HONOKA‘A 60 – WAIAKEA 46
Honoka‘a High’s boys varsity basketball notched its second straight road win, downing homestanding Waiakea High on Monday night in Hilo.
The first quarter started slowly as both teams put forth strong defenses, but some quick adjustments led the Dragons over the Warriors 14-4.
WHS upped the intensity on both sides of the court, but came just short of matching Honoka‘a as the Dragons bested the Warriors again, 9-8, in the second quarter to enter halftime leading 25-12.
HHS came out hot in the third frame, dropping 19 points while Waiakea could only respond with seven.
The Warriors, however, did not give in — and outscored Honoka‘a 27-18 in the final frame.
Josiah Amuimuia led WHS with 16 points. Teammate Haven Dewees put up 11 points.
The Dragons were led by Mauloa Tagabi’s 15 points and David Aiona’s 13. Elijah Kaupu-Alip and Enry Bemry each scored nine points for Honoka‘a.
The Dragons moved to 2-0 in BIIF play and 3-2 overall. They will head south down the coast again on Thursday to face Kamehameha Schools – Hawai‘i for the Warriors’ BIIF opener. JV tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m., varsity will follow.
Now 2-1 in regular season BIIF play and 2-4 overall, Waiakea will finish off its three-game homestead with a 6 p.m. Thursday matchup against Christian Liberty Academy (0-1).
JV score: Waiakea wins 49-33.
Top scorers: Honoka‘a’s Waimanu O’Neil with 16 points, Waiakea’s Aidan Moszkowicz with ten points.
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KONAWAENA 60 – WAIAKEA 44
Konawaena girls basketball added to its undefeated BIIF season Monday night by beating Waiakea handily 60-44, dealing the Warriors their first BIIF loss on the season.
The Wildcats were led by senior Tavina Harris with 18 points, followed by junior teammate Kaitea Galletes with 15. Kona continues to be the top-scoring team on the island, averaging 72.5 points per game.
The Warriors were led by Pua‘ena Herrington, who notched a game-high 25 points.
Jolie Mantz had 12.
Next up, the Wildcats (10-4 overall, 4-0 BIIF) will play Kea‘au on Dec. 20 on the road.
Waiakea (10-3 overall, 6-1 BIIF) will travel to Honoka‘a to take on the Dragons on Dec. 21 on the road.
