WESTERN DIVISION GIRLS
Pearl City leads postseason charge

By Wes Nakama
Advertiser Staff Writer

Kimberly Unten led all OIA scorers with 17 goals this season in leading Pearl City to a 9-0-1 record and a tie for the division title. Advertiser library photo • 2003

Forward Kimberly Unten was named Player of the Year, and co-coaches Frank Baumholtz and Tracee Kono were named Coaches of the Year.

Unten played for Pearl City as a freshman and sophomore but transferred to 'Aiea as a junior to play with her sister Jodie. After Jodie graduated, Unten became a Charger again and scored an OIA-high 17 goals to lead Pearl City to a 9-0-1 record and a tie for the division crown.

Unten is joined on the West all-star first team by teammate Christie Ayers, who anchored the Chargers defense from her sweeper position.

Co-champ Mililani led the way with five players on the first team: forward Liane Tom, midfielders Nicky Harris and Jen Loo, defender Mallory Iha and goalkeeper Eryn Kishimoto.

'Aiea landed three first-teamers: forwards Ambree Ako and Jodi Toyama and defender Randene Ako. Leilehua's Annie Lonaza (utility) and Radford's Christina Swartz (defender) round out the first team.

Baumholtz and Kono guided a young Chargers squad to the title despite losing All-State forward Carmen Calpo to graduation.