While there has been some change at Konawaena with Brad Uemoto taking over as head coach, it has mostly been business as usual for the Wildcats in preparation for the season.
What has been different is the Wildcats’ championship hunger that has been brewing since falling in the BIIF title game to Kamehameha-Hawaii last season.
“These kids are hungry. The seniors felt that loss last year,” Uemoto said. “We had won three years in a row, so every offseason was starting up on a winning note and defending the title.”
While the desire to bring back a championship to Kealakekua has been a form of motivation for the Wildcats, it has also taken some weight off their shoulders.