North Hawaii got back to its home run hitting ways to get another shot at Hilo.
Tookie Hook and Lopaka Akau homered Monday as North Hawaii held off West Side 10-7 to advance to the final twosome at the Little League District 4 tournament at Walter Victor Stadium.
North Hawaii must beat undefeated Hilo at noon Tuesday to force a winner-take-all at 3 p.m. in the ages 11-12 division.
North Hawaii’s win was much more competitive than its 22-3 victory Saturday against West Side in which it hit four home runs.
Hilo held North Hawaii in check Sunday, prevailing 18-0, but the Waimea-Kohala All-Star team bounced back Monday in the first inning, with hits by Logan Neves, Braeden Samura, Hook and Akau fueling a five-run rally.