The Waiakea Warriors tipped the host Hilo Vikings basketball team by a final score of 53-48 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Warriors face the Kamehameha Hawai'i Warriors (Kea'au, HI) in a Big Island - East game, on Monday, January 30. Waiakea will attempt to move on its 8-8 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 10-8 record after their 71-34 non-league win over Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona, HI).

With the defeat, Hilo moves to 7-4 on the year. The Vikings travel to Konawaena (Kealakekua, HI) to face the Wildcats in a Big Island - East game on Monday, January 30. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 10-5. Konawaena won 65-38 in their recent non-league game against Kauai (Lihue, HI)