Moanalua handles visiting Kailua, 41-18

by | Aug 8, 2026

Moanalua RB Titan Te’o scored three touchdowns in Na Menehune’s win over Kailua. | Photo: Riley Guillermo

New year, new Moanalua.

Na Menehune handled visiting Kailua, last season’s Division I state champion, in convincing fashion with a 41-18 win on opening weekend Saturday night.

Running back Titan Te’o was at the forefront of the victory with three touchdowns on the ground.

Na Menehune quarterback Tyler Gines-Hufana added two scoring passes in the victory, a 1-yard strike to Zaysten Kealoha for the first points of the game and a 25-yard pass to Xander-Kage Diehl-Zablan before the end of the first half to give Moanalua.

Kailua’s Tayvin Kahele caught two TD passes to lead the Surfriders in the loss.

Moanalua WR Xander-Kage Diehl-Zablan breaks loose from a Kailua defender for a touchdown in the second quarter. | Photo: Riley Guillermo

Kailua WR Tayvin Kahele celebrates a first down against Moanalua. | Photo: Riley Guillermo

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