Before Kamehameha attempts to defend its Division I state girls volleyball title, the Warriors had something they wanted back.
Kamehameha reclaimed the ILH girls volleyball championship with a 25-22, 20-25, 25-17, 25-18 win over Punahou on Thursday evening at Kekuhaupio Gym.
The victory gave the Warriors, ranked No. 2 in the state behind Kahuku, their 19th overall ILH title and seventh under current head coach Chris Blake.
Kamehameha was the two-time defending ILH champion in 2015 when it lost to ‘Iolani. The Raiders became the first school other than Punahou or Kamehameha to win the ILH D-I title since 2001.
The Warriors got their revenge in the title game of the state tournament, beating ‘Iolani in a five-set thriller.
Kamehameha clinched a state tournament berth winning the first round of the ILH regular season this year, finishing at 9-1, one game ahead of ‘Iolani.
The Warriors finished in a tie at 4-1 with Punahou in the second round after the Buffanblu beat the Warriors in four sets just five days ago.
No. 4 Punahou will play No. 3 ‘Iolani for the ILH’s second berth in the state tournament on Friday at 5 p.m. at ‘Iolani.
The Raiders are 2-1 against Punahou in the regular season, winning six of the nine sets played.
The first round of the Division I state tournament begins Monday.
ILH title doesn’t count for beans. Kamehameha got to win states.
ask the kids and the coaches if winning the ILH title doesn’t count to them after all their hard work during the season.
(it does)
Winning the ILH counts.
Earning a spot for states, counts.
Winning states, priceless.
Going to be a great state tournament, can’t wait!
but first, ‘Iolani or Punahou… should be a battle.