Waiakea sophomore David Nakamura filled four roles on Saturday: starting pitcher, hitter, escape artist, and home-plate strike thrower.
The last part was the most pivotal, and it helped the Warriors prevail over Hilo 4-1 in eight innings in Game 2 of the BIIF Division I championship series at Wong Stadium.
The Warriors (14-3) and Vikings (12-4) will play for the BIIF title at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Wong Stadium. Both already have berths to the HHSAA state tournament, which will be held May 4-7 on Maui.
Nakamura, a 5-foot-7 left-hander, got a no-decision in five innings.