Hilo vs Konawaena (Hawaii) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/4/2025

The Konawaena Wildcats (Kealakekua, HI) host the Hilo Vikings (Hilo, HI) in a non-conference Big Island matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to gain mid-season momentum, with Hilo aiming to stay above .500 and Konawaena seeking to even their record.

Game Details

○ Matchup: Hilo (HI) @ Konawaena (HI)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Konawaena High School, Kealakekua, HI
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps

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Hilo Vikings

The Vikings enter at 2-2, ranked #21 in Hawaii. With 94 points scored across four games, Hilo brings offensive firepower but must shore up its defense after giving up nearly as many points.

○ 2025 Record: 2-2
○ National Rank: #5,431
○ State Rank (HI): #21
○ Class Rank: #11
○ Key to Win: Use offensive tempo to outscore Konawaena and limit turnovers on the road.

Main Squad:
○ Kainalu Fernandez – QB
○ Micah Santiago – RB
○ Keoni Akana – WR
○ Isaiah Kekoa – LB
○ Jonah Lono – DB
○ Maleko Cruz – WR
○ Koa Matsuura – OL
○ Elijah Akeo – DL
○ Noah Pali – TE
○ Kaimana Torres – CB

Konawaena Wildcats

The Wildcats sit at 1-2 overall but hold a stronger state ranking at #12 in Hawaii and #3 in their division. With 60 points scored through three games, Konawaena will look to balance its offense and lock down defensively at home.

○ 2025 Record: 1-2
○ National Rank: #1,590
○ State Rank (HI): #12
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Control possession with a balanced rushing attack and protect the home field advantage.

Main Squad:
○ Kekoa Silva – QB
○ Malakai Ikaika – RB
○ Jonah Kealoha – WR
○ Nainoa Aloha – LB
○ Ikaika Lutu – DB
○ Elijah Kapena – WR
○ Kaleo Paikai – OL
○ Mana Kauhane – DL
○ Kainoa Ake – TE
○ Makoa Kane – CB

Rankings & Records

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