Posted on: Tuesday, December 7, 2004
ILH BOYS
Shoji's versatility was key to Iolani
| • | ILH Girls: Nu'uhiwa set the pace for Punahou |
| • | OIA east boys: Kalaheo's David was Goliath-like |
| • | OIA west girls: 'Aiea's Kleman-Maeva shouldered the load |
| • | OIA west boys: Nanakuli's Amaral an all-around threat |
| • | OIA east girls: Kalani's Miyashiro was best of best |
Advertiser Staff
With all the volleyball honors Dave Shoji has received over the years as head coach for the University of Hawai'i women's program, his two sons — Kawika and Erik — are way ahead of him at their stages.
Advertiser library photo Dave Shoji did not play high school volleyball.
Kawika Shoji switched between setting and hitting according to the situation, making him invaluable in the Raiders' run toward a state tournament berth. Iolani fell just short, losing to Kamehameha in a playoff.
Punahou placed three others on the first team: senior outside hitter Ka'ohu Berg-Hee, junior middle blocker Keali'i Frank and sophomore outside hitter Spencer McLachlin.
Kamehameha was represented by senior outside hitter/middle blocker Ernest Vidinha, senior opposite Ronson Olaso and sophomore setter Jordan Inafuku.
Punahou's Peter Balding was named Coach of the Year as the Buffanblu (13-0) won the ILH.
Kawika, a 6-foot-3 junior setter/outside hitter for Iolani, was named Interscholastic League of Honolulu Player of the Year in a vote of league coaches. Erik, a freshman defensive specialist for Punahou, also was named to the ILH All-Star first team.
Iolani junior Kawika Shoji, the son of University of Hawai'i women's volleyball coach Dave Shoji, excelled as a hitter and setter this year.
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