KAILUA-KONA — For most of the season, Kealakehe has been searching for consistency and an identity on offense.
The ground game provided that Saturday night against Keaau, as the Waveriders racked up 204 yards rushing in an overwhelming 41-8 win.
Eight different players carried the ball for Kealakehe, and four different runners found the end zone. Mason Kaawa-Loa led the way with two touchdown trots, and Siosifa “Mafoa” Vaea and Swope Conn combined for 101 yards.
A stingy defense helped too. Keaau had negative yardage in the game, and the Waveriders scored a touchdown and safety on defense.