If Wednesday’s BIIF Division I boys soccer semifinal didn’t unfold exactly how Hilo coach George Ichimaru drew it up, at least there were elements that were close.
After watching Hilo dissect Waiakea 8-1 behind freshman Riley Patterson’s three goals at Hilo Bayfront, Ichimaru proclaimed the Vikings “ready” to take another run at Kealakehe.
The Waveriders, however, require a caveat.
“We’ll have to be ready,” Ichimaru said.
The Vikings (11-3-0) will head to the lion’s den, Waverider Stadium, for Saturday’s 7 p.m. final with an HHSAA berth in tow thanks to one of their crisper efforts of the season.