Mater Dei had led 11-0, but Malau’ulu, who had a pass intercepted by Daryus Dixson on the game’s opening drive, showed his usual poise and toughness.

Malau’ulu connected with Madden Williams for a nine-yard touchdown with a Mater Dei rusher in his face and fired a 53-yard touchdown pass to fellow freshman Darren Tubbs Jr.

St. John Bosco freshman quarterback Koa Malau’ulu will be facing a tough challenge, but if he can get the ball to his talented receivers, anything is possible.

Braves freshman quarterback Koa Malau’ulu couldn’t settle down and felt the need to hurry his passes knowing the Monarchs’ pass rush can be devastating.

Malau’ulu was three-of-14 passing for 31 yards in the first half and finished eight of 22 for 112 yards.