Don’t let anyone tell you that this year’s KIF football season won’t be competitive. Instead, the total opposite is expected, with all three teams as competitive as ever. Kaua‘i High School is the clear cut favorite going into tonight’s game
Don’t let anyone tell you that this year’s KIF football season won’t be competitive.
Instead, the total opposite is expected, with all three teams as competitive as ever.
Kaua‘i High School is the clear cut favorite going into tonight’s game based on last year’s KIF title run, but Waimea and Kapa‘a are close behind.
The Warriors go into the 2004 season with nothing to lose and head coach Wes Kaui wants his last season at Kapa‘a to be his best. The Red Raiders face the toughest challenge in sports: to repeat as champions.
The Warriors will have to rely on their defense to give them an edge. However, Kapa‘a has big backs in seniors Lance Taniguchi-Fu and Chris Baltazar. The arm of senior quarterback Kalima Leong will be tested against a tough Red Raider secondary highlighted by senior defensive back Lance Okasaki.
The Warriors have the advantage on the line, led by senior Moses Punzal.
The Red Raiders feature a run-and-shoot offense, reminiscent of UH’s attack.
Kaua‘i is led by senior quarterback Kekoa Crowell, whose arm is as good as any in the state. The Red Raiders will try and spread things around with senior Kevin Cadiente and junior Jett Jasper. On the ground, Kaua‘i will utilize senior Brian Rodriguez, who will be counted on to pass block in addition to his running duties. The KIF football opener starts at 5 p.m. (JV), with varsity action following at 7:35 p.m. Kaua‘i is at it again next week Friday, Sept. 17 at Hanapepe Stadium against Waimea.
