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There’s often been championship potential for Waianae volleyball. The boys found themselves in the spotlight several years ago, but maintaining that level of success is not easy. The girls? Thursday’s 25-15, 25-13, 25-19 sweep of Roosevelt in the OIA Division II final was an eye-opener. It is the first OIA volleyball championship for Waianae, even going back to the years of Thia Palakiko. Since the league began girls volleyball in 1971, the Seariders had not won a crown. This year’s […]

For awhile, let’s say half of the opening set, ShaRae Niu simply looked like a setter par excellence. Left side, right side, middle, middle and more middle to Phoebe Grace. Regular sets, and later quick sets, quick back sets, whatever was needed, Niu delivered. But then there was this: Kahuku won its 19th OIA girls volleyball championship not just on Niu’s smooth dimes, and not just with great offensive balance or even a terrific, persistent block. Kahuku’s serve was thundering, […]

The Kahuku girls volleyball team finished a perfect OIA season with another fitting sweep. The Red Raiders, who have not lost a set all season, beat Mililani 25-15, 25-15, 25-17 for their 12th OIA championship and first since 2012. Mililani, the top seed out of the West, left it all on the floor but there was little doubt the Red Raiders, the top ranked team in the Star-Advertiser poll since the preseason, would roll. The victory gives the East side […]

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 […]