Kicking off the football season, BIIF engages in out-of-conference games
The 2025 Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) football season kicked off with a thrilling matchup between Kohala High School and Pearl City, with the Cowboys emerging victorious with a score of 54-27.
In the opening west-side matchup, played at Kohala High School, both teams showcased their offensive prowess. For Pearl City, Christian Kihewa caught a 22-yard touchdown pass in the second half, while Maiaku Lii started the game with a 30-yard touchdown reception. Aidan Minami rushed for 71 yards and a score, and Alohi Gaspar finished the game with 84 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
The star of the show for Pearl City was their senior quarterback Ikaika Torres. He completed 23 of his 35 attempts for a impressive 404 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
Kohala High School also put up a valiant fight. Their junior quarterback Kaualeinahua Reyes finished the game with 53 passing yards, 25 rushing yards, and two touchdowns. Allix Yap, the Golden Hawks quarterback, completed 15 of his 25 attempts for 265 yards and three touchdowns. Sheldon Anchetta-AhPuck added a spark with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Dallas Enriquez, senior running back for KSH, scored a seven-yard run at the end of the second quarter, and Zade Kalua scored a six-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter. Chanse Kaaua-Long, KSH's junior quarterback, also connected with Chaseton Wong for a 23-yard touchdown pass.
Despite these efforts, Pearl City's offensive strength, as reflected in their season averages of 33.0 points per game, 409.5 total yards per game, 276.5 passing yards per game, and 133.0 rushing yards per game, proved to be too much for Kohala to handle.
While detailed statistics for the specific opening game between Pearl City and Kohala High School were not readily available, these general team season averages give a rough idea of Pearl City's offensive strengths. For more specific game-related statistics, one may need to check dedicated sports reporting websites, official BIIF releases, or local news outlets covering the 2025 BIIF football season.
In the opening match of the 2025 BIIF football season, both Kohala High School and Pearl City showcased their skills in sports, particularly football. Christian Kihewa and Maiaku Lii scored touchdowns for Pearl City, with the latter starting the game with a 30-yard reception, while Aidan Minami and Alohi Gaspar also contributed to the team's offense. On the other hand, Kohala High School's offensive strength, as demonstrated in their average of 265.0 passing yards per game, couldn't match Pearl City's impressive average of 409.5 total yards per game, 276.5 passing yards per game, and 133.0 rushing yards per game.
