ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Tyler Taumua, Farrington football. The junior rushed for 216 yards and three touchdowns as the Governors defeated No. 7 ‘Iolani 42-7. The first-year starter has 345 rushing yards in two games against Star-Advertiser Top 10 teams.

HONOR ROLL

» Nuu Aiava, Waiakea: rushed for 185 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries against Maui
» Reece Alvarado, Pac-Five: made 10 receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown against Castle as the Wolfpack improved to 2-0
» Kekoa Kaluhiokalani, Waianae: passed for 233 yards (14-for-24) and a touchdown against Campbell
» Trey Kamachi-Allen, Kapolei: rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and passed for 129 yards against Leilehua
» Erik Lutali, Radford: returned an interception 79 yards for a touchdown as the Rams upset then-No. 6 Mililani
» Jacob Ontiveros, Kealakehe: made eight catches for 132 yards against Kamehameha-Hawaii
» Mikal Peyton, Leilehua: made nine receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over Kapolei
» Allen Racette, Leilehua: amassed 104 yards from scrimmage, including a 53-yard touchdown reception, against Kapolei
» Kenan Sadanaga, Leilehua: passed for 288 yards and four touchdowns against Kapolei
» Kawohi Schutte, Hawaii Prep: rushed for 284 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries against Hilo
» Andrew Togiailua, Radford: tight end had six catches for 125 yards against Mililani
» Tyler Yates, Kealakehe: passed for 193 yards and kicked field goals of 43 and 42 yards against Kamehameha-Hawaii

BRIEFS

Under Armour protects PIAA’s house

Sporting gear manufacturer Under Armour gave the Pacific Island Athletic Alliance an early Christmas gift.

Under Armour recently sent PIAA a three-year contract to provide gear for the nonprofit organization’s annual football combine.

"They will provide compression shirts for the participants and other clothing items. They will also outfit all the coaching staff and volunteers at the combine, the AFCA conference, and they’ll sponsor our national letter of intent press conference," Doris Sullivan of PIAA said. "If we have a coaching clinic, they’ll sponsor that, as well."

Sullivan added that PIAA, which assists student-athletes in reaching college coaches at no charge, will still need to raise $25,000 to cover operating costs for the academic year.

Center at heart of Mules’ kick game

Leilehua center Tim Momiyama can blend in at the line of scrimmage.

However, as the Mules’ place-kicker, the senior has stood out from his peers. In two games, he has sent eight of nine regular kickoffs at least 5 yards deep into the end zone for touchbacks.

Red Raiders No. 1 and having fun

Kahuku (2-0) returned to the No. 1 spot in the Star-Advertiser Football Top 10 last week and proved itself worthy with a 13-3 win over Kamehameha on Friday.

Running back Aofaga Wily made his first appearance of the season after sitting out the previous game against Waianae with a leg injury. He finished with 81 yards on 21 carries in the Red Raiders’ no-huddle attack.

"I feel good. It keeps us moving the ball and keeps the defense on their feet. We just gotta work on it more," the junior said. "We’ve been running it every week and keep pushing, working hard."

Kahuku is at Kailua for its OIA opener Friday.

FOOTBALL TOP 10

The Top 10 high school football teams as voted on by coaches and media from around the state. First-place votes in parentheses. Ten points for first-place votes, nine for second, eight for third, etc.

» Also receiving votes: Aiea 21, Waianae 17, Kaimuki 14, Radford 13, Kapolei 10, Pac-Five 10, Kamehameha-Hawaii 2, Waimea 2, Kailua 1, Kapaa 1.

» No longer in top 10 (previous rank): Waianae (No. 9).