State title brings back some old fire for Kalaheo

By Paul Honda

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 25, 2013

~~<p>Sifting through the ancient scrolls of HHSAA boys basketball history, it's impossible to ignore the imprint of Kalaheo High School.</p>
<p>From the late Pete Smith to his son Alika, the Mustangs are significant in both past and present — a powerhouse tradition rekindled and not so common in the sport. With a 60-54 overtime win over top-seeded Maryknoll on Saturday in the Division I final of the Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships, the Mustangs brought the old fire back. Fans in orange were everywhere at Blaisdell Arena, making an impact that rivaled their opposite number.</p>
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Sifting through the ancient scrolls of HHSAA boys basketball history, it's impossible to ignore the imprint of Kalaheo High School.

From the late Pete Smith to his son Alika, the Mustangs are significant in both past and present — a powerhouse tradition rekindled and not so common in the sport. With a 60-54 overtime win over top-seeded Maryknoll on Saturday in the Division I final of the Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Boys Basketball State Championships, the Mustangs brought the old fire back. Fans in orange were everywhere at Blaisdell Arena, making an impact that rivaled their opposite number. Login for more...