Posted at 11:13 p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2005
Iolani wins historic fourth state hoops title in a row
Advertiser Staff
Iolani won its record fourth straight Hawai'i High School Athletic Association championship last tonight, running past Kahuku, 62-51, before a crowd of 4,205 at Blaisdell Arena.The Raiders, with only one senior starter, finished the season with an overall record of 30-2 by winning its 100th consecutive game against Hawai'i opponents. Iolani's last defeat to a Hawai'i team was on Dec. 8, 2001, against Kalaheo.
Kyle Pape scored a game-high 27 points tonight to lead the Raiders, who led from start to finish. The closest Kahuku got was 8-7 in the first period, but Iolani then went on an 11-2 run and never let the lead shrink to under seven thereafter.
Trenson Himalaya scored 27 points and Matt Heyd added 16 as third-seeded Baldwin rallied past Campbell, 65-62, last night in the third-place game.
