BIIF girls basketball: Konawaena wins in cakewalk over Kohala

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Chanelle Molina and Mercedes “Ihi” Victor each scored 20 points in Kealakekua as the Wildcats coasted to their 64th straight league victory, 69-30 over Kohala.

Chanelle Molina and Mercedes “Ihi” Victor each scored 20 points in Kealakekua as the Wildcats coasted to their 64th straight league victory, 69-30 over Kohala.

With two regular-season games remaining — Senior night is Monday against Keaau — Konawaena (9-0) is a win away from clinching the top seed in the BIIF Division I tournament and a berth at the Hawaii High School Athletic Association tournament.

Jenni Fong and Hauoli Sproat-Lancaster each managed seven points for the Cowgirls, who already have secured a spot in the four-team Division II league playoffs. Kohala (6-2) entered the game with only one loss, but Friday night marked the beginning of a brutal season-ending stretch. The Cowgirls still have home games left with Kamehameha and Honokaa, sandwiched around a trip to Hilo.

HPA 47, Keaau 19

Ula Brostek led the way with 15 points and Tiana Bertelmann-Tabac posted 10 in Waimea to help Ka Makani bolster its playoff prospects.

HPA (4-5) poured it on during a prolific 23-point fourth quarter that nearly doubled its total. With two games remaining in the regular season, fourth-place Ka Makani own a two-game lead over Pahoa for the final spot in the Division II playoffs.

Taylor Pocock scored 14 points for the Cougars (4-5).

Ka‘u 57, Kealakehe 40

Denisha Navarro came through with a game-high 21 points on the road and the Trojans (1-8) captured their first victory of the season.

Ashlyn Cabatbat scored 13 points for the Waveriders (1-8), who were eliminated from playoff contention to give Keaau a berth in the Division I playoffs.

Kealakehe won the JV game 42-36.

Honokaa 58, Pahoa 11

Chancis Fernandez’s 18 points at Honokaa Armory paced the Dragons, who continue to hold the inside track on the top seed at the BIIF Division II tournament.

Honokaa (8-1) never looked back after racing to a 23-3 first-quarter lead, getting a boost from Hunter Liftee (12 points).

Macey Mokuhalii and Erleen Oguma led the Daggers (2-7) with four points apiece.

Waiakea 48, Laupahoehoe 6

Shaila Apele was the only player to reach double figures with 10 points as the visiting Warriors (5-4) locked down a spot in the Division I playoffs.

The Seasiders dropped to 0-9.

Hilo 70, Kamehameha 44

Hilo’s depth and ability to play shutdown defense seized the stage on Kamehameha’s Senior Night.

The Vikings thumped the Warriors at Koaia Gym, the last time at home for Casey Poe, Kamehameha’s only senior.

Poe had 12 points while Riana Arima added 10 for the Division II Warriors (6-3).

Shalyn Guthier scored 13 points and Sharlei Graham-Bernisto had 12 for the Division I Vikings (7-1).