Tysin Zackious of King Kekaulike High School picks up a first down during Na Alii’s win over Baldwin last week. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo

Baldwin vs. Maui High

Tonight, War Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.

Overview

The Central Maui crosstown rivalry arrives with both teams seeking their first MIL wins after losses in the opening weekend. Both will be looking to generate more offense — last week, the Sabers were limited to 113 yards of offense, while the Bears had 97. The Sabers swept the Bears in 2021.

Sabers at a glance

Maui High has been nothing less than impressive on defense, allowing just 24 yards and one first down in the first half last week at Lahainaluna and starting the year with a 16-0 win over Nanakuli. Junior LB Ofa Falekaono leads the way.

Bears at a glance

Baldwin is working its way into the season under new head coach Cody Nakamura, who was hired in May, and staff. State 100-meter champion Joseph Randolph will see the ball at receiver and running back.

Quotable

“We just hope to get better every single week and come back a little bit better next game. We played a little bit better than last week. We have got some guys trying to figure it out. We’re almost there.”

— Cody Nakamura, Baldwin coach after last week’s loss to King Kekaulike

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Kamehameha Maui at King Kekaulike

Saturday, King Kekaulike Stadium, 7 p.m.

Overview

Na Alii snapped a 10-game overall losing streak with last week’s impressive 27-6 win over Baldwin. Kamehameha Maui is making its MIL debut after going 4-2 in league play last season, including three wins over King Kekaulike, on their way to the first state championship game appearance in school history.

Warriors at a glance

After leading the MIL in offense in 2021, the Warriors rolled up 361 yards of offense in a 25-21 loss to Kamehameha Hawaii on Aug. 13. QB Makana Kamaka-Brayce and WRs Frank Abreu and Po’o Aiu all return for the Warriors.

Na Alii at a glance

King Kekaulike broke through in a big way last week against the Bears behind its gargantuan offensive line guiding the wing-T attack. Tysin Zackious ran for 158 of Na Alii’s 345 yards on the ground.

Quotable

“We have a lot more to go. We’re going to see if we can bring it through the rest of the games. We’re going to work hard and keep giving it what we’re doing right now.”

— Tysin Zackious, King Kekaulike RB after a win over Baldwin last week

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MIL standings

DIVISION I

W L Pct PF PA

Lahainaluna 1 0 1.000 17 10

Maui High 0 1 .000 10 17

Baldwin 0 1 .000 6 27

DIVISION II

W L Pct PF PA

King Kekaulike 1 0 1.000 27 6

KS Maui 0 0 .000 0 0

Friday, Aug. 19

King Kekaulike 27, Baldwin 6

Saturday, Aug. 20

Lahainaluna 17, Maui High 10

Today’s Game

Baldwin vs. Maui High at War Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s Game

Kamehameha Maui at King Kekaulike, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 2

Maui High vs. King Kekaulike at War Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3

Lahainaluna at Kamehameha Maui, 7 p.m.