Waiakea's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They secured a 26-20 W over the Kealakehe Waveriders. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Waiakea's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josiah Amuimuia, who rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Nakamoto-Baltazar, who picked up 109 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Waiakea's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Manabu Abraham picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Waiakea's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. As for Kealakehe, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Konawaena the next time they take the field. Kealakehe will head out to face Konawaena at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Waiakea will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th.
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