KEALAKEKUA — After a one year hiatus, Konawaena has returned to its usually dominating form, which led to BIIF Division I titles from 2013-15. The Wildcats improved their league record to a perfect 10-0 with a 86-72 win over visiting Waiakea at Ellison Onizuka Gym on Monday.
With the victory, Konawaena not only clinched the league’s regular season crown, but also a state berth, and it came against the Warriors (7-3), who defeated the Wildcats in last year’s BIIF title game.
“This is real big for us,” said Konawaena head coach Donnie Awa. “People say Konawaena-Kealakehe, but its Konawaena-Waiakea.