The learning continues for Andrew Manley on the football field.

The Leilehua sophomore quarterback, several weeks ago promoted from the junior varsity squad, helped lead the Mules to their first O'ahu Interscholastic Association football title since 1984 with a 12-3 win over Wai'anae on Friday in the Red Division final at Aloha Stadium.

"I think it's a dream for a JV quarterback," Leilehua coach Nolan Tokuda said.

Both of Leilehua's quarterbacks suffered injuries against Castle in the OIA tournament first round on Oct. 19. Tokuda spoke with his JV coach about promoting Manley that night, then talked to Manley at the following morning's JV practice. That night, they attended the Punahou-Kamehameha game, where Tokuda asked Manley to write down his favorite plays and sets.

Tokuda looked it over and has gone from there since, using plays Manley is familiar with and using repetition in practice to help him improve. It helped that the JV program runs the same system as the varsity.

"(The) JV coaches are very much dedicated to teaching the system," said Tokuda, who has brought up 12 JV players since their season ended. "By the time they come up, they know what's expected."

Since his promotion, Manley led the Mules to an overtime victory over Mililani in the quarterfinals, a win over Farrington in the semifinals and Friday's title-clinching win over Wai'anae.

Manley threw two TD passes in the second half against the Seariders. He completed 18 of 28 passes with an interception for 129 yards.

Tokuda showed Manley at halftime what Wai'anae was running on defense.

"I told him you have time to pass because they're only rushing three and be patient and wait for the guy to clear up in the open area," Tokuda said.

Reach Stanley Lee at sktlee@honoluluadvertiser.com.