The Konawaena Wildcats failed to beat the Nanakuli Golden Eagles, the third-seeded in the HHSAA semifinals on Thursday at Francis Wong Stadium 4-3.

The Wildcats trailed by three runs at the top of the seventh inning. They were able to get Keoki Alani and Kamaehu Makanui across the plate. Unfortunately, they could not bring home the winning run.

Makanui was Konawaena’s top hitter with two hits, one run, and one RBI. Riki Furuto, in addition to his lone hit, was the only Wildcat to drive in a run. Wildcats Trez Uemoto and Taven Hiraishi each had one hit.

Hiraishi was the Konawaena’s starter. He allowed four runs and struck out 10 over six innings. Donald Kapaku, Nanakuli’s pitcher, earned the win.

Nanakuli’s offense did most its damage during the third inning producing three-runs.