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Waimea beats King Kekaulike in Division II state final

By Jamm Aquino

Nov. 26, 2022

Hawaii PhotosPrep sports

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Waimea is bringing back its first state title trophy after throttling top seed King Kekaulike 45-6 Saturday in the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships at Mililani’s John Kauinana Stadium.
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Waimea's Aukai Emayo is brought down by the King Kekaulike defense during the second half.
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Waimea's Kameron Apilado breaks downfield on the way to a touchdown against the King Kekaulike Na Alii during the second half.
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Waimea head coach Kyle Linoz is doused with water by his players.
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Waimea fans cheer in the stands during the second half.
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Waimea players celebrate after winning the Division II football championship against the King Kekaulike Na Alii.
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Waimea's Kameron Apilado celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against the King Kekaulike Na Alii during the second half.
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Waimea's Kenny Okeigar (6) leads teammates in raising the Division II state championship trophy.
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Waimea's Kila Apuna breaks up a pass intended for King Kekaulike's Kalani Puu.
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Waimea's Kenny Okeigar (6) leads teammates in raising the Division II state championship trophy.
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Waimea's Kaili Arakaki is brought down by King Kekaulike's Devin Roberts.
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Waimea head coach Kyle Linoz talks to quarterback Kiaiokawai Dowling during the second half.
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Waimea's Kenny Okeigar (6) leads teammates in raising the Division II state championship trophy.
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King Kekaulike head coach Tyson Valle looks on from the sideline during the second half.
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Waimea players celebrate after winning the Division II football championship.
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Waimea's Kenny Okeigar (6) leads teammates in raising the Division II state championship trophy.
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Waimea's Aukai Emayo is brought down by the King Kekaulike defense during the second half.
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Waimea's Kameron Apilado is brought down by King Kekaulike's Robert Dillon during the first half.
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King Kekaulike's Kalani Puu cuts between Waimea's Kila Apuna (5) and Haweo Akeo (24) during the first half.
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King Kekaulike's Kalani Puu gets around Waimea's Josiah Banasihan.
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Waimea's Kameron Apilado looks to pass against the King Kekaulike Na Alii during the first half.
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King Kekaulike's Seanson Ribucan, right, and Robert Dillon (4) work to bring down Waimea's Kenny Okeigar.
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Waimea's Johnny Pimental (25) leads the way in bringing down King Kekaulike's Kalani Puu.
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Waimea head coach Kyle Linoz yells from the sideline during the first half.
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Waimea's Kaili Arakaki gets around King Kekaulike's Ahe Sumibcay.
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King Kekaulike's Kamakalei Stone works to bring down Waimea's Kaili Arakaki.
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King Kekaulike's Seanson Ribucan, middle, and Robert Dillon, right, work to bring down Waimea's Kameron Apilado.

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