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Hawaii High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – Oct. 21
The Hawaii On3 Massey Ratings top 25 list as of Oct. 21 manifested subtle changes as one team re-entered the top ten while another returned to the rankings in the 25th spot. Likewise, two more teams in the top ten swapped spots. Here’s how the chart unfolds after the games during the third weekend of October.
The On3 Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory. According to the model, two teams from Hawaii rank in the top 100 nationwide.
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The Sabers extend their winning streak to eight games after defeating Kahuku 21-13. James Campbell established a 21-6 third-quarter lead after Zayden Alviar-Costa scored on a two-yard touchdown run. Alviar-Costa also caught another touchdown to make the count 13-3. In addition to their 8-0 record, the 52nd-best team in the United States is also Hawaii’s best offensive team.
After losing to top-ranked James Campbell, the Trojans earned two consecutive victories, including their 21-13 win against Kapolei. Jarius Borges had 79 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Onosai Salanoa-Emosi finished with 91 receiving yards and a touchdown. On defense, Kayden Anzaldo and Jonah Togafau-Tavui had two interceptions each. After nine games, the 74th-best team in the nation has the third-best offense and second-best defense among Hawaii high school football teams.
Losing to top-ranked James Campbell brought their record to 6-4. Despite the defeat, Matai Fuiava finished with 174 passing yards and a touchdown throw to Aiden Manutai. After ten games, Kahuku is the state’s top defensive team and fourth-best on offense.
The Crusaders earned their fifth victory this season after a 50-14 domination of Punahou. Titan Lacaden ran wild against the Buff ‘n Blue, finishing with 15 carries for 256 yards and four touchdowns. Styten Lasconia and Jordan Nunuha had a touchdown catch each. St. Louis has a 5-6 record and has split their last four games.
The Warriors have lost two of their last three games after a 25-13 decision against Punahou. Nainoa Melchor scored their only touchdown, while placekicker Madden Aquino added seven points. Kamehameha has an overall record of 5-4 and ranks sixth on defense among Hawaii high school football teams.
In their 36-point loss to St. Louis, Hunter Fujikawa completed a touchdown pass to Donte Utu, and John-Luke Twigg had a rushing score. Utu also added two interceptions on defense. After that result, Punahou’s record drops to 3-8, with their wins coming against Konawaena, Iolani, and Kamehameha. Despite the losing record, Massey Ratings has them as the fourth-best defense in Hawaii.
The Hurricanes have suffered back-to-back losses after falling short against Mililani. Leysen Rodrigues completed a touchdown pass to Zayne Pasion, while placekicker Larry McCarley scored seven points off a PAT and two field goals. Their latest defeat drops them to 5-3 before the state football playoffs commence.
The Governors dominated Waipahu in their last match, thanks mainly to Chansen Smith’s four touchdown passes and another rushing score. Meanwhile, Farrington’s defense limited the Marauders to seven points. More importantly, the 35-point victory ended Farrington’s five-game losing streak and improved their record to 4-5.
The Wildcats are on a six-game winning streak after securing a 68-0 victory over Waiakea. Blanking the Warriors gives them their third consecutive shutout victory and sixth in seven wins in the 2024 Hawaii high school football season. Keenan Alani torched Waiakea with seven touchdown passes, while Hercules Nahale added 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Austin Takaki received three of Alani’s touchdown throws. Konawaena can improve to 8-2 by defeating Kea’au on the 25th.
The Mighty Mules escaped with a 28-21 victory over Radford after scoring 14 fourth-quarter points. Bennett Strobel completed touchdown passes to Talon Tarpley and Kyin Rivera-Galbraith, who added another rushing score. Likewise, Chaystin Senas completed a touchdown return. Leilehua is now at 6-3 and will have a road game against Pearl City on Oct. 25.
11. Waipahu
12. Damien Memorial School
13. Moanalua
14. Kapaa
15. Waianae
16. Kailua
17. Kamehameha Schools Maui
18. Radford HS
19. Aiea
20. Iolani School
21. Lahainaluna
22. Pac-Five
23. Henry Perrine Baldwin
24. President Theodore Roosevelt
25. Keeau