I hope he returns and plays with us next year if somebody doesnt pick him up. Kamaka-Brayces touch on the ball drew wows from an enthused, yet modest crowd mostly Kapaa supporters at Skippa Diaz Stadium in the first quarter, but there was hardly an open receiver after that. Kapaa head coach Mike Tresler (right) poses for a picture with former Warriors' head coach Philip Rapozo. >> Kapaa 24, Lahainaluna 0, at Vidinha Stadium A victory next week, however, would be a first. They did it was a first-year head coach, former Hawaii defensive back Mike Tresler. Sign up to get Hawaii sports news and informed analysis on what matters to you. Malafu, a 6-foot-1, 225-pound junior, scored touchdowns all four times he rushed the ball, closing the game with a 43-yard run with 2:25 to go to make it 61-7. >> Kalani Falcons Kapaas 61-7 runaway win ended a seven-game losing streak in the Division II state championship finals. PASSINGKamehameha-Maui: Kamaka-Brayce 7-26-296, Aiu 2-2-038. I cant say enough about him.. Print subscriber but without online access? Were a little bit used to it. >> State tournament overall record: 8-7 HONOLULU A week after the biggest win in program history, the script was flipped on the Kamehameha Schools Maui football team Thursday night. KS-Maui has been battle-tested by gargantuan offensive lines before. HOME 0-0 AWAY 0-0 NEUTRAL 0-0. Connor Kitamura recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown and Na-o's TD run in the third quarter forced a running clock situation. KapPoki Tafea 16 run (Malafu run), 2:43. 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). Tresler eager to tackle first head coaching gig - ScoringLive "We had some momentum swings, some bad snaps that changed field position, but things happen. Already a subscriber? >> Waianae Seariders, OIA Division I 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. He had a good game, really good. 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. >> KIF championships: 11 (1987, 1988, 1989, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022), Note: From 1999 to 2002, there was only one state tournament division. He will handle PATs, field goals and kickoffs. Hes an incredible person. Download it here. Kapaa leads 22-0, 11:00, Q2. All rights reserved. The Warriors have lost every time after winning their first game in the tournament, including an 0-for-4 mark in the championship. Kapaa: Castro 1-40, Tafea 1-19, Kimi 1-17. Hes going to be special, Tresler said of his defensive line. Kapaa outgained Hawaii Prep 263-66 in total yards. Na-O threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Nakoa Kimi and Malafu ran in the two-point conversion early in the third quarter to extend the Kapaa lead to 46-0. Starting OLB Kala Velasco is out, Tresler added. Kapaa rotated players along the offensive line, but a bulk of . Updated: Dec 22, 2021 / 10:30 PM HST. >> The Warriors state tournament scores through the years Trenton Kiesel handles field goals, PATs and kickoffs. On 10/29, the Kapa'a varsity football team won their neutral conference game against Waimea (HI) by a score of 3-0. We were prepared for it. And shout out to our team.. Getting hotel rooms during peak tourist season is never easy, but the Warriors embraced their temporary digs. Kamehameha-Mauis McKay Pali broke free for yardage against Kaiser on Dec. 22. First time playing them and we just practiced how we play, said Malafu, who also had three tackles for loss and an interception. >> Pearl City Chargers You know, thats all good except you cant make mistakes, you know what Im saying? The Maui News Connor Payomo, the defensive playmaker, is also Kapaas punter and holder on special teams. >> Maui Sabers, MIL Division II Kapaas 2021 state championship closes the book on the longest high school football season in Hawaii history. >> Kapaa 20, Kaimuki 12, at Vidinha Stadium Behind the offensive line, Kapaa ran all over Kamehameha-Maui in a 61-7 blowout win in the Division II title game of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships. >> Division II state championships: 1 (2021) In a win over D-I Baldwin during the MIL regular season, the Warriors were fairly balanced. Welcome to the great unknown that is the HHSAA Division II football tournament. Today's Paper Kamehameha-Maui quarterback Makana Kamaka-Brayce was limited to 96 passing yards, 7-for-26, with no touchdowns while facing pressure all night. Thats how I had my start, coaching special teams. Monday, May 01, 2023| On 8/6, the Kapa'a varsity football team lost their neutral non-conference game against 'Aiea (HI) by a score of 41-17. There are no excuses. I just like the way we finished, Tresler said. Kapaa meets Kamehameha-Maui in Division II state football championship As a unit, the defense may not have seen a pocket passer with the arm strength of Makana Kamaka-Brayce. >> Saint Louis Crusaders, ILH Division I Defensive tackle Bruno Likio and Eli Keoho also had five tackles each. Maui Interscholastic League champion Baldwin High School received the No. Along with a gallons of rain, there were also plenty of touchdowns scored in the 2021 "Rain Bowl.". Tournament Schedule and Results: Nov 11 - Nov 26, 2022 Date Event Sport; 11/11: Waipahu Marauders 49, Kapaa Warriors 41 - FINAL: FB Football: Final Book Final Stats: 11/12: Nanakuli . Photographer Brian Bautista has posted a new gallery Polynesian Bowl (Team Mauka vs Team Makai) containing 300 photos. Theyre athletic. You use what you have.. People already have him on the radar. Each team enters allowing just four points a game. Everybody whos been part of the past games, losses when we came here. Last game, we had a wind storm (at Farrington). It's that time of year again! Kapaa went 13 plays before attempting its only pass of the first half with the wind at its back. pic.twitter.com/5NE7ySeCfq. There are no events scheduled for today. Kapaa went 8-0 in coach Mike Treslers first year at the helm. 2022-23. All rights reserved. Hes a speed rusher, Tresler said. >> Kapaa Warriors Enjoy this free story! PF 0 PA 0 STREAK-Print Schedule Correction. KIF Kapa`a High School - Hawaii High School Athletic - HHSAA Tresler thanked his wife and family, and a long list of supporters who helped Kapaa get to this point. They did what they wanted to do which is to play for each other., Na-o to Nakoa Kimi for a 17-yard TD. They came out with everything. 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. Well work on that. Team Makai). Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. 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. It comes down this: we have a great coaching staff and the kids bought in. The injuries for our defense have been a challenge.. RG Rusty Ako-Nataniela was in crutches at practice on Monday, but is expected to start in the title game. pic.twitter.com/nviQAUBEuX. By the end, KS-Maui had balance and control. 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 . Complete the Schedule. They've got speed, they've got power, I'd be shocked if they are not state champs.". Not that the top-seeded Kapaa Warriors needed any help. A 98-yard TD run on the first play from scrimmage for Kapaa. Kamaka-Brayce returned to the game and finished 7-of-26 passing for 96 yards. Roster - Kapa'a Warriors (Kapa'a, HI) Varsity Football 23-24 - MaxPreps.com 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. >> Moanalua Na Menehune Kama Gonsalves. Size-wise, they look like Maui and Baldwin, Afoa noted. With three down linemen as a base, KS-Mauis multiple looks give Spencer and his teammates more responsibility and freedom. Our young guys have gotten a taste of this and we can build off that. No one seems to agree. 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. >> Kamehameha-Maui Warriors You're reading a premium story. No. Kapaa returned only 10 kickoffs in KIF play, but took two to the house. Kapaa Warriors - Girls Volleyball - ScoringLive Pali, the starting RB, is in the LB rotation, but doesnt start on defense. 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. 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. >> King Kekaulike Na Alii, KIF Hes legit. We got one, Kauai. Kauai High School will be offering an Early Fee Collection from April 12, 2023 - May 12, 2023 for the School Year 2023 - 2024. He also was 6-for-6 on 2-point conversion attempts. 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 . Nov. 11, 2022 The Warriors were held to 181 yards of total offense and were just 3 of 13 on third-down conversions. KIF Releases 2022 Football Schedule. By the middle of the second quarter, it was a torrential downpour, blowing east to west rather than the usual mauka-to-makai. Huge size difference on the lines. Cornerbacks Jaden Yamashita and Jaysten Pimental, and free safety Keanu Ebesu are vital to Treslers cover-three look. On 10/1, the Kapa'a varsity football team won their neutral conference game against Waimea (HI) by a score of 24-6. Kapaa doesnt hesitate to get maximum usage of its top athletes. You dont want to go up against a guy youre giving up 80 pounds to.. Photographer Brian Bautista has posted a new gallery St. Louis @ Kapa'a containing 40 photos. Weve got the size and the knowledge to run the ball. Division II Championship Game Nothing can take away the good that we did this year, Afoa said. football: HHSAA Division II Game 3 (Championship): Lahainaluna def. Bedrock Sports Hawaii Stories Emailed To Your Inbox: Hawaii High School Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026 And 2027, Archive: Hawaii High School Class of 2023, Archive: Hawaii High School Class of 2022, Roosevelt Rough Riders Football Team Page, Kamehameha-Maui Warriors Football Team Page, King Kekaulike Na Alii Football Team Page, 2022-2023 Hawaii High School Wrestling Season, 2021-2022 Hawaii High School Wrestling Season, 2023 Wrestling State Championships Top-Six Placers, 2022 Wrestling State Championships Top-Six Placers, 2022-23 Hawaii Women Wrestlers In College. Log in now to continue reading this story. Football - Athletic Departments - Kapaa High School On 9/17, the Kapa'a varsity football team won their neutral conference game against Kauai (Lihue, HI) by a score of 27-0. Bad snaps. Kapaa completed a perfect 8-0 season by breaking through in the final for the first time in five tries. >> Lahainaluna 21, Kapaa 14, at Aloha Stadium, Division II Semifinals Hes really good at 45 (yards), for sure. He refused to point to the inclement weather as a reason for the lopsided result. The drive eventually ended with a punt of 44 yards off the foot of Pookela Aiu that was downed at the Kapaa 2-yard line, but on the very next play Kapaas first snap from scrimmage Solomone Malafu broke free from a crowd and down the left sideline for a 98-yard touchdown run. 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.. Now comes the important one. Kapaa running back Kaikea Tandal stiff-armed HPA's Luke Hendricks on Dec. 22. Kapaa was forced to punt for the first time on the first play of the second quarter, but the return was muffed by the Kamehameha returner and it was recovered by Kapaa. 49-41 (L) Kapa'a @ Waipahu. BIIF champion Ka Makani (7-0) were given the fourth seed despite earning their fourth shutout of the season in a 3-0 victory against Kamehameha in the league title game Dec. 11 in Waimea. >> Waialua Bulldogs, BIIF Division I Hes responsible with the ball. Here are your daily announcements for this week. I cant think of everybody right now, but thank you for all you guys support, he said. Kauai High School 2022. Telephone: 808-529-4747. Kamehameha-Maui reached its first state final after rolling over undefeated OIA champion Kaiser last week. Bedrock Sports Hawaii was born May 5, 2020, while head writer Nick Abramo went on furlough from his job as a sports journalist with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Hopefully, he gets looks and offers. WARRIORS 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. I dont know who taught him the game, but he understands the game and makes the plays.. Solomone Malafu's two-way excellence sparks Kapaa to 1st state football Kapaa (8-0) outscored its two state tournament opponents 112-7 following last weeks 51-0 semifinal win over Hawaii Prep. It means everything. Kamehameha Maui captains Kamalei Cua (from left), Mayson Logotala and Kale Spencer meet with Kapaa players at midfield for the coin toss Thursday. Tournament Game. Honolulu, HI 96813 Kamehameha-Maui is averaging more than 35 points per game despite being outsized by foes in the MIL. PARTICIPATING SPORTS & ROSTERS: VARSITY BOYS. 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. Malafu, a linebacker on defense, also had a pick of KS-Maui quarterback Makana Kamaka-Brayce, and three tackles for loss among his team-high five tackles. 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. Kian Rapozo, the RB, also returns punts and had one TD return called back by penalty. >> Iolani Raiders, OIA Open Division He had been an assistant coach at Kapaa for years. 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. Klaneski devotes equal time to this phase of the game and employs his best athletes here. Copyright 2023 The Hawaii High School Athletic Association. I was fortunate to have good coaching (at Hawaii). On 8/26, the Kapa'a varsity football team won their away conference game against Kauai (Lihue, HI) by a score of 28-7. It was the first state championship for Kapaa and the KIF. KapKaikea Tandal 11 run (Malafu run), 6:26. The game was one for the elements and working men at the point of contact. He also came up with a spectacular interception in the second quarter on a post-pattern pass by Kamaka-Bracye. 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. Nov. 24, 2018 We won't share it with anyone else. Log in now to continue reading this story. 2021-2022 Hhsaa Division Ii Football Schedule & Results Nov. 29, 2019 >> At Waipahu 49, Kapaa 41, ILH Open Division Q&A. Tresler eager to tackle first head coaching gig. We put in all the work with (the offensive line) and we make them run a lot to help and execute plays, Malafu said. Nov. 8, 2014 >> Kapaa 61, Kamehameha-Maui 7, at Farrington High field, Division I First Round Learn More. Copyright 2023 StarAdvertiser.com. Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Add missing athletes to the roster. 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. Oh, my goodness. pic.twitter.com/VUQTsilGts. They just made plays. Share team highlights with fans & media. 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. Kapa'a Football Schedule. 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 . 7-0 Warriors, 8 :22, Q1.Billy Hull (@billyhull ). >> Baldwin Bears After an entire season lost due to COVID-19, every that had previously lost in the 2019 state . "We didn't get a chance to play last season, so we talked about getting back.". Malafu was the calmest of all the Warriors in the midst of jubilant celebration. Watch this highlight video of the Kapa'a (HI) football team in its game Recap: Kapa'a vs. Kauai 2022 on Sep 24, 2022. It was the first state championship for Kapaa and the KIF. Hes a great athlete so the skys the limit for him, he said. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. >> Waipahu Marauders, OIA Division II Head Coach: Philip Rapozo. Read more. One of HPA coach Kaluka Maiavas favorite sayings is you have to meet force with force.. In a 51-0 semifinal win over Hawaii Prep last week, the Warriors rushed for 251 yards on 44 carries. 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. This means a lot to our team, our school and especially the community. KapNakoa Kimi 17 pass from Na-O (Malafu run), 8:40. EDGE: Kapaa, which has four shutouts and permitted only 24 points all season. Hes really athletic. Kapaa scored touchdowns on its first two drives, going 68 yards in 10 plays, all runs, to go up 7-0 on Kian Rapozo's 2-yard run less than four minutes into the game. HPA, Kapaa face off in state Division II semifinal Kapaa meets Kamehameha-Maui in Division II state football - Yahoo 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. 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. Kapaa did not attempt a pass until there was about three minutes left in the second quarter. Vertical balls. Their biggest trench man is LG Mayson Logotala. First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships. Another key component is Anthony Durocher, who is playing through an injury. Kapaa runs to Division II state football title with win over Kamehameha Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. 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. >> Kapaa Warriors Moving On Up (ESPNHonolulu.com), After Fishing All Offseason For More Games, Saint Louis Coach Ron Lee Lands Kapaa As An Aug. 13 Opponent On Kauai, ANALYSIS: Kapaa Football Is Likely Headed To Division I, With State Tournament Format A 4-6-6 Setup, Division II First Round Early Fee Collection and Early Bird School Wear Orders SY 23-24. pic.twitter.com/G9yK5fu9k7, Billy Hull (@billyhull) December 31, 2021. They will face KS-Mauis tall pass catchers. Hes a 3.9 student. RECEIVINGKamehameha-Maui: Kahoa Abreu 4-78, Kainoa Carpenter 2-1, Gantala 1-20, Kainoa Monkres 1-18, Aiu 1-17. Hes working with a hip flexor issue. Roster - Kapa'a Warriors Football - Kapa'a, HI - scorebooklive.com Kapaas Solomone Malafu puts the stiff arm on Kamehameha-Mauis McKay Pali. Contents of the Kapaa Warriors Football Team Page: Hawaii High School Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026 And 2027; Archive: Hawaii High School Class of 2023; Fantastic game and ending to the Championship Season. Size, were kind of in the middle of the pack, coach Ulima Afoa said. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Hes not the biggest offensive lineman, but technically, hes probably the best, Tresler said. 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. Nov. 17, 2018 Loni (Sepuloni Tafea) is 290 now, pretty stout. 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. Solomone Malafu keeps the show going with a 10-yard TD run. >> Radford Rams Add missing games to the schedule. "We set a new bar for our program, " Hawaii Prep coach Kaluka Maiava said. Things went awry early on for the Warriors, who mishandled the return of the opening kickoff. By Hawaii Tribune-Herald | Wednesday, December 22, 2021, 12:05 a.m. Share this story. The Warriors were playing in their fifth D-II state final in six seasons; they lost the last three times (2016, 2018 and 2019) to Lahainaluna. See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports >> Keaau Cougars 2021 was a year for redemption. Read this story for free: Watch an ad or complete a survey. 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. Already a subscriber? That helped. From 2015-19, the Warriors lost four times in D-II title game, with three of those losses coming to the Lunas. Proud of our boys committed to their conditioning., KAPNakoa Kimi 17 pass from Na-o (Malafu run). I dont want to get more wet. The 61 points are the most scored in a regulation game in Division II. Add missing games to the schedule. If the regular season is a harbinger of things to come, defense could be the name of the game. Honolulu, HI 96813 Copyright Maui News | https://www.mauinews.com | 100 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 | 808-242-6363, They basically kicked our butts tonight,, But nothing can take away the good that we did this year and its something that we can build on., I think that was always the thing that we said that we had to contend with, was their size,, You know, thats all good except you cant make mistakes, you know what Im saying? Nov. 14, 2015 Daily Announcements for April 24 - 28, 2023. In seven games, Kapaas defense has allowed more than six points only once. I guess they didnt expect two teams from the outer islands and for us, it worked out absolutely perfect.. The wet conditions didnt help quarterback Makana Kamaka-Brayce, who was held to 96 yards passing after throwing for 369 yards and accounting for five touchdowns against the Cougars. Kapaa is no stranger to HHSAA semifinals and was probably as happy as anyone to see Lahainaluna make the jump to Division I. It starts with the snap and Afoa believes Kale Spencer is a college-level player because of versatility. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. >> Kalaheo Mustangs The talented sophomore had passed for 369 yards and four TDs in a semifinal win over Kaiser a week ago. Kapaa Warriors - Football - ScoringLive :: Hawaii High School Sports 2022 First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships (Hawaii) Division I. Kapa'a 41. Kamehameha Maui was seeking a fifth straight D-II state crown for the MIL and sixth overall for the league. Weve played against tall receivers, Tresler said. Hes a smart young man. Activate your Digital Account now. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. >> Roosevelt Rough Riders StatBroadcast Systems - Tournament Central This is for our island and Im very proud to be a representative and lets go celebrate this.
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