Posted on: Tuesday, December 7, 2004
OIA WEST GIRLS
'Aiea's Kleman-Maeva shouldered the load
| • | 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 boys: Nanakuli's Amaral an all-around threat |
| • | OIA east girls: Kalani's Miyashiro was best of best |
Advertiser Staff
There was not much of a secret to 'Aiea's success in girls volleyball this season when it came to offense.
Rebecca Breyer • The Honolulu Advertiser "Everyone knew when they played us, they had to try to stop her," said 'Aiea coach Blythe Yamamoto. "She was physically dominant because she is big and can jump, but she also has a strong work ethic."
Na Ali'i went 10-0 in the regular season and Klemen-Maeva proved to be an easy choice as the West's Player of the Year in a vote of division coaches.
Her best performance came in the postseason, when she had 24 kills, 14 digs, only one error in 33 attempts and hit .696 to help 'Aiea defeat Roosevelt in the OIA quarterfinals. The win clinched a state tournament berth.
Kleman-Maeva is joined on the OIA West All-Star first team by three teammates: senior setter Shareyn Muneoka, middle blocker Konae Purcell and back row specialist Kristen Watabu.
Kapolei's Jarrell Taituave and Angela Woo, Leilehua's Lia Chun and Waipahu's Amanda Misa also made the first team.
Na Ali'i's Yamamoto was named Coach of the Year.
Na Ali'i featured the O'ahu Interscholastic Association Western Division's most intimidating outside hitter in 5-foot-11 junior Lelani Kleman-Maeva.
'Aiea junior Lelani Kleman-Maeva, left, was voted player of the year and coach Blythe Yamamoto was named coach of the year after leading Na Ali'i to a 10-0 regular season.
• • •
