KEAAU – It wasn’t Kohala’s shooting that won a high-tension game that turned into a test of composure after so many missed free throws on Wednesday night at Keaau High’s gym.
The Cowgirls defeated Kapaa 47-40 in a double-overtime, first-round game at the HHSAA Division II state girls basketball tournament, where both teams had an equal opportunity win by a large margin if they hit free throws.
Kohala (8-5) plays Maui Interscholastic League champion and No. 4 seed Molokai (13-0) in the quarterfinals at 5 p.m. Thursday.
The Cowgirls shot just 28 percent (15 of 53) from the field and made just 13 of 43 free throws.