Versatile Bukoski helped Crusaders big time


Duke Bukoski leads the ILH with 517 receiving yards and seven TDs. ScoringLive file photo
Of the 103 combined plays from scrimmage in Saint Louis' 42-7 win against Punahou Friday night, Duke Bukoski was involved with four of them.

But they were big ones.

The Crusaders' senior wide receiver caught three passes for 134 yards (44.67 yards per catch), including an 80-yard TD. He also was in on two plays on defense, returning an interception 64 yards to set up a Saint Louis TD.

To counter some of Punahou's height at receivers, Saint Louis coach Darnell Arceneaux used the 6-foot-2 Bukoski at defensive back.

"Duke came up with a great pick," Arceneaux said. "It kind of shows Duke's versatility. Duke is a big-time Division I product. He's been playing like it every week."

Bukoski leads the Interscholastic League of Honolulu with 517 receiving yards and seven TDs from 21 receptions. He is second in the state with 758 yards and leads with 10 TD catches.

Bukoski and his Crusaders have a bye this week before closing out the regular season against Kamehameha in two weeks. With Saint Louis' win against Punahou, the Crusaders have clinched the league's Division I title and state tournament berth.


WEEK 10 PERFORMERS

Hawaii Prep RB Nathaniel Adams had 5 TD runs against Ka'u.


Saint Louis DL Kalei Auelua had four sacks against Punahou.


Lahainaluna RB Jostin Carbajal rushed for 116 yards and 3 TDs against Maui.


McKinley AP Solomon Dixon had 167 yards in total offense (106 rushing, 61 receiving) and scored 3 TDs against Kalaheo.


Anuenue RB Ikaika Gante rushed for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns, and returned a fumble 35 yards for another against Waipahu.


Kalani WR Keano Kuia had 8 catches for 129 yards and 2 TDs against Nanakuli.


Saint Louis QB Marcus Mariota was 14 of 20 for 391 yards and 2 TDs and rushed for 63 yards and 2 more TDs against Punahou.


Waipahu RB Victor Moananu rushed for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns against Anuenue.


'Iolani LB Cody Petro-Sakuma returned an interception 48 yards for a TD, had tackle for a loss and recovered a fumble against Pac-Five.


Radford WR TJ Reid caught seven passes for 114 yards, including two touchdowns and threw a TD pass against Moanalua.


'Iolani DB Reid Saito returned an interception 89 yards for a TD against Pac-Five.


Moanalua RB Charles Spencer rushed 21 times for 130 yards and two touchdowns against Radford.


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