Moanalua CB Aukai Grace intercepts a pass intended for Kalei Akagi in the end zone during the third quarter of the OIA D1 championship game. Michael Lasquero | SL

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Moanalua's Christian Sison runs back his second interception of the game. Michael Lasquero | SL

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The Moanalua defense combines to gang-tackle Leilehua running back Jamil Vereen. Sylvia Lee | SL

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Moanalua's Rashod Tanner tracks down a pass thrown by Leilehua quarterback Kekoa Turangan. Sylvia Lee | SL

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Moanalua's Jesus Lopez Jr. breaks up a pass intended for Leilehua's Jayzon Ramos. Michael Lasquero | SL

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Moanalua CB Aukai Grace intercepts a pass intended for Kalei Akagi in the end zone during the third quarter of the OIA D1 championship game. Michael Lasquero | SL

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Moanalua's Christian Sison runs back his second interception of the game. Michael Lasquero | SL

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The Moanalua defense combines to gang-tackle Leilehua running back Jamil Vereen. Sylvia Lee | SL

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Moanalua's Rashod Tanner tracks down a pass thrown by Leilehua quarterback Kekoa Turangan. Sylvia Lee | SL

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Moanalua's Jesus Lopez Jr. breaks up a pass intended for Leilehua's Jayzon Ramos. Michael Lasquero | SL

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Moanalua's run to the OIA Division I title last Saturday night had a lot of key moments in crunch time.

There was Dacryes tip-drill touchdown catch that tied the game at 20-all in the the second overtime period.

Then there was Griffin Motas' game-winning PAT.

And don't forget the three missed kicks by Leilehua.

But loss in the narrative was a rock-solid effort by the defense that kept Na Menehune in a position to come out on top all night long.

In its 21-20 championship win, the Moanalua defense broke up seven passes, recorded five tackles for loss and tallied four interceptions.

The Moanalua defense combines to gang-tackle Leilehua running back Jamil Vereen. Sylvia Lee | SL

Moanalua's Rashod Tanner tracks down a pass thrown by Leilehua quarterback Kekoa Turangan. Sylvia Lee | SL

Moanalua's Jesus Lopez Jr. breaks up a pass intended for Leilehua's Jayzon Ramos. Michael Lasquero | SL