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Hawaii athletes shine in college football and women's soccer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:06 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

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Hawaii's collegiate athletes made headlines in various football and soccer matchups over the weekend. Kealii Ah Yat from Montana completed 25 of 35 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-14 victory against Utah Tech. Tausili Akana of Brigham Young recorded 2.5 sacks in a 28-7 win over Arizona, while Jayden Maiava from USC set a career high with five touchdown passes in a 49-30 win against Louisiana. In women's soccer, Candace Ching from Sacramento State scored in her third consecutive match, contributing to a 3-2 loss against St. Mary’s. Carly Cormack assisted a goal in Oregon's 1-0 win over Maryland, further highlighting the impact of Hawaii's athletes on the mainland.

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  • •Kealii Ah Yat throws for two TDs in Montana's win.
  • •Tausili Akana records 2.5 sacks for BYU.
  • •Jayden Maiava has five TD passes for USC.
  • •Candace Ching scores in multiple matches for Sacramento State.
  • •Carly Cormack assists goal in Oregon's victory.
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DIVISION I FOOTBALL >> Kealii Ah Yat (Kamehameha), Montana: Completed 25 of his 35 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-14 win over Utah Tech, his second straight game without a turnover as the Grizzlies ride a record-breaking running game. Ah Yat’s career completion percentage of .66 is third in school history. >> Tausili Akana (Kamehameha), Brigham Young: Was a demon in the ...

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