KEALAKEKUA — Even on back-to-backs, Konawaena girls basketball’s offense fails to slow down.
The Wildcats routed their opposition for the second straight night on Wednesday, beating Honoka‘a 67-15 in Ellison Onizuka Gymnasium.
Konawaena’s ball movement, depth and aggressive inside scoring proved to be too much for the Dragons, as the Wildcats had three players score in double figures — Mikela Salazar-Harrell with 15 points, Tavina Harris with 13 and Joey Hiraishi with 10.
Kona has averaged an impressive 76.7 points per game thus far in the season, making them the island’s highest-scoring team.
Honoka‘a’s top scorers were Rylee Velazquez with six points and ‘Ilina Napoleon with five.
The Wildcats (9-2 overall, 3-0 Big Island Interscholastic Federation) will next take the court against Waiakea at 7 p.m. Monday in Kealakekua. The Dragons (3-3 overall, 1-2 BIIF) will travel to face Pahoa at 6 p.m. Tuesday on the road.
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DRAGONS EDGE KA MAKANI IN BIIF OPENER
Honoka‘a boys basketball beat Hawaii Prep 57-52 Wednesday, earning their first win of the season against BIIF competition.
Ka Makani led at halftime, but the Dragons exploded in the second half, including a 25-point third quarter that set the stage for victory.
Mauloa Tagabi scored a game-high 18 points, while teammate Chance Flavin-Kahookaulana chipped in 17 of his own.
HPA was led by Bruce Lee, who dropped 13 points.
Honoka‘a (2-2 overall, 1-0 BIIF) will take a few days off before hitting the road to play Waiakea at 7 p.m. Monday in Hilo. Ka Makani (0-3 overall, 0-2 BIIF) will aim to right the ship against Waiakea at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Hilo.
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FRIDAY GAMES
5:30 p.m. Kealakehe boys basketball @ Hilo
6 p.m. Keaau boys basketball vs. St. Joseph @ Hilo Armory
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SATURDAY GAMES
2 p.m. Waiakea girls basketball @ Ka’u
5 p.m. HPA boys basketball @ Waiakea