Kaimuki and Lahainaluna prefer to run the ball, but they like to go about it differently.

Kaimuki will go with little workhorse Justin Paderes out of the I-formation.

Lahainaluna will rely more on balance with seniors Lake Casco, Jacob McCarthy and Kailas McGhee getting equal work out of the Wing-T formation.

The team that does the better job establishing the run Saturday night likely will win their First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA Division II State Football Championships semifinal game at War Memorial Stadium.

"It'll be a fast game. I think we'll finish before any of the other teams since we both like to run," said Kaimuki coach Darren Johnson.

Kaimuki, the O'ahu Interscholastic Association White Division champion, has run the ball 69 percent of the time this season (424 rushes/193 pass attempts).

Paderes, a 5-foot-2, 135-pound junior, has 229 carries for 1,493 yards and 16 touchdowns this season for Kaimuki (11-1). No other Bulldog has more than 58 carries.

In a first-round game against Kamehameha-Hawai'i last week, Paderes had 27 carries for 111 yards in a 22-0 victory.

"He's small and does a good job staying behind his big blockers," said Lahainaluna coach Robert Watson.

Kaimuki, which has won 11 in a row, also had its best defensive game of the season against the Warriors, allowing just 20 total yards.

"Our defensive staff does a really good job," Johnson said. "Sola Soliai (the defensive coordinator) does a good job. He does his homework and puts in good, long hours."

Lahainaluna, the Maui Interscholastic League champion, runs the ball 86 percent of the time (292 rushes/48 pass attempts).

"They run the Wing-T to perfection," Johnson said. "Their backs do a good job of play faking, and the quarterback handles the ball well."

The distribution of carries among Casco (39 carries for 389 yards), McCarthy (38/308) and McGhee (40/322) is almost equal. The Lunas average 6.4 yards per carry.

"We really don't depend on one particular runner," Watson said.

Their styles are similar, according to Watson.

"One isn't more slashier than the other," he said.

Added Johnson: "They have really fast kids. Their team speed is amazing."

Lahainaluna (8-1) had a first-round bye and hasn't played since Oct. 19.

"Hopefully, we can get our timing back," Watson said. "We had a couple kids we had to heal up. It works both ways I guess."

Either team could catch the other off-guard when it goes to the air.

Kaimuki's Kapono Kaiwi-Barrenuebo has completed 98 of 182 passes for 1,398 yards and 11 touchdowns.

His primary receivers are Chezz Ramos-Dias (25 catches for 381 yards) and Romnick Pagurayan (22 for 327 and six touchdowns).

Both of Ramos-Dias' catches last week against Kamehameha-Hawai'i went for touchdowns.

Lahainaluna's Jake Manning has been effective when he's had to throw, completing 29 of 47 passes for 467 yards with three interceptions and five touchdowns.

His favorite targets are Chris Wanke (14 receptions for 234 yards) and Matthew Lawless (11 for 105).

LAHAINALUNA LUNAS

Record: 8-1, Maui Interscholastic League champions

Tournament history: Fourth appearance

Coach: Robert Watson, 19th season (106-76-6)

STAT LEADERS

Rushing: Lake Casco (39 for 389, 6 TDs), RB Jacob McCarthy (38 for 308, 4 TDs), RB Kalias McGhee (40 for 322, 4 TDs)

Passing: QB Jake Manning (29 of 47 for 467 yards, 3 ints, 5 TDs)

Receiving: WR Chris Wanke (14 for 234 yards, 1 TD)

Scoring: Lake Casco (79 pts, 11 TDs, 11 PATs, 1 2-pt conversion)

2007 SEASON:

W, 48-0 vs. Waiakea

W, 30-7 vs. Bonita Vista (Calif.)

W, 42-14 vs. Kamehameha

W, 42-14 vs. Trojans

W, 47-0 vs. King Kekaulike

W, 27-0 vs. Maui

L, 23-20 OT vs. Baldwin

W, 23-0 vs. Kamehameha

W 44-7 vs. Trojans

LAHAINALUNA ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.

10 Blaise Smith RB 5-11 160 Sr.

11 Lake Casco RB 5-9 160 Sr.

12 Jan Michael Tesoro DB 5-7 135 Jr.

13 Jake Manning QB 6-2 165 Jr.

14 George Chihara WR 5-5 117 So.

15 Tonga Kafoa WR 5-0 165 Sr.

20 Wesley Antolin RB 5-8 155 Sr.

21 Rekzar Sapia DB 5-7 140 Jr.

22 Jacob McCarthy RB 5-10 180 Sr.

23 Jacob Boteilho RB 5-10 170 Jr.

24 Imihana Ampong LB 5-9 170 So.

25 Ikaika Azcueta RB 5-6 130 Jr.

30 Ivan Delaney DB 5-10 155 Jr.

33 Kailas McGhee RB 6-0 220 Sr.

34 Simione Vehikite DL 6-0 243 Jr.

35 Sean Farrington RB 5-6 160 Jr.

40 Jared Panlasigui DB 5-5 145 Jr.

41 Cole Loewen LB 5-9 175 Jr.

42 Jayson Manning DL 6-2 175 Jr.

44 Bryson Williams LB 5-9 185 Jr.

46 Devin Weldon DB 5-9 150 Sr.

50 Sherwin Mitchell DL 5-11 210 Sr.

51 Russell Acantilado DL 5-10 185 Sr.

52 Kalae Cordova OL 5-9 190 Jr.

53 Garmen Acantilado LB 5-8 170 Jr.

54 Kaleo Guzon OL 5-6 180 Sr.

58 Cody Nahalea LB 5-10 205 Sr.

60 Kelvin Branco OL 6-0 220 Sr.

62 Ryan Aspili OL 5-11 195 Jr.

64 Peter Lino OL 5-7 240 Jr.

65 Joseph Lai DL 5-9 230 Sr.

66 Marvin Agmata DL 5-9 230 Sr.

68 DJ Naki OL 5-10 225 Jr.

70 Jonathan Perez DL 6-1 240 Sr.

71 Siaosi Ngauamo OL 6-2 235 Jr.

72 Tulia Tei OL 6-1 235 Jr.

74 Matthew Kahuhu OL 5-10 265 Sr.

77 Chauncey Kaukau OL 6-0 290 Sr.

78 Robert Kudlich OL 6-0 300 Jr.

80 Chris Wanke WR 6-1 180 Sr.

81 Jordan Casco DB 5-8 145 Jr.

82 Matthew Lawless WR 6-1 180 Sr.

83 Hayden Hendershot RB 5-7 140 Sr.

DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONS

2006

King Kekaulike 33, Kaua'i 20

2005

'Iolani 34, Radford 20

2004

Campbell 28, 'Iolani 7

2003

'Aiea 9, Damien 7

KAIMUKI BULLDOGS

Record: 11-1, O'ahu Interscholastic Association White champions

Tournament history: Third appearance

Coach: Darren Johnson, 1st season at Kaimuki, 9th overall (69-30-1). Offensive coordinator: Warren Johnson. Defensive coordinator: Sola Soliai.

STAT LEADERS

Rushing: RB Justin Paderes (229 for 1,493 yards, 16 TDs)

Passing: QB Kapono Kaiwi-Barrionuebo (98 of 182 for 1,398 yards, 7 ints, 11 TDs)

Receiving: WR Chezz Ramso-Dias (25 for 381 yards)

Scoring: Paderes (100 points, 16 TDs, 2 2-pt. conversions)

2007 SEASON:

L, 21-7 vs. 'Aiea

W, 26-6 vs. 'Anuenue

W, 14-6 vs. Pearl City

W, 26-0 vs. Kaiser

W, 33-6 vs. Waipahu

W, 34-13 vs. Roosevelt

W, 34-20 vs. Waialua

W, 29-6 vs. Nanakuli

W, 53-7 vs. Kalani

WHITE SEMIFINALS

W, 21-7 vs. Pearl City

WHITE CHAMPIONSHIP

W, 21-12 vs. Roosevelt

STATE TOURNAMENT

W, 22-0 vs. Kamehameha-Hawai'i

KAIMUKI ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl.

1 Maua Tuitele LB/RB 6-1 230 Sr.

2 Travis Pologa DB 5-10 185 Sr.

3 John Tuitele WR 5-10 170 Fr.

4 Elston Hirokawa DB 5-6 150 So.

5 Kaipo Kaiwi-Barrionuebo QB 6-0 215 Sr.

6 Desmond Tautofi DL 6-4 250 So.

7 Ian Delizo DB 5-9 165 Sr.

8 Justin Paderes RB 5-2 135 So.

9 La'au Kent LB/RB 5-11 210 So.

11 Isaac Lani DB 6-0 175 So.

12 Makali'i Nahinu DB 6-0 195 Sr.

14 Nainoa Hiapo QB 5-8 175 So.

15 Andrew Save DB 5-7 160 So.

19 Chris Fiamate WR 5-10 160 So.

21 Romnick Pagurayan DB/WR 5-9 165 Sr.

22 David Taliauli WR 5-10 175 So.

23 Tevita Aholelei RB 5-11 210 Jr.

24 Chezz Ramos-Dias WR 6-0 170 Sr.

25 James Bower RB 5-9 185 Sr.

28 Bennett Coen DB 5-9 180 So.

33 Kyle Ikeda TE 5-7 205 Sr.

34 Lopaka Olanda-Li'i DB 5-6 160 Sr.

36 Justin Perreira LB/RB 5-7 175 Sr.

40 Kevin Tofiga DB 5-9 135 Fr.

42 Mytenson Aniol LB/RB 5-7 180 So.

44 Clay Montiho LB 6-0 215 So.

46 Justin Poaha LB 5-5 175 Sr.

47 Derrick Miles-Fuller DB 5-10 170 So.

48 Kakela Spallone LB 5-5 180 So.

51 Robert Pologa OL 6-0 270 Jr.

54 Suka Tuifua OL 6-0 270 So.

55 Chauncey Nicola OL 6-0 240 Sr.

56 Dustin Uyeda OL 5-10 230 Sr.

59 John Kim OL 5-7 180 Fr.

60 Rodney Maui DL 5-8 193 So.

64 Taue'etia Yandall OL/DL 6-2 270 Sr.

65 Johnathan Mounga DL 5-9 213 Fr.

67 Nicholas Pilimai OL 5-8 250 So.

68 Siale Taetakua DL 5-9 250 So.

70 Senituli Bartels OL 5-9 310 So.

71 Jeremy Damian OL 5-6 200 Jr.

74 Albert Iokepa OL 6-0 230 Jr.

78 Sini Pepa OL 5-6 230 Jr.

79 Alex Foster-Laifa OL 6-2 300 Sr.

81 Joshua Gacusana RB 5-10 165 So.

82 Ronnie Thomas WR 5-4 140 Jr.

88 Preacher Namdrik DB 5-6 150 Sr.

89 Charly Timoteo WR 6-0 150 Fr.

90 Loto Lauvao DL 5-10 185 So.

91 Fono Finefeuiaki DL 6-0 265 Jr.

93 Stanley Filipo LB 6-0 205 Sr.

95 Matthew Pettis DL 5-8 250 Sr.

97 Jeremiah Matagi DL 5-10 290 Jr.

99 Ma'anoa Tau DL 5-9 170 Fr.

Reach Kyle Sakamoto at ksakamoto@honoluluadvertiser.com.