Kahuku DL/TE Lamone Williams was a force on both offense and defense in the Red Raiders' win over Mililani. ScoringLive file photo

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Kahuku's Lamone Williams may not get the ball in his hands very often, but he certainly made the most of each opportunity in the Red Raiders' 50-13 win in the OIA Red division title game.

For starters, the 6-foot-3, 283 pound defensive lineman/tight end caught the game's opening touchdown pass, a halfback option from running back Aofaga Wily.

"Actually was surprised the first time they called my number." said Williams of his first score. "It was a difficult pass from Aofaga Wily but I managed to pull that one in."

He then added a third quarter interception of a Trojans' screen pass, his second pick of the year.

"Our coach was yelling from the sideline about the screen," recalled Williams. "As I got upfield i saw the rb sneak out and drop back and then seen the ball coming in the air, reached up and got that ball.

And incidentally, his first interception of the year against Castle? Taken back to the house for six.

Finally, for good measure, quarterback Lasi Livai would find Williams on the play immediately following his interception for a 14 yard score.

"The second touchdown I was glad that they called my number again and it was a longer touchdown, so I was just hoping that I wouldn't drop the ball." laughed Williams.

And if that wasn't already enough, Williams added four tackles and a relentless pass rush as a key component on a defensive line that never allowed Mililani's vaunted passing attack to get going.

"It was a team effort." explained Willams. "My role was to put pressure on the quarterback our coaches came out this week telling us that if we put pressure on the quarterback we would disrupt his game and throw off his throws and stuff."

Kahuku enjoys a first round bye this week, before facing the winner of the Farrington-Kealakehe match up in the Division I semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Football State Championships.

TOP PERFORMERS - WEEK 13

Radford LB Isaac Alualu recorded 13 tackles against Nanakuli.

Kealakehe QB Jordan Cristobal rushed for 119 yards and a TD and passed for 98 yards and 2 TDs against Hilo.

Nanakuli RB Brandon Felisi rushed for 110 yards against Radford.

Kahuku DB Kawehena Johnson recorded four tackles and had a 90-yard interception return for TD against Mililani.

Kealakehe RB Lennox Jones rushed for 157 yards and a TD against Hilo.

Kamehameha-Hawaii WR Shaun Kagawa had 4 receptions for 114 yards and 2 TDs against Konawaena.

Radford LB Mana Kakiva had 4 tackles, a sack, an interception, a forced fumble and added a 10 yard TD run against Nanakuli.

Konawaena RB John Kamoku rushed for 231 yards and 2 TDs against Kamehemeha-Hawaii.

Hilo QB Drew Kell rushed for 104 yards and 3 TDs and passed for 167 yards against Kealakehe.

Farrington DB Jacob McEnroe had a 25-yard interception return for TD against Leilehua.

Konawaena DB Domonic Morris had 3 interceptions against Kamehameha-Hawaii.

Mililani DE Mene Perese had 8 tackles and 2 sacks against Kahuku.

Leilehua WR Keoni Piceno had 5 receptions for 123 yards and 2 TDs against Farrington.

Radford DB Amu Poe had 10 tackles and a forced fumble against Nanakuli.

Kahuku LB Clifford Ramseyer had 3 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a 9 yard fumble return for TD against Mililani.

Farrington RB Abraham Silva rushed for 187 yards and 2 TDs against Leilehua.

Farrington RB Tyler Taumua rushed for 169 yards and 3 TDs and added a 32-yard TD reception against Leilehua.

Kahuku DL/TE Lamone Williams had 2 receptions for 20 yards and 2 TDs and added 4 tackles and an interception against Mililani.

Kahuku RB Aofaga Wily rushed for 147 yards and 2 TDs and passed for another against Mililani.