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Ian-Jay Cabanilla of Lahainaluna runs with the ball during the Lunas victory over Maui High last Saturday. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER Photo
Tonight, King Kekaulike Stadium, 6 p.m.
overview
The final matchups that will have an impact on the representatives of the MIL states are the rivalry in the upcountry, today and possibly next week. The Warriors take their place in MIL Division II with one win, while Na Alii must win both to advance to the state for the first time since winning the D-II state crown in 2006.
Warriors at a glance
Kamehameha Maui is seeking its first state berth since 2005 and only the second in school history. Kamaka Makana-Brayce leads the MIL in passing, Kahoa Abreu is number 1 in reception and Hoohenomauloa Stone-Han is third in a rush.
Na Alii at a glance
King Kekaulike scored a season high of 27 points in the last matchup against Kamehameha Maui, but lost with 31 points. Jacob Poouahi is eighth in the MIL in rushing and sixth in passing, one place ahead of teammate Kalelepono Wong.
Quotable
“I think the greatest respect we can show to King K is to do our best with them. Sometimes … you have a tendency to be disappointed. We don’t think that way here. “
– Ulima Afoa, head coach of Kamehameha Maui during training on Tuesday
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Baldwin in Lahainaluna
Saturday, Sue Cooley Stadium, 6 p.m.
overview
The Lunas will play their last league game before taking on Oahu in the Division I semi-finals on December 17th. The bears play for pride after a 1-3 first round. Lahainaluna is # 1 in the MIL on team defense and offense while Baldwin is fourth on offense and third on defensive.
Bears at a glance
Baldwin is led on both sides of the field by running backs / linebackers Ezra Laga and Jonathan Bacos. The seniors are 4-5 on the MIL rushing list, combined for 444 yards and three ground touchdowns.
Lunas at a glance
Noa Gordon is # 2 in the MIL for passing, throwing for five touchdowns and zero interceptions. He’s also seventh on the rushing list, behind teammates Ian-Jay Cabanilla (No. 1) and Kaulana Tihada (No. 2).
Quotable
“It’s nice, that’s nice. We still have Baldwin, however. Is it a clincher? For us, we’ll treat Baldwin as if it wasn’t. “
– Dean Rickard, Lahainaluna co-head coach after a 26-9 win
Maui High won a state berth last Saturday
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MIL rating
FIRST LEAGUE
WL Pkt PF PA
y-Lahainaluna 5 0 1,000 169 41
Maui High 3 2,600 119 76
Baldwin 1 3 .250 53 114
DEPARTMENT II
WL Pkt PF PA
x-KS Maui 2 2,500 131 111
King Kekaulike 0 4,000 34 164
x-achieved first-round championship;
y-won overall championship
Saturday November 27th
Lahainaluna 26, Maui High 9
Today’s game
Kamehameha Maui at King Kekaulike, 6 p.m.
Game on saturday
Baldwin in Lahainaluna, 6 p.m.
Friday December 10th
King Kekaulike in Kamehameha Maui, 6 p.m.
Saturday December 11th
Baldwin vs. Maui High at War Memorial Stadium, 6 p.m.
End of the regular season
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