KAILUA-KONA — Kealakehe got a surprise start in the circle from Kiara Cantiberos and the Waveriders went on to defeat Hilo 12-9 in the deciding game of a BIIF semifinal matchup on Monday at Old Airport Park.
Cantiberos, who had not pitched since March because of an injury, did not have her best stuff, but it was enough to keep the Vikings offense off-balance for most of the game.
“We teased Kiara that she came out of retirement to pitch in this game, but she did get cleared. We just didn’t want to push her,” Kealakehe head coach Loni Mercado said.