Yoro keeps Trojan tradition going
By Leila Wai
Advertiser Staff Writer
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Mililani junior midfielder Stephanie Yoro's selection as the O'ahu Interscholastic Association Western Division Player of the Year made her the third Trojan in a row to earn the honor.
"It's very satisfying for the school to have players representing us at that level for three years in a row," Mililani coach Ray Akiona said.
Yoro, who led the division with 13 goals, joined older sister Sarah Yoro (2004) and Erin Kikumoto (2005).
Yoro, who led the division with 13 goals, joined older sister Sarah Yoro (2004) and Erin Kikumoto (2005).
'Aiea's Ambree Ako, who scored nine goals, Kapolei's Cheney Lopez and Pearl City's Lauren Maeshiro are the first-team forwards.
Joining Yoro as first-team midfielders are 'Aiea's Jaecie Kato, Kapolei's Cheyanne Alejado and Radford's Aileen Salazar.
'Aiea's Michelle Kam and Michelle Shiroma, Mililani's Jasmine Pratt and Pearl City's Nestle Yamaguchi were the first-team defenders.
Wai'anae goalkeeper Alexisann Crowell rounds out the first team.
Pearl City co-head coaches Frank Baumholtz and Kono were named the division Coaches of the Year.
| First Team Pos. Player School F Ambree Ako ‘Aiea Player of the Year: Stephanie Yoro, Mililani Second Team Pos. Player School Honorable Mention |
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