HILO — It was a beautiful spring day in Hilo town this past Saturday, as young surfers from the Hawaii Surfing Association (HSA) charged down the steps at Honoli’i Beach Park to compete in the final contest of the 2024-25 season. Although the Big Island season came to a close, the day helped set the stage for this year’s state championships — which are scheduled to take place in late April on Oahu.