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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, March 7, 2006

Kane a threat here, there, everywhere

By Leila Wai
Advertiser Staff Writer

Kailua senior midfielder Kealoha "Hea" Kane could score from near and far, as witnessed by her 45-yard kick as a sophomore.

ANDREW SHIMABUKU | The Honolulu Advertiser

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Kailua senior midfielder Kealoha "Hea" Kane's ability to play all over the field and be a scoring threat from anywhere were only two reasons why she was named the O'ahu Interscholastic Association Eastern Division Player of the Year.

"As far as (Kailua) is concerned, their success had a lot to do with her," Kaiser coach Adolph Samuels said. "Thirty yards and closer, she was dangerous in shooting the ball. If you didn't mark her in that area, she was dangerous.

"They went really far because of her. I know (Kailua coach Wil Kimura) counted on her for a lot."

Kane showed her range as a sophomore when she blasted a 45-yard kick in the OIA semifinals to send the Surfriders to the title game. She continued to make her presence known by showcasing her abilities in various positions.

"She played all over the field, too," Samuels said.

Joining Kane on the first team are teammates Cherise Lee, a forward, and defender Courtney Kimhan.

Moanalua, which won the Eastern Division, placed two players on the first team: forward Vanessa Butin, who scored seven goals and was the OIA Eastern Division Player of the Year last year, and midfielder Tanya Nojiri, who tied for second in the division with 10 goals.

Roosevelt also placed two on the first team: midfielder Rachel Domingo and defender Allison Haines.

Castle forward Ashley Kanda, who scored a division-high 13 goals, Kahuku midfielder Brianne Huddy, defender Chelsea Anglin of Kalaheo, McKinley defender Chelsie Sato and Kaiser goalkeeper Amber Nakachi were also first-team selections.

Kanda, Butin, Kane and Sato are repeat selections to the first team.

Samuels was named Coach of the Year after directing the Cougars to a second-place finish in the Eastern Division.

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First Team
Pos. Player School
F Ashley Kanda Castle
F Cherise Lee Kailua
F Vanessa Butin Moanalua
MF Kealoha “Hea” Kane Kailua
MF Tanya Nojiri Moanalua
MF Rachel Domingo Roosevelt
MF Brianne Huddy Kahuku
D Courtney Kimhan Kailua
D Chelsea Anglin Kaläheo
D Chelsie Sato McKinley
D Allison Haines Roosevelt
GK Amber Nakachi Kaiser

Player of the Year: Kealoha “Hea” Kane, Kailua

Coach of the Year: Adolph Samuels, Kaiser

Second Team
Pos Player School
F Lauren Kanda Castle
F Amanda Suiso Kaiser
F Rachel Tomita Kaiser
MF Lindsey Watanabe Castle
MF Tahnee Aranaydo Farrington
MF Vailima Walker Kahuku
MF Laukii Cheng Kaläheo
D Mari Nagamine Moanalua
D Ashley Dolan Moanalua
D Larilyn Alota Roosevelt
D Brina Tamayori Kalani
GK Raynani Camara Kalani

Honorable Mention
Castle: Briann Wong, Tami Kalaiwaa, Aili MacDonald, Krystal Kekauoha, Johnelle Franks, Britney Honma, Emily Pak, Becky Wong. Farrington: Honour Stone, Racquel Guron, Maria Calub, Merina Siuta, Janelle Funtanilla. Kahuku: Monique Akina-Morgan, Cassy Young, Helanica Nautu, Julianna Qulinderino, Noell Au. Kailua: Melanie Yoshida. Kaiser: Kehau Kim, Cari Makino, Michelle Takahashi, Chelsea Okuma, Jaime Yoshino, Eryn Akazawa, Kara Sugimoto, Renee Shitanishi. Kaläheo: Lauren Souza, Dianne Uehara, Taren Ipson, Taryn Ka‘ainoi, Robyn Aiu. Kalani: Rosie Chinen, Aly Suehiro, Lyndsee Sugano, Kyla Tamayori, Ariel Stenek, Marcy Fujimoto, Yasmina Taketa. McKinley: Christin Ching, Chelsea Wolke, Aida Rasouli, Alicia Tsugawa, Kiana Yoshikawa, Janelle Chong, Sasha Hong, Rina Pogai, Nora Kent, Asami Kobata. Moanalua: Haloye Wilcox, Emi Tano, Naomi Shimabuku, Lani Moniz, Ayasha Abut, Dawn Hoshino, Brooke Schreiner. Roosevelt: Julie Ajifu, Noelle Kewalo, Ashley Okazaki, Jenna Uyehara, Christy Watanabe, Karmen Ferriera, Kristin Tatemichi, Sharlyn Odo.

Reach Leila Wai at lwai@honoluluadvertiser.com.