Konawaena opened the 2016 BIIF volleyball season against Pahoa on Wednesday evening, and though the Wildcats picked up a 3-set victory (25-19, 15-25, 25-20) at home against the Daggers, the day did not go as planned for coach Ainsley Keawekane and his team.
With a 13-8 advantage midway through the first set, Konawaena veteran senior Anthony Ward went up to block a shot at the net but he came down awkwardly, falling to the ground with an apparent ankle injury. He was helped off the court, while being careful not to put any weight on his right leg, and he exited the gym shortly after, leaving a big hole on the court for the Wildcats.