The last time Kamehameha met the 'Iolani Raiders, the Division I league championship was out of grasp.

Tomorrow, Kamehameha has destiny in the palms of its hands. Because 'Iolani gave Saint Louis its first loss of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu season last week, Kamehameha (4-3, 1-2) is now only one step from the throne. The Warriors could capture the title by running the table—easier said than done, but preferable to being out of the race.

'Iolani (7-1, 5-0) has a huge lead in the ILH's Division II standings and fans are thinking out loud about a possible, outright league title. Coach Wendell Look, however, has been in charge for nearly two decades.

“;I don't think we've ever beaten two Division I teams in the same (ILH) year,”; Look said. “;We spent a lot of energy physically and emotionally (last week). They know this is another big hurdle playing Kamehameha. Now they have to do it again.”;

In fact, no D-II team has beat more than one D-I opponent in ILH play in one year.

The Raiders drew six first-place votes in the Star-Bulletin Top 10 this week and rose three notches to No. 5. In the eyes of some voters, of course, that ranking is much too low.

'Iolani, however, is certainly more interested in No. 6-ranked Kamehameha—a team that has a history of using its size advantage in the trenches.

In fact, Kamehameha is likely to hit 'Iolani in places that Saint Louis left untested. Unlike the Crusaders, who tend to run through the inside gaps out of the run-and-shoot, Kamehameha loves its stretch and trap plays out of double-tight end sets. 'Iolani is big up the middle, but historically has surrendered mass yardage to power-running teams.

The Warriors especially like to double up their tight ends on the same side of the line to set up quarterback Edmund Kamano's play-action package.

'Iolani's proud defense—the Raiders stopped Saint Louis' last-minute drive inside the 5-yard line last week—will likely be up to the task against another Division I foe early on. The question is, can the smaller Raiders take the toll of another physical battle? Then again, it's not every year 'Iolani can feature an elite athlete like Kela Marciel in the secondary.

Kamehameha won last year's meeting 35-21 after seeing Saint Louis clinch the ILH crown that same evening. The Warriors may be a better team this season. Brandon Dumlao, who rushed for two touchdowns against 'Iolani last fall, is now a backup to Ryan Ho (828 yards, 10 touchdowns).

Linebacker Conrad Scheidt remembers last year's game well. He returned an interception for a touchdown to help Kamehameha jump to a 21-0 lead.

'Iolani quarterback Jarrett Arakawa, now 6-0 as a starter, will need time in the pocket of their no-huddle, run-and-shoot attack.

“;One of my assistant coaches says we're up for a big task,”; Look said. “;It was scary watching their defense put pressure on Saint Louis and Punahou.”;

In a loss to Saint Louis three weeks ago, Kamehameha had four sacks.

Here's a look at games tomorrow.

No. 3 Leilehua at Waipahu

Like 'Iolani, Waipahu (5-2, 3-2) has another Goliath to face after pulling off a big win. The Marauders ran Troy Matautia over and over in last week's 28-15 win at Waianae, and the 205-pound fullback responded with 174 yards in 26 carries.

On its home field, Leilehua (6-1, 4-1) lost to Waianae 27-21 two weeks ago, ending quarterback Andrew Manley's unbeaten mark as a starter. Manley is now 10-1 after the Mules' win at Nanakuli last week. The still unranked Marauders have faced two pass-oriented offenses so far and bottled up both: Pac-Five (42-7) and Pearl City (42-12).

No. 7 Farrington vs. Kaimuki

The Governors (5-2, 4-1) have a playoff berth well sewn up and all the reason in the world to relax, but that would be a mistake against a hungry Bulldogs squad. Kaimuki (4-3, 3-2) can earn a first-round bye week in the playoffs by finishing ahead of Castle, which is also 3-2 in conference play. Castle plays Kahuku tonight.

Kaimuki's ground game bears strong resemblance to coach Darren Johnson's potent attack while he was at Kailua a few years ago. Having Chris Fiamate and Desmond Tautofi (6-3, 270) at wide receiver gives the Bulldog offense some extra bite. Fiamate has 21 receptions for 383 yards and four touchdowns.

No. 9 Baldwin vs. KS-Maui

Time is on the Baldwin's side. Few teams have played only four games at this point, but with an influx of transfers (including quarterback Buta Wilhelm-Ioane), reps are what the Bears (3-1, 2-0) have needed most. Baldwin, which has not played in three weeks, has dabbled with double-tight end sets that include stellar defensive end Mana Rosa (6-2, 250).

Kamehameha-Maui (1-3, 1-1) showed vast improvement in its last game, a 28-21 loss to Lahainaluna. Evan Garces passed for 229 yards and ran for a score in the loss.

Lahainaluna at King Kekaulike

The Lunas (3-1, 2-0) are in Division II, but may be the best team in the MIL. Last year's season-ending 28-21 loss to Iolani in the state finals is providing lots of fuel. The Lunas blanked King Kekaulike 47-0 in last year's matchup at War Memorial Stadium.

King Kekaulike (1-2, 0-1) is facing both a tough Lahainaluna squad and off-field scrutiny. A DOE investigation regarding Na Alii's controversial hand-gesture salute—now banned by coach J.W. Kenton—is in its second week.