The fastest man in the BIIF looks ready to try and conquer the state.
Lukas Kuipers’ time of 10.97 seconds in the 100-meter dash Saturday deserves at least two asterisks next to it.
One to designate that the Hilo High senior’s school-record finish set a Keaau High stadium record – and another to illustrate how big of a deal that it is.
Consider that Cougars Stadium is not only a regular BIIF stop for track and field meets, but it’s also hosted two HHSAA championships, with a third on the way.
“It didn’t take us by surprise,” Vikings coach Bill McMahon said.