Kalaheo recovers a mishandled snap in the first quarter against Kalani. | Michael Lasquero
Kalaheo dominates Kalani, 72-14, to begin OIA Division II regular season
BY MICHAEL LASQUERO | HSRN
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
KAILUA — The scoreboard at Alex Kane Field Saturday afternoon wasn’t working, but that didn’t stop Kalaheo from piling up the points in a 72-14 win over Kalani to open the OIA Division II regular season.
Quarterback Jude Weber completed 66 percent of his passes for 342 yards and seven touchdowns — five of which went to Cody Salas, who hauled in seven passes for 263 yards.
Kamalu Jordan was also solid with four receptions for 49 yards and two TDs while also adding 34 rushing yards on the ground.
Matthew “Bubz” Pyne, Vance Ramolete and Konner Martinez also scored touchdowns via the ground game for the Mustangs, who improved to 2-0.
Takeo Eckart rushed for 93 yards and one score on 16 carries in three quarters of work to lead the Falcons (0-3, 0-1) in the loss.
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