BIIF baseball and softball: Warriors, Ka Makani and Dragons rout opponents

Kamehameha-Hawaii, HPA and Honoka'a dominate in run-rule victories

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:05am

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A series of blowout wins took place across the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) baseball and softball leagues this week. Kamehameha-Hawaii baseball routed Kea'au 19-0, HPA baseball defeated Pahoa 21-0, and Honoka'a baseball shut out Kohala 10-0 in five innings. Honoka'a's softball team also handled the Cowgirls 22-6 on Wednesday.

Why it matters

These lopsided victories showcase the strength and dominance of several BIIF programs in the early part of the season. The Warriors, Ka Makani, and Dragons have all established themselves as top contenders in their respective sports and divisions, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season as they look to maintain their momentum.

The details

In the baseball games, Kamehameha-Hawaii's Pono Kanoa led the way with three hits and three RBIs, including a triple. HPA's Kahea Leleiwi had three hits and five RBIs, while Honoka'a's Josyah Napoleon-Umeda, Rory Crabbe, and Jerremyah Umeda each had two hits. On the mound, Kamehameha-Hawaii's Eriz Passi earned the win, HPA's David Culbertson got the victory, and Honoka'a's Jayden Salazar struck out seven. In softball, Honoka'a routed the Cowgirls 22-6.

  • On Thursday, Kamehameha-Hawaii baseball defeated Kea'au 19-0.
  • On Wednesday, HPA baseball beat Pahoa 21-0.
  • Also on Wednesday, Honoka'a baseball shut out Kohala 10-0 in five innings.
  • On Wednesday, Honoka'a softball defeated the Cowgirls 22-6.

The players

Pono Kanoa

A player for the Kamehameha-Hawaii baseball team who led the lineup with three hits and three RBIs, including a triple.

Kahea Leleiwi

A player for the HPA baseball team who had three hits and five RBIs.

Josyah Napoleon-Umeda

A player for the Honoka'a baseball team who had two hits.

Rory Crabbe

A player for the Honoka'a baseball team who had two hits.

Jerremyah Umeda

A player for the Honoka'a baseball team who had two hits.

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What’s next

The Warriors, Ka Makani, and Dragons will all be back in action this weekend, looking to continue their dominant starts to the season.

The takeaway

These lopsided victories demonstrate the strength and depth of several BIIF baseball and softball programs, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season as these top contenders look to maintain their momentum and compete for championships.