BIIF paddling favorites emerge: HPA boys fast out of gate, Keaau doubles up

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TIM WRIGHT/Tribune-Herald Keaau High's girls crew wins its heat before claiming the half-mile final Saturday.
TIM WRIGHT/Tribune-Herald Hawaii Prep’s boys crew coasted to victory in its half-mile event with time of 4:04.61.
TIM WRIGHT/Tribune-Herald Keaau High’s mixed crew outpaddles Konawaena on Saturday at Hilo Bay, winning the half-mile event in 4:24.53.

Hawaii Preparatory Academy was a rising power last season and has unfinished business to take care of this year.