Waimea LB Kyle Fleming had a team-high 8 tackles against Kauai. Manuel Henriques | Special to SL

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Leilehua QB Kenan Sadanaga threw for 5 touchdowns, all of them before halftime, against Radford. ScoringLive file photo

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As if mirroring what was going on at Aloha Stadium Saturday night with former Leilehua QB Bryant Moniz, present Mules' QB Kenan Sadanaga had a field day of his own, passing for 204 yards and five touchdowns - in the first half alone - in leading his team to a 52-0 win against Radford.

The win clinched one of the top two spots in the Oahu Interscholastic Association Red West with Campbell, thus earning both first-round byes in the OIA tournament.

But perhaps overlooked was that Sadanaga's efficiency (17 of 20 passing) and effectiveness gave the Mules a safe lead that allowed them to give backup Josh Jenks crucial playing time. Remember, Andrew Manley was pressed into his varsity debut in the middle of the OIA playoffs when two of Leilehua's varsity QBs got injured. Manley's only experience before that was in JV.

Jenks, who plays receiver, was a modest 6 of 13 for 90 yards and one TD. The other time he got to pass the ball was against Damien about a month ago. He also was 6 of 13 in that game for 149 yards and a TD.

Critics might ask 'What are the Mules doing passing while up 45-0 in the third quarter?' That's Leilehua's primary offense. The backup needs the reps as much as the starter. If the backup must replace Sadanaga in a close game, the Mules would like to know their reserve can execute the same plays as the starter.

It's all part of a program trying to make a run at the league and state titles.


WEEK 7 PERFORMERS

Waipahu RB Gregorio Alip rushed for 183 yards and 3 TDs against Kalaheo.

Leilehua WR Jeremiah Andrade had receptions for 89 yards and 2 TDs against Radford.

Saint Louis DL Kamalei Correa had 2 sacks and a forced fumble against 'Iolani.

Anuenue RB Mahuka Cullen rushed for 125 yards and a TD against Nanakuli.

Baldwin QB Keelan Ewaliko passed for 196 yards and 5 TDs against Maui.

Aiea DL Pio Faamatau had 13 tackles, three of them sacks and three more for lost yardage, against Mililani

Castle RB Olycon Finau rushed for 76 yards and 2 TDs against Roosevelt.

Waimea LB Kyle Fleming had 8 tackles against Kauai.

Anuenue RB Kainalu Kaleo rushed for 250 yards and 3 TDs against Nanakuli.

Kapolei DB Kaeo Kanoa had 2 interceptions against Campbell.

Kaimuki RB Brandon Kekoa rushed for 120 yards and 2 TDs against Kalani.

Aiea DE Max Maafala-Maiava had 13 tackles against Mililani.

Aiea LB Jholy Mauai had 12 tackles, three for lost yardage, against Mililani.

Baldwin RB Vetekina Malafu rushed for 94 yards and a TD against Maui.

Kalaheo QB Rashaan Matalolo passed for 273 yards and 3 TDs and rushed for 44 yards and another score against Waipahu.

'Iolani WR Tanner Nishioka had 6 receptions for 110 yards against Saint Louis.

Pearl City QB Kaimi Paredes passed for 172 yards and 4 TDs and rushed for 72 yards against Waialua.

Campbell WR Keoni Piceno had 5 receptions for 94 yards and a TD against Kapolei.

Saint Louis RB Kamana Pimental rushed for 142 yards and 3 TD against 'Iolani.

Aiea DE Ualese Sale had nine tackles, three for lost yardage, against Mililani.

Hawaii Prep RB Kawohi Schutte rushed for 133 yards and 4 TDs against Honoka'a.

Campbell DB Jaelen Subia-Etrata had 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery against Kapolei.

Maui QB Siueli Vaha passed for 76 yards and a TD and rushed for 94 yards against Baldwin.

Aiea DL Sheldon Williams had 10 tackles, three of them sacks, against Mililani.

Kahuku RB Aofaga Wily rushed for 181 yards and a TD against Moanalua.

Kealakehe QB Tyler Yates passed for 215 yards and 2 TDs and rushed for 83 yards against Ke'eau.

Kailua RB Jarrin Young rushed for 145 yards and a TD against Kaiser.