BIIF Division I Champions Kealakehe Waveriders take on OIA Division I Farrington Governors.

Farrington RB #25 Abraham (Amo) Silva

Tonight at the Waveriders Stadium in Kailua Kona, the BIIF Division I Champions, Kealakehe Waveriders (10-1) who defeated Hilo 40-22, take on the OIA Division I Farrington Governors (9-2) who defeated Leilehua 52-26 in the Division I, 2012 First Hawaiian Bank Football Championship First Round. 

I spoke to Farrington Governors Head Coach Randy Okimoto prior to the game and he related "We know that they have some big linemen, a big fullback, a speedy quarterback, and some speedy skilled guys so we know that we have to pay attention to these areas of their game and that's what we plan to do. On offensive we do what we do and run the ball as long as we protect the ball and not make too many penalties, that's been our nemeses this year. So if we eliminate this and protect the ball and do what we do on offensive, we'll let the chips fall and see what happens in tonight's game."

As for the Kealakehe Waveriders Head Coach Sam Papalii, "As a team, we would like to continue to play winning football and we're very confident. We know that we are going up against an outstanding football team physically and big like us. Offensively, we like to hang on to the football and ball control. Defensively we want to stop their running game and any play action passes. For our special teams we want to be sound and don't give up any big plays on defensive and in special teams. If we possess the ball and maintain ball control and keep their offensive off the field, then obviously it will give us a better chance because they have an explosive running attack."

Kealakehe #2 Lennox Jones

The game started off with Kealakehe scoring first, 6-0 with 8:28 on the clock. Farrington with their running game, came right back 8-6 in the 1st quarter. It was a battle of the "Titans" on both sides with Kealakehe #2 Lennox Jones with a total of 136 yards for the night.  Jones is a slippery fellow that can move, dodge and weave in and out with his speed and was awesome tonight.  The Waveriders came just within 2 points of the Governors in the 4th quarter, 25-27 with 6:48 on the clock. Three turnovers by Kealakehe sealed the game for the Governors ending the game 34-25. 

It was a bruising game, but a well played game on both sides. In game #3, Farrington now moves on to play Kahuku at 7:30pm on Friday, November 16, 2012 and in game #4, Punahou plays Mililani at 4:30pm at the Aloha Stadium. Winners of Game #3 and Game #4 will play for the Championship on Friday November 23, 2012 at 7:00pm. For more stats, "click here." For the action photos, "click here."