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Week 5

1. Punahou (4-0, 2-0 ILH)  

Previous rank: 1
Last week: beat Kamehameha, 24-0
This week: vs. Saint Francis Saturday

The Buffanblu are one of just two remaining unbeatens across the state (the other being Division II Lahainaluna) after handing Kamehameha its first loss Saturday. Defensive end Canton Kaumatule started for the first time in 2013 and made an immediate impact with two sacks. Quarterback Larry Tuileta passed for 206 yards with a touchdown and running back Wayne Taulapapa also ran in two scores in the win. Punahou plays first-year ILH varsity-member Saint Francis Saturday.

2. Kamehameha (5-1, 2-1 ILH)

Previous rank: 2
Last week: lost to Punahou, 24-0
This week: vs. Pac-Five Saturday

The Warriors had the tables turned on them in a 24-0 loss to Punahou Saturday. They managed only 154 yards of total offense, including a meager 45 passing yards. Running back Brandon Kahookele carried 15 times for a game-high 81 yards and defensive end Mika Tafua had one of his team's four sacks and forced a fumble in a losing effort. Kamehameha, which has three regular-season games remaining - all against Division II teams - plays Pac-Five Saturday.

3. Saint Louis (5-1, 2-1 ILH)

Previous rank: 3
Last week: beat Iolani, 49-13
This week: idle

The Crusaders have been prolific offensively, outscoring their opponents 222 to 43 in their four wins. Behind the No. 2 passer in Division I, Ryder Kuhns (1,211 pass yards, 14 TDs, 4 INTs, 67.3 comp. percent) and the No. 2 rusher in D1, Adam Noga (520 rush yards, 7 TDs, 10.2 yards per carry), they are averaging nearly 48 points and more than 490 yards of total offense. Saint Louis, which amassed 684 offensive yards in a 49-13 win over Iolani, plays Damien Saturday.

4. Mililani (4-1, 3-0 OIA Red West)  

Previous rank: 4
Last week: idle
This week: vs. No. 6 Campbell Saturday

The Trojans have won three straight and are coming off a bye last week. Running back Vavae Malepeai, who ranks third in Division I in rushing with 485 yards and nine touchdowns, did not play in a 39-12 win over Waipahu on Sept. 6. In his absence, quarterbacks McKenzie Milton and Robert Faleafine combined to go 21-of-36 passing for 266 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Mililani, which is in first place in the Red West, hosts Campbell Saturday.

5. Kahuku (3-2, 3-0 OIA Red East)  

Previous rank: 5
Last week: beat Castle, 48-13
This week: vs. McKinley Friday

The Red Raiders have won their last two games and three of their last four since a season-opening 45-24 loss to Saint Louis. With running back Soli Afalava (collarbone) out for Friday's 48-13 win over Castle, PJ Liua picked up the slack. He scored on three rushing touchdowns and two-way player, Salanoa Wily, had two sacks and added another rushing score. Kahuku, which has outscored the opposition, 126 to 46, in its three wins this season, plays McKinley Friday.

6. Campbell (4-1, 2-1 OIA Red West)  

Previous rank: 8
Last week: beat Waianae, 32-24
This week: at No. 4 Mililani Saturday

The Sabers won back-to-back games over Aiea and Waianae in their last two contests to move into third place in the seven-team Red West. Quarterback Isaac Hurd passed for 282 yards with two touchdowns - both to wide receiver Keola Himan - and also ran in a pair of scores against the Seariders. Linebacker Unity Kea Cambra recovered a fumble in the end zone after a high snap on a Waianae punt. Campbell travels to Mililani for a pivotal Red West game Saturday.

7. Kapolei (5-1, 3-1 OIA Red West)  

Previous rank: 9
Last week: beat Leilehua, 48-26
This week: idle

The Hurricanes have quietly won their last three games since their lone loss this season - a 35-0 shutout at the hands of division-leading Mililani - and are a half game behind the Trojans in the Red West. Mana Reis ran for 104 yards with three touchdowns on just nine carries and Tristan Pebria added 99 rushing yards and another score on 23 attempts. Kapolei, which scored 35 unanswered, fourth-quarter points against Leilehua after trailing 27-13, has a bye this week.

8. Waianae (4-2, 2-2 OIA Red West)  

Previous rank: 6
Last week: lost to Campbell, 32-24
This week: vs. Waipahu Friday

The Seariders held a 17-7 halftime lead Friday only to allow 26 second-half points in a 32-24 loss at Campbell Friday. Quarterback Kekoa Kaluhiokalani accounted 232 yards of total offense and threw two passing touchdowns, but was also intercepted twice in the loss. Wide receiver Pookela Noa-Nakamoto, who ranks third amongst all Division I pass-catchers, hauled in five receptions for 143 yards and two scores. Waianae hosts Waipahu at Raymond Torii Field Friday.

9. Leilehua (3-2, 1-2 OIA Red West)  

Previous rank: 7
Last week: lost to Kapolei, 48-27
This week: at Aiea Friday

The Mules were undefeated just two weeks ago, but have since lost home games to Waianae and Kapolei on consecutive weekends. In Friday's 48-27 loss to the Hurricanes, defensive lineman Maake Muti notched a game-high 13 tackles, including two sacks, and forced two fumbles. Leilehua, which managed just 192 offensive yards (93 rushing/99 passing) in the loss, travel to Aiea Friday - the first of three straight road games to close out the regular season.

10. Farrington (3-2, 3-0 OIA Red East)  

Previous rank: -
Last week: beat McKinley, 25-13
This week: at Moanalua Friday

The Governors have reeled off three straight wins since an 0-2 start to 2013. Cornerback Jacob McEnroe scored on a 32-yard interception return, Sanele Lavatai rushed for a pair of third-quarter touchdowns and the defense allowed just 148 yards of total offense in Saturday's 25-13 win over McKinley. With three games to go, Farrington - which visits Moanalua Friday - is tied atop the Red East standings with Kahuku.

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