Hawaii Prep claimed its fourth boys state soccer championship in five seasons Saturday, but they werent the only Big Island team to finish with a bang at Oahus Waipio Penisula Soccer Complex.
Hawaii Prep claimed its fourth boys state soccer championship in five seasons Saturday, but they weren’t the only Big Island team to finish with a bang at Oahu’s Waipio Penisula Soccer Complex.
In Division I, BIIF champion Waiakea matched it highest finish in 21 years with a 5-4 victory against Kalani in the third-place match. Seniors John Grover and Kai Biegler each scored twice and Chase Kotomori also had a goal.
Seniors Biegler and Grover scored four goals apiece in being named to the all-tournament team.
“Boys peaked and fought hard,” Warriors coach David Urakami said. “Proud of them, (they) revived our soccer program. Especially proud of John and Kai for making the all-tournament team.”
The most outstanding player was Punahou’s Jacob Moore after the top-seeded Buffanblu beat Mililani 3-2 to repeat.
In Division II, Kamehameha also finished third, beating Seabury Hall 4-0 behind goals by Cuinn Cariaga, Poikeao Roback, Buddy Betts and Kanaka Kuamoo-Quihano.
HPA senior Conor Hunt was selected the most outstanding player, and seven BIIF players were named to the 11-member all-tournament team: Noah Condon, Grayson Phillips, Danny Vidal Gayoso and goalkeeper Zane Willman joined Hunt from Ka Makani, and Logan Waltjen and Cariaga were selected from the Warriors.
In the fifth-place match, Makua Lani and Pac-5 played to a scoreless draw.
