Waiakea’s boys soccer team doesn’t return much in terms of players with BIIF experience, but two juniors that fit the bill carried the way in the Warriors’ opener.
Tevin Atwal netted three goals Wednesday and Tobias Johnson added two as Waiakea began its delayed Division I title defense with a 9-0 victory against Konawaena at Ken Yamase Memorial Stadium.
Ayden Araki, Rogelito Doratt, Kamalei Chandler and Austin Mohica each scored one goal as Waiakea led 7-0 at halftime and ended the match via the BIIF’s mercy rule in the 54th minute.
Kawena Calles and Kainalu Mattos saw time in goalkeeper in blanking the Wildcats (0-3), who have been outscored 27-0 this season.
Atwal and Johnson received playing time as freshman in 2020, when the Warriors went on to beat Hilo in overtime in the BIIF final, ending their 14-year title drought. The Warriors and Vikings are scheduled to play Friday at Ken Yamase Memorial Stadium.
Girls basketball
Kamehameha 44, Keaau 35: Sarah Schubert scored 24 points and Keanu Huihui added 18 as the Warriors used a big second quarter to pull away at Koaia Gym, improving to 2-0.
Jezadette Gonzalez and Olivia Yasutake each scored 10 points for the Cougars, who were outscored 16-3 in the second and trailed 29-14 at the half.
Hilo 56, Ka’u 1: Keirstyn Agonias delivered 16 points, Veda Galima scored 13 and the host Vikings (3-0) limited the Trojans (0-4) to Katrina Manantan’s free throw in the second quarter.
Ayana Meyer added 11 points for Hilo.