State volleyball photo tour

Star-Bulletin reporter Paul Honda spent the entire week at the state volleyball tournament, and between eating arena food and watching volleyball he snapped a few photos. A glimpse at what he saw:

VB: Red scare

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By Paul Honda

This wasn’t the first time a Kahuku volleyball team started slowly.

It was certainly the first time in recent memory, however, a team made such a big comeback in the Oahu Interscholastic Association playoffs. The Red Raiders rallied from a 24-18 deficit to stun Moanalua, and went on to a 27-25, 25-20, 26-28, 25-18 [...]

VB: Buffanblu back in

Ross Kinsler wasn’t expecting another shuffle in the lineup, but he’ll take it.

The La Pietra athletic director announced late Thursday that No. 1-ranked Punahou is back in the Bump, Set & Spike for the Cure exhibition volleyball tournament. The one-day event is set for Saturday with an expanded field of six teams, including No. [...]

VB: Punahou has a change of heart

By Paul Honda
On Tuesday, the state’s No. 1 girls volleyball team, Punahou, was set to participate in this weekend’s Bump, Set and Spike for the Cure exhibition tournament at La Pietra.
By Wednesday, the Buffanblu had a change of heart. Citing concern about injury risk before next week’s state championships, Punahou pulled out of the event.
The [...]

VB: Kahuku moves into title match

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By Tiff Wells
Led by Hoo`nani Apo’s 15 kills, the Kahuku Lady Raiders defeated the Farrington Governors in the winner’s bracket match last night at McKinley High School 25-12, 23-25, 25-16, 25-23.
The second-seeded team from the East division is the lone unbeaten team in the double-elimination tournament and moves onto the championship match on Thursday.
Farrington drops [...]

VB: Hawaii Baptist rolls to title

By Paul Honda
There’s no substitute for experience, which Hawaii Baptist has in droves.
The Eagles withstood a furious Word of Life attack in the first two sets and cruised through the third for a 25-23, 25-22, 25-12 sweep last night to capture the Interscholastic League of Honolulu Division II tournament. A near-capacity crowd at Dan Liu [...]

Notes: ILH teams turn pink

With 12 days off between matches, top-ranked Punahou had a lull to deal with before the state volleyball tournament, which begins in one week.
Fortunately, the Buffanblu and at least three other teams are getting a taste of competition during the lull on Saturday. The inaugural Bump, Set and Spike for the Cure exhibition tournament at [...]

VB: Punahou pulling away

The Punahou girls volleyball team strengthened its grip on the Star-Bulletin’s high school volleyball rankings yesterday, earning all 12 first-place votes from coaches and members of the media.
The Buffanblu beat rival Kamehameha for the third time this season to claim the ILH title and are expected to receive the top seed in the upcoming state [...]

VB: Finishing touch

By Paul Honda
The promise of a slugfest turned into a technical knockout, and it was Kamehameha that was left standing.
The Warriors absorbed every shot from a resilient ‘Iolani squad, then took command in the final two sets for a 25-19, 21-25, 25-19, 25-13 victory last night at Kekuhaupi’o Gym. Second-ranked Kamehameha (16-2) will meet regular-season [...]

VB: Hawaii Baptist brings it

Winning isn’t everything, but a big win means a little more for a little school.
Case in point: Division II Hawaii Baptist’s win over Kamehameha (12-1) last night in girls volleyball. Mind you, the Warriors may be four-time defending state champs in Division I, but this season has been one of development and growth for Chris [...]

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