Ka'u hasn't had much luck against Honoka'a recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Trojans will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Dragons at 3:00 p.m.
Ka'u is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They fell 5-1 to Hawaii Prep last Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Honoka'a won against Kamehameha Hawai'i back in February with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Dragons' pitcher stepped up to hand Hawaii Prep a 7-0 shutout. That seven-run margin sets a new team best for the Dragons this season.
Josyah Napoleon-Umeda made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Napoleon-Umeda was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
In other batting news, Isaac DeRego was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Rory Crabbe was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Ka'u suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Honoka'a in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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