather as a reason for the lopsided result. Schools; Kapaa . (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 . Kamehameha Maui running back McKay Pali is tackled by a group of Kapaa defenders Thursday. Hes not the biggest offensive lineman, but technically, hes probably the best, Tresler said. Its great. X 33 Hoohenomauloa Stone-Han 5-11 195 So. I dont know who taught him the game, but he understands the game and makes the plays..