Leilehua's Siavii can inflict damage both ways


Leilehua DB Russell Siavii had four interceptions against Moanalua. Scoring Live file photo
Leilehua safety Russell Siavii had just over a fourth of the catches that teammate and wide receiver Jeremiah Andrade had in Friday's 40-7 OIA Red quarterfinal win against Moanalua. But Siavii's feat was just as impressive.

Andrade had 15 receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Siavii had four interceptions to help his team hold Na Menehune to one score.

It might have been a case of being at the right place at the right time, but look for Siavii to take on more passes in the upcoming games. And not necessarily with interceptions.

The 6-foot-3, 185-pound senior is one of the better athletes for Leilehua. In red zone situations, it's not uncommon to see Siavii, as well as defensive end Penitito Melei, line up as tight ends. Siavii already has a touchdown catch this season in the Mules' 32-13 win against Campbell. He also returned an interception for a TD in that game.

The use of Siavii and Melei as tight ends gives opponents another dimension to ponder. A lot of attention is already paid to Andrade, Allen Racette and Mykal Peyton. Leave the two tight ends unattended usually means another TD pass for QB Kenan Sadanaga.

The OIA Red semifinals get underway Friday at Aloha Stadium. The Mules will play Kahuku at 4:30 p.m. and Campbell will play Farrington at 7:30 p.m.


WEEK 11 PERFORMERS

Waiakea RB Nuu Aiava rushed for 157 yards and a TD against Hilo.

Aiea DB AJ Aleaga had two interceptions against Campbell.

Waimea DB Keoni Ana had 10 tackles against Kapa'a.

Saint Louis DE Kalei Auelua had 2 sacks against Kamehameha.

Leilehua WR Jeremiah Andrade had 15 catches for 167 yards and two TDs against Moanalua.

Mililani WR Deshawn Duncan-Benson had 8 catches for 116 yards and 2 TDs against Farrington.

Waimea DB Acetyn Emayo had two interceptions against Kapa'a.

Waimea DB Alika Emayo had 8 tackles and a interception against Kapa'a.

Keaau RB Jesse Huihui rushed for 117 yards against Kealakehe.

Waiakea KR Urban Iyo scored on an 81-yard kickoff return against Hilo.

Mililani WR Erren Jean-Pierre had 5 catches for 100 yards against Farrington.

Konawaena QB Lii Karratti passed for 222 yards and three TDs and rushed for two TDs against Ka'u.

Pac-Five RB Alakai Kealoha rushed for 105 yards and 3 TDs against Damien.

Hilo WR Drew Kell had 8 receptions for 160 yards and a TD against Waiakea.

Hilo QB Donavan Faoa Kelley was 18 of 27 for 324 yards and three TDs and rushed for 81 yards against Waiakea.

Mililani QB Jarin Morikawa passed for 318 yards and 3 TDs against Farrington.

Saint Louis RB Adam Noga rushed for 115 yards and a TD against Kamehameha.

Campbell LB Donovan Poniatowski had a lead-preserving interception against Aiea.

Kamehameha DT Kory Rasmussen had 2 sacks against Saint Louis.

Leilehua QB Kenan Sadanaga completed 36 of 46 passes for 386 yards and five TDs against Moanalua.

Farrington RB Tyler Taumua rished for 150 yards and 2 TDs against Mililani.

Kahuku RB Aofaga Wily rushed for 156 yards and 2 TDs against Waianae.

Kealakehe QB Psalm Wooching rushed for 137 yards and a TD against Keaau.