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Waiakea’s Kimberly Kelekona prepares to swing as a pitch reaches the plate during Thursday’s BIIF softball game against Kealakehe in Hilo. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

Waiakea pitcher Jessica Garza delivers a pitch during Thursday’s BIIF softball game against Kealakehe in Hilo. Waiakea defeated the visiting Waveriders 18–8. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

Waiakea’s Meghan Spencer (15) scores on a close play at the plate as Kealakehe catcher Shalee Akau attempts to make the tag during Thursday’s BIIF softball game in Hilo. Waiakea defeated the visiting Waveriders 18–8. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

Kealakehe’s Miley Moriarty races home and beats the throw as the Waiakea catcher tries to handle the incoming ball during Thursday’s BIIF softball game in Hilo. Waiakea defeated the visiting Waveriders 18–8. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

After Thursday’s BIIF softball game against Kealakehe, a subtle reminder arrived that the BIIF sports year is quickly coming to an end as the Waiakea softball team honored three seniors — Keani Kaneshiro (1), Kaelyn Sewake (12) and Meghan Spencer (15). The trio traded their uniforms for colorful tutus and each took a moment to thank their parents, family, coaches and teammates. One by one, the seniors stepped up for a final swing, ran the bases and slid into home plate — where teammates waited with a muddy celebration worthy of senior night. As we bid a hui hou to these young ladies, we also say aloha to the many other students across Hawaiʻi Island who will soon turn their graduation tassels and move on to the next chapter in life. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

After Thursday’s BIIF softball game against Kealakehe, a subtle reminder arrived that the BIIF sports year is quickly coming to an end as the Waiakea softball team honored three seniors — Keani Kaneshiro (1), Kaelyn Sewake (12) and Meghan Spencer (15). The trio traded their uniforms for colorful tutus and each took a moment to thank their parents, family, coaches and teammates. One by one, the seniors stepped up for a final swing, ran the bases and slid into home plate — where teammates waited with a muddy celebration worthy of senior night. As we bid a hui hou to these young ladies, we also say aloha to the many other students across Hawaiʻi Island who will soon turn their graduation tassels and move on to the next chapter in life. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

After Thursday’s BIIF softball game against Kealakehe, a subtle reminder arrived that the BIIF sports year is quickly coming to an end as the Waiakea softball team honored three seniors — Keani Kaneshiro (1), Kaelyn Sewake (12) and Meghan Spencer (15). The trio traded their uniforms for colorful tutus and each took a moment to thank their parents, family, coaches and teammates. One by one, the seniors stepped up for a final swing, ran the bases and slid into home plate — where teammates waited with a muddy celebration worthy of senior night. As we bid a hui hou to these young ladies, we also say aloha to the many other students across Hawaiʻi Island who will soon turn their graduation tassels and move on to the next chapter in life. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

After Thursday’s BIIF softball game against Kealakehe, a subtle reminder arrived that the BIIF sports year is quickly coming to an end as the Waiakea softball team honored three seniors — Keani Kaneshiro (1), Kaelyn Sewake (12) and Meghan Spencer (15). The trio traded their uniforms for colorful tutus and each took a moment to thank their parents, family, coaches and teammates. One by one, the seniors stepped up for a final swing, ran the bases and slid into home plate — where teammates waited with a muddy celebration worthy of senior night. As we bid a hui hou to these young ladies, we also say aloha to the many other students across Hawaiʻi Island who will soon turn their graduation tassels and move on to the next chapter in life. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

After Thursday’s BIIF softball game against Kealakehe, a subtle reminder arrived that the BIIF sports year is quickly coming to an end as the Waiakea softball team honored three seniors — Keani Kaneshiro (1), Kaelyn Sewake (12) and Meghan Spencer (15). The trio traded their uniforms for colorful tutus and each took a moment to thank their parents, family, coaches and teammates. One by one, the seniors stepped up for a final swing, ran the bases and slid into home plate — where teammates waited with a muddy celebration worthy of senior night. As we bid a hui hou to these young ladies, we also say aloha to the many other students across Hawaiʻi Island who will soon turn their graduation tassels and move on to the next chapter in life. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

After Thursday’s BIIF softball game against Kealakehe, a subtle reminder arrived that the BIIF sports year is quickly coming to an end as the Waiakea softball team honored three seniors — Keani Kaneshiro (1), Kaelyn Sewake (12) and Meghan Spencer (15). The trio traded their uniforms for colorful tutus and each took a moment to thank their parents, family, coaches and teammates. One by one, the seniors stepped up for a final swing, ran the bases and slid into home plate — where teammates waited with a muddy celebration worthy of senior night. As we bid a hui hou to these young ladies, we also say aloha to the many other students across Hawaiʻi Island who will soon turn their graduation tassels and move on to the next chapter in life. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)

Kealakehe’s Zuleika Isisaki connects for a hit during Thursday’s BIIF softball game against Waiakea in Hilo. Waiakea defeated the visiting Waveriders 18–8. (Tim Wright/newsphotoshawaii.com)