The Hawaiian Mission Academy Knights are headed away from home for the first time to challenge the Hanalani Royals at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hanalani took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Hawaiian Mission Academy, who comes in off a win.
Hawaiian Mission Academy took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with a 43-30 win over Island Pacific Academy. The victory continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Navigators: they've now won seven in a row.
Kailana Tavares
| 12/16/25 vs Island Pacific Academy | 17 |
| 01/24/25 vs Pine Tree Academy | 9 |
| 01/08/25 vs Island Pacific Academy | 9 |
| 12/05/25 vs Waialua | 6 |
| 01/24/25 vs Central Valley Christian Academy | 6 |
Hawaiian Mission Academy can attribute much of their success to Zion Soli, who shot 64% from the field to rack up 23 points in addition to six boards and three blocks, and Kailana Tavares, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 17 rebounds. Those 17 boards gave Tavares a new career-high.
Hawaiian Mission Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Hanalani lost to Castle on the road by a 58-43 margin two weeks ago. The Royals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hanalani now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Hawaiian Mission Academy, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Hawaiian Mission Academy might still be hurting after the 49-26 defeat they got from Hanalani in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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