Oh yeah. Showdown weekend.

Friday's games
OIA Red
No. 9 Farrington (3-1-1, 3-1) at No. 3 Kahuku (3-2, 3-0) -- I keep thinking this will be a defensive duel, so it'll probably be a pinball scoring festival. Pupule says: Red Raiders 21, Governors 17.

Kalaheo (4-2, 2-2) at Kailua (1-5, 1-3) -- Mustangs are reeling from last week's loss and will face a Kailua team it lost to last year. Surfrider LBs are savvy and experienced enough to keep Cody vonAppen contained. Pupule says: Mustangs 22, Surfriders 20.

No. 6 Leilehua (3-2, 2-1) at Kapolei (3-2, 1-2) -- Hurricanes are on a two-game losing streak, but are improving offensively. Mule defense is tough, though. Pupule says: Mules 27, Hurricanes 26.

No. 7 Waianae (5-1, 3-1) at Aiea (3-3, 2-2) -- Na Alii will score points, but can they stop Waianae's Wing T offense? Pupule says: Seariders 26, Na Alii 21.

OIA White
Kaimuki (4-1, 4-0) at Roosevelt (4-1, 4-1) -- Could be a classic. Rough Riders have finesse. Bulldogs have massive size. Pupule says: Bulldogs 14, Rough Riders 13.

Anuenue (3-3, 2-3) at Nanakuli (2-3, 2-2) -- Golden Hawks can smell a playoff berth. Na Koa are up against a physical, deeper team, but they know how to win on the road. Pupule says: Golden Hawks 27, Na Koa 20.

KIF
Kauai (3-1, 1-1) vs. Kapaa (2-3, 2-1), Vidinha Stadium -- Red Raiders too strong for improving Warriors. Pupule says: Kauai 32, Kapaa 13.

BIIF
Konawaena (1-4, 1-2) at Ka‘u (0-5, 0-5) -- Trojans hoping for miracle win, but Wildcats are deeper and more skilled. Pupule says: Wildcats 40, Trojans 8.

Kealakehe (5-0, 3-0) at Waiakea (1-4, 1-2) -- Waveriders face long bus ride and proud Warriors. Pupule says: Waveriders 33, Warriors 14.

Saturday's games
ILH
No. 8 Kamehameha (1-1-1, 0-1) vs. No. 1 Saint Louis (4-0, 1-0), Aloha Stadium -- Crusaders are executing in all three phases. Special teams makes the difference. Pupule says: Crusaders 16, Warriors 14.

OIA Red
McKinley (0-5, 0-3) vs. Moanalua (1-3-1, 0-3), Roosevelt field -- Tigers have a great receiver in Tavita Woodward, but Na Menehune have depth. Pupule says: Na Menehune 26, Tigers 22.

Radford (0-5, 0-3) at Campbell (1-2-1, 1-2) -- Sabers having a rather stressful season on and off the field, but will regroup once again. Pupule says: Sabers 31, Rams 20.

OIA White
Kalani (0-5, 0-5) at Waipahu (3-2, 3-1) -- Marauders on a mission. Pupule says: Marauders 44, Falcons 7.

Kaiser (2-5, 2-4) at Pearl City (2-2-1, 2-2) -- Chargers have a tough running back in Antoin DeWalt, but the Cougars are improving quickly. Pupule says: Chargers 24, Cougars 18.

BIIF
Kamehameha-Hawaii (2-3, 2-1) at Hawaii Prep (3-1, 3-0) -- Ka Makani are at home and have the gameplan to upend the young Warriors. Pupule says: Ka Makani 26, Warriors 16.

Keaau (2-2, 2-1) at Hilo (3-3, 2-1) -- Viks have won and lost big this season. Cougars lost by just four to defending league champ Kealakehe on the road. Pupule says: Viks escape, 19-12.

Kohala (2-3, 2-2) at Honokaa (0-5, 0-4) -- Old sugar town rivals. Dragons keep losing close ones, but their luck changes this weekend. Pupule says: Dragons 32, Cowboys 25.

Previous Article: Pupule's Top 10 ballot (Sept 23)
Next Article: Targets: Kahuku-Farrington