Keaau does just enough things really well to be considered a BIIF Division I basketball contender, like going on hot shooting streaks and locking down on transition defense.
Behind 59 percent shooting and riding a strong wave of confidence, the Cougars beat Honokaa 62-43 in the Hilo High Holiday Prep Classic on Thursday at the Vikings Gym.
It was a significant win because the Dragons, a solid Division II contender, are a lot deeper on the bench and a little more athletic. They tested Keaau’s ball-handling with a full-court press. The Cougars had 27 turnovers, the same number as Honokaa.