HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Fill-in fuels Farrington
Farrington's homecoming had more drama than expected last night.
With Governors quarterback Elijah Filifili sidelined with a broken hand, suffered last Thursday at practice, the young Surfriders of Kailua could have spoiled the festivities.
Instead, the Governors' ministry of defense rose to the challenge in a 35-0 rout of the Surfriders last night before a full house at Roosevelt Stadium.
"We faced a little adversity, so we had to step up," defensive end Sam Fehoko said. "We made plays and we even scored (on defense). We played well."
Reserve quarterback Maeli Siliga filled in admirably.
"I was confident in him. He had a great offseason and he's a great leader," Farrington coach Randall Okimoto said.
Siliga, who normally starts at wide receiver, passed for 72 yards, ran for 58 more and didn't commit a turnover.
"Losing Filifili was tough. That's like our Peyton Manning," Farrington offensive coordinator Elroy Chong said. "But Maeli works hard and his attitude is team, all the way. Such a wonderful guy."
The No. 5-ranked Governors improved to 2-0 in Oahu Interscholastic Association Red East play (3-1 overall). Farrington, which got two touchdowns and 114 yards from reserve running back Joshua Agasiva-Fernandez, amassed 231 rushing yards.
Kailua dropped to 1-2 in conference play (2-3 overall).
"We weren't ready offensively," coach Gary Rosolowich said. "From an execution standpoint, it was like we just landed from Mars. Against a good team like Farrington, you can't do that."
Hercules Sula rushed for 58 yards as the Govs' offensive line set the tempo and controlled the line of scrimmage against a beleaguered Kailua defense. The Surfriders have six starters sidelined due to injury.
Farrington's defense bent a little and never broke, permitting 196 total yards. Keenan Gonda, a 148-pound running back, rushed for 88 hard-earned yards on 18 carries for Kailua. Zachary Akamine was 11-for-23 for 73 yards with two early interceptions.
With Filifili sidelined, Maeli stepped in smoothly. The Governors drove 65 yards in 10 plays, all on the ground. Sula carried the ball on their first six plays from scrimmage, but Agasiva-Fernandez got the touchdown on a 1-yard plunge. After the PAT kick sailed wide, the Govs led 6-0 with 5:42 left in the first quarter.
Moments later, safety Mark Stowers intercepted a pass by Akamine and raced 41 yards to the end zone. After the Surfriders were whistled for having too many players on the field for the PAT, Siliga ran in for two points.
Farrington led 14-0 with 4:48 remaining in the first quarter. Kailua made a goal-line stand late in the first half to stay in the game, and a 48-yard kickoff return by Gonda gave the Surfriders momentum. However, their drive stalled at the Farrington 19-yard line.
"We just couldn't capitalize," Rosolowich said.
The Governors drove 90 yards for their next touchdown, thanks in part to three penalties by Kailua. A pass-interference call and two unsportsmanlike-conduct flags -- including an ejection -- by the Surfriders gave Farrington plenty of help. Siliga connected with Elijah Lesu on a 10-yard play-action touchdown pass to give the Govs a 21-0 lead with 7 seconds left in the third quarter.
Agasiva-Fernandez added a scintillating 68-yard touchdown jaunt to give Farrington a 28-0 lead with 9:08 remaining in the game.
Reserve running back Kelemete Talia rumbled in for a 6-yard touchdown run with 4:52 left.
Filifili, one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the state this season, watched from the sideline. The injury occurred when he threw a ball and his hand came down on a defensive player's helmet. He is expected to miss two to four weeks.
Kailua finished with 113 yards in penalties.
"Some of our guys made some poor decisions," Rosolowich said.
OIA WHITE
Waialua 62, Kalani 7
Edwin Rubio opened the game with an 85-yard kickoff return and followed up with two touchdown passes from Caleb Fore as the Bulldogs routed the Falcons.
Fore completed 15 passes for 290 yards and six touchdowns to help the Bulldogs improve to 2-1 in the conference. Donovan Matas rushed for 164 yards on 10 carries and two touchdowns for Waialua.
Dustin Kimura led the Falcons with 132 rushing and 18 receiving yards. He scored the Falcons' lone touchdown on an 8-yard strike from Dillon Matsuda in the fourth quarter.
Waipahu 19, Kaimuki 14
Matt Soueira scored on a 62-yard run in the second quarter as the Marauders held off the Bulldogs to remain undefeated in OIA White play.
Soueira, who finished with 92 yards on seven carries, started the Marauder scoring with a 7-yard touchdown reception.
Kaiser 42, Anuenue 16
Kalua Noa returned a kickoff 68 yards for a touchdown as the Cougars defeated Na Koa.
Noa also caught a touchdown pass, as three Cougars each scored two touchdowns. Isaac Saffery led the Cougars with 102 yards on 14 carries, including two touchdown rushes in the first half.
Kelii Kon and Kamaki Sherman combined for 179 yards receiving for Na Koa.
MIL
Lahainalua 17, Maui 0
Brandon Luben ran for 68 yards on seven carries and a touchdown as the Lunas defeated the Sabers.
Maui's Jonathan Los Baños rushed for 75 yards on 11 carries in a losing effort.
SCORES AND STATISTICS
OIA RED EAST
No. 5 Farrington 35, Kailua 0
| Kailua (1-2, 2-3) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-- |
0
|
| Farrington (2-0, 3-1) |
14 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
-- |
35 |
Far--Joshua Agasiva-Fernandez 1 run (kick failed).
Far--Mark Stowers 41 interception return (Maeli Siliga run).
Far--Elijah Lesu 10 pass from Siliga (Matthew Stowers kick).
Far--Agasiva-Fernandez 68 run (Matthew Stowers kick).
Far--Kelemete Talia 6 run (Matthew Stowers kick).
RUSHING--Kailua: Keelan Gonda 18-88, Zachary Akamine 9-4, team 2-(-7), Salvador Wong 5-30, Jackie Uemoto 0-0. Farrington: Hercules Sula 14-58, Siliga 7-0, Agasiva-Fernandez 7-114, Cameron Matautia 2-2,
Kelemete Talia 3-52, Alefesio Iu 1-17.
PASSING--Kailua: Akamine 11-23-2-73, Uemoto 1-1-0-8. Farrington: Siliga 6-12-0-69.
RECEIVING--Kailua: Darren Sugimoto 4-19, Shaun Forges 3-34, Wong 2-13, Dominique Romero 2-8, Gonda 1-7. Farrington: Elijah Lesu 5-64, Matthew Stowers 1-8.
Junior varsity--Farrington 21, Kailua 0
Also
Junior varsity
Kahuku 12, Campbell 7
OIA White
Kaiser 42, Anuenue 16
At Kaiser H.S. field
| Kaiser (2-1, 2-2) |
21 |
14 |
0 |
7 |
-- |
42
|
| Anuenue (1-2, 1-3) |
0 |
8 |
2 |
6 |
-- |
16 |
Kais--Skyler Chan 26 run (Kyle Niiro kick).
Kais--Kalua Noa 16 from Chan (Niiro kick).
Kais--Isaac Saffery 5 run (Niiro kick).
Kais--Saffery 8 run (Niiro kick).
Anue--Kamaki Sherman 7 pass from Kaehukai Nauka (Kelii Kon from Nauka).
Kais--Noa 68 kickoff return (Niiro kick).
Anue--Safety.
Anue--Kon 19 pass from Nauka (pass failed).
Kais--Chan 17 run (Niiro kick).
RUSHING--Kaiser: Saffery 14-102, Chan 3-44, Nainoa Kam 7-30, Kelii Maikui 1-4, Laakea Awong 1-(-5), Noa 1-(-6). Anuenue: Kaleohano Tolentino 6-3, 'Olu'olu Naone 2-0, Kekona Kaaihue 5-(-2), Kekoa Donner 2-(-7), Nauka 12-(-19).
PASSING--Kaiser: Chan 2-8-0-22, Awong 0-1-0-0. Anuenue: Nauka 10-28-2-155, Donner 4-5-0-50.
RECEIVING--Kaiser: Noa 2-22. Anuenue: Kon 6-90, Sherman 6-89, Donner 1-15, Pomaika'i Han 1-11.
Waialua 62, Kalani 7
At Waialua H.S. field
| Kalani (0-3, 0-4) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
-- |
7
|
| Waialua (2-1, 3-1) |
20 |
14 |
21 |
7 |
-- |
62 |
Wail--Edwin Rubio 85 kickoff return (Kaikala Carvalho kick).
Wail--Adam Foster 4 pass from Caleb Fore (kick failed).
Wail--Rubio 9 pass from Fore (Carvalho kick).
Wail--Rubio 2 pass from Fore (Carvalho kick).
Wail--Tupu Foster 12 pass from Fore (Carvalho kick).
Wail--Josh Whittaker 31 pass from Fore (Carvalho kick).
Wail--Donovan Langaman 37 pass from Fore (Carvalho kick).
Wail--Donovan Matas 37 run (Carvalho kick).
Wail--Matas 69 run (Carvalho kick).
Kaln--Dustin Kimura 8 pass from Dillon Matsuda (Codi Oshiro kick).
RUSHING--Kalani: Kimura 20-132, Jonathan Kohatsu 3-10, Timothy Benito 1-2, Matt Shishido 1-(-1), Matsuda 5-(-5). Waialua: Matas 10-164, Scott Endo 4-20, Fore 4-(-2).
PASSING--Kalani: Matsuda 8-29-2-39. Waialua: Fore 15-22-0-290.
RECEIVING--Kalani: Kimura 5-18, Stetson Okumura 2-15, Benson Gonsalves 1-6. Waialua: Whittaker 5-97, Rubio 3-20, A. Foster 2-55, Jonathan Quiddon 1-43, Langaman 1-37, Cody Labra 1-24, T. Foster 1-12, Toran Kobayashi 1-2.
Waipahu 19, Kaimuki 14
At Waipahu H.S. field
| Kaimuki (2-1-1, 2-2-1) |
0 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
-- |
14
|
| Waipahu (3-0, 3-1) |
7 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
-- |
19 |
Waip--Matt Soueira 7 pass from Gil Fernandez (Jamar Winston-Bautista kick).
Kaim--Charles Rego 20 pass from Kapono Kaiwi-Barrenuebo (Terry Faleao kick).
Waip--Soueira 62 run (kick failed).
Waip--Jesse Doctolero 8 run (pass failed).
Kaim--Christopher Etuale 5 pass from Kaiwi-Barrenuebo (Faleao kick).
RUSHING--Kaimuki: Kaiwi-Barrenuebo 8-23, Chase Nanod 5-11, Dolly Ainuu 1-11, James Bower 3-9, Faleao 2-5. Waipahu: Soueira 7-92, Keo Palimoo 16-74, Fernandez 9-23, Tyler Martin 4-21, Doctolero 7-18, Winson-Bautista 1-8.
PASSING--Kaimuki: Kaiwi-Barrenuebo 8-25-1-96. Waipahu: Fernandez 2-5-1-20.
RECEIVING--Kaimuki: Etuale 4-54, Rego 1-20, Romnick Paguryan 1-9, Craig Cabudo 1-8, Bower 1-5. Waipahu: Soueira 2-20.
Junior varsity--Waipahu 7, Kaimuki 0
BIIF
Hawaii Prep 15, Hilo 14
Konawaena 39, Kohala 0
Waiakea 42, Ka'u 0
MIL
Lahainaluna 17, Maui 0
At Lahainaluna H.S. field
| Maui (1-3, 1-3) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-- |
0
|
| Lahainaluna (2-1, 2-1) |
7 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
-- |
17 |
Lah--Brandon Luben 40 run (Lake Casco kick).
Lah--Casco 26 FG.
Lah--Jacob McCarthy 8 run (Casco kick).
RUSHING--Maui: Jonathan Los Baños 11-75, Andre Heslip 5-22, White 3-1, LanceVilla 2-1, Judd Sato 1-(-1), Travis Kahaleauki 7-(-26) . Lahainaluna: Luben 7-68, McCarthy 6-45, Simione Vehikite 7-33, Kailas McGhee 4-30, Bryson Williams 6-19, Blaze Rogers 8-16, Casco 2-7, Hayden Hendershot 4-4, Kekoa Makaena 1-3, Blaise Smith 2-1.
PASSING--Maui: Kahaleaukii 3-13-3-50 . Lahainaluna: Rogers 5-6-0-53 .
RECEIVING--Maui: Villa 2-49, Lorenzo White 1-1. Lahainaluna: Casco 2-12, Sione Taufa 2-8, Isley Velasco 1-33.
Junior varsity--Lahainaluna 25, Maui 7
FRIDAY'S LATE RESULT
Kamehameha-Hawaii 34, Keaau 20
At Keaau H.S. field
| KS-Hawaii (1-2, 2-2) |
6 |
14 |
7 |
7 |
-- |
34
|
| Keaau (1-2, 1-2) |
7 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
-- |
20 |
Kea--Bronson Kaneao 2 run (Haili Puerto kick).
Kam--Kolten Wong 1 run (kick failed).
Kam--Reece Alnas 6 pass from Nick Miyasato (Tauati kick).
Kam--Wong 1 run (Tauati kick).
Kam--Wong 5 run (Tauati kick).
Kea--Kaneao 33 run (kick failed).
Kea--Robert Ronia fumble recovery (Puerto kick).
Kam--Miyasato 1 run (Tauati kick).
RUSHING--Kamehameha-Hawaii: Wong 20-255, Reece Alnas 3-19, Miyasato 7-18. Keaau: Kaneao 9-103, Kekai Cazimero 8-17, Troy Darby 3-9, Puerto 2-(-1).
PASSING--Kamehameha-Hawaii: Miyasato 4-6-0-74. Keaau: Cazimero 9-17-1-216.
RECEIVING--Kamehameha-Hawaii: Hogan Rosehill 2-50, Russell Kackley 1-18, Alnas 1-6. Keaau: David Howell 4-87, Kaneao 3-55, Micah Young 1-49, Puerto 1-25.
Junior varsity--Keaau 51, Kamehameha-Hawaii 14
