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Kamehameha Maui running back Xander Pagan scored three of the Warriors' four rushing touchdowns in a 31-7 victory over King Kekaulike on Friday.
The win was the second straight for the Warriors, who scored most of their touchdowns through the air the previous week against Maui High. Facing King Kekaulike, Kamehameha Maui relied heavily on its rushing attack, and it produced.
Pagan carried 12 times for 120 yards and three touchdowns. Kale Peauope added 44 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.
Pagan opened the scoring with a 77-yard touchdown run early in the first quarter. The extra-point attempt failed, leaving Kamehameha Maui ahead 6-0.
Warriors kicker Eli Caires added a 33-yard field goal with 2:43 remaining in the first quarter.
Early in the second quarter, Peauope made it 17-0 with a 5-yard touchdown run, and Kaikea Hueu scored on the 2-point conversion.
King Kekaulike got on the scoreboard when Cooper Raboy recovered a fumble and returned it 13 yards for a touchdown. Easton Decoite made the extra point.
Pagan scored again on a 34-yard run with 4:25 remaining in the second quarter, and Caires' extra point gave Kamehameha Maui a 24-7 halftime lead.
Pagan added an 8-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, and Caires made the extra point to complete the scoring.
According to ScoringLive.com, Kamehameha Maui quarterback Ryder De Silva completed 11 of 19 passes for 94 yards. Bruce Beltran caught five passes for 45 yards.
King Kekaulike quarterbacks Slade Kamaunu and Kingston Holiday combined to complete 4 of 11 passes for 8 yards with one interception. Wayne Kahula led Na Alii on the ground with 44 yards on 17 carries.
King Kekaulike had scored 36 and 35 points in its previous two games against Maui High and Lahainaluna, respectively, before being held to one defensive touchdown Friday.
Kamehameha Maui has lost only to Baldwin in MIL play this season. Up next, the Warriors will take on Kulanihakoi on Sept. 25.
Friday's loss snapped King Kekaulike's three-game winning streak. Na Alii will play next against Kulanihakoi on Oct. 9.