Waianae keeps it rolling with win over rival Nanakuli, 26-14

by | Mar 25, 2026

Kawena-Lynn Kaluna had herself a game.
 
The Wai’anae sophomore quarterback threw two touchdown passes and added two more scores on the ground to power the Seariders to a 26-14 win at Nanakuli Tuesday night.
 
Wai’anae improved to 2-0 with the win ahead of its home matchup against reigning state champion Campbell on Thursday.
 
Kaluna completed 23 of 41 passes for 280 yards and two TDs in the win without any interceptions. She also rushed four times for 34 yards and two scores.
Senior Angel Medeiros was the leading receiver for the Seariders with a team-high nine receptions for 77 yards. Jedidiyah Toetuu Aipa and Maidson Rodrigues got the scoring passes from Kaluna.
 
Defensively Wai’anae recorded six total sacks, with sophomore Hope Maldonado accounting for nine flag pulls overall and three sacks to lead the way.
 
The Seariders also recorded two interceptions defensively, with Kaluna and Makayla Gaston getting credit for the takeaways.

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