Stories by Jason Blasco

Raiders top Warriors in KIF opener

LIHUE — The Kapaa High School girls’ basketball team began its Kauai Interscholastic Federation schedule with a 56-41 victory over Kauai High School Wednesday night.

It’s showtime!

Kauai Interscholastic Federation boys’ basketball coordinator Keli‘i Morgado has a vision for the second Garden Island Invitational Tournament that tips off today at 5 p.m.

Runner-up

Lahainaluna High School running back Joshua Tihada carried the Lunas to their fourth consecutive Hawaii High School Athletic Association Division II championship football title — quite literally.

Nine Garden Island gymnasts medal in competition

Garden Island Gymnastics coach Karla Villanueva-Bernal said she was pleased with the performance of her 14 competitors in the Hawaii State Championships Saturday and Sunday at Hanalani School in Mililani, Oahu.

Kapaa holds on to advance to championship game

Kapaa High School linebacker Jeffrey Brown saw the ball coming to his direction when Kaimuki quarterback Jayden Maiava attempted his last pass in the middle of the field on fourth-and six with the ball at the Warriors’ 33-yard-line with 3:32 left in the fourth quarter.

Headed for a showdown

Kapaa High School head football coach Philip Rapozo emphasized one critical area leading up to the game with Kaimuki at 2 p.m. today at Vidinha Stadium in Lihue.