Island Championship Secured: Daggers and Warriors Triumph in BIIF Baseball Playoffs
The Pāhoa Daggers secured history by clinching their first-ever Division II BIIF baseball title with a dominant 6-1 win over the Honoka’a Dragons on April 29-30, 2025, at Wong Stadium. This victory has secured their spot in the HHSAA Division II state tournament.
Tripp Kahsen and Jayden Majamay-Orita of Pāhoa combined for two hits, while Brayden Conda recorded a game-high two RBIs. Kahsen, their leading hitter, also earned the winning pitcher title, allowing three hits, one run, and striking out 11 across 104 pitches (6.0 innings). Conda struck out two in the final inning, as well.
Meanwhile, the Honoka’a Dragons were led by Josyah Napoleon-Umeda, Isaac Derego, and Chrys Coelho, who registered one hit apiece. Napoleon-Umeda served as their primary pitcher, allowing one hit and four runs while striking out nine batters over 112 pitches (5.6 innings). Derego, their leading player in hits, runs, RBIs, and home runs, also contributed.
The Pāhoa Daggers closed the season on a three-game winning streak, peaked at the perfect time, and outscored opponents 103-39.
Pāhoa will face Seabury Hall, the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) DII champion, in a bid to secure the final spot in the DII state tournament on Friday, May 7, at Pearl City High School at 11 a.m.
The Honoka’a Dragons concluded their season with a 12-3 record and a remarkable 95-36 run differential.
In the Division I title game, Waiakea got sweet revenge on east-side rival Kamehameha-Hawaii after a 5-3 win. Waiakea’s Boston Kobayashi doubled, while teammate Clemson Julian singled in the opening inning to secure an early 2-0 lead. After KSH took the lead, Waiakea scored three runs in the seventh and never looked back.
Logan Doran was named the winning pitcher, allowing just three hits and three runs while striking out seven across 5.0 innings. Closer Hurley Soong concluded things for Waiakea in the final two innings, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out two.
Both Waiakea and KSH will participate in the HHSAA tournament, with Waiakea seeking its first title. KSH, despite not securing the BIIF crown, still managed to clinch a spot in the DI state tournament and will aim to defend its state title.
Insight: Whilst specific player statistics aren’t detailed in the available reports, the win secured Pāhoa's spot in the HHSAA Division II state tournament [2][3][4]. Stay tuned for updates as the Daggers aim to extend their season at states and seek their first HHSAA championship [2]. Be sure to follow HHSAA announcements or local outlets like Hawaii Tribune-Herald for real-time updates.
The Pāhoa Daggers, upon clinching their Division II BIIF baseball title, have secured a spot in the HHSAA Division II state tournament. The Daggers will face Seabury Hall in a bid to secure the final spot in the DII state tournament. Meanwhile, the Honoka’a Dragons, despite a strong season with a 12-3 record and a run differential of 95-36, will not be participating in the HHSAA Division II state tournament. In the Division I title game, Waiakea secured its spot in the HHSAA tournament, seeking its first title, while KSH, though not securing the BIIF crown, still managed to clinch a spot in the DI state tournament and will aim to defend its state title.
