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Waiakea falls in states opening round; girls hoops championships set
BIIF winter sports playoffs continue with soccer and basketball action
Jan. 28, 2026 at 4:31am
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The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) winter sports season continued Monday, with soccer and basketball playoffs marching on. The Waiakea girls' soccer season came to an end in their HHSAA Division-I opening round matchup, falling 3-2 to Mililani. In basketball, the second-seeded Waiakea girls won 45-34 over No. 3 Hilo in the BIIF DI semifinal, while No. 1 Konawaena routed fourth-seeded Kea'au 65-5 to advance to the DI championship against Waiakea.
Why it matters
The BIIF winter sports playoffs are a crucial part of the high school sports calendar, determining champions in soccer and basketball. The results of these matchups have significant implications for the teams and players involved, as they vie for state tournament berths and championships.
The details
In soccer, the Waiakea girls' season ended with a close 3-2 loss to Mililani in the HHSAA Division-I opening round. Mililani improved to 11-1-2 on the season, while Waiakea concluded 2025-26 at 7-3-1. On the boys' side, Kealakehe shut out Kea'au 6-0 to advance to the Division-I championship, and Hilo boys won 3-1 over Waiakea to set up a title match against Kealakehe. In basketball, the second-seeded Waiakea girls defeated No. 3 Hilo 45-34 in the BIIF DI semifinal, while No. 1 Konawaena routed fourth-seeded Kea'au 65-5 to advance to the DI championship against Waiakea. In the BIIF DII bracket, No. 1 Kamehameha-Hawaii defeated fourth-seeded Honoka'a 57-28 to reach the championship, where they will face third-seeded Kohala, who beat No. 2 Pahoa 46-35.
- The BIIF winter sports season continued on Monday, January 28, 2026.
- The Waiakea girls' soccer season ended on Monday, January 28, 2026.
- The BIIF DI girls basketball semifinal between Waiakea and Hilo took place on Monday, January 28, 2026.
- The BIIF DI girls basketball championship between Waiakea and Konawaena is scheduled for later tonight, January 28, 2026.
- The BIIF DII girls basketball championship between Kamehameha-Hawaii and Kohala is scheduled for later tonight, January 28, 2026.
The players
Waiakea
A high school located in Hilo, Hawaii that competes in the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF).
Mililani
A high school located in Mililani, Hawaii that competed against Waiakea in the HHSAA Division-I soccer playoffs.
Kealakehe
A high school located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii that competes in the BIIF and advanced to the Division-I boys soccer championship.
Hilo
A high school located in Hilo, Hawaii that competes in the BIIF and advanced to the Division-I boys soccer championship against Kealakehe.
Konawaena
A high school located in Kealakekua, Hawaii that competes in the BIIF and is the No. 1 seed in the Division-I girls basketball playoffs.
The takeaway
The BIIF winter sports playoffs are showcasing the top high school soccer and basketball talent on the Big Island, with several powerhouse programs like Waiakea, Hilo, Kealakehe, and Konawaena competing for championships and state tournament berths. These playoffs are an exciting time for the local sports community to rally behind their schools and see the next generation of athletes compete at a high level.
