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Mililani rallies past Liberty for 31-24 victory in opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:08 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

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Summary

The No. 1 Mililani Trojans secured a 31-24 win over Liberty on August 15 at John Kauinana Stadium. Trailing at halftime, Mililani's defense stopped two fourth-down attempts and led a comeback with a touchdown pass from quarterback Hunter Fujikawa and a final interception by Lincoln Uiagalelei. Despite missing key player Zion White due to injury, Mililani showcased resilience in their season opener, facing the No. 2 team from Nevada. Fujikawa recorded 273 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Liberty's Ezra Sanelivi contributed two touchdowns and 122 rushing yards. The victory marks a strong start for Mililani as they aim to defend their top ranking.

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•Mililani is ranked No. 1 in Hawaii's Star-Advertiser Football Top 10.
•Liberty is ranked No. 2 in Nevada by MaxPreps.
•Fujikawa threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns.
•Cabrera-Hopkins caught eight passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
•Mililani's defense stopped two fourth-down attempts.

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4:08 PMYahoo Sports — No. 1 Mililani rallies to big win over Nevada power Liberty

What they're saying

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So early, so clutch. The new-look Mililani Trojans turned to some old staples to rally for a 31-24 win over Nevada powerhouse Liberty on a soggy Friday night at John Kauinana Stadium. Trailing 24-14 at the half with electrifying new wide receiver Zion White sidelined by an ankle injury, Mililani’s defense came up with two fourth-down stops. A crucial 35-yard strike from new quarterback Hunter ...
— Yahoo Sports

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