Wednesday night was the first time the Kawaha sisters led Hilo, but it probably won’t be the last.
Wednesday night was the first time the Kawaha sisters led Hilo, but it probably won’t be the last.
Mandi Kawaha, a junior, scored 16 points and freshman Mindy added 12 as the Vikings raced past Hawaii Prep 53-15 at their gym in a BIIF basketball opener.
The game was the regular-season debut for coach Cliff Kawaha, uncle to Mandi and Mindy.
Kiele Wise led Ka Makani with eight points.
The Vikings led 31-8 at the half.
In junior varsity, Hilo won 44-19.
HPA 4 4 4 3 – 15
Hilo 19 12 14 8 – 53
Soccer
Christian Mamone and Daniel Vierra each scored two goals as Keaau beat Ka’u 5-1 at the Cougars’ field to remain unbeaten.
Vierra already has seven goals this season, while Rico Handy netted his third. Mamone has three as well.
Makua Lani 9, Kohala 0
The host Lions received goals from six different players, improving to 2-0.
The Cowboys fell to 0-2.
Girls
Waiakea 9, Keaau 0
Kiana Corpuz and Ki Serrao each recorded hat tricks and assisted on goals as the Warriors won on the road.
While Waiakea improved to 2-0, the Cougars fell to 0-2.
Kaylee Valentino-Fergerstrom finished with a goal and two assists and Bryonie Cameron and Xailynn Moke Lyman also scored for Waiakea.
Konawaena 6, Makua Lani o
Nanea Wall scored four goals as the Wildcats (2-1-0) won at Old Kona Airport Park.
The Lions dropped to 0-2.