By J.R. DE GROOTE
West Hawaii Today
As far as championship droughts go, three years isn’t a very long time. At Kealakehe, it has felt like an eternity.
For the past three seasons, the Waveriders have watched Hilo take home the BIIF Division I championship, with last year’s 40-21 loss coming at Waverider Stadium.
While it was another campaign without a title, it didn’t come without some highlights. During the regular season, Kealakehe’s only loss came to D-II juggernaut and cross-town rival Konawaena. The year also included a 30-29 win over the Vikings in double OT — Kealakehe’s first victory against Hilo since 2012.