Punahou vs. Leilehua by position
| No. 1 vs. No. 2 for state football title |
Former Saint Louis football coach Delbert Tengan is an analyst for AM-1500 The Team, which broadcasts ILH and state tournament games during the season. He helped with the analysis of tonight's game.
POSITION
Quarterbacks
EDGE
Even
Punahou's Cayman Shutter has a better passing efficiency, but Leilehua's Andrew Manley has proven postseason experience, including a state title.
POSITION
Running backs
EDGE
Punahou
Buffanblu average 3.7 yards per rush, while the Mules average 1.7.
POSITION
Receivers
EDGE
Punahou
Robert Toma has the speed, as does Dalton Hilliard, and Kimo Makaula (6-3) has the height. It doesn't help Leilehua that Edieson Dumlao has shoulder issues.
POSITION
Offensive line
EDGE
Even
Both have had issues during the season.
POSITION
Defensive line
EDGE
Leilehua
Big and athletic for its size.
POSITION
Linebackers
EDGE
Leilehua
Although Punahou has all-everything Manti Te'o, the Mules have three good ones in Kalua Ellis, Alii Tuitoelau and Nate Hall.
POSITION
Secondary
EDGE
Punahou
Sees a lot of passing in their league.
POSITION
Special teams
EDGE
Leilehua
Both have dangerous returners, both get good height on kickoffs and backed by good coverage. But Leilehua might have the best punter in the state in Rico Newman. Leilehua's Maika Kunioka has nine field goals, while Punahou has kicked just two.