For local fans, there’s nothing like the BIIF championships at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, where new legends are born and old rivalries are renewed.
On Thursday in the Division II semifinals, it’s No. 1 seed Honokaa (9-3) vs. No. 4 Ka‘u (4-9) at 2:30 p.m., followed by No. 2 Hawaii Prep (8-4) vs. No. 3 Kohala (8-4) at 4 p.m.
As the BIIF regular season champion, the Dragons already have a berth to the HHSAA D-II tournament, which will be held Feb. 15-17 on Oahu.
In the Division I semifinals, it’s No. 1 Konawaena (12-0) vs. No.