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Even when Konawaena looks to be in the smallest bit of trouble on the basketball court, someone — usually Cherilyn Molina — step ups and saves the day and the longest winning streak on record.
The Wildcats had an off-night by their lofty standards but still outlasted Hilo 42-34 in a BIIF Division I girls showdown on Tuesday night at the Vikings Gym, where Konawaena extended it league record to 105-0 by winning its season-opener.
Molina led the way with 14 points and her sparkplug energy. It also helped that Caiyle Kaupu and Kawena Kaohimaunu scored 11 points each for the Wildcats, who shot 48 percent from the field, including 10 of 17 in the second half, diversifying the offense.