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The audio recordings of the national anthem and Hawaii Ponoi failed more than halfway through their renditions before Thursday night’s game between Keaau and Hilo. As if on cue, the crowd at Wong Stadium did its best to sing the songs to their conclusion both times.
The Vikings’ defense followed suit. It’s not that Hilo’s offense ever shut down after a fast start, but it did bog down. On cue, the defense carried it the rest of way.
Hilo scored two defensive touchdowns and an interception set up another after quarterback Ka’ale Tiogangco accounted for three scores, and the Vikings shut out Keaau 45-0 in the final regular-season tuneup before the BIIF Division I playoffs.