Posted on: Tuesday, December 7, 2004
OIA EAST GIRLS
Kalani's Miyashiro was best of best
| • | 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 |
Advertiser Staff
In the O'ahu Interscholastic Association's toughest division, there was the toughest choice for Player of the Year.
Bruce Asato • The Honolulu Advertiser Miyashiro, a 5-foot-7 setter/outside hitter, was the East's Co-Player of the Year in 2001 and also won the honor last season. She has made the East's All-Star first team in each of her four years on the varsity.
Miyashiro was recognized for her all-around skills — hitting, blocking, serving, digging and passing, in addition to leadership.
East co-champion Moanalua placed three on the All-Star first team: outside hitter Danie Hout, defensive specialist Na'a Iaela and setter Lena Yee. Other first-team all-stars are Farrington's Tanya Sale, Kahuku's Camilla Ah-Hoy, McKinley's Jazmine Ma'afala and Roosevelt's Miya Frank.
Moanalua's Tommy Lake was named Coach of the Year after guiding the Menehunes to a 10-1 regular-season record despite losing 11 seniors — including five starters — from last year's team that finished second in the OIA.
The East featured several outstanding players this season, but Kalani senior Tamari Miyashiro ended up as the leading vote-getter for top honors by division coaches.
Kalani's Tamari Miyashiro was named player of the year for the third time in four years.
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