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Konawaena beats Waipahu for Division I state title

By Jamm Aquino

Nov. 26, 2022

Hawaii PhotosPrep sports

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Konawaena celebrates its Division I football championship. The Wildcats beat Waipahu 38-28 in the Division I final of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships at John Kauinana Stadium on Saturday.
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Waipahu wide receiver Chazen Rodillas-Vesido makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown ahead of Konawaena linebacker Anthony Torres.
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The Konawaena Wildcats raise the Division I state championship trophy.
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Konawaena running back Kawelu Kaiawe crosses the goal line for a touchdown against the Waipahu Marauders during the second half.
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Konawaena head coach Brad Uemoto talks to quarterback Keoki Alani.
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Konawaena head coach Brad Uemoto raises the Division I state championship trophy with his team.
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Konawaena wide receiver Austin Takaki makes a catch between Waipahu linebacker Faapaia Fualema (42) and defensive back Brock Higashi-Sojot (24) during the second half.
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Konawaena head coach Brad Uemoto, middle, celebrates with his team.
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Konawaena running back Kawelu Kaiawe hurdles over Waipahu defensive back Nicholas Lotu.
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Konawaena wide receiver Zedekiah Anahu-Ambrosio dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Waipahu Marauders during the first half.
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Konawaena celebrates its Division I football championship.
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Konawaena wide receiver Torrance Satta-Ellis kisses the trophy.
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Konawaena linebacker Trez Uemoto raises the Division I state championship trophy.
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Konawaena fans cheer during the second half.
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Waipahu quarterback Liatama Uiliata cries after the Division I final.
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The Konawaena Wildcats raise the Division I state championship trophy.
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Waipahu quarterback Liatama Uiliata lies on the turf after an injury during the first half.
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Waipahu wide receiver Jayvren Pinera comes up short in the end zone during the first half.
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Konawaena wide receiver Zedekiah Anahu-Ambrosio finds the end zone for a touchdown ahead of Waipahu defensive back Brock Higashi-Sojot (24) and defensive back Keon Cabrera (8) during the first half.
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Waipahu quarterback Liatama Uiliata finds the end zone for a touchdown ahead of Konawaena safety Torrance Satta-Ellis.
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Waipahu receiver Faapaia Fualema makes a catch over Konawaena safety Torrance Satta-Ellis.
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Waipahu running back Anieli Teleaai finds the end zone for a touchdown against the Konawaena Wildcats during the first half.
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Konawaena wide receiver Zedekiah Anahu-Ambrosio rushes the ball against the Waipahu Marauders during the first half.
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Waipahu defensive lineman Seth Setu sacks Konawaena quarterback Keoki Alani.
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Konawaena running back Kawelu Kaiawe rushes the ball against the Waipahu Marauders during the first half.
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Konawaena running back Kawelu Kaiawe hurdles over Waipahu defensive back Keon Cabrera.
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Waipahu quarterback Liatama Uiliata throws the football while under pressure from Konawaena linebacker Anthony Torres.
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Konawaena wide receiver Zedekiah Anahu-Ambrosio makes a catch over Waipahu defensive back Brock Higashi-Sojot.
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Konawaena wide receiver Abraham Ogata makes a catch over Waipahu linebacker Ezekiel Stewart.
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Waipahu quarterback Liatama Uiliata gets around Konawaena defensive lineman Elias Malapit.
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Waipahu quarterback Liatama Uiliata is lifted off the field after an injury during the first half.
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Konawaena defensive lineman Chray Flanary celebrates with teammates after returning a blocked PAT for a touchdown against the Waipahu Marauders during the first half.
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Waipahu quarterback Liatama Uiliata sits on the injury table during the first half.
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Konawaena wide receiver Abraham Ogata makes a catch over Waipahu defensive back Aaron Dumaslan.
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Konawaena quarterback Keoki Alani throws the football against the Waipahu Marauders during the first half.
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Waipahu defensive back Nicholas Lotu comes up with an interception on a pass intended for Konawaena wide receiver Torrance Satta-Ellis.
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Waipahu running back Anieli Teleaai leaps over Konawaena safety Torrance Satta-Ellis.
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Waipahu wide receiver Saige Marienthal makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown over Konawaena linebacker Anthony Torres.

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