The Mililani (HI) varsity soccer team will host a home conference match against ‘Aiea (HI) on Friday, January 3, at 5:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Hawaii High School Soccer
Who: ‘Aiea vs Mililani
When: Friday, January 03, 2025
Time: 5:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: ‘Aiea vs Mililani

The 2024-25 Hawaii high school soccer season has showcased standout performances from several teams, with ‘Aiea and Mililani emerging as two of the most talked-about programs. Here’s an in-depth look at their seasons so far, highlighting key stats, trends, and comparisons.

Team Performance and Rankings

• ‘Aiea
  • National Rank: 989
  • State Rank (HI): 16
  • Division Rank: 11
  • Record: 5-2 overall, 5-2 in league play
  • Win Percentage: .714
  • Goals Scored (GF): 34
  • Goals Allowed (GA): 10
• Mililani
  • National Rank: 504
  • State Rank (HI): 8
  • Division Rank: 6
  • Record: 7-0 overall, 7-0 in league play
  • Win Percentage: 1.000
  • Goals Scored (GF): 48
  • Goals Allowed (GA): 2

Mililani has dominated the competition with an unbeaten record and an impressive goal differential of +46, compared to ‘Aiea’s solid but less dominant +24.

Scoring Averages

• ‘Aiea: Averaging 4.9 goals per game.
• Mililani: Averaging 6.9 goals per game, with a significant uptick in the second half.

Mililani’s offensive firepower has been consistent and decisive, particularly in the second half of matches.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced similar opponents, giving a clearer picture of their comparative strengths:

• Leilehua:
  • ‘Aiea won 8-1 (12/6/24).
  • Mililani won 8-0 (12/17/24).
• Waialua:
  • ‘Aiea won 7-0 (12/10/24).
  • Mililani won 12-0 (12/23/24).
• Radford:
  • ‘Aiea lost 2-1 (12/13/24).
  • Mililani’s match is pending (12/30/24).
• Kapolei:
  • ‘Aiea lost 4-1 (12/17/24).
  • Mililani’s match is pending (1/7/25).
• Nanakuli:
  • ‘Aiea won 6-0 (12/20/24).
  • Mililani won 12-0 (12/6/24).

Mililani has consistently achieved wider margins of victory against common opponents, highlighting their dominance.

Home and Away Records

• ‘Aiea:
  • Home: 2-1
  • Away: 3-1
• Mililani:
  • Home: 3-0
  • Away: 4-0

Mililani has remained flawless regardless of venue, while ‘Aiea’s single losses came both at home and away.

Strengths and Challenges

• ‘Aiea’s Strengths:
  Despite their two losses, ‘Aiea has shown resilience, scoring heavily in wins against Leilehua, Waialua, and Waipahu. Their offensive depth is evident in their nearly five-goal-per-game average.
• Challenges:
  Losses to Radford and Kapolei expose areas for improvement, particularly in high-stakes matches against strong opponents.
• Mililani’s Strengths:
  Mililani’s undefeated season is marked by an almost impenetrable defense, conceding just two goals across seven matches. Offensively, their 6.9 goals per game highlight a well-rounded and efficient attack.
• Challenges:
  While Mililani’s results have been stellar, their upcoming matches against tougher opponents like Radford and Kapolei will test their mettle further.

Looking Ahead

The 2024-25 season continues to promise exciting matchups. Both ‘Aiea and Mililani have demonstrated why they’re among the top teams in Hawaii. While Mililani appears to be the stronger contender on paper, ‘Aiea’s determination and scoring ability make them a formidable opponent.

Stay tuned as the league progresses and these teams strive for playoff glory. Will Mililani maintain their perfect record? Can ‘Aiea rise to the challenge and avenge earlier losses? Only time will tell.