The Governors’ first trip to Nanakuli in 32 years produced their first win of the season.
Stephen Eter threw three touchdown passes and Farrington’s defense forced five turnovers in an OIA Red victory over the host Golden Hawks on Friday.
The Farrington defense thwarted an early Nanakuli threat with a fumble recovery at the Governors’ 5. Their second takeaway set up the first of two scoring connections from Eter to Reginald Faamatau.
Wendell Alob came down with two interceptions, both leading to Farrington touchdowns, and Liki Taoai recovered two fumbles, the second coming in the end zone to cap the scoring.
After opening the season with losses to Kamehameha and Campbell, Farrington (1-2, 1-1 OIA) avoided its first 0-3 start since 2005.
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“We finally got back to playing the defense we usually play,” Farrington coach Randall Okimoto said. “It’s a good step for us as we get ready for next week. Kapolei is going to be tough, they’ve got a great defense.”
Farrington managed one first down in the first quarter, but the defense gave the Governors time to find a rhythm.
After starting quarterback Chris Afe-Alaivanu was shaken up, Eter completed five of his first seven attempts with touchdowns to Faamatau and Tre Barrett. Eter finished 8-for-19 for 109 yards.
“Stephen’s one of our captains and just did what he does best, lead the team,” Faamatau said.
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At Nanakuli
Farrington (1-2, 1-1) 0 21 14 0 — 35
Nanakuli (1-2, 1-1) 0 0 0 0 — 0
Far—Reginald Faamatau 15 pass from Stephen Eter (Blessing Umaga kick)
Far—Tre Barrett 17 pass from Eter (Umaga kick)
Far—Chasen Castilliano 46 run (Umaga kick)
Far—Faamatau 25 pass from Eter (kick failed)
Far—Liki Taoai fumble recovery in end zone (Foi Sila pass from Eter)
RUSHING—Farrington: Eter 4-8, Castilliano 5-60, Bobby Moore 6-14, Chris Afe-Alaivanu 2-9, Faamatau 5-17, Zion Lista 5-40, Samson Tanuvasa 2-15, Tymon Paleafei 1-8. Nanakuli: Po’okela Pi’ilani 8-1, Nahum Kipi 12-(-4), Joey Vea-Quitog 2-(-2), Clyde Enos 1-5, Team 1-(-7).
PASSING—Farrington: Eter 8-19-0-109, Afe-Alaivanu 0-2-0-0. Nanakuli: Kipi 10-27-2-94.
RECEIVING—Farrington: Faamatau 2-40, Barrett 2-31, Moore 2-26, Paleafei 1-8, Manaia Sevao 1-4. Nanakuli: Sinai Robello 5-44, Vea-Quitog 1-26, Lexsen Kumukau 2-12, Pi’ilani 2-12.
JV—Farrington 27, Nanakuli 18
