The 2025 Hawaii high school football season continues with a key non-conference showdown as the Roosevelt Rough Riders travel to Kailua to face the Kailua Surfriders on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM. This matchup at Kailua High School brings together two evenly matched programs looking to gain momentum early in the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Roosevelt (Honolulu, HI) vs Kailua (Kailua, HI)
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Date & Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 3:00 PM
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Location: Kailua High School, Kailua, HI
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps (Live reporters available for both teams)
Fans can attend in person by purchasing digital tickets on GoFan or stream the action live on the NFHS Network (subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year).
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Roosevelt enters this matchup with a 1-1 record, ranked #22 in Hawaii and #5,400 nationally. The Rough Riders have shown scoring ability in their first two games, including a 35-31 win over ‘Aiea, but will need to tighten their defense to challenge the Surfriders on the road.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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Rankings: National #5,400 | Hawaii #22 | Division #3
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Strengths: Balanced offense, competitive scoring, resilient play
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Key to Win: Control possession and limit big plays by Kailua early in the game
Kailua Surfriders
Kailua also comes in with a 1-1 record, ranked #11 in Hawaii and #1,180 nationally. With a dominant 57-8 win over Castle earlier this season, the Surfriders boast one of the state’s top defenses and a high-scoring offense that can overwhelm opponents. Playing at home gives them a clear edge in this matchup.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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Rankings: National #1,180 | Hawaii #11 | Division #2
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Strengths: Strong defense, explosive scoring, home-field advantage
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Key to Win: Establish tempo early and pressure Roosevelt’s offense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division | Record |
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| Roosevelt | #5,400 | #22 (HI) | 3 | 1-1 |
| Kailua | #1,180 | #11 (HI) | 2 | 1-1 |
