There is no lack of hunger for the team from Kalaepohaku.

Not after an Open Division state championship. Not after a 2-0 start to the 2025 football season. When Saint Louis treks to Mililani on Saturday (6 p.m. kickoff), there will be memories of a 16-14 win by the Trojans in ’24.

That 0-2 start to last season didn’t stop the Crusaders, who won their next four games, and eight out of nine to capture the state title. That team built its chemistry gradually under coach Tupu Alualu. This time around, establishing the ground attack is still a priority for No. 1-ranked Saint Louis (2-0).

Tenari Fuamatu-Ma‘afala, a 5-foot-10, 210-pound sophomore, has 217 yards and a one touchdown on 29 carries (7.5 yards per attempt) behind a consistently effective offensive line.

“We have David Brown (6-3,

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