St. Francis football

Maybe this was a turning point for the St. Francis Saints. The immense challenge by Pac-Five. The injuries at running back. The Saints had to extend beyond their comfort zone on Friday night, relying on the aerial acumen of Bubba Akana, who was 22-for-31 for 196 yards, four touchdowns — and no interceptions — in a come-from-behind 35-21 win at Aloha Stadium. It was just one chapter in the evolution of the Saints, who struggled to run the ball consistently. […]

Over the first four years of varsity football at St. Francis, the Saints have tried to keep it simple on offense. Establishing a downhill running game has helped St. Francis go from a 1-8 season in 2013 to a 5-3 record in ’16 in which the Saints contended for the ILH Division II crown before losing to Damien. To take that next step, which they hope happens this season, the Saints are opening things up on offense, meaning the ball […]

Two teams involved in the two closest games last week meet on Oahu at Punahou’s Alexander Field as Kauai, which edged Kamehameha-Hawaii 10-7 last week at Vidinha Stadium, faces St. Francis, which came within 1 yard of beating Division I Leilehua last week in a 13-9 loss. Kauai Red Raiders (1-0) Head coach: Derek Borrero VS. St. Francis Saints (0-1) Head coach: Kip Akana, third season, 9-8 2017 Saints roster St. Francis 42, Kauai 0 at Alexander Field Kauai (1-1) […]