That’s been the mission all season for Iolani, which features largely a new cast from the team that won the program’s first HHSAA Division I state title in 2021.
On Friday, the Raiders left no doubt that they are, at the very least, worthy of the right to defend their state championship in this year’s postseason by routing Damien 42-13 at Kozuki Stadium.
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The Iolani football team defeated Damien 42-13 at Kozuki Stadium on Friday to clinch the Interscholastic League of Honolulu’s Division I championship and automatic berth to the state tournament
The Raiders used a 28-point second quarter to turn an early deficit into a runaway victory, as defensive back Brayden Morioka’s 81-yard interception return turned the momentum for good
Damien freshman quarterback AJ Tuifua was tough to bring down in the first half but left before halftime with an apparent shoulder injury and did not return
Iolani running back Keao Kawaakoa had three touchdowns, including one set up by a blocked punt by defensive lineman Ha‘aheo Dela Cruz
