Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Sometimes, defense isn’t the only main ingredient needed to win a championship. Other things are necessary, too, such as ball-handing and free-throw shooting.
Kamehameha was better at all three and toppled Kohala 57-48 in the BIIF Division II championship on Saturday, securing its first title since 2013.
The Warriors (8-4) and Cowgirls (7-5) have the league’s berths to the HHSAA state tournament, which will be held Feb. 10-13 at the Keaau and Waiakea Gyms.
Saydee Aganus scored 13 points, Hera Salmeron added 11 points off the bench, and Jordyn Mantz had eight points for the Warriors, who shot 43 percent (19 of 44) from the field.