Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) carries the ball as Castle defense grabbed to stop. Third-seeded Waipahu, which won the OIA D-II tournament last season, claimed its 12th league crown overall and first non-D-II title since 1971 with a 32-3 win over Castle in the D-I championship game on Friday night at Aloha Stadium.
Waipahu quarterback Cody Marques (7) throws a pass to slotback Branson Jay Reyes (24) who then ran it for a touchdown.
Waipahu slotback Branson Jay Reyes (24) runs for a touchdown.
Waipahu slotback Branson Jay Reyes (24) runs for a touchdown.
A field goal attempt by Waipahu kicker Brycen Amorozo (43) is blocked by the Castle Knights.
The ball slips through the grip of Waipahu running back Jayven Reyes (21) after a punt return.
Waipahu defensive lineman Kealii Barrett (47) loses his helmet as he tackled Castle's Bruce Pakele (21).
Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) crashes as he's stopped by Castle defense.
=Waipahu quarterback Cody Marques (7) hands the ball to Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25).
Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) runs for a touchdown.
Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) carries the ball into the fray.
Waipahu quarterback Cody Marques (7) grabs the snap during the third quarter.
The Waipahu Marauders celebrate their OIA Varsity Football Division I Championship title with a 32-3 win over the Castle Knights.
The Waipahu Marauders celebrated their win. The school has won back-to-back OIA football titles in different divisions for the first time.
The Waipahu Marauders celebrate their win. The loss ended a stunning turnaround for Castle (5-7), which started 0-4 before winning four straight games. It then knocked off undefeated No. 1 seed Moanalua in last week’s semifinals to reach its first OIA title game since 2002.
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