Kryssie Okinaka and the youngsters carried Waiakea in a crucial showdown against Honokaa, not only winning but showcasing a bright future with promising talent.
Okinaka, a senior guard, scored 12 points to lead a balanced attack as Waiakea defeated the Dragons 39-30 in a BIIF Division I game on Tuesday night at the Warriors Gym.
It was a pivotal game because it gives the Warriors the tiebreaker edge for the four-team BIIF playoffs. Of course, the goal is to avoid the No. 4 seed, which almost guarantees a date with Konawaena, the two-time defending HHSAA champion and winners of the last eight BIIF titles.