The data is in.

If wins and losses aren't enough to satiate your need for analysis, how about trends in rushing and passing?

Yes, while some teams seem to find ways to stick to traditional methods of success, such as Saint Louis' run-and-shoot offense for example, others have adapted and continue to defy expectations.

Third-ranked Kamehameha (3-2, 0-1 Interscholastic League of Honolulu) is willing to throw on almost every down if an opposing defense permits. Then, the Warriors will line up and run stretch plays left and right out of formations that resemble unbalanced lines—not a whole lot different from what they executed for years under Kanani Souza.

The new Warriors, under second-year head coach David Stant, don't just have the tools to use unique schemes. With Stant, they have the will and commitment to open up the playbook. Whether it's something different, like using 2-yard splits between the center and guards, or the familiar stretch plays that allowed Ryan Ho to run for 117 yards against a stellar Saint Louis defense, Kamehameha is in new and old territory.

“;I thought they played Saint Louis well. They've taken some things that they did well in the past, but incorporated more misdirection, more motion,”; Punahou coach Kale Ane said.

Ho may meet his match, at least speed-wise, in Manti Te'o, the nation's top-rated linebacker.

“;Ho has exceptional speed. We need to be aware of where he is at all times,”; Ane said. “;We'll try to take advantage of our guy, Manti. ... It's a chess match.”;

Tomorrow, the Warriors face an old league nemesis in No. 4 Punahou (3-1, 0-1). Last year, the Buffanblu stifled Kamehameha 28-7 and 31-17 in a season that neither team ruled. This time around, both teams have already lost to perennial league champion Saint Louis, which means tomorrow's game is pivotal. Falling to 0-2 in the ILH is not recommended for title applicants.

The numbers show that Kamehameha isn't necessarily a prolific passing team. The Warriors run the ball on nearly 62 percent of their plays from scrimmage. That number doesn't reflect the complexities of their passing game, with the shotgun, receivers in trips and bunch sets, and double-tight-end looks. But it does indicate one byproduct: quarterback Edmund Kamano Jr.'s propensity to improvise his way to key first downs, turning a pass call into a rushing attempt.

“;Their quarterback is very dangerous. He gets out and scrambles,”; Ane said.

The fleet-footed senior has thrown 107 passes and completed 57 for 629 yards and five touchdowns. He has also run 42 times and scored four touchdowns. His rushing yardage (63 yards) says a lot about his skill at avoiding a sack than any pre-snap decision to let him run into enemy turf. If half of his runs had resulted in pass attempts, Kamehameha's run-pass ratio would be around 50-50.

Here's a look at more matchups tomorrow:

  No. 7 Waianae at No. 2 Leilehua
This series has been a tussle of wins back and forth for several years. The Mules (5-0, 3-0 Oahu Interscholastic Association Red West) won last season 8-0, shutting down the wing-T offense of Waianae (3-2, 3-0). It was six weeks later that Andrew Manley moved up from the JV to the varsity, and Leilehua is 9-0 since he became the starter at quarterback.

The Mules are one of the few programs that can withstand a key injury (Edieson Dumlao) at wide receiver and still be prolific. Cheves Aberilla-Ramento stepped up with seven catches for 158 yards and two scores last week against Pearl City.

Leilehua's defense will be severely tested by the backfield combo of Danny Kekoanui and 290-pound fullback Eleu Wilson.

McKinley at Castle
The Tigers (1-4, 1-2 OIA Red East) are clawing for a playoff berth, but Castle (3-2, 2-1) still has its eyes on a conference crown. Blake Rapozo threw for 289 yards against Roosevelt two weeks ago, and the Knights rested up last weekend. Shaydon Kehano (15 catches, 307 yards, four touchdowns) is also an explosive kick returner.

Kailua at Roosevelt
The hard-luck Surfriders (0-5, 0-4 OIA Red East) and Rough Riders (1-5, 0-4) are looking for their first win in conference play. Since losing to Kahuku, Kailua's margin of losses have been 1, 1, 7 and 3 points.

Nanakuli at Mililani
The Trojans' tough start has led into a midseason run. Mililani (2-3, 2-1 OIA Red West) limited Pearl City to negative rushing yardage two weeks ago and hopes to do the same to the run-oriented Golden Hawks (1-4, 0-3).

Word of Life vs. Pac-Five
The first time they met, the Firebrands (2-3, 0-3 ILH) jumped to a 28-14 first-quarter lead. Then fatigue set in and the Wolfpack (2-4, 1-2) scored 34 unanswered points. Darin Kamealoha will be back after missing a week due to the flu. That's good news for quarterback P.J. Minaya and Pac-Five's run-and-shoot, no-huddle offense, which sputtered without Kamealoha in last week's loss to Iolani.

Anuenue at Radford
Na Koa (0-6, 0-5 OIA White) have been tougher than their record indicates. With a double-wing offense, they lost at Waialua 7-6, and fell to Aiea 9-0. Radford (3-2, 3-1) will be ready after last week's loss to OIA White leader Kalaheo.

Waialua at Kaiser
The Bulldogs (3-3, 3-2 OIA White) and Cougars (2-3, 2-2) are still in the thick of the playoff hunt, but neither can afford another loss. Kaiser won last year's duel, 3-0, at the Cougars' field.

Maui at King Kekaulike
The Sabers (0-3, 0-1 Maui Interscholastic League) might catch Na Alii (1-2, 0-1) off-guard. King Kekaulike lost a nail-biter to Baldwin last week despite leading 14-13 after three quarters. Penalties, 11 in all, hurt Na Alii.

Hilo vs. Waiakea
For the first time in a long time, the old rivals of East Hawaii are winless coming into their showdown. Hilo (0-4, 0-3 Big Island Interscholastic Federation) is going through growing pains under first-year coach Kalani Siliga. Waiakea (0-4, 0-2), with first-year coach William Tolentino, battled Kapaa and Konawaena in close losses. Hilo pushed defending champion Kealakehe hard in a 27-23 loss.

Honokaa at Kealakehe
The Dragons (2-2, 2-0 BIIF) fell at Konawaena last week, but the loss against the Division II Wildcats doesn't count toward the D-I standings. Multi-talented Jordan Ursua continues to start at quarterback for Kealakehe (1-2, 0-1), but sophomore Dominick Trevino is improving steadily.