BIIF Champions: Konawaena outlasts Hilo 13-12 in muddy D-I title game

KEALAKEKUA – The Wildcats knew it wasn’t going to be pretty.

On a rainy night, Konawaena was able to outlast the visiting Vikings of Hilo by a score of 13-12 to claim the BIIF Division 1 Football Championship. Wildcat quarterback Keoki Alani accounted for both scores – a rushing touchdown in the second quarter and a passing touchdown to wideout Kamaehu Makanui in the fourth – to lift his team to the title.

A stout defense led by senior defensive lineman Maui Ellis-Noa stood firm for much of the game, only allowing the Viking offense to find the end zone once on the night.

For the full story, see Sunday’s edition of West Hawaii Today.