Hilo’s spirited efforts the past two years have done little to erase the BIIF’s shortcomings at the HHSAA Division I football tournament.
The stark reality of the league being 0 for 16 at states leads to an inevitable perception. It’s one that was on coach Kaeo Drummondo’s mind Wednesday after practice when he gathered the Vikings and told them something they likely already knew.
Few people outside of that large huddle of players and coaches are giving Hilo a chance in Friday’s first-round game against Mililani at Aloha Stadium.
“It’s really big,” junior quarterback Ka’ale Tiogangco said of the motivation.