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2020 State Championships

Punahou’s Legend Matautia, who won the state title last year at 220, will attempt to win another championship at heavyweight. Photo by Bruce Asato/Star-Advertiser.

TOP SEED: Legend Matautia, Punahou
2019 state champion (220), 2018 state third (220)
2020 ILH champ (285), 2019 ILH champ (220), 2018 ILH champ (220)

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FIRST PLACE


(1) Legend Matautia, Punahou vs. (2) Rafael Leapaga, Kapolei
— Matautia, Dec 3-2

Notes: Matautia won 5-4 at Officials …. Nothing in the first period … Matautia manages a late escape in the second round and leads 2-0 … Leapaga explodes out of the gate in the third round with two points to tie it … Matautia escapes with 53 seconds to go to go up 3-2 … Leapaga tries to shoot but Matautia stuffs it. He holds on to win 3-2 and earn his second state title after winning at 220 last year.

THIRD PLACE


Marcus Lombard, Kahuku vs. Gregory Rucilez, Kalani
— Lombard, fall 2:14

FIFTH PLACE


Jace Filipo Rodrigues, Waianae vs. Jonah Kahuli-Apo, Kamehameha
— Rodrigues, 2 OT, 2-1

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SEMIFINALS


(1) Legend Matautia, Punahou vs. Jace Filipo Rodrigues, Waianae
— Matautia, fall :07
(2) Rafael Leapaga, Kapolei vs. Jonah Kahuli-Apo, Kamehameha
— Leapaga, fall :37

QUARTERFINALS


(1) Legend Matautia, Punahou vs. Jeremiah Gabrillo, Radford
— Matautia, fall 1:30
Jace Filipo Rodrigues, Waianae vs. Gregory Rucilez, Kalani
— Rodrigues, Dec 6-1
(3) Nephi Laga, Baldwin vs. Jonah Kahuli-Apo, Kamehameha
— Kahuli-Apo, fall 1:22
(2) Rafael Leapaga, Kapolei vs. Anthony Sagapolutele, Saint Louis
— Leapaga, fall 1:49

PRELIMINARY


(1) Legend Matautia, Punahou vs. Kyle Evens, Pahoa
— Matautia
Jeremiah Gabrillo, Radford vs. Justin Keliikupakako, KS-Maui
— Gabrillo
Marcus Lombard, Kahuku vs. Jace Filipo Rodrigues, Waianae
— Rodrigues
(4) Sione Holani, Hilo vs. Gregory Rucilez, Kalani
— Rucilez
(3) Nephi Laga, Baldwin vs. Vitale Afoa, Leilehua
— Laga
Kekai Polsoda, Kealakehe vs. Jonah Kahuli-Apo, Kamehameha
— Kahuli-Apo
Brayden Bailey, Konawaena vs. Anthony Sagapolutele, Saint Louis
— Sagapolutele
(2) Rafael Leapaga, Kapolei vs. Kekoa Kaulukukui, Kailua
— Leapaga

CONSOLATION


Kyle Evens, Pahoa vs. Justin Keliikupakako, KS-Maui
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(4) Sione Holani, Hilo vs. Marcus Lombard, Kahuku
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Vitale Afoa, Leilehua vs. Kekai Polsoda, Kealakehe
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Brayden Bailey, Konawaena vs. Kekoa Kaulukukui, Kailua

QUALIFYING


Kyle Evens, Pahoa vs. Isaac Mamizuka, Kaiser
— Evens, fall 2:59
Lopaka Feesago, Pearl City vs. Gregory Rucilez, Kalani
— Rucilez, Dec 3-2
Zion Samuels, Nanakuli vs. Vitale Afoa, Leilehua
— Afoa, fall 2:52
Kekoa Kaulukukui, Kailua vs. Justice Smith, Moanalua
— Kaulukukui, Dec 7-2