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BIIF football preview: There’s no secret to Hilo’s success – they put in the work

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Contrary to what some may believe, Hilo High is not located on easy street, home to that delightful state where football programs never have to rebuild because they simply reload.

In actuality, BIIF dynasties take a lot work to maintain.

That the Vikings put in their due diligence is evident to anyone who passes by their school field in the afternoon. Hilo’s players aren’t just there in August, when they have to be, they gather en masse for voluntary workouts in June and July.

“It all starts in the summer, and that’s why we’re so good,” senior free safety/quarterback Kaleo Apao said.