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With its back against the wall, Kamehameha answered the call last week with its 17-10 win over Punahou, which was previously unbeaten in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu.

The Warriors had to win in order to keep its league title hopes alive and put Punahou's celebration on hold for at least another week. With two weeks left in the ILH's Division I schedule, Punahou and Kamehameha are tied for first at 5-1 while Saint Louis is 3-2.

The Crusaders face a must-win Friday when it meets Kamehameha in a 7:45 p.m. game at Aloha Stadium. A loss would end any possibility of an ILH crown for Saint Louis, the defending Division I state champion. If the Saints win, their lone chance to make the postseason would be to beat Punahou next Thursday, forcing a three-way tie atop the standings. In that case, there would be a three-way playoff to determine who will represent the ILH in the state tournament.

However, if Saint Louis loses both games, Kamehameha and Punahou would finish tied at 6-1 and would have to play a winner-take-all game to decide the ILH champ. If Kamehameha beats Saint Louis and the Crusaders beat Punahou, the Warriors will finish first. If the Warriors lose to the Saint Louis and Punahou beats the Saints, the Buffanblu would claim the league crown.

The game between the Crusaders and Warriors will follow a Division II game between Damien and Pac-Five at 5 p.m.


INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE OF HONOLULU

Damien vs. Pac-Five, Friday, 5 p.m. at Aloha Stadium

'Iolani has already locked up its fifth straight ILH Division II title and a trip to the state tournament with its win over Pac-Five Saturday, making this game purely about pride for the Monarchs (0-7 overall, 0-5 ILH) and the Wolf Pack (4-5, 1-5). Damien has struggled mightily under first-year head coach Eddie Klaneski this season, averaging just 3.9 points per game on offense, while allowing 41.3 by opponents. Pac-Five won the previous meeting between these teams, 34-13, three weeks ago.

No. 7 Saint Louis vs. No. 5 Kamehameha, Friday, 7:45 p.m. at Aloha Stadium

The Crusaders (6-2, 3-2) have had some time off to heal up from injuries that have riddled them all season. Saint Louis has played just twice - both times against Division II opponents - in the past month. It had a bye following a 42-35 win over 'Iolani back on Sept. 23 and another week off following a 63-0 rout of Damien two weeks ago. Saint Louis, which led 43-0 at halftime, racked up 505 yards of offense, including 316 (12.6 per rush) rushing against the Monarchs.

The Warriors (6-3, 5-1) moved up one spot in this week's ScoringLive/OC16 Football Power Rankings following its win over the Puns Saturday. Kamehameha, which was led by its defense and special teams in the win, avenged a 17-14 loss to the Buffanblu three weeks ago. Last week, Pono Choy's 60-yard fumble return in the third-quarter put Kamehameha ahead for good and Bronson Barretto's 6-yard TD run in the fourth proved to be the difference.

Kamehameha beat Saint Louis, 28-21, the first time the teams met back on Sept. 2.


BIG ISLAND INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION

Kohala at Hawaii Prep, Saturday, 2 p.m.

The last time these two teams met, it resulted in a 63-8 win for HPA. Ka Makani (6-3 overall, 5-2 BIIF) have averaged just 182.8 yards of total offense per game despite putting up 37.7 points each time out. RB Kawohi Schutte (454 rush yards, 7 TDs) averages 7.0 yards per carry for HPA, which beat Ka'u, 49-14, Saturday. The Cowboys (0-7) have been outscored by opponents, 278 points to 90, on the season.

Kealakehe at Kea'au, Saturday, 3 p.m.

The first-place Waveriders (7-1, 5-0) conclude their regular season with a cross-island trip for an afternoon meeting with the second-place Cougars (3-5, 3-2). Kealakehe has won its last six games and is coming off a 28-19 win over Waiakea Saturday. In the win, RB Psalm Wooching ran for a pair of touchdowns to pace the Waveriders, who were outgained 324 offensive yards to 210. Kea'au has won its last two games since a 39-0 loss at Kealakehe on Sept. 24.

Waiakea vs. Hilo, Saturday, 7 p.m. at Francis Wong Stadium

The rival schools from Hilo town meet in the regular-season finale for both teams Saturday night. The Warriors (3-4, 2-3) beat the Vikings (0-8, 0-5), 34-0, in their last meeting back on Sept. 23, but have lost their two games since. RB Nu'u Aiava (488 rush yards, 6 TDs) ranks second among BIIF backs in rushing yards and is tied for third in scoring with 38 points accounted for. Hilo has been outscored, 45 points to 288, by opponents this season.

Kamehameha-Hawaii at Honoka'a, Saturday, 7 p.m.

After winning their first seven games to open the season, the Warriors (8-2, 5-2) have lost two of their last three, including a 21-11 loss at Konawaena Saturday. Kamehameha-Hawaii allowed 268 passing yards by the Wildcats and had two of its own passes intercepted in the loss. The Dragons (5-5, 3-3) are in fourth place in the league's Division II race and have won two straight. The last meeting between the teams came on Sept. 16, with Kamehameha-Hawaii winning, 42-7.


MAUI INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE

No. 8 Baldwin vs. Maui, Saturday, 7 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium

The Bears, who have already locked up the MIL title and a state-tournament berth, are coming off a 28-6 win over King Kekaulike Friday and have won six straight games. After a 48-10 loss against Edison (Calif.) to open the season, Baldwin (6-1 overall, 6-0 MIL) has not been challenged much besides a 33-22 win at Kamehameha-Maui two weeks ago. QB Keelan Ewaliko leads the team in both passing (864 yards, 13 TDs, 5 INTs) and rushing (644 yards, 8 TDs). The Sabers (2-4, 2-3) had a bye last week. Baldwin won, 42-6, when the teams last met, back on Sept. 23.


KAUAI INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION

Waimea vs. Kapa'a, 3 p.m. at Vidinha Stadium

The Menehunes are sitting pretty at 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the KIF with just this game to play, while the Warriors are 4-2 and 2-1 with two games to play. Waimea beat Kauai, 6-3, Saturday in a low-scoring affair and has won three in a row. WR Jonathan Tangalin's 60-yard touchdown pass from Niko Delos Reyes in the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winning score for the Menehunes. Kapa'a had a bye last week and last played in a 16-7 win over Kauai.