Kapaa High School Boys Soccer Team Wins Division II Championship

Coach Kevin Cram's final game ends in victory for the Warriors

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Kapaa High School boys soccer team defeated Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii Island 3-0 to win the 2026 Hawaii High School Athletic Association Division II boys soccer championship. The win marked the team's fourth Division II title. Key players included Omar Perez, who scored a goal and had an assist, and Hunter Kerry, who was named to the All-Tournament team and was the OC16 Player of the Game. The victory was especially meaningful as it was Coach Kevin Cram's final game before retiring.

Why it matters

The Kapaa High School boys soccer team's championship win is a significant accomplishment for the school and the Kauai Interscholastic Federation, as it is the first winter sports title for the KIF this season. The victory also marks the end of an era, as longtime coach Kevin Cram is retiring after the game.

The details

In the championship game, Kapaa High School defeated Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii Island 3-0. Omar Perez opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and Hunter Kerry added a goal in the 43rd minute to give Kapaa a 2-0 lead at halftime. Bear Miller scored the final goal in the 65th minute after a save and punt by Kapaa goalkeeper Kia'aina Velasco. In addition to Kerry, Kapaa players Kepa Afalia-Constantino, Keoni Dasalia, Andrew Durocher, and Velasco were named to the All-Tournament team, while Perez was named the Most Outstanding Player.

  • The championship game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Kapaa High School's homecoming celebration at the Lihue Airport took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Hunter Kerry

A player on the Kapaa High School boys soccer team who scored the team's second goal in the championship game. He was named to the Division II All-Tournament team and was the OC16 Player of the Game.

Kevin Devitt

The coach of the Kapaa Junior Varsity soccer program who was present at the championship game celebration.

Kevin Cram

The head coach of the Kapaa High School boys soccer team, who announced his retirement following this season.

Omar Perez

A player on the Kapaa High School boys soccer team who scored a goal and had an assist in the championship game. He was named the Most Outstanding Player.

Kia'aina Velasco

The goalkeeper for the Kapaa High School boys soccer team, who was named to the Division II All-Tournament team.

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What they’re saying

“He's going to make it. I watched the finals with my daughter Arlene — she was a Kapaa High School and University of Hawaii soccer standout — who critiqued all the players. She said, 'He's going to make it!'”

— Kevin Devitt, Kapaa Junior Varsity soccer coach (thegardenisland.com)

“This is wonderful. The boys played really well today. They had fun. Some of these boys have been playing with each other since community soccer, and it's good to see them get along so well.”

— Kevin Cram, Kapaa High School boys soccer head coach (thegardenisland.com)

What’s next

Hunter Kerry will be traveling to Spain to try out for an Academy team.

The takeaway

The Kapaa High School boys soccer team's championship victory is a testament to the hard work and camaraderie of the players, many of whom have been playing together since community soccer. The win also marks the end of an era, as longtime coach Kevin Cram retires after leading the team to its fourth Division II title.