Football


Sport Week

Preseason

1. Kahuku

2016 record (rank): 11-2 (2nd)

This week: idle

The Red Raiders will look to overcome the loss of their entire starting secondary from a year ago, including All-Hawaii Defensive Player of the Year Kekaula Kaniho.

2. Saint Louis

2016 record (rank): 10-1 (1st)

This week: at No. 6 Waianae Saturday

The Tua Tagovailoa era at Kalaepohaku has come to a close as senior Chevan Cordeiro assumes the reins of the Crusader offense.

3. Kapolei

2016 record (rank): 10-3 (3rd)

This week: at No. 10 Campbell Friday

The Hurricanes saw three All-Hawaii First Team defenders graduate last year, including Notre Dame-bound defensive lineman Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa.

4. Punahou

2016 record (rank): 7-3 (4th)

This week: vs. Moanalua Friday (at Radford)

The Buffanblu have finished second in the ILH the past two seasons, but have one of the state's top recruits in junior linebacker Maninoa Tufono.

5. Mililani

2016 record (rank): 9-3 (7th)

This week: idle

After laying claim to the Division I state title last season, the Trojans and junior quarterback Dillon Gabriel have their eyes set on the Open crown.

6. Waianae

2016 record (rank): 9-5 (5th)

This week: vs. No. 2 Saint Louis Saturday

The Seariders have one of the state's best offensive threats in running back Rico Rosario and among the top defenders in linebacker Kanai Mauga.

7. Kamehameha

2016 record (rank): 3-6 (8th)

This week: at No. 9 Farrington Friday

The Warriors are expected to be without the services of junior strong safety Tiger Peterson, who suffered a fractured tibia in practice last week.

8. Leilehua

2016 record (rank): 5-6 (NR)

This week: vs. Saint Francis Saturday

Longtime defensive coordinator Mark Kurisu takes over for the Mules after former coach Nolan Tokuda became the school's athletic director over the offseason.

9. Farrington

2016 record (rank): 8-4 (6th)

This week: vs. No. 7 Kamehameha Friday

The Governors look to reload on offense after losing most of their production from a season ago, including star running back Challen Faamatau.

10. Campbell

2016 record (rank): 7-5 (NR)

This week: vs. No. 3 Kapolei Friday

The Sabers, now under the direction of former Kailua and Kaimuki coach, Darren Johnson, have a potential superstar in sophomore safety Pokii Adkins-Kupukaa.

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Just missed the cut: Kailua.