It was too early, Konawaena coach Kaua Wall said, to put any focus on postseason ramifications.
Wall wouldn’t look forward, but she did look back.
Waiakea’s Ken Yamase Memorial Stadium had been a house of horrors for the Wildcats the past two years in BIIF Division I, but that ended Tuesday when Konawaena left with a 1-0 victory and a nice gust of wind their back.
“We’re not always so fortunate on this field,” Wall said.
The upshot is the Wildcats (3-0 White Division) might not have to come back.
Freshman Tatia Denis-McRight scored in the first half when the Wildcats had a strong wind mostly in their favor, and going against the tide in the second half goalkeeper Kyanah Blas and a well-formed backline helped the lead stand up for a victory that could pay long-term dividends.