The last three BIIF Division I championships have come down to Kealakehe and Hilo, and to the men in charge, it’s little wonder why.
“Two teams that pride themselves on having a good front on defense,” Hilo coach Kaeo Drummondo said. “Two physical teams that pride themselves on running the ball.”
Said Waveriders coach Sam Kekuaokalani: “They are very similar to us.”
The big difference last season came when Kealakehe had the ball. While the Waveriders’ defense hung tough in two contests, the Vikings didn’t allow a point in either game en route to winning their second consecutive BIIF championship.