The Kalaheo (Kailua, HI) varsity basketball team is set to host a home conference game against Kahuku (HI) today at 7 p.m. at Kalaheo High School.

Kahuku vs Kalaheo High School Basketball Game Info:

What: Hawaii High School Basketball
Who: Kahuku vs Kalaheo
When: Monday, December 30, 2024
Time: 7:00p.m.
Live stream: Watch here

Game Preview: Kahuku vs Kalaheo

The Kahuku (5-8) and Kalaheo (2-7) varsity basketball teams are set to meet for an important conference game today at 7 p.m. at Kalaheo High School. Both teams will be looking to improve their records as they battle for positioning in their respective divisions.

Kahuku’s Season Overview
Kahuku enters this game with a 5-8 overall record, including a 1-1 mark in league play. Despite their struggles away from home, where they have gone 0-6, the Red Raiders have been more successful on their home court (4-1). Kahuku has scored an average of 51.8 points per game this season, with a strong fourth-quarter performance averaging 12.2 points.

Kahuku’s most recent win came earlier this month with a dominant 64-35 victory over Kalaheo. The Red Raiders have been led by solid performances across all four quarters, and they will aim to build on that momentum.

Kalaheo’s Struggles So Far
Kalaheo has had a tough season, currently sitting at 2-7 overall and winless in their league games at 0-3. The team has faced difficulties on both sides of the ball, averaging just 49.2 points per game and allowing 478 points so far this season. Kalaheo will be looking to bounce back from their earlier loss to Kahuku and find a way to improve their league standing.

In their last matchup with Kahuku on December 11th, Kalaheo was overwhelmed in the second half, losing 64-35. The Mustangs will be hoping for a better performance this time around.

Team Comparisons and Key Players
Kahuku has been averaging 51.8 points per game, with standout performances from their key players. They have been effective at creating scoring opportunities in the second and fourth quarters.

Kalaheo has been more efficient in the opening quarter (12.0 points) but struggles in the middle stages of the game, particularly in the second quarter. With a defensive mindset, the Mustangs will need to find consistency in all four quarters to stay competitive against the Red Raiders.

Common Opponents
Both teams have faced similar opponents this season, with Kahuku holding a 0-1 record and Kalaheo a 0-2 mark against those same teams. These common opponents highlight the challenges each team has faced, particularly against strong teams like Kaiser and Roosevelt.

The Game Ahead
As the season continues, both Kahuku and Kalaheo are eager for a win to help solidify their place in the league standings. Kahuku will look to extend their advantage, while Kalaheo will need to make a statement to avoid falling further behind.

The game kicks off at 7 p.m. at Kalaheo High School, and both teams will be looking to give their best effort as the conference race heats up.