Austin Aukai’s shooting from everywhere, and Konawaena’s work on the offensive glass tipped the scales against Kamehameha, which staged an entertaining comeback attempt.
The Wildcats defeated Kamehameha 54-48 in a BIIF game on Wednesday night at Koaia Gym, remaining unbeaten the Division I standings and taking care of another contender.
Aukai scored 21 points, Kamakana Ching 10 while Hauoli Akau had nine points for the Wildcats (4-0), who converted 37 percent (17 of 46) from the field and made 12 of 17 free throws.
Solomon Escalante scored 14 points, Isaiah Ignacio 12, and Nalu Kahapea had nine points for the Warriors (3-2), who shot 35 percent (16 of 46) from the floor and sank 13 of 15 free throws.