After a week hiatus due to Hurricane Nolo sweeping past Hawaii over the weekend, BIIF football action will return this week, and exciting matchups are happening all over the island.

Read more HECO customers weigh in on proposed rate increase

The matchup of this week will feature a Division-I rematch between the island’s best — No. 12 Kamehameha-Hawaii visiting No. 13 Konawaena on Friday in Kealakekua.

When the two programs last faced off on Sept. 3, the Warriors pulled off perhaps the biggest upset of the season. Kamehameha marched back late thanks to running back Dallas Enriquez’s magic between the tackles to win 28-21 — handing the Wildcats their first conference loss since the 2010s decade.

The 4-1 Warriors (3-0 BIIF) boast a balanced team with elite units on both sides of the ball, scoring nearly 40 points per game while allowing 16.4.

KSH’s dynamic offense is among the most exciting in the BIIF. Netting nearly 400 scrimmage yards per game, the Warriors are led by quarterback Kahekili Makekau, who has a perfect 14-0 touchdown-to-interception ratio through five games. The sophomore’s favorite targets have undoubtedly been Chaseton Wong and Iokua Toci-Hookano, who have combined for 38 receptions, 931 yards and 10 touchdowns.

The backfield is led by the sophomore Enriquez, who is putting together another All-Hawaii-caliber season with 474 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. He has averaged nearly five yards per carry — staying steady and consistent for head coach Kealoha Wengler’s system.

Konawaena (3-1 overall, 2-1 BIIF) has certainly turned the tide after falling to the Warriors early this month. Since the seven-point road loss, the Wildcats have outscored Kealakehe and Kea‘au by a combined margin of 124-0. In all three of Kona’s wins, the green and white have completely shut down their opponent.

Like Kamehameha, the Wildcats also have a multi-faceted offense — scoring 42.3 points per game while netting nearly 400 scrimmage yards a contest. The face of the unit is senior signal caller Keenan Alani, who has passed for 959 yards, 13 touchdowns and two interceptions.

Alani has a deep receiver room to throw to, which consists of Anakin Punihaole, Kael Johnson, Justice Charity, Josiah Nihoa, Kailewa Silva-Kealoha and LaMichael Bronson.

On the defensive side that allows just over seven points per game, the Wildcats are led by three-star edge Zane Fujihara-Faavesi, who wreaks havoc on opposing lines. The secondary features a talented freshman in Silva-Kealoha, who has caught multiple interceptions this season.

Up north on the Hamakua Coast, the Kealakehe Waveriders and Honoka‘a Dragons will be battling that same night. The 4-0, DII Dragons have quietly been one of the biggest stories on the island this season led by their powerful offensive unit.

Averaging nearly 37 points per game, Honoka‘a is led by backfield superstar Chrys Coelho, who has arguably been the best running back on the island through the first half of this season. The 5-foot-6, 155-pound senior has scampered for 514 yards and five touchdowns through three games, averaging an outstanding 9.2 yards per carry.

Coelho had his best outing of the season against the Waveriders when the two programs previously played in late August at Waverider Stadium. In the 63-0 shutout, Coelho dashed for 215 yards and three touchdowns on just 16 carries.

The Dragons’ offensive conductor, though, is quarterback Kage Yadao. The junior has thrown for 11 touchdowns and three picks, boasting a 160.4 rating. Yadao has a number of skilled receivers to look to, such as Kiakahi Lindsey, Hauoli McGurn, Kaenan Martines and Hapaki Moniz.

Read more NFL roundup: Marcus Mariota, Commanders stun Seahawks

Honoka‘a, which also allows less than six points a game, is coming off a monster performance against Waiakea — beating the Division-I Warriors 45-8 on Sept. 19.

The 0-3 ‘Riders are still in search of some life at the midway point of the season. Being a younger team that lost several veterans from a year ago, first-year head coach Nano Padillio and company have struggled to find their footing in the early part of 2026. Nonetheless, Kealakehe has shown flashes of competitiveness in each game.

The ‘Riders are led by sophomore quarterback Deeton Padillio, who can make plays with both his arm and legs. Running back EJ Alfred has additionally been an important contributor.

Saturday will be a clash between a Division I and II program — Waiakea visiting Hawaii Prep in Waimea. The game will be a rematch from Aug. 29, when the Warriors shut out Ka Makani 42-0 in Hilo.

But HPA (1-2 overall, 1-1 BIIF) has improved since that loss, and will try to avenge Waiakea on its home turf. Ka Makani hasn’t played since Sept. 5, but they beat Kohala 28-7 that day — sparking a new fire within the team after dropping the first two matchups of the season.

The red and white are led by first-year starting quarterback Josef Robinson, who showed off his arm talent against the Cowboys by completing several deep ball passes for long touchdowns. Other key players on the roster include running back and tight end Titus Fonoimoana, linebacker Carson Hoover and receivers Landon Wilson and Manase Larrua.

The 2-3 Warriors, who had a strong start to the season with two shutouts, have come back down to earth over the last three games — falling to non-conference opponent Woodinville, KSH and Honoka‘a. Having already handled business against HPA before, Waiakea enters this game with the opportunity to get back on track.

The Warriors, who average nearly 20 points per game, are led by senior quarterback Pono Miller. Miller’s favorite receiver has been Charles Keola Rose, who has nearly 150 yards receiving.

The team’s star is running back Alelauloa Torres, who has scrambled for 422 yards and six scores. The 213-pound bruiser’s best performance came in the Warriors’ opener against Kea‘au, rushing for nearly 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns. When Torres went up against HPA’s defense in early September, he rushed for 126 yards and two more scores.

Saturday will also feature a rematch of Kea‘au vs. Hilo, in which Hilo won 33-6 on Aug. 28. This week’s game will be held at Wong Stadium.

The Vikings (2-2 overall, 2-1 BIIF) average 21 points per game. Hilo’s quarterback is junior Damien Taaca. Some of the Vikings skill players include Kauilanuimakahikina Awai, Kelii Pagan, Nakealii Swope Souza and Brody Oden.

The Cougars (0-5 overall, 0-3 BIIF) are joined with Kealakehe as the only winless BIIF DI programs. Some of Kea‘au’s important players include quarterback Cashez Kanui, running back AJ Stone and receiver Landyn Leonard.

The Cougars showed some promise moving the ball on a few drives against Konawaena two weeks ago, but their youth and inexperience showed up in the red zone. With first-year head coach Nainoa Kalahiki, Kea‘au is in a rebuilding year after losing several key seniors from a year ago.

Read more LeBron James, no ID required, debuts in Philly duds

See the paper next week for BIIF football coverage from this week’s games.