The 2025 Hawaii high school football season continues with an OIA Division I showdown as McKinley travels to face Castle on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season, making this a crucial early conference matchup at Castle High School in Kaneohe, HI.
Game Details
○ Matchup: McKinley (Honolulu, HI) @ Castle (Kaneohe, HI)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Castle High School, Kaneohe, HI
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McKinley Tigers
McKinley (0-2) has faced a tough start to the season, scoring just 19 points across two contests. Ranked #46 in Hawaii, the Tigers will look to lean on their defensive grit and find more consistency on offense to break into the win column.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2 (0-1 league)
○ National Rank: #13,306
○ State Rank (HI): #46
○ Class Rank: #18
○ Key to Win: Minimize turnovers and sustain drives to keep the defense rested.
Main Squad:
○ Kainoa Leong – QB
○ Elijah Faumuina – RB
○ Isaiah Ulu – WR
○ Jonah Kaleo – LB
○ Malachi Tuipulotu – DL
○ Noah Akeo – DB
○ Keola Makanani – WR
○ Zion Kaneshiro – OL
○ Micah Fernandez – DB
○ Pono Kapule – LB
Castle Knights
Castle (0-4) has struggled out of the gate, allowing 212 points in four games while averaging just 14 points per outing. Ranked #33 in Hawaii, the Knights return home hungry for a turnaround and will rely on their speed and physicality to seize momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 0-4 (0-1 league)
○ National Rank: #9,281
○ State Rank (HI): #33
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Key to Win: Tighten defensive coverage and find rhythm early on offense to set the tone at home.
Main Squad:
○ Jonah Kaha – QB
○ Isaiah Paoa – WR
○ Elijah Kea – RB
○ Malosi Tanuvasa – LB
○ Kaulana Fong – DB
○ Tama Solis – WR
○ Josiah Ahuna – OL
○ Keoni Kalima – DL
○ Zeke Lani – DB
○ Maleko Kane – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley | #13,306 | #46 (HI) | #18 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | .000 | 19 | 69 |
| Castle | #9,281 | #33 (HI) | #8 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 0-3 | .000 | 56 | 212 |
