Football
Versatile Bukoski helped Crusaders big time






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.


Reach Stacy Kaneshiro at [email protected].




Show your support

Every contribution, no matter the size, will help ScoringLive continue its mission to provide the best and most comprehensive coverage of high school sports in the state of Hawaii and beyond.

Please consider making a contribution today.


MORE STORIES

D2 boys' volleyball states to include Kauai as host site, but not 12-team girls' tourney

Hours after the HIADA general assembly voted to approve two measures that included the KIF in the rotation...

KIF on cusp of hosting D2 state tournaments in girls and boys volleyball

The Kauai Interscholastic Federation is expected to be included in the host rotations of the boys' and...

Track and field proposals among those being considered at HIADA conference

Athletics administrators from across the state are gathered at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, where the...

HHSAA inducts 44th class into Hall of Honor

Twelve student-athletes from 10 different schools and representing three of the state's leagues were...

Iolani's Nakanelua garners All-Hawaii Player of the Year honors

Senior setter Bailey Nakanelua was the engine that helped drive the Raiders back to the top of state...

Pearl City's Ngirmidol headlines All-OIA Division II picks

Chargers' setter Marley Ngirmidol named Player of the Year in OIA Division II; Pearl City head coach...