Kohala Caps Perfect Season With D-II State Title
Kohala completed an unbeaten season with a wire-to-wire 49–35 win over Seabury Hall to claim the Division II boys basketball state championship.
The Cowboys set the tone early with an 18–2 first quarter and leaned on their defense all night to keep the Spartans in check. Layden Kauka led the way with 28 points, five rebounds and three assists, earning tournament Most Outstanding Player honors for the third time and helping secure Kohala’s fourth state title overall.
Seabury Hall struggled offensively in the first half, and while it made a push after the break, Kohala answered each run and sealed the win at the free-throw line. The victory sends off seven seniors and caps one of the most dominant seasons in program history.
Photos: Gavin Yasunari
