Trailing in the second half, Kahuku tied the match in the 72nd minute when Kea Lerner converted a penalty kick. Five minutes later, Lerner’s through ball set up Noah Vaiaoga for the game-winning goal.
Waipahu nearly equalized twice, including a breakaway attempt and a direct free kick, but Kahuku goalkeeper Tobias Erickson made a critical save to preserve the victory.
Both teams will advance to the Division II state championships.
Kahuku captured its first OIA Division II boys soccer championship since 2011 with a 2-1 comeback win over Waipahu.
Trailing in the second half, Kahuku tied the match in the 72nd minute when Kea Lerner converted a penalty kick. Five minutes later, Lerner’s through ball set up Noah Vaiaoga for the game-winning goal.
Waipahu nearly equalized twice, including a breakaway attempt and a direct free kick, but Kahuku goalkeeper Tobias Erickson made a critical save to preserve the victory.
Both teams will advance to the Division II state championships.
Photos: Lori McKeown
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