HILO – That rain started to fall during the latter stages of the fourth quarter at Wong Stadium wasn’t a surprise, but it was symbolic.
The drought was all but over, both for Hilo and the BIIF.
Kaleo Apao threw for a score and spurred the rushing attack Saturday night, and the Vikings bottled up Maui’s run-heavy offense to claim history with with a 26-7 victory, their first at the HHSAA Division I football playoffs.
Hilo started its season with a resounding, program-defining win on Oahu against Iolani of the ILH, and the Vikings will be back in Honolulu in two weeks to try and score an even bigger win in the state championship game against Damien of the ILH.