Naomas Asuega-Fualaau and Jonah Stephens both rushed for more than 100 yards and each ran for two scores as Kaimuki remained undefeated in OIA play with a 25-13 win over Kalaheo at Kailua.
Asuega-Fualaau had 15 carries for 119 yards, while Stephens had 117 yards on 17 carries.
Kalaheo took its only lead of the game at 13-7 with 3:22 left in the second quarter after Kekoa Alana and Noa Lapera connected for a 45-yard score. Stephens evened it up with a 32-yard touchdown with 1:20 left in the half.
Both teams headed to the final period tied at 13. The Bulldogs took the lead for good after Asuega-Fualaau’s 25-yard score with 8:25 left, and sealed the game with Stephens’ 2-yard touchdown with 4:40 remaining.
The Bulldogs’ large and imposing defensive line, led by Washington commit Sama Paama, held the Mustangs to minus-8 yards rushing.
Kalaheo (2-7, 2-4 OIA D-II) was eliminated from playoff contention with the loss, giving Kaiser (4-3-1, 3-3) the fourth and final spot regardless of what happens next week. If Kaimuki (6-2, 6-0 OIA D-II) defeats Pearl City on Saturday, the Bulldogs will clinch the top seed.
GAME SUMMARY
Kaimuki 25, Kalaheo 13
At Kailua
>> Kaimuki (6-2, 6-0) 7 6 0 12 — 25
>> Kalaheo (2-7, 2-4) 0 13 0 0 — 13
Kaimuki — Naomas Asuega-Fualaau 4 rush (Chrisna Chann kick)
Kalaheo — Alan Aber recovered fumble in end zone (Jaden Amasiu kick)
Kalaheo — Noa Lapera 45 pass from Kekoa Alana (run failed)
Kaimuki — Jonah Stephens 32 rush (kick failed)
Kaimuki — Asuega-Fualaau 25 rush (pass failed)
Kaimuki — Stephens 2 rush (rush failed)
RUSHING — Kaimuki: Ausega-Fualaau 15-119, Stephens 17-117, Filipo Afoa 1-35, Jonah Fa’asoa 2-(minus-4), TEAM 6-(minus-27). Kalaheo: Carl Addy 2-5, Bryson Johnson 1-3, Alana 19-(minus-16), TEAM 4-(minus-10).
PASSING — Kaimuki: Fa’asoa 2-8-0-22. Kalaheo: Alana 4-10-1-75.
RECEIVING — Kaimuki: Alex Lemalu 2-22. Kalaheo: Lapera 2-62, Johnson 1-11, Jordan Neufeldt 1-2.
