HomepageSports PHOTOS: Hoops season kickoff continues at Hilo By Tim Wright Special to West Hawaii Today/Hawaii Tribune-Herald | Monday, November 18, 2024, 12:05 a.m. Swipe left for more photos Waiakea's Shaylee Kahauolopua was caught off guard as the Honokaa defense reached in for a loose ball Saturday at Waiakea's gymnasium. The Warriors won the game 43-31. The tournament wrapped up Sunday. (Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today and Hawaii Tribune-Herald) ▲ Waiakea's Mercedes Murray drives up the middle for a shot against Honokaʻa’s Telia Laeli (No. 10) and Kili Correia-Tavoi during Saturday’s Hilo High Girls’ Basketball Preseason Invitational at Waiakea High Gym. The Warriors won the game 43-31. The tournament wrapped up Sunday. (Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today and Hawaii Tribune-Herald) ▲ Waiakea’s Kaya Texeira draws a foul from Honokaʻa’s Telia Laeli during Saturday’s Hilo High Girls’ Basketball Preseason Invitational at Waiakea High Gym. The Warriors won the game 43-31. The tournament wrapped up Sunday. (Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today and Hawaii Tribune-Herald) ▲ Honokaa's Ava Tabucbuc looks to shoot against Waiakea's Lexi Santiago during Saturday's Hilo High Girls' Basketball Preseason Invitational at Waiakea High Gym. The Warriors won the game 43-31. The tournament wrapped up Sunday. (Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today and Hawaii Tribune-Herald) ▲ Waiakea's Shaylee Kahauolopua and Honokaʻa's Megan Murakane scramble for a loose ball, with Aubrey Tabios caught in the middle. Murakane emerged victorious in the tussle. The Warriors won the game 43-31. The tournament wrapped up Sunday.(Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today and Hawaii Tribune-Herald) ▲ Kamehameha's Hereiti Delenia attempts to dribble past Kohala's Loryn-Rose Carvalho during Friday night's Hilo High girls' basketball preseason invitational at Hilo High Gym. The tournament wrapped up Sunday. (Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today/Hawaii Tribune-Herald) ▲ Kamehameha's Maci Lonokapu attempts to pivot away from Kohala's Loryn-Rose Carvalho during Friday night's Hilo High Girls' Basketball Preseason Invitational at Hilo High Gym. The tournament wrapped up Sunday. (Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today/Hawaii Tribune-Herald) Kamehameha's Maci Lonokapu attempts to pivot away from Kohala's Loryn-Rose Carvalho during Friday night's Hilo High Girls' Basketball Preseason Invitational at Hilo High Gym. (Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today and Hawaii Tribune-Herald) ▲ Kohala's Loryn-Rose Carvalho battles Kamehameha's Shailan Benevides for a rebound during Friday night's Hilo High Girls' Basketball Preseason Invitational at Hilo High Gym. The tournament wrapped up Sunday. (Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today/Hawaii Tribune-Herald) ▲ Waiakea’s Mercedes Murray points to a wet spot on the floor after Saturday’s Hilo High Girls’ Basketball Preseason Invitational was moved to Waiakea High Gym. The change occurred after a ceiling dehumidifier began dripping water, and the referees deemed the Hilo High Gym floor unsafe. The Warriors won the game 43-31. The tournament wrapped up Sunday. (Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today and Hawaii Tribune-Herald) ▲ Kohala's Kalia Marquez challenges Kamehameha's Xiona Yagin for two points during Friday night's Hilo High Girls' Basketball Preseason Invitational at Hilo High Gym. The tournament wrapped up Sunday. (Tim Wright/Special to West Hawaii Today/Hawaii Tribune-Herald) ▲ Click here and log in to view this story Subscribe Now Choose a package that suits your preferences. Start Free Account Get access to 7 premium stories every month for FREE! Already a Subscriber? Current print subscriber? Activate your complimentary Digital account. By Tim Wright Special to West Hawaii Today/Hawaii Tribune-Herald Previous: « Utah State dominates wire to wire in rout of Hawaii football team Next: Let’s Talk Food: KTA Super Stores Recipe Contest winners » {{#thumb_url}} {{/thumb_url}} {{title}} {{#excerpt}} {{excerpt}} {{/excerpt}} Leave a Comment