Kahuku, Mililani, Kapolei Hold Top Three Spots in Hawaii High School Football Poll
Kahuku remains No. 1 in Hawaii's high school football rankings with a 3-0 record, thanks to a defense allowing just nine points per game. Mililani also sits at 3-0 after outscoring opponents 92-0 in their last two contests. Kapolei holds third at 2-0 following a shutout victory over Kamehameha Kapalama.
Kahuku's three victories have all been decided by eight points or fewer, with the offense yet to surpass 20 points in any game. The Red Raiders now face a demanding stretch against California programs Junipero Serra and St. John Bosco before a September 19 showdown with Mililani that could preview the Open Division title game. Mililani, meanwhile, travels to Foothill (Nevada) on Saturday after posting consecutive shutouts, including a 50-0 blanking of McClymonds, a 2025 CIF Division 3-A bowl participant. Kapolei hosts No. 8 Punahou on Friday, while Kamehameha Kapalama—despite a 1-3 record—retains the fourth spot and faces No. 10 Campbell in a rematch of last year's championship game. St. Louis, the traditional powerhouse, sits at 0-2.
These rankings could shape postseason seeding and statewide perception of Hawaii's top football programs, affecting player recruitment visibility and school community morale. Close margins at the top suggest competitive balance may keep fan interest high through the season, while the scheduled Kahuku-Mililani clash could draw significant attention from alumni, local media, and college scouts. However, early-season results remain limited, and outcomes could shift quickly as teams face tougher mainland opponents.