Campbell, Waianae advance to OIA Red JV title game

Johnny Wilson | Special to SL

Campbell and Waianae posted impressive victories in an afternoon doubleheader at Kahuku's Carlton E. Weimer Stadium to advance to the OIA Red Junior Varsity championship game.

Quarterback Pohaku Kaheaku-Paiva passed for two touchdowns and scrambled from 3 yards out to score another to lead the way, as the Sabers jumped out to an early 20-0 lead in the first quarter and won going away 34-7.

Kahuku was held off the scoreboard until the 7:51 mark in the fourth as Jrue Williams' 35 yard reception off a screen pass prevented the shutout.

In the early game, Waianae outscored Leilehua in every quarter to earn a 48-20 victory.

Seariders running back Jurick Valdez scored on runs of 32 and 45 yards, and Niko Kala-Mahiai added a kickoff return for another score as Waianae built a 21-6 halftime advantage.

Mules quarterback Fletcher Washington pased for a score and ran in another touchdown in the loss.