Comments on: Pupule ballot: Leilehua soars, Damien hangs on

By: Northshore

Northshore — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 04:33:08 +0000

I believe that the leagues used past history when they made the alignment for the three divisions. As of now, nothing is permanent since it’s a pilot program for two years. Promoting division champions to the next level will not be the solution because most schools rebuild after a winning season and get “bus-up” the next several years after moving up. Enrollment should be the criteria and once locked in, they have to take their licks or shape up in that division they were designated like in the 50’s…ILH and ROIA. Schools should also have the option to move up but not down and when the teams are aligned, all schools will be locked in…no moving unless they have an increase in enrollment.

By: Jacob Makaiwi

Jacob Makaiwi — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 23:49:30 +0000

@Coach C! Man that’s a good question! I just assumed that’s what would happen. I’m basing it off my knowledge on when there used to be OIA red and white divisions. Usually the best teams from the white would move up to red and the worst from red would move down to white Division year to year. But that was a long time ago. I don’t know if they’ve done that recently. I gotta do more research but I found an article on this site from February and just found this:

“For 2018 and 2019 under a two-year pilot program, the OIA and ILH will play a full slate of interleague, nonleague, regular-season games, according to sources from both leagues.”

It’s pretty much reiterating what you just said. And it mentioned all the current Open Division teams in that article. And because they mentioned all those Open Division teams in that article I’m guessing from this and from what you said that the teams will remain this way through all 3 divisions until after next year. I just want my Mules to play with the Big Dogs in Open Division. I know they haven’t been State Title contenders (in the best division) in a while how they used to be in 2004-2012, but I think they could do alright in the Open. But I guess they’re in the Divison they belong this year and next year. But maybe they will do OIA switches between divisions next year. I doubt they’d do that with the ILH Open and D1 teams though. We’ll see. I’ll do more research to figure this out though man. Sorry I just assumed my Mules could work there way into the Open next year by winning their division this year, but maybe things will remain the same in all divisions next year too. Great question Coach C #GoMules

By: Coach C

Coach C — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:34:51 +0000

Question? With the Open under a 2 year “trial” period, can a D1 team,OIA or ILH, break into the Open for 2019? Is there any rule that Division camps move up?

By: who dat

who dat — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:02:37 +0000

Who are the “panelists” anyways?

By: Dafun

Dafun — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:21:18 +0000

In no way should Campbell be ranked #2. They are not above kahuku, St Louis, mililani, or punahou

By: Jacob Makaiwi

Jacob Makaiwi — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 06:52:41 +0000

Yeah awesome article man! It’s definitely an exciting year for Hawaii high school football. I especially love the Open Division. The competition at that level is amazing! No more blow out games. There were some, like Waianae and Farrington, but It’s definitely not a cake walk week in and week out in the Open Division. There’s no doubt who will be the best in the state for whoever wins the Open Division crown in the end.

I wish Leilehua shined during week 1 against Farrington how they are shining now, but it’s okay. It doesn’t count for their Division. And having McGary back from preseason injury is definitely a game changer for them. I really hope by the end of the season that they can prove they are actually a top 10 team in the state though they lost a preseason game to Farrington. If they win everything convincingly and get a D1 state championship title and stay undefeated in Division 1. I think they’ll deserve top ten. And if they get into the Open Division next year, I hope they can prove they belong there. It’s unfortunate that they lost to Farrington (currently winless in their Division). Because even if Leilehua wins D1 state champ and go undefeated in their division, their loss to farrington will have people doubt the ability of the Mules to be a good Open Division team. But it’s all good. I’m gonna cheer on my Mighty Mules til their last game of the season and on to next year. I’m happy their on this poll, but I hope they prove to me and the rest of the state that they really belong there.

Good luck to the rest of the teams throughout the season! I’m excited to see what happens with the games this weekend! #GoMules

By: Coach C

Coach C — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 06:27:50 +0000

Since Campbell is undefeated for now, understand the #2 rank. You are right about the ??? in the Alapa start. Sauvao has better movement in the pocket, and Alapa is a good receiver. Right now the first task for the OIA is to make the top3. When State starts, regular season win/loss is moot. The big challenge is to keep your studs injury free.

By: Jimmy H

Jimmy H — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 06:10:20 +0000

We’ll see how Cambell does. I’m not a big fan of putting them at #2 just because they “play who is front of them.” Your rankings so your call though. Great article. Thank you for the read.

Prediction
Mililani 45
Cambell 28