Waimea running back Destin Miguel rushed for 270 yards and 3 touchdowns against Anuenue. Courtesy Kealii Aguiar

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Destin Miguel had a game to remember to open the 2013 season.

The senior rushed for a weekend-high 270 yards and three touchdowns on just 13 carries to lead Waimea to a 42-0 win over Anuenue in a non-league game Saturday at Hanapepe Ballpark.

"Destin is a great talent and he had some great runs in that game," Menehune coach Kealii Aguiar said. "He definitely had some help from his offensive line, but as far as finishing a play, getting past the second level and finishing in the end zone, that's a tribute to his work ethic in practice and the natural speed that he has."

Miguel, who is 5 foot 8 and 160 pounds, scored on runs of 69, 48 and 49 yards – all in the second half.

"We had about four one-play drives in the second half on the big runs that Destin had," Aguiar said.

Miguel, the 100-meter dash champion in the Kauai Interscholastic Federation, also plays cornerback and returns punts and kicks.

"He's a captain for us," Aguiar said of Miguel. "He starts on every special teams unit, including PAT and PAT block. He pretty much never comes off the field."

The offensive line – made up of left tackle Anu Callahan, left guard Blaze Valente, center CJ Kahepuu, right guard Bryton Lumabao and right tackle Drake Kaohelaulii – along with tight end Patrick Keamoai-Strickland and fullback Kala Dusenberry-Lee helped paved the way for not just Miguel, but Acetyn Emayo, who finished with 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns on six carries.

Aguair also credited downfield blocking by the receivers and slotbacks as a big reason why the running backs were able to break the long runs.

With a roster of just 31 players, but " only 19 eligible right now," conditioning is an important part of the equation for the Menehunes.

"A lot of guys have to play two ways, so as a team, we really take pride in our conditioning," Aguiar said. "Especially for a guy like Destin, who has to carry the ball, defend the pass, cover kicks, cover punts – he has to carry a lot of the load and he's the type of guy that just shows up and works hard. Even if he's physically lagging or beat up, he's going to keep working and not complain or grumble about it.

Waimea visits the Big Island for an afternoon game at Hawaii Prep Saturday.

WEEK 1 TOP PERFORMERS

Acetyn Emayo, Waimea - Carried 6 times for 116 yards with 2 touchdowns in Menehune's win over Anuenue

Mario Fernandez, Maui - Rushed 8 times for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns in Sabers' win over Saint Francis

Motu Heimuli, Farrington - Scored on a 5-yard interception return and recorded 2 sacks in Govs' loss to Waianae

Absolom Henry, Radford - Caught 5 passes for 155 yards with 2 touchdowns in Rams' win over Pac-Five

Shaenan Hernandez-Fonoti, Aiea - Caught 4 passes for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns in Na Alii win over Kailua

Calen Holt, Kamehameha - Scored on a 20-yard interception return in Warriors' win over Castle

Justin Ibanez, Maui - Scored twice on interception returns and again on a safety in Sabers' win over Saint Francis

Makena Johnston, Kalaheo - Rushed 13 times for 107 yards with 2 touchdowns and intercepted a pass in Mustangs' loss to Kamehameha-Hawaii

Cody Lui-Yuen, Radford - Completed 17 of 37 passes for 403 yards with 5 touchdowns and 1 interception in Rams' win over Pac-Five

Brandon Kahookele, Kamehameha - Rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries in Warriors' win over Castle

Ryder Kuhns, Saint Louis - Completed 9 of 10 passes for 207 yards with 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in Crusaders' win over Baldwin

Blake Kondo, Mililani - Scored on a 13-yard fumble return in Trojans' win over Moanalua

Keoni-Kordell Makekau, Iolani - Caught 7 passes for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns in Raiders' win over Kalani

Vavae Malepeai, Mililani - Rushed for 74 yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 carries in Trojans' win over Moanalua

Ikona Mamiya, Kalani - Rushed 10 times for 75 yards with 2 touchdowns in Falcons' loss to Iolani

Ronald Matautia, Waianae - Scored on a 92-yard interception return in Seariders' win over Farrington

Destin Miguel, Waimea - Rushed for 270 yards and 3 touchdowns on just 13 carries in Menehune's win over Anuenue

Jameson Pasigan, Radford - Recorded 4 catches for 84 yards with 2 touchdowns in Rams' win over Pac-Five

Tristan Pebria, Kapolei - Ran for 189 yards with 3 touchdowns on 19 carries in Hurricanes' win over Pearl City

Kainoa Perry, Campbell - Caught 4 passes for 41 yards and 2 touchdowns in Sabers' win over Kaiser

Aaron Pierman, Maui - Scored on an interception return in Sabers' win over Saint Francis

Brandon Roberts, Kalani - Made 9 receptions for 85 yards with 2 touchdowns in Falcons' loss to Iolani

Jordan Ross, Iolani - Rushed 7 times for 101 yards and 3 touchdowns in Raiders' win over Kalani

Jaisen Sanchez, Saint Louis - Scored on a 30-yard interception for touchdown in Crusaders' win over Baldwin

Devan Stubblefield, Saint Louis - Made 5 receptions for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns in Crusaders' win over Baldwin

Easton Tsubata, Iolani - Completed 13 of 16 passes for 200 yards with 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in Raiders' win over Kalani

Randon Tuitama, Kaimuki - Rushed 9 times for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns in Bulldogs' win over Waialua

Jemery Willes, Waianae - Ran for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns on 11 carries in Seariders' win over Farrington

Trevor Yamashita, Kalani - Caught 5 passes for 105 yards and 1 touchdown in Falcons' loss to Iolani