High school football rankings: Kahuku headlines Hawaii Preseason MaxPreps Top 25

The 2023 high school football season in Hawaii kicks off this month and MaxPreps has your look at the state's top teams. Defending Division I Open champion Kahuku owns the No. 1 spot in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.

The Red Raiders have won 22 consecutive games against in-state opponents dating back to 2019. That includes a 20-0 victory over No. 2 Punahou (Honolulu) in the 2022 championship game. Kahuku outscored teams from Hawaii 444-84 last fall.

Seniors Hyrum Benjamin-Moors (6-1, 270, DL, committed to Washington State) and Filiva'a Saluni (6-5, 270, OL, seven FBS offers) are among Kahuku's top prospects heading into 2023.

In addition to Kahuku, other defending state champions include Konawaena (Kealakekua) in Division I and Waimea in Division II.

Rankings are computer-generated, factoring in past results and adjustments such as returners and statistical date when available. Hawaii Preseason MaxPreps Top 25

1. Kahuku, 12-2 record in 2022

2. Punahou (Honolulu), 9-2

3. Campbell (Ewa Beach), 7-4

4. Mililani, 7-5

5. St. Louis (Honolulu), 4-5

6. Kapolei, 6-5

7. 'Aiea, 9-4

8. Konawaena (Kealakekua), 11-1

9. Waipahu, 11-2

10. Wai'anae, 3-5

11. Kapa'a, 5-4

12. Moanalua (Honolulu), 2-6-1

13. Kamehameha Kapalama (Honolulu), 0-7-1

14. Lahainaluna (Lahaina), 9-1

15. Waimea, 9-2

16. 'Iolani (Honolulu), 6-1

17. Maui (Kahului), 7-2

18. Kailua, 4-4-1

19. Farrington (Honolulu), 5-6

20. Leilehua (Wahiawa), 0-7-1

21. Hilo, 6-4

22. Castle (Kaneohe), 1-8

23. Damien (Honolulu), 3-3

24. Kamehameha Hawai'i (Kea'au), 10-2

25. Honoka'a, 10-2