Damien Monarch running back Logan Lauti (5) attempts to elude Hilo Viking linebacker Kason Milare (45) during the first half of the HHSAA OIA Division-I State Championship Game at Aloha Stadium.
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Damien Monarch quarterback Marcus Faufata-Pedrina (10) scrambles from pressure.
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Hilo Viking running back Kahale Huddleston (22) finds a hole to break through.
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Hilo’s Isaac Liu (5) on top of and helping to sack Damien’s quarterback Marcus Faufata-Pedrina in the 4th quarter.
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Damien Monarch quarterback Marcus Faufata-Pedrina (10) tosses a pass.
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Hilo fans celebrate after beating Damien 35-19.
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Dominick Trevino, left, hugs Hilo head coach Kaeo Drummundo.
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Hilo's head coach Kaeo Drummundo kisses the championship trophy.
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Hilo (10-1) forced three turnovers to claim the Big Island’s first state football title in the 18 years of the tournament.