Konawaena moves back into the Top 10 in latest Football Power Rankings

Michael Lasquero gives his Top 25 best teams in the state heading into the 10th weekend of the Hawaii High School Football season.

1. Mililani (8-0)

Previous rank: 1

Last week: beat No. 23 Kailua, 46-7

This week: at No. 3 Kapolei Saturday

Analysis: With Jayzen Joseph and Tritan Paaluhi leading the way, the Trojans rushed for a season-high 238 yards and five touchdowns on the ground in their win over the Surfriders. Mililani will look to complete an undefeated run through the regular season when it travels to Kapolei this weekend.

2. Campbell (6-2)

Previous rank: 2

Last week: beat No. 18 Leilehua, 28-3

This week: at No. 4 Kahuku Friday

Analysis: Senior WR Fatz Kupukaa had his best game of the season against Leilehua and finished with six receptions for 117 yards and two scores. A win this weekend at Kahuku will put the Sabers in position for a first round bye in the OIA Open Division playoffs.

3. Kapolei (6-1)

Previous rank: 3

Last week: beat No. 4 Kahuku, 20-14

This week: vs. No. 1 Mililani Saturday

Analysis: The Hurricanes built a 14-0 lead before getting the go-ahead touchdown pass from Jonez Nunuha to Noah Papu-Muaava in the fourth quarter to give Kapolei its first win over Kahuku since 2007. The Hurricanes can potentially be the No. 1 seed in the OIA playoffs if Kahuku beats Campbell and if Kapolei beats Mililani this weekend.

4. Kahuku (4-4)

Previous rank: 4

Last week: lost to No. 3 Kapolei, 20-14

This week: vs. No. 2 Campbell Friday

Analysis: Junior LB Siale Reid recorded 15 total tackles in the Red Raiders’ loss to the Hurricanes this past weekend. Friday’s game against Campbell is a big one as a loss would give Kahuku a losing record through the first 10 weeks of the season. The last time that the Red Raiders had a losing record at any point during the month of October was in 1996.

5. Waipahu (7-1)

Previous rank: 5

Last week: beat No. 21 Moanalua, 52-22

This week: vs. Radford Friday

Analysis: Sophomore ATH Jayse Braun had more yards of total offense, more points scored, more touchdowns and more interceptions than the entire Moanalua team as the Marauders continue to dominate the rest of the OIA in Division I. This weekend they will host a Radford team that hasn’t won a game since the first week of the season.

6. Kamehameha (3-4)

Previous rank: 6

Last week: idle

This week: idle

Analysis: The Warriors have another week off before hosting Saint Louis in a rematch next Saturday.

7. Kapaa (3-1-1)

Previous rank: 8

Last week: beat Waimea, 28-0

This week: vs. Kauai Saturday

Analysis: Senior QB Kaitin Mundon had his best game as a passer this season when he had 187 yards and three TDs through the air against three incompletions in the Warriors’ third shutout win in a row.

8. Aiea (5-1)

Previous rank: 9

Last week: beat Roosevelt, 46-0

This week: at No. 21 Moanalua Saturday

Analysis: Senior WR Ezra Spencer got into the end zone for the first time this season with a breakout game that saw him catch eight passes for 123 yards and two TDs in Na Alii’s second straight shutout victory since suffering their first loss of the year.

9. Konawaena (4-1)

Previous rank: 12

Last week: beat No. 11 KS-Hawaii, 30-21

This week: vs. Hilo Friday

Analysis: Konawaena built a 14-0 lead after the first quarter and held on late in its rematch with KS-Hawaii after losing to the Warriors earlier this season, 28-21. Not only did the Wildcats get revenge, but they also covered the 8-point differential tiebreaker they needed to hit in order to secure home-field advantage through the BIIF playoffs with their 9-point win. Makani Ige, who made nine total tackles in the game, helped cover the difference with a 36-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter for the final points of the night.

10. Waianae (5-1)

Previous rank: 10

Last week: beat No. 20 Farrington, 34-16

This week: vs. No. 17 Nanakuli Friday

Analysis: The Seariders continue to prove that they are a second-half team as they outscored Farrington, 28-0, to get back into the win column. Waianae has hold opponents without a point after halftime in its five wins so far this year.

11. Saint Louis (1-6)

Previous rank: 13

Last week: beat No. 8 Punahou, 13-3

This week: idle

Analysis: Sophomore QB Luke Shigeta caught threw and rushed for a touchdown in the fourth quarter in the Crusaders’ breakthrough win of the season. There still is a path to the ILH title and state berth for Saint Louis this season.

12. KS-Hawaii (4-2)

Previous rank: 11

Last week: lost to No. 12 Konawaena, 30-21

This week: at Keaau Saturday

Analysis: Junior RB Dallas Enriquez rushed for 91 yards and two TDs in the Warriors’ first loss since the first week of the season. KS-Hawaii will look to get back into the win column this weekend in their matchup against the Cougars after seeing the first scheduled meeting get canceled due to Hurricane Nola.

13. Punahou (1-5-1)

Previous rank: 7

Last week: lost to No. 13 Saint Louis, 13-3

This week: idle

Analysis: The Buffanblu had their opportunities, but costly mistakes in the red zone opened the door for the Crusaders to come back and get their first win of the season. Punahou has been competitive in its five-game losing streak, but the fact of the matter is this team has not tasted victory since the opening week of the season.

14. Saint Damien (3-3)

Previous rank: 14

Last week: idle

This week: idle

Analysis: The Monarchs are enjoying another week off and will look to continue their winning ways next week against Pac-Five.

15. Baldwin (6-1)

Previous rank: 15

Last week: beat Maui, 20-7

This week: idle

Analysis: Junior QB Devin Inokuma threw for 237 yards and three scores in the Bears’ sixth straight win of the season.

16. Iolani (4-2)

Previous rank: 16

Last week: idle

This week: vs. Pac-Five Friday

Analysis: The Raiders will look to get back into the win column when they host the Wolfpack this weekend.

17. Nanakuli (4-3)

Previous rank: 17

Last week: beat Radford, 52-22

This week: at No. 10 Waianae Friday

Analysis: Sophomore RB Taydin Tote-Travers had a breakout game for the Golden Hawks with 195 rushing yards and three TDs to give Nanakuli a winning record for the first time since 2022.

18. Leilehua (0-6)

Previous rank: 18

Last week: lost to No. 2 Campbell, 28-3

This week: vs. No. 23 Kailua Saturday

Analysis: Senior DB Willie Canyon made two interceptions in a spirited effort by the Mules as Leilehua avoided a mercy-rule loss for the first time this year in the regular season.

19. Kalaheo (6-0)

Previous rank: 19

Last week: beat McKinley, 42-0

This week: vs. Kaimuki at Farrington

Analysis: Senior ATH Loch Moorman had his best game as a passer when he threw for 220 yards and four scores in the Mustangs’ first mercy-rule since their OIA opener as they didi all their scoring against the Tigers in the first half.

20. Farrington (2-6)

Previous rank: 20

Last week: lost to No. 10 Waianae, 34-16

This week: at Roosevelt Friday

Analysis: The Governors got their first passing touchdown of the season to take a 16-6 halftime lead before giving up 28 consecutive points in their loss to the Seariders. Farrington will need to win its final two games of the season to have a chance at the postseason.

21. Moanalua (3-5)

Previous rank: 21

Last week: lost to No. 5 Waipahu, 55-22

This week: vs. No. 8 Aiea Saturday

Analysis: Junior DB Jordan Cob made six tackles and forced a fumble in Na Menehune’s loss to the Marauders. Moanalua is in win-now mode as any future losses cut its chances at making the postseason considerably.

22. KS-Maui (5-1)

Previous rank: 22

Last week: beat Kulanihakoi, 59-0

This week: idle

Analysis: Senior ATH Kamalei Bullock had a breakout game as a receiver with four receptions for 44 yards and three TDs in the Warriors’ win over the Manta Rays.

23. Kailua (0-6)

Previous rank: 23

Last week: lost to No. 1 Mililani, 46-7

This week: at No. 18 Leilehua Saturday

Analysis: Senior WR Tayvin Kahele caught eight passes for 36 yards and one TD to help the Surfriders avoid the shutout to the top-ranked Trojans.

24. Pearl City (6-1)

Previous rank: 24

Last week: beat Kaimuki, 49-0

This week: at Waialua Thursday

Analysis: Quarterbacks Jayden Delos Santos and Brydan Gaoiran combined for 186 passing yards and three TDs without an incompletion in the Chargers’ biggest win of the season.

25. Honokaa (5-0)

Previous rank: 25

Last week: beat Kealakehe, 53-14

This week: vs. Hawaii Prep Thursday

Analysis: Senior RB Chrys Coelho rushed 13 times for 116 yards and a season-high four touchdowns in the Dragons’ win over the Waveriders.