KAILUA KONA — Five west-side schools competed in varsity girls volleyball over the weekend across the island, with multiple matches shaking up the midseason standings — specifically in the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Division II.
Week 6 of BIIF girls volleyball begins at 5 p.m. tonight with Konawaena traveling to Laupahoehoe to take on the Seasiders.
Saturday
Waveriders go down fighting against Warriors
Kealakehe girls volleyball fell in straight sets to Waiakea on Saturday at home by scores of 25-11, 25-10 and 25-19. The Waveriders now sit at 0-5 near the midway point of the season, while the Warriors broke .500 (4-3), staying in the middle of the BIIF Division-I rankings.
Despite the sweep, Kealakehe showed heart and resilience by extending multiple rallies and making Waiakea earn everything — especially in the final set. Head coach Mervlyn Simmons labeled the match as a stepping stone in getting to where the Waveriders want to be by the end of the season.
“I couldn’t have been more proud of them,” she said postgame. “Compared to last time we played Waiakea, we’ve definitely progressed and I loved to see them put up a fight.
“We’re starting to find that connection and trusting one another. Little steps will get us to where we want to go, and that’s a win for me.”
Kealakehe will next play Saturday against Kea‘au at home, while Waiakea will travel to Hilo tonight to play the Vikings at 5 p.m.
Ka‘u takes control of BIIF Division II
Hawaii Prep lost to Ka‘u in four sets — 28-26, 18-25, 25-23 and 25-16. The Trojans handed Ka Makani its first lost of the season, separating themselves at the top of the Division-II standings. HPA moved down to second overall in the ranks.
Ka Makani (6-1) will return to Waimea to play Laupahoehoe on Wednesday at Castle Gym. Ka‘u (6-0) will take on Kanu ‘o ka ‘Aina on Wednesday at home.
Friday
HPA handles Makua Lani
Hawaii Prep swept Makua Lani at Castle Gym on Friday in straight sets — 25-12, 25-5, 25-9.
Ka Makani’s Elaina Head led with nine kills, while teammate Margot Lewis finished right behind her with seven. Head also showed out strong in the serve department once again, notching 11 aces.
Makua Lani (0-6) will next face one of Division II’s best in Konawaena (5-0) on Tuesday at Old Airport.
Junior varsity: HPA 2, Ehunui 1.
Kohala moves up in the rankings
Kohala beat Honoka‘a in four sets at home to improve to 5-2 — 25-14, 25-16, 17-25 and 25-12. The Cowgirls also moved up to fourth overall in BIIF Division II, leapfrogging the Dragons (4-2) after the win.
Kohala will next travel across the island to take on Pahoa on Saturday in a road match. Honoka‘a will return home to play Pahoa on Tuesday.
Other matches
West Hawaii Today could not obtain results from the following weekend varsity matches:
Christian Liberty Academy at Kanu O Ka ‘Aina (Saturday 9/23)
Parker at Laupahoehoe (Friday 9/22)
