Tomorrow's O'ahu Interscholastic Association semifinals at Aloha Stadium definitely have a Western Division flavor.

In an all-West affair, No. 6 Kapolei will take on No. 3 Wai'anae at 4 p.m. Then at 7 p.m., No. 7 Leilehua will play the lone East survivor, No. 9 Farrington.

"We let the kids know about that," Farrington coach Randall Okimoto said of that distinction.

The winners advance to the title game Nov. 9. The losers play for third and the last state Division I berth on Nov. 10.

Meanwhile, it is do-or-die for the White teams in tonight's semifinals.

Waipahu hosts Roosevelt and Kaimuki plays Pearl City at Kaiser. The winners advance to the championship Nov. 9 and earn state Division II berths; the losers end their season.

OIA RED SEMIFINALS

Kapolei vs. Wai'anae

4 p.m. tomorrow at Aloha Stadium

Coming off an upset of defending state champion Kahuku, the Hurricanes (7-3) cannot wilt in the fourth quarter as they did in a 28-7 loss to the Seariders (7-2) just three weeks ago. That game was tied at 7 after three quarters.

"If we want to move up to the next level as a program, this is the time to step it up," Kapolei coach Darren Hernandez said.

Kapolei QB Mason Koa is versatile, having four TDs in each rushing, passing and receiving.

The Hurricanes have five players who play both ways in LB/RB Cyril Ontai, SB/S Keli'i Aki, FB/DE Chad Lopati, TE/LB Shaydon Akuna and CB/WR Nate Dixon. Hernandez tries to spot them so as not to wear them down.

Wai'anae's defense has given up more than one TD in a game only twice this season.

Offensively, the Seariders made some adjustments in the last month, moving quarterback Ben McQuown to slot with running back B.J. Jelf moving to QB. McQuown gives them another a threat at receiver, as well as a runner on slotback counters. Jelf is mobile and has a strong arm. Running back Danny Kekoanui has proved to be the classic Wai'anae runner: tough to stop. He's also the team's leading receiver. Running back Justin Kauwalu also should be ready for action after missing most of last week's game with a stinger, coach Dan Matsumoto said.

Leilehua vs. Farrington

7 p.m. tomorrow at Aloha Stadium.

They last met in the first round of the OIA playoffs in 2005, with the Governors winning 28-10.

The Mules (6-4) are looking like a Cinderella story having ousted Mililani with an OT win behind sophomore QB Andrew Manley, who was promoted from the JV last week because of injuries to rotating QBs Kaipo Kea and Kaipo DeRego.

"That's the mark of a good team," noted Okimoto. "It shows they don't rely on any one player."

Running back Rico Newman is a threat any time he touches the ball, whether carrying it, catching it or kicking it. Oh, he's 1 for 1 for 38 yards throwing it.

The Governors (5-2-2) will be without their leading rusher in Joshua Fernandez (personal reasons) for the second consecutive week, Okimoto said.

"Joshua also was our receiver, so we'll miss him," Okimoto said. "But Dayton Kealoha (22 for 65 yards, 1 TD against Campbell) filled in last week and did OK."

The Governors keep defenses honest with Alefosiu Iu at quarterback (955 yards, 13 TDs).

OIA WHITE SEMIFINALS

Roosevelt at Waipahu

7:30 tonight

Waipahu (7-2) won the regular season meeting, 20-19. Roosevelt (5-2-1) won a coin toss for third after finishing tied with Pearl City.

Just how close was that game? Lele Pefua blocked the PAT that would've tied the game.

Both teams have prolific runners. Roosevelt running back Ranson Tuitama (760 yards) is the workhorse, as is Keo Palimoo (868 yards) for Waipahu. But Roosevelt throws the ball considerably more with Lowen Kahooilihala (930 yards, 9 TDs).

Pearl City vs. Kaimuki

7:30 tonight at Kaiser

The Bulldogs (8-1) edged the Chargers (5-2-2), 14-6, during the regular season.

This game pits two 1,000-yard rushers in Kaimuki's mighty mite Justin Paderes (5 feet 5, 150 pounds), who rushed for 1,001 yards and 13 TDs), and Pearl City's Antoin DeWalt, who has 1,023 yards and 11 TDs. Paderes had 182 yards and a TD against the Chargers last time around, while DeWalt was held to 29 yards and one TD.

These teams are balanced in their attacks. Bulldogs' QB Kapono Kaiwi-Barrionnebo threw for 1,192 yards and 9 TDs, while the Chargers' Kawika Borden passed for 955 yards and 12 TDs.

GAMES OF INTEREST

Damien vs. Pac-Five

5 p.m. today at Aloha Stadium

This is a battle for second place in ILH Division II, and running back Kama Bailey's last game in a Monarchs jersey. Bailey has 1,675 yards in all his games, but 1,112 in six ILH games. He set the seven-game standard with 1,245 last season. The ILH single-season record is 1,993 by Joe Igber of 'Iolani in 1998, when the league played a 10-game schedule.

When Mosi Tatupu held the single-season rushing record, he did it when the ILH played a nine-game schedule.

Kamehameha vs. Saint Louis

7:45 tonight at Aloha Stadium

The Division I champion Crusaders (9-0 overall, 6-0 ILH) are the only unbeaten team left in the state.

Waiakea at Kealakehe

7:30 tonight

Waiakea (2-1) can clinch second-round Division I title with a victory, but will have to contain the state's leading passing yardage leader Kawai Kanuha (2,575 yards).

Hilo at Kea'au

7:30 tonight

If Kealakehe (2-1) wins, Kea'au (2-1) can clinch the second-round Division I title with a win against the Vikings. Otherwise, first-round champion Kealakehe can clinch the overall Division I title outright with a win and a Kealakehe loss.

Whoever is the second-round champion, other than Kealakehe, will play off next week for the overall title.

Hawai'i Prep at Kamehameha-Hawai'i

7 p.m. tomorrow

First-round Division II champion Kamehameha (3-0) can clinch overall title with a win. An HPA (3-0) win forces a playoff next week for the overall title.

Reach Stacy Kaneshiro at skaneshiro@honoluluadvertiser.com.