Junipero Serra holds off Kahuku rally to secure 28-21 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
FootballJunipero Serra defeated Kahuku 28-21 on Friday night at Carleton Weimer Field. The Padres built a 21-point lead before Kahuku responded with 14 unanswered points in the second half. A late defensive stand proved decisive for Junipero Serra, as Jared Wong returned an interception for a touchdown and RJ Guldbech added a late pick to seal the victory. Kahuku quarterback Lucky Suguturaga finished with 178 passing yards and 58 rushing yards in the loss. The win moves Junipero Serra to a 1-1 record on the season. Kahuku remains focused on the positives of their second-half performance despite the narrow defeat.
- •Junipero Serra beat Kahuku 28-21 at Carleton Weimer Field on Friday.
- •Jared Wong returned an interception for a touchdown to help maintain the Padres' lead.
- •Lucky Suguturaga recorded 178 passing yards and two touchdowns for Kahuku.
- •RJ Guldbech intercepted a pass with 1:45 remaining to seal the result for Junipero Serra.
- •Andrew Takapautolo led the Junipero Serra rushing attack with 103 yards on 12 carries.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Kahuku comes up short in rally against Junipero Serra
"Sometimes, a random addition to the playbook doesn’t require 10,000 reps. Junipero Serra’s 21-point lead had nearly been squandered as Kahuku rallied for 14 unanswered points in the second half. On fourth and 5 from their 22-yard line, the Padres called a fake punt. The up man, Andrew Takapautolo, tossed a pass to Malakai Taufoou on a slant, gaining 41 yards in the clutch. It turned out to be ...
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