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By KEVIN JAKAHI
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Josiah Factora turned into a timely ace for Hilo, which needed someone to step up, and steer its baseball season in the right direction.
The senior right-hander fired a five-hitter, and the Vikings defeated Waiakea 7-4 in the BIIF Division I semifinal series on Friday at the Warriors field.
Game 2 between Hilo (5-4) and Waiakea (8-2) is set for noon Saturday at the Warriors field. If necessary, Game 3 will follow.
“Everything was working, my fastball, curveball and changeup,” Factora said.