Nānākuli Shuts Out Roosevelt, 30-0, for First League Win of the Season

HONOLULU — Nānākuli picked up its first OIA Division I victory of the season Friday night, turning in a dominant defensive performance while quarterback Allix Yap accounted for three touchdowns in a 30-0 win over Roosevelt.

The Golden Hawks improved to 1-2 in league play and 2-3 overall, while the Rough Riders fell to 0-2 in the OIA and 0-4 overall.

Photo Credit: Rilley Guillermo, Special to HSRN

Golden Hawks Take Control Early

Yap put Nānākuli on the board with an 8-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter before the Golden Hawks broke the game open with 14 points in the second.

Kaiehu Iokia scored on a 5-yard run with 11:10 remaining in the half, and Yap later connected with Zhyrisen Kahalekai for a 16-yard touchdown to give Nānākuli a 21-0 advantage at the break.

The Golden Hawks delivered the biggest play of the night early in the third quarter. Yap found ʻIlikea Ho’ohuli for a 75-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 28-0. A fourth-quarter safety provided the final two points.

Nānākuli quarterback Allix Yap (14) breaks into the open field against Roosevelt during the Golden Hawks’ 30-0 OIA Division I victory Friday night at Roosevelt. | Photo Credit: Riley Guillermo, Special to HSRN

Yap Leads Efficient Nānākuli Attack

Yap finished 16-of-28 for 217 yards and two touchdowns through the air while adding 16 rushing yards and a score. He also converted all four of his extra-point attempts.

Hoohuli led Nānākuli with 82 receiving yards on three catches, highlighted by the 75-yard touchdown. Duke Mier Jr. added five receptions for 79 yards, while Kahalekai caught five passes for 52 yards and a score.

Iokia led the ground game with 55 yards and a touchdown on his lone recorded carry.

Defense Slams the Door

Nānākuli’s defense kept Roosevelt off the scoreboard and held the Rough Riders to just 101 yards of total offense and 2.0 yards per play.

Roosevelt finished with minus-2 rushing yards while Nānākuli forced an interception and capped the shutout with a fourth-quarter safety.

The Golden Hawks outgained the Rough Riders 325-101, averaging 7.4 yards per play on the way to their first league win of the season.

Nānākuli linebacker Ezekiel Lawelawe (4) celebrates a defensive stop against Roosevelt. | Photo Credit: Riley Guillermo, Special to HSRN

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