Even under the weight of turnovers and penalties, Saint Louis finds a way.

Tenari Fuamatu-Ma‘afala churned out 59 hard-earned yards on the ground, while quarterbacks Nainoa Lopes and Mose Lilo each threw for a touchdown as No. 3 Saint Louis stifled No. 7 Punahou 31-6 on Saturday afternoon at Alexander Field.

The win kept the Crusaders (1-1) within range of front-running Kamehameha (2-0) in ILH Open Division play. Punahou dropped to 0-2 in league play, but is still mathematically alive in the title chase.

Sophomore Trent Lepule set the tone with an early pick-6 for Saint Louis (4-2 overall). The Crusaders defense and special teams were stellar. Punahou QB Hunter Fujikawa faced a constant storm of pressure. The sophomore avoided throwing a pick but fumbled on a sack by Kona Acedillo. Sa

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