Kohala vs Waiakea (Hawaii) Boys Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/6/2025

The Kohala Cowboys (0-3) head to Hilo to take on the Waiakea Warriors (1-2) in a conference matchup on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Kohala is still searching for its first win, while Waiakea looks to build on early league success.

○ Matchup: Kohala @ Waiakea
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 1:00 PM
○ Location: Waiakea High School, Hilo, HI
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Kohala Cowboys

Kohala has struggled in the early season, dropping three straight, but the Cowboys have shown flashes of offensive spark with 62 points scored. Defense will be key if they want to break through against Waiakea.

○ 2025 Record: 0-3
○ National Rank: #13,293
○ State Rank (HI): #45
○ Division Rank: #17
○ Key to Win: Tighten up defensively and capitalize on scoring chances in the red zone.

Main Squad:
○ Kekoa Nalu – QB
○ Lono Keawe – RB
○ Malu Aukai – WR
○ Pono Kamaka – WR
○ Ikaika Silva – OL
○ Noa Kapule – DL
○ Keahi Lyman – LB
○ Kai Malama – DB
○ Makoa Palani – DB
○ Liko Keola – TE

Waiakea Warriors

Waiakea sits at 1-2 overall but is 1-0 in league play, giving them confidence entering this matchup. The Warriors will lean on their improving defense and home-field advantage to get back to .500.

○ 2025 Record: 1-2
○ National Rank: #11,980
○ State Rank (HI): #41
○ Division Rank: #19
○ Key to Win: Dominate time of possession and keep Kohala’s offense off the field.

Main Squad:
○ Kainoa Pali – QB
○ Nakoa Fernandez – RB
○ Kaleo Carvalho – WR
○ Makoa Keahi – WR
○ Iolani Santos – OL
○ Hoku Rodrigues – DL
○ Keanu Phelps – LB
○ Ikaika Lopez – DB
○ Alika Reyes – DB
○ Mana Kamaka – TE

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