Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i boys basketball handled business against Konawaena on Friday night in Ellison Onizuka Gymnasium — beating the Wildcats 64-41 and remaining unbeaten in the BIIF.
The Warriors defense and aggression overwhelmed Kona, who tried playing catch-up for the game’s entirety.
KSH was led by Kiai Yasso, who dropped a game-high 35 points with eight 3-pointers made. Teammate Kawohi Huihui finished with 11.
Yasso and Huihui continue to lead the group in scoring, averaging 20 and 17 points per game, respectively.
Wildcats center Abraham Ogata finished with eight points — averaging over 12 points a night on the year. Elijah Morgan additionally added eight.
KSH (8-1 overall, 6-0 BIIF) will enjoy the week off before returning to the floor against Hawaii Prep — set to top off at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in HPA’s Castle Gym.
Konawaena (6-7 overall, 4-3 BIIF) additionally played St. Joseph’s on Saturday night, winning 55-13. Ogata and Riley Asakura added 13 apiece, while the Cardinals’ Amari Wiedemeier notched seven points.
The Wildcats will return to the court against Waiakea at 7 p.m. Wednesday on the road, while SJS (0-7) next plays Honoka‘a at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at home.
Dragons bounce back against ‘Riders
Honoka‘a boys basketball routed Kealakehe on Friday night by a score of 91-72, grabbing its third BIIF victory of the season.
The Dragons (4-3 overall, 3-1 BIIF) additionally played Ka‘u Saturday night, but West Hawaii Today and Hawaii Tribune-Herald were unable to obtain the score by Sunday, Jan. 7.
Honoka‘a will host Kohala at 7 p.m. Wednesday at home, while the Trojans will travel to Kea‘au to play the Cougars at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Kealakehe (3-5) will travel to Christian Liberty to play the Canefire at 6 p.m. Thursday.
