Last month the Endless Summers HI-PAL Basketball Tournament was held in Hilo. The tournament consisted of 4 separate divisions to include Varsity Girls, Intermediate Girls, Elementary Girls, and Intermediate Boys. The tournament was organized by Hilo Community Police Officer Darren Abalos who coordinated with retired Police Major Randy Apele. The event included teams from across the State.
HI-PAL (Hawaiʻi Isle Police Activities League) is a program created by the Hawaiʻi Police Department in which police officers interact with youth in various activities and act as mentors. This positive connection with the youth helps encourage teamwork, citizenship, responsibility, and builds trust amongst youth.
Tournament Results can be found below:
VARSITY GIRLS DIVISION
Champions: Kona StingraysSecond Place – Honolulu LightningThird Place – HoopstarsChampionship Game Final Score: Kona Stingrays 57 points – Honolulu Lightning 41 points
INTERMEDIATE GIRLS DIVISION
Champions: Maui SparksSecond Place – West Side KauaiThird Place – Kauai BallersChampionship Game Final Score: Maui Sparks 48 points – West Side Kauai 37 points
ELEMENTARY GIRLS DIVISION
Champions: Swish (Winners via forfeit)Second Place – West Side KauaiThird Place – Kona Stingrays
INTERMEDIATE BOYS DIVISION
Champions: IkehuSecond Place – Lights Out MauiThird Place – HokuleleChampionship Game Final Score: Ikehu 70 points – Lights Out Maui 49 points