The Trojans march into Kalihi on Friday night.

All things 2017 at Skippa Diaz Stadium are firsts. After all these years of playing at other fields, the Farrington Governors have a true home field that is becoming sweeter by the week. Mililani will be the third Top 10 team to enter the confines at Farrington.

“We are slowly getting acclimated to playing here at home. That saying ‘There’s no place like home’ has a new meaning to us,” Farrington coach Randall Okimoto said.

Kamehameha overwhelmed the Governors 34-15. But two weeks ago, Kapolei mustered just one touchdown as Farrington won 28-7. The Govs then went to Kailua last week and eked out a 3-0 victory that confirmed that their youth and inexperience are no longer big factors. Despite their early-season losses to Kamehameha and Campbell (26-20), Farrington rose to No. 6 in this week’s Star-Advertiser Top 10. That’s an impressive return after falling out of the coaches and media poll briefly. More impressively, Okimoto’s squad has done it with defense and special teams.

“I’m pleased to be experiencing all that we’ve worked hard for, from our players and coaches executing in all three phases to our awesome volunteers who make many things possible for our team, especially at home,” he said.

The Govs (3-2, 3-1 OIA) picked off Kapolei three times in the upset win, including two by versatile Chasen Castilliano. Blessing Umaga, a starting inside linebacker, booted the only score in a 3-0 win at Kailua, while Castilliano picked off two more passes.

“I don’t recall having a 3-0 game in my tenure as head coach, so last week was a first,” Okimoto said. “Give credit to Kailua for playing their hearts out.”

While Farrington’s offense continues to progress with two first-year varsity quarterbacks, ball control, low turnover counts and opportunistic defense have the young Govs playing classic, old-school football. There are no statistical superstars. The defense, sparked by Fo‘i Sila in the trenches, swarms to the ball on every snap.

“It’s the unmeasurables. The heart. The will. They scrap, block punts, run a trick play on offense and score on defense,” Mililani coach Rod York said. “Farrington, they have a lot of heart, always, and a lot of athletes at skill positions.”

Converted defensive back Stephen Eter has been quick to get the ball into the hands of his playmakers, throwing seven TD passes with just three picks. Reserve QB Chris Afe (6-1, 273) brings power as a deep-ball threat and ballcarrier, and the ground game has been bolstered by Bobby Alualu-Alo and LB/RB Samson Tanuvasa.

While Farrington remains efficient, if modest, offensively, Mililani has started the season 4-0 (2-0 OIA) with a No. 3 ranking. Last year’s postseason fell below expectations: The Trojans did not qualify for the HHSAA Open Division state tourney. Instead, they dominated in the D-I bracket and won what York considered a slightly lesser “bowl game.”

Mililani met and surpassed a big challenge with a 49-30 win over Clayton Valley Charter in California last weekend. Junior quarterback Dillon Gabriel has passed for 644 yards, five TDs and just one interception.

Everything York and his staff have done to maintain an elite level, particularly through the development of a highly competitive, year-round club team (Mill Vill Trojans), has turned the varsity program into a landing spot at the end of a talent pipeline.

The return home, the long round trip, the exertion of a long, tough win, aren’t big concerns.

“We traveled with 68 players. We got back early Monday and rested, had the whole day off. Tuesday was light, shells,” York said. “We’re in game mode, season mode, so it doesn’t affect us too much.”

St. Francis (3-1, 1-0 ILH D-II) at ‘Iolani (1-2, 0-1), 3:15 p.m.

The Saints endured and pulled out a tough win over Pac-Five last week, and now comes the challenge of facing a Raiders program that historically has dominated the division. ‘Iolani’s loss to Damien confirmed that the race for the lone state-tournament berth will be heavily contested, especially with the Raiders back in D-II after two seasons in the higher classification.

St. Francis quarterback Bubba Akana has been unleashed. Last year, he was more of a manager and handoff machine, but so far in 2017 he has completed more than 69 percent of his pass attempts with five TDs and no picks. The play of sophomore Jonah Aina-Chaves (472 passing yards, four TDs, one INT) gives the Saints ample depth at the position.

Bubba Aina-Chaves (415 rushing yards, three TDs) leads a deep backfield, while Scott McLeod (20 receptions, 189 yards, three TDs) is a 6-2, 220-pound playmaker on pass routes and jet sweeps.

The Raiders have taken what defenses give. Tai-John Mizutani (996 passing yards, nine TDs, three INTs) has completed more than 64 percent of his aerials. Justin Genovia (30 catches, 330 yards, three TDs) leads a relatively young receiving group. Defensively, Iolani has surrendered 43.7 points per game.

Leilehua (2-2, 1-2 OIA) at Castle (3-2, 3-1), 7:30 p.m.

The Mules hadn’t scored a point in league play until last week’s 20-19 upset of Kapolei in overtime. Now, Leilehua has a path that could shake up the Red Division. Kona Andres has several targets in his group of receivers, all absorbing a new system under first-year offensive coordinator Andrew Manley.

The Knights are in a unique situation, one step closer to clinching a playoff berth thanks to a road win at Nanakuli last week. Jaylen Uyemura-Lee’s return is a plus, and allows backup passers Kawai Naki (11 catches, 239 yard, two TDs) and Makana Smith (18, 226, three) to focus on their primary position, wide receiver.

Waialua (0-4, 0-3 OIA D-II) at Waipahu (3-0, 2-0), 6 p.m.

The Bulldogs are in rebuild mode, struggling to run the ball, but willing to give sophomore Kyler Dicion all the opportunity to develop. Dicion has fair arm strength downfield and had 41 pass attempts in the loss to Kalani last week.

The Marauders will debut their renovated field, which also features a stunning blue track and infield area. Waipahu has played just two games, and another game was a forfeit win. Quarterback Braden Amorozo and running back Alfred Failauga are one of the top tandems in D-II statewide.

Kaiser (0-3, 0-3 OIA) at Aiea (1-3, 1-3), 7:30 p.m.

The Cougars suited up and played for the first time this season in a 71-0 loss last week at Campbell. But on Thursday, with an already small roster depleted by injury concerns, Kaiser decided to forfeit.

Aiea secured its first win last week, 46-22 against Radford, and can now look ahead to next week’s matchup with Moanalua. Na Alii have run the ball to some extent, but mainly it has been an aerial show. Fabian Bautista (26 receptions), Teron Kitashima (23) and Sam Okamoto (21) have been busy on pass routes.

Kaimuki (3-1, 3-0 OIA D-II) vs. McKinley (0-4, 0-3), at Roosevelt, 7:30 p.m.

After averaging 46 points in their first three games, the Bulldogs barely survived in a 14-6 win over Roosevelt. Ieke Seei-Cleveland leads the division in rushing (518 yards, seven TDs) and Jordan Solomon is second in the division with 728 passing yards (12 combined TDs).

The Tigers, who have scored a combined 50 points in their past two games, have named Alexandria Buchanan their starting quarterback. Buchanan, the first female passer to throw for a TD in state football history, has 215 passing yards, two TDs and four picks in two games.

Roosevelt (1-3, 1-3 OIA D-II) vs. Kalaheo (1-3, 1-2), at Kailua, 7:30 p.m.

The Rough Riders were gritty in the loss to Kaimuki last week. Only four teams in OIA D-II will qualify for the playoffs, which basically puts Roosevelt in must-win mode.

The Mustangs have done it all, from scoring 28 points in a preseason road loss (Kamehameha-Maui) and scoring 27 in a one-point win (McKinley) to forfeiting a game (Waipahu) and losing handily last week to Pearl City. They’ve counted heavily on Justice Neufeldt, who has been the passer or rusher on 80 of their 120 offensive plays from scrimmage.

Kalani (2-2, 2-2 OIA D-II) at Mt. Tahoma (Wash.), 4 p.m.

Seth Tina-Soberano remains an elusive, relentless force of offense for the Falcons. He leads the division with 973 passing yards and 12 TDs without an interception, and has rushed for 267 yards and four TDs.

The T-Birds blanked Port Angeles (Wash.) last week 44-0 to open their season. Quarterback Jaylan Farmer accounted for 131 yards and a TD from scrimmage, and Trevino Lewis rushed for 84 yards and two TDs in the win. Mt. Tahoma was 3-7 last year, including 1-6 in the 3A Pierce County standings.

Hawaii Prep (2-1, 1-1 BIIF) at KS-Hawaii (4-1, 2-0), 7:30 p.m.

Ka Makani are one of the few programs that realized decades ago that it would be more conducive to incorporate freshmen and sophomores into the varsity program rather than struggle to field a JV team. There may be lingering talk that HPA might shift to 8-man football someday, but last week’s 14-13 win at D-I Waiakea may indicate that D-II is still quite viable.

The Warriors routed the same Waiakea team 56-0 three weeks ago and has won four in a row, including last week’s 15-13 win at Kealakehe.

Honokaa (2-1, 1-1 BIIF) at Konawaena (2-2, 2-0), 7 p.m.

Since opening the season with nonconference losses, the Wildcats have routed Kealakehe (46-16) and Keaau (50-0). Both of Honokaa’s wins were against Waiakea, one counting as a league game. The Dragons lost to Hilo 41-0 last week.

Kapaa (3-0, 1-0 KIF) vs. Kauai (2-1, 1-0), Vidinha Stadium, 7 p.m.

The three-time defending KIF champion Warriors outscored Waimea last week 47-21. The Red Raiders have rested since beating Waimea 34-20 two weeks ago.

Kamehameha-Maui (3-1, 2-0 MIL) vs. Baldwin (1-3, 1-1), 7 p.m.

The rejuvenated Warriors beat King Kekaulike 49-12 last week and remain unbeaten against island competition. The Bears can’t afford to have an emotional letdown after losing to Lahainaluna 28-20 last week.

No. 2 Kahuku (4-0, 4-0 OIA) vs. Bingham (Utah) (3-0, 3-0), Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, 4 p.m.

For the second year in a row, the Red Raiders are in Las Vegas. Last year, it was a 35-7 loss to national powerhouse Bishop Gorman, which was No. 1. This time, both Kahuku (No. 23) and perennial Utah state title contender Bingham (No. 16). The Miners are currently No. 1 in Utah, in first place atop the 6A Region 4 standings.

The Red Raiders have played Bingham once, in 2007, a 27-0 win by the Miners. That gave Kahuku a rare 0-2 start before they won six in a row, only to lose at home to Kapolei in the OIA playoffs.

This year’s Kahuku squad has yet to be challenged, but quarterback Sol-Jay Maiava suffered a shoulder injury in a 51-7 win over Aiea. The injury is to Maiava’s non-throwing side, and his status for the game is uncertain. Thorton Alapa finished the game against Aiea.

Enoch Nawahine (421 yards, five TDs) has led the ground attack.

Braeden Wissler leads Bingham in rushing with 350 yards and five TDs.

No. 4 Punahou (3-0, 0-0 ILH) vs. No. 5 Kamehameha (3-1, 0-1), Aloha Stadium, 6 p.m.

Another prolific performance by quarterback Stephen Barber — 326 passing yards, 110 rushing yards, six total TDs — was part of a remarkable 56-42 win by the Buffanblu over Juniper Serra (Calif) in San Diego last weekend. Ten players suffered from cramps. Kaulana Makaula and Alaka‘i Gilman had key interceptions.

It was enough work and exertion to merit some time off. Instead, the Buffanblu will face the Warriors, who are coming off a 44-0 loss to No. 1 Saint Louis. After three wins with at least 33 points in each contest, the Warriors struggled offensively, particularly after quarterback Thomas Yam left the game after aggravating an arm injury.

No. 7 Hilo (3-0, 2-0 BIIF) at Waiakea (1-4, 0-2), 2 p.m.

The Vikings have been defensively stout in the last several seasons, but offensively, it’s possible this is the best unit since the early ‘90s when Robert Medeiros launched bombs to 6-3 wide receiver Casey Newman. Current RB/Returner Kahale Huddleston has 454 rushing yards and 10 TDs on just 28 carries (16.2 per rush) and has also returned four kickoffs for TDs.

Waiakea’s lone victory was a 16-6 preseason win over Waialua.

Kapolei (2-3, 1-3 OIA) at No. 8 Kailua (3-1, 2-1), 6:30 p.m.

Adversity is almost a way of life for the Hurricanes, who began the season with a two wins, routed Castle, forfeited the Castle win due to player ineligibility, and then lost to Farrington and Leilehua. Now, one of the most talented teams in the OIA — four seniors, two juniors and one sophomore have FBS scholarship offers — is looking at an uphill climb.

After scoring 112 points in three games, Kailua’s 3-0 home loss to Farrington marked the Surfriders’ first scoreless output since a 20-0 loss at Kapolei in ’14. The last team to shut out Kailua at Alex Kane Stadium was Kahuku in ’09.

No. 10 Waianae (2-3, 2-2 OIA) at Radford (1-3, 1-2), 6:30 p.m.

Five games into the season, the Seariders have settled into a place that feels familiar. Rico Rosario’s school-record 239 rushing yards in last week’s win over Radford was a relief, if anything, and a sign that a young offensive line is coming around.

Radford is back after an exciting weekend in Oregon, where the Rams lost to Centennial 14-12. After struggling last season, Coach Lon Passos’ team has competed hard in a five-point loss to Castle and the game in Oregon.

Campbell (3-2, 3-1 OIA) vs. Moanalua (0-4, 0-3), Ticky Vasconcellos Stadium, 6:30 p.m.

Na Menehune have taken on all comers: Punahou, Kailua, Kahuku, Waianae. Now comes a young Sabers team that has been explosive at times.

“Coach DJ (Darren Johnson) has done an awesome job and they’re rolling,” Moanalua Coach Savaii Eselu said. “We have to make sure we don’t have any faults on our end in preparation, and in the game.”

Pac-Five (1-2, 0-1 ILH D-II) vs. Damien (3-1, 1-0), Aloha Stadium, 3 p.m.

Tyler Fukuroda had a sensational first half against St. Francis, but the Saints derailed him and the Wolfpack offense after the break. That makes this matchup an intriguing challenge. Damien kept ‘Iolani’s passing attack under relative control last week.

The Wolfpack will face third-year starting QB Marcus Faufata-Pedrina, who was outstanding in the win over ‘Iolani. Keoua Kauhi (359 rushing yards) and Akila Arecchi (14 catches, 317 yards, two TDs) have become reliable assets in a balanced offense.

Kealakehe (0-4, 0-2 BIIF) at Keaau (0-2, 0-2), 6 p.m.

The Cougars were once the bane of Kealakehe, an outlier contender that gave the Waveriders fits during those dynastic years. Keaau lost at Konawaena 50-0 last week.

Maui (0-4, 0-2 MIL) vs. King Kekaulike (0-3, 0-3), War Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.

Despite the winless record, the Sabers have been competitive. Turnover at the top in recent seasons has taken a toll on a program that briefly reigned atop the MIL. the Sabers lost to Lahainaluna 32-13 last week.

Na Alii lost to Upcountry rival KS-Maui 49-12 last week.