Mililani Knocks Off Defending Champion Kahuku, Advances to OIA Open Division Final
Mililani’s Bless Cabrera-Hopkins (6) celebrates after getting a first down during a High School Football Game against Kahuku on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii. | Photo Credit: Andrew Lee, Special to HSRN
MILILANI — Behind four touchdown passes from quarterback Hunter Fujikawa, Mililani defeated defending champion Kahuku, 26-15, Friday night in the OIA Open Division football semifinals to advance to next week’s championship game.
Fujikawa completed 26 of 34 passes for 245 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Trojans end the Red Raiders’ bid for a second consecutive league title.
Mililani’s Hunter Fujikawa (17) looks to pass during a High School Football Game against Kahuku on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii. | Photo Credit: Andrew Lee, Special to HSRN
Mililani built a 12-0 halftime lead on touchdown passes from Fujikawa to Zion White (6 yards) and Hayden Bajet (13 yards), but Kahuku rallied in the third quarter behind a pair of touchdown runs from Blazyn-Brave Nunuha to take a 15-12 advantage.
The Trojans regained the lead late in the third on a 29-yard touchdown pass from Fujikawa to Bless Cabrera-Hopkins before Fujikawa connected with Bajet for a 19-yard score with 2:04 remaining in the fourth to secure the victory.
Kahuku’s Blazyn-Brave Nunuha (0) rushes with the ball as Mililani’s Teyton Hoohuli (13) defends during a High School Football Game on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii. | Photo Credit: Andrew Lee, Special to HSRN
White led Mililani’s receivers with nine catches for 72 yards and a touchdown, while Cabrera-Hopkins added four receptions for 56 yards and a score. Bajet finished with five catches for 49 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Toa Sam contributed 47 rushing yards on 15 carries.
For Kahuku, Nunuha carried the ball 24 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Lucky Suguturaga completed 9 of 13 passes for 60 yards and added 42 yards rushing, while Jonas Wong led the Red Raiders with five receptions for 43 yards.
Mililani outgained Kahuku 319-185 in total offense, including a 245-62 advantage through the air.
The loss ends Kahuku’s reign as OIA Open Division champion after the Red Raiders defeated Kapolei, 12-7, in last year’s title game.
Mililani will now face Kapolei in the OIA Open Division Championship on Saturday, November 7, with the league title on the line.
Mililani’s Hayden Bajet (12) celebrates with Zion White (2) after scoring a touchdown during a High School Football Game against Kahuku on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii. | Photo Credit: Andrew Lee, Special to HSRN
PHOTOS BY ANDREW LEE / @ANDREWLEEHI
Football World Remembers June Jones: Tributes Pour In for Legendary Hawai‘i Coach
The football community is mourning the loss of legendary coach June Jones, whose impact on the University of Hawai‘i and the game of football extended far beyond the sidelines. Jones, who died at the age of 73, transformed the Rainbow Warrior...
Alejado grabs third career Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week award
HONOLULU – Alejado Air is back online. University of Hawai’i sophomore QB Micah Alejado was named the Old Trapper Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week on Monday morning, becoming the first Rainbow Warrior to receive offensive conference...
2026 OIA Football Playoff Schedule
 2026 OIA Playoff Schedule Open Division First Round Results Friday, October 23: Campbell 42, Leilehua 7 (LISTEN ON DEMAND) Saturday, October 24: Kahuku 36, Kailua 0 Thursday, October 29 Division II Semifinals Final: Castle 13, Kalaheo 31...
Explosive first half helps Hawai’i to blowout win at Northern Illinois
Now THAT’S more like it. Behind a balanced offensive attack and opportunistic defense, the University of Hawai’i football team stepped on the gas and never looked back during a 56-21 victory at Northern Illinois (0-7, 0-3 Mountain West) on...
Three players to watch as Hawai’i heads to Northern Illinois for the first time
HONOLULU – It’s a rivalry as old as… well, this year. The University of Hawai’i football team travels to face Northern Illinois for the first-ever meeting between the programs on Saturday as both squads look to secure their first Mountain West...
ADVERTISEMENT





