“We proved the whole state wrong,” said Saint Louis defensive end Pupualii Sepulona. Entering the season, many assumed the champion would either be Kahuku, Mililani or Campbell — with Saint Louis left out of the conversation, the Crusaders took notice.

Saint Louis coach Tupu Alualu probably didn’t realize it Friday, but he used the phrase “stay the course” repeatedly when talking about his team.

Behind Hawaii commit and Saint Louis Senior, Titan Lacaden, the Crusaders take down the reigning state champions Kahuku 17-10. KHON2's Mitch Riberal has more