Farrington OL Abel Hoopii helped pave the way for the Governors’ ground game against Kapa’a. | Michael Lasquero
No. 5 Farrington runs past No. 14 Kapa’a, 35-12
BY MICHAEL LASQUERO | HSRN
PUBLISHED AUGUST 11, 2024
KALIHI — No. 5 Farrington scored 35 consecutive points to earn a 35-12 opening weekend victory over No. 14 Kapa’a Saturday night at Skippa Diaz Stadium at Kusunoki Field.
Kingsten “Solovi” Samuelu rushed for 129 yards and four touchdowns on just 15 carries to lead the Governors in the win.
Scoring the other TD for Farrington was Zion “Ziggy” Vea on a 1-yard run to give Farrington a 35-6 lead after the third quarter.
Linebacker Kilinahe Aki led the Governors defensively with 11 tackles (three solo). Everest Cole Rodriguez led the secondary with two pass breakups and Jeremiah Saena forced and recovered a fumble to round out the top defenders for Farrington.
Nainoa Simmons-Kaohelaulii led the Warriors in the loss with 196 yards on the ground and a 1-yard TD run late in the fourth quarter.
Ryan Peters also scored for Kapa’a on a 2-yard TD run on the final play of the first quarter to give the visitors a brief 6-0 lead.
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