KS-HAWAI‘I 3, KEALAKEHE 0
The Kamehameha Schools – Hawai‘i boys varsity volleyball team prevailed over a scrappy Kealakehe High squad, winning in five sets on Saturday afternoon in Kea‘au.
After the Warriors dominated the first set 25-12, the Waveriders fired back to win 25-18 in the second set. KSH won the third set by 25-18, but Kealakehe responded again with a 25-23 fourth-set win.
In the fifth set, the Warriors took the win 15-5.
Nainoa Paio led KSH’s offense with 14 kills, trailed by Loheau Boshard with 12 kills and Tanoa Laititi with ten. Lansyn Apigo had an excellent defensive showing, notching 35 digs. Brince Silva had a good time at the service line, totalling four aces for KSH.
Now 2-0, the Warriors’ next appearance will be Monday evening at Hilo High (2-0). Next Saturday (March 16), the Warriors will host the ‘Riders again.
Kealakehe fell to 0-2, and will look to get its first win at its home opener on Tuesday night against Waiakea High (0-1).
HILO 3, KEA‘AU 0
Hilo High won its second straight home matchup — sweeping Kea‘au High in straight, identically-scored sets of 25-16.
Now 2-0, the Vikings will next face KS-Hawai‘i on Monday night in their third of four consecutive home games. The Warriors and Hilo clashed last weekend during bracket play of KS-Hawaii’s invitational tournament, and KSH got the win.
Now 0-2, the Cougars will have some time to collect themselves before their next try — another game against Hilo, March 28 at home.
