Mililani pulled out an absolute banger, beating Campbell 35-30 in what everyone’s calling the game of the year. The Massey Rankings dropped on September 28, and that #1 spot for Mililani came with a serious wake-up call the rest of the state needs to pay attention to right now.
The Game of the Year Proved Campbell Is Real
Yeah, Mililani (6-0) is still sitting pretty at #1, but that 35-30 win over #2 Campbell was a straight-up nail-biter. Think about this: Campbell (5-2) battled that tough loss even *without two of their top receivers*, Zion White (a Cal commit, no less!) and Bless Cabrera-Hopkins. They still managed to put up 30 points on the #1 team while missing key weapons! That’s insane, and it tells you everything about their fight. It won’t surprise anyone if these two squads meet again for the State Championship. Mililani’s got Kailua on Friday, and Campbell heads to Leilehua on Friday. Watch those scores!
Marquee Matchup and Shifting Fortunes
Down the rankings, Kapolei (5-1) isn’t messing around either. They absolutely crushed Kailua 58-14, vaulting them to #3. Now, get this: they’re hosting #4 Kahuku (4-3) on Saturday. That’s not just a game, that’s the marquee matchup of the entire week! Kahuku, after a brutal three-game losing streak, finally got back on track with a dominant 50-6 win over Leilehua. They’re back on track, and Saturday’s game against Kapolei is massive for their momentum. And how about Kamehameha at #5? Their tough defense held St. Louis to just 3 points in a 23-3 win, moving them to 3-4. They’re playing at Pac-Five on Friday. Meanwhile, Waipahu (6-1) at #6 handled Wai’anae convincingly, 42-14, and plays at Moanalua on Friday.
Struggle City and Undefeated Surprises
Not everyone’s riding a high. St. Louis (0-6) is still searching for their first win of the year after that 23-3 loss to Kamehameha. They’re hosting Punahou (1-4-1) on Friday. Punahou isn’t doing much better, coming off a close 22-21 loss to Cardinal Newman from Northern California. Talk about a must-win for both teams! Wai’anae (4-1) lost their first game of the year to Waipahu, so they’re trying to get back on track at Farrington on Friday. Big shoutout to Kapaa (2-1-1) at #10, coming off a bye and hosting Kaua’i on Saturday. And hey, make sure you don’t miss the Kalāheo Mustangs (5-0) at #25! They’re undefeated and finally cracking the top tier.
This weekend is packed, Seattle! That Kapolei vs. Kahuku game is going to be electric. Everyone absolutely needs to keep an eye on Mililani and Campbell. A rematch for the State Championship is definitely looming, and it’s going to be epic. To keep up with all the action and nail-biting finishes, hit up the Rivals High School Scoreboard. It’s the real-time spot for all the gridiron excitement.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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