OIA Football
Javar, defense help Moanalua stay unbeaten


Kalani Takase | ScoringLive
August 30, 2019, 9:17pm

  

Fri, Aug 30, 2019 @ Leilehua [ 6:00 pm ]

Moanalua

24

Leilehua

20

Final 1 2 3 4 T
Moanalua (10-2-0) 0 6 6 1224
Leilehua (10-3-0) 0 7 0 1320
Kalei Akagi 113 yd
RJ Javar 263 yd 3 TD
Jayzon Ramos 94 yd
Jansen York 162 yd 1 TD



WAHIAWA — RJ Javar passed for 263 yards and three touchdowns and Rashod Tanner recorded two of Moanalua's four interceptions in a 24-20 win over host Leilehua Friday night.

Na Menehune (3-0 overall, 2-0 league) overcame five first-half sacks by the Mules (3-1, 2-1) to seize sole possession of first place in the Oahu Interscholastic Association Division I standings before a crowd of about 350 fans at Hugh Yoshida Stadium.

Javar completed 20 of his 28 pass attempts and was not intercepted. He was pressured by the Leilehua defense for much of the night — including seven total sacks by the Mules — and took a huge hit early on when Laakea Umiamaka came in unblocked off the right edge and buried Javar for a nine-yard loss just five snaps in for Moanalua.

"He took a gigantic hit and that was a clean lick, but it was good. He bounced back, I was worried he would be rattled, but again, RJ to the rescue with his composure and all that, so he did really well," Na Menehune coach Savaii Eselu said of his senior quarterback.

Moanalua receiver Rudy Kealohi celebrates after hauling in the go-ahead TD for Moanalua, which was also his first of the season. Moanalua receiver Rudy Kealohi celebrates after hauling in the go-ahead TD for Moanalua, which was also his first of the season. Michael Lasquero | SL

Moanalua's Jansen York sprinted down the right sideline for a 99-yard touchdown on a catch-and-run. Moanalua's Jansen York sprinted down the right sideline for a 99-yard touchdown on a catch-and-run. Michael Lasquero | SL

Moanalua's Jett Tanigawa (44) beats Leilehua's Kalei Akagi (13) to the end zone after picking off Akagi's pass. Moanalua's Jett Tanigawa (44) beats Leilehua's Kalei Akagi (13) to the end zone after picking off Akagi's pass. Michael Lasquero | SL

Moanalua CB Rashod Tanner comes down with his second INT of the night to lead Na Menehune's secondary. Moanalua CB Rashod Tanner comes down with his second INT of the night to lead Na Menehune's secondary. Michael Lasquero | SL

The Moanalua defense celebrates in the end zone after Jett Tanigawa scored on a 32-yard interception return. The Moanalua defense celebrates in the end zone after Jett Tanigawa scored on a 32-yard interception return. Michael Lasquero | SL

Leilehua edge rusher Kiaka Pio (56) was a thorn in Moanalua's side all game long. Leilehua edge rusher Kiaka Pio (56) was a thorn in Moanalua's side all game long. Michael Lasquero | SL


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