But the game that probably will attract the most interest pits perennial Oahu Interscholastic Association and Interscholastic League of Honolulu powers against each other at Aloha Stadium at 7:30 p.m..
Waianae, last season's OIA runner-up and a favorite this season, will send its traditionally effective triple option against Kanani Souza's new-look Kamehameha offense.
Souza, the former University of Hawaii offensive coordinator, will be using multiple sets that will include the spread he coached at UH.
He hopes to take advantage of the fact that he has two experienced and talented quarterbacks - Bronson Liana and Shane Chan - fighting for the starting role.
"I'd feel comfortable if either one started," Souza said. "Liana is the bigger of the two and throws the ball well. Chan is the guy we saw most of last year and he has a real presence about himself out there."
At running back, Jacob Ordenstein and Tui Ala, who were among the ILH's top 10 ground gainers last year, are promising returnees.
While Waianae has yet to resolve some questions about its offensive line, Kamehameha has an abundance of size.
Souza said last night he'll probably go with 6-foot-2, 263-pound Steven Grace, 6-4, 250-pound Manly Kanoa, 5-9, 279-pound Kamuela Leslie-Hugo, 6-4, 244-pound Rockne Freitas, and 6-4, 260-pound Vincent Hanale.
"We have to match up with their size," said second-year Seariders head coach Leo Taaca.Waianae, anxious to end Kahuku's three-year domination of the OIA, brings back what looks like an even stronger running game than last season.
Not only do the Seariders have hard-charging 5-10, 195-pound fullback Josh Meyer returning, but they've welcomed a speedy outside runner who transferred from Mililani - 6-1, 180-pound senior Esau Fenderson. They also have another power runner, 6-1, 210-pound West Keliikipi, who's up from the junior varsity.
Meyer, who finished fourth in Red Conference rushing last season (6 yards a carry), is the workhorse of the Searider offense. He attended a University of Colorado summer camp to work on speed and strength and that could make him even harder to bring down this year.
Taaca said the depth Waianae enjoys at running back this year also benefits Meyer.
"I think he is an even better player this year because of the competition we have at his position - either of the other two could start," he said.
Mike Simpson, who backed up Jimmy Nunuha last season, will be Waianae's quarterback. Simpson, who also was a running back, should be ideal for the option.
Waianae vs. Kamehameha at Aloha Stadium