KEAAU – The biggest difference at the quarterback position for Kamehameha from last year is that 2016 signal-caller Kaimi Like brings a football background.
Last year’s quarterback, DallasJ Duarte, shines brightest in baseball.
Still, Kamehameha’ offense remains the same, and it continue to boast multiple playmakers. Pitch-and-catch – particularly between Like and wide receiver Makana Manoa – was in vogue Friday night as Kamehameha used a stout defense and overcame a spurt of sloppy play to stifle Waiakea 37-0 in the BIIF regular-season opener at Paiea Stadium.
Like, a sophomore, gained seasoning at quarterback with Pop Warner’s Puna Panthers, and his poise showed on Kamehameha’s second drive when he avoided the rush, veered to his right to by time and spotted Manoa, who made a juggling, acrobatic catch on the right sideline.