During the preseason, the coaches of the traditional top four in BIIF Division I girls soccer – Hilo, Kealakehe, Konawaena and Waiakea – each talked about the upcoming season as a rebuilding one for their respective teams.
Something had to give, and so far it’s the Vikings who haven’t given an inch.
Coach Skee Saplan doesn’t just appear to be building for the future, he also appears to be crafting something special. There was further evidence Tuesday as Hilo edged Waiakea 2-1 in a clash of unbeatens at the Warriors’ field, locking down the outright regular season title and an automatic berth in the HHSAA tournament.