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Pupule's Top 10 ballot, Sunday, Sept. 10
Posted at 10:48 AM
A little juggling, but overall a rather quiet week for Pupule's Top 10 ballot. By Paul Honda A lot of byes this weekend, so there isn't much movement on my ballot. Beneath the surface, though, below the top five, a lot of percolation. 1. Punahou (3-0-0, 0-0-0 ILH). A much-needed week — no, make that two — away from action for the Buffanblu. Schoolwork. Rest. Healing. All-State wide receiver Miah Ostrowski's ankle will need every second of rest possible. 2. Kahuku (3-1-0, 1-0-0 OIA Red East). Mission accomplished with the 30-12 win over Kalaheo. Kaniela Tuipulotu's ankle and Achilles heel are still healing. 3. Saint Louis (3-0-0, 0-0-0 ILH). Timely week off for a defense that never stops swarming. 4. Kamehameha (4-0-0, 0-0-0 ILH). Defense and special teams anchor the Warriors in a 9-7 win over tough Redlands East Valley (Calif.). 5. Farrington (2-1-0, 1-0-0 OIA Red East). Governors also got a break this weekend, which is good. That battle with Kamehameha last week merited a break from the pounding. 6. Leilehua (3-1-0, 2-0-0 OIA Red East. The Mules have responded well since the shutout loss to Saint Louis, and the offense is beginning to find its rhythm. Bryant Moniz is getting much more comfortable with his array of receivers, but it is the defense that has been resilient despite a lack of depth. 7. Iolani (2-1-1, 0-0-1 ILH). The Raiders had yet another wild shootout with Damien, closing out with a 34-all tie. 8. Baldwin (3-0-0, 3-0-0 MIL). A 6-5 win over Lahainaluna is noteworthy since they are the top two teams in the league. The Bears did not play a nonconference game, and thus, no Top 10 team. Difficult to gauge exactly how good they are until the post-season, should they get there. 9. Waianae (2-2-0, 2-0-0 OIA Red East). The Seariders continue the hot streak, following last week's huge win at Mililani with a close victory over Campbell. 10. Kealakehe (3-0-0, 2-0-0 BIIF). A resounding 48-13 win at Kamehameha-Hawaii shows some mettle, but it will be difficult for the Waveriders to move past the 10 spot without quality D-I competition. On the cusp Previous Article: Pupule Pigskin Picks Comments © Copyright 2003 HondaReport.com/Leahi.Net
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