BIIF west-side volleyball: Waveriders fall to Cougars, Ka Makani wins in straight sets

Kealakehe girls volleyball huddles before its match against Kea‘au on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. The Waveriders lost in straight sets. (CONOR LANGS/WEST HAWAII TODAY)

HPA outside hitter Chloe Willman sets the ball during a match against Ka Umeke on Friday at Hilo High. (KELSEY WALLING/HAWAII TRIBUNE-HERALD)

Kealakehe's Kiara Hamora gets ready for Kea‘au's serve on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. (CONOR LANGS/WEST HAWAII TODAY)

Kea‘au junior Lehia Kane prepares to serve the ball against Kealakehe on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. The Cougars won 3-0. (CONOR LANGS/WEST HAWAII TODAY)

HPA setter Brooke Samura digs the ball during a match against Ka Umeke on Friday at Hilo High. (KELSEY WALLING/HAWAII TRIBUNE-HERALD)

KAILUA-KONA — Several west-side girls volleyball teams competed all over the island this past weekend, with each match gaining more importance as playoffs inch closer.