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

The Pahoa Daggers (0-1) travel to Pahala to face the Kaʻu Trojans (0-1) in a conference showdown on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season, making this a key early matchup in Big Island play.

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

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Pahoa Daggers

Pahoa opened its season with a 34-24 loss but showed plenty of fight offensively. The Daggers will need to tighten their defense and capitalize on scoring chances to secure their first win.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,399
○ State Rank (HI): #47
○ Division Rank: #19
○ Key to Win: Reduce defensive lapses and use their speed to attack Kaʻu’s secondary.

Main Squad:
○ Keoni Nalu – QB
○ Koa Silva – RB
○ Makoa Fernandez – WR
○ Ikaika Santos – WR
○ Alika Reyes – OL
○ Noa Kahale – DL
○ Liko Carvalho – LB
○ Kaleo Palakiko – DB
○ Jonah Aukai – DB
○ Kainoa Lyman – TE

Kaʻu Trojans

Kaʻu also sits at 0-1 following a 37-22 defeat in their opener. The Trojans showed offensive promise but must improve defensively to keep Pahoa from controlling the pace of the game.

○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,507
○ State Rank (HI): #48
○ Division Rank: #20
○ Key to Win: Control the trenches and establish the run game early.

Main Squad:
○ Malu Kamaka – QB
○ Nainoa Phelps – RB
○ Kalei Correa – WR
○ Lono Keawe – WR
○ Ikaika Palani – OL
○ Mana Rodrigues – DL
○ Kainalu Kanahele – LB
○ Pono Keahi – DB
○ Hoku Mahelona – DB
○ Liko Carvalho – TE

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