Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hilo Vikings (Hilo, HI) and the visiting Waiakea Warriors (Hilo, HI), saw Hilo's basketball squad overcome Waiakea by a tally of 61-43.

With the victory, Hilo improves its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Hawaii Prep (Kamuela, HI) to confront the Ka Makani in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Ka Makani come into the challenge with a record of 1-4.

Next up, the Warriors confront the Konawaena Wildcats (Kealakekua, HI) in a Big Island - East challenge, on Wednesday, January 10. Waiakea will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 5-8 record after their 55-13 non-league win over St. Joseph (Hilo, HI).