In his first game since transferring from Roosevelt, junior David Rasmussen passed for 305 yards and four touchdowns in Kalani's 27-0 win against Waialua. Greg Yamamoto | SL

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Things ought to be promising for the Kalani Falcons.

In his first game since transferring from Roosevelt, junior David Rasmussen passed for 305 yards and four touchdowns in Kalani's 27-0 win against Waialua Saturday night at Kaiser.

What should alarm Kalani's opponents is Rasmussen is still learning the intricacies of the run-and-shoot. He's likely to get better.

"It was really good for the guys to win," Kalani offensive coordinator Ron Lee said. "We've been struggling for a long time. But this is just the start of the season. We still have a long way to go."

Entering the season, the Falcons won only two of their previous 86 games dating to 2000.

Rasmussen missed the nonleague game against Kapaa a couple weeks ago, so Shane Ra filled in for him. All he did was pass for 265 yards and three TDs in a 27-26 loss. But Ra's true position is linebacker, which he returned to with Rasmussen at QB. With Ra in the middle, the Falcons posted a shutout. Ra even returned an interception 66-yards for an apparent TD, but the play was nullified by a penalty.

Rasmussen said he likes the change of scenery.

"It's challenging, academically and activity-wise," Rasmussen said. "I like it."

Rasmussen had help from other newcomers. Slotback Gavin Kim, from Saint Louis, had seven catches for 168 yards and three TDs. Among them was a 99-yarder. Lorenzo Reeves, a transfer from Kaiser, had seven receptions for 54 yards and the other TD.

Kalani hosts Waipahu Saturday at Kaiser. The Marauders are coming off consecutive wins after a 68-0 loss to Campbell in nonleague play.


TOP PERFORMERS - WEEK 4

Waipahu RB Tydro Ate-Taito had a 90-yard kickoff return for TD against McKinley.

Saint Louis DL Kalei Auelua had 3 sacks and a 90-yard fumble return for TD against Mililani.

Kamehameha-Maui RB Kupono Cabanas rushed for 161 yards and 3 TDs against Maui.

Mililani WR Deshawn Duncan-Benson had 14 receptions for 142 yards and 2 TDs against Saint Louis.

'Iolani QB Reece Foy passed for 295 yards and 3 TDs against Wai'anae.

'Iolani WR Sheldon Gallarde had 8 receptions for 118 yards against Wai'anae.

Kea'au RB Jesse Huihui had a 98-yard kickoff return for TD and also rushed for 103 yards and another score against Kamehameha-Hawaii.

Kalani WR Gavin Kim had 7 receptions for 168 yards and 3 TDs against Waialua.

Campbell LB Solomon Leaeno had 10 tackles against Punahou.

Kamehameha RB Tyler Meditz rushed for 143 yards and 1 TDs against Radford.

Mililani QB Jarin Morikawa passed for 350 yards and 2 TDs against Saint Louis.

Saint Louis RB Kamana Pimental rushed for 171 yards and 2 TDs against Mililani.

McKinley WR William Rollman had 3 receptions for 127 yards and 2 TDs against Waipahu.

Wai'anae RB Sean Stevens-Sadamaru rushed for 122 yards against 'Iolani.

Campbell LB Giovanni Stevenson had 11 tackles against Punahou.

Farrington RB Tyler Taumua rushed for 168 yards and 3 TDs against Kaiser.

Saint Louis WR Jeremy Tabuyo had a 99-yard kick return for TD against Mililani.

Maui RB Chastin Valdez rushed for 170 yards and 2 TDs against Kamehameha-Maui.

Mililani WR Kaimi Wilson had 4 catches for 152 yards against Saint Louis.