Maryknoll, using a revamped line-up, defeated Hana, 25-22, 25-22, in the New City Nissan/HHSAA Boys Division II Volleyball State Championships Thursday night at the Stan Sheriff Center.

"It's a great feeling," senior captain Simeon Ke-Paloma said. "It was for our coach, who won in his first year, the bench and Tri and Nick."

The top-seeded Spartans (16-7) were the Interscholastic League of Honolulu champions. The Dragons (11-1) were the No. 2 seed and champions of the Maui Interscholastic League.

Tri Bourne and Nick Castello were unable to play in the state tournament because of a combination-team rule. Bourne goes to Academy of Pacific and Castello attends ASSETS.

In their place junior Shelby Nakakura stepped in, tallying 16 kills and two blocks.

"It feels awesome. This is a big state tournament for me," Nakakura said. "I'm usually a role player. Tri was the go-to guy."

Hana captain Harold Kaiwi said he was still happy with the team's showing at the tournament. Two years ago the team won its first league title and played in the state tournament, only to have a uniform scare when its uniforms were sent to Australia.

"I think we had the jitters," said Kaiwi, who along with

his brother Jeremiah, shared the team lead with four kills. "It was on television. We called everyone and told them to watch. The whole town was watching."

The title is Maryknoll¹s first team title since 1984, when the boys basketball team -- with players such as Garrett Gabriel and the Ostrowski brothers and coach Tony Selitto -- won the state title. It is Maryknoll's second state title this season. Sophomore Julie Besenbruch won the girls cross country individual title Dec. 10.

All-Tournament Team

Any position: Holden Gorbea (Hana), Richard Herring (Maryknoll), Harold Kaiwi (Hana), Kaulana Kalauli-Rowe (Hilo), Jesse Lafua (Wai'anae). Setter: Bryce Wong (Maryknoll). Libero: Tyler Terai (Maryknoll).

Most Outstanding Player: Shelby Nakakura (Maryknoll)

DIVISION II FINALS

At Stan Sheriff Center

Consolation

Honoka'a def. Konawaena 26-24, 25-23

Fifth place

Mid-Pacific def. 'Aiea 25-18, 25-21

Third place

Wai'anae def. Hilo 25-23, 25-19

Championship

Maryknoll def. Hana 25-22, 25-22

DIVISION I FINALS

At Stan Sheriff Center

Consolation

Pearl City def. Leilehua 25-21, 25-18

Fifth place

Waiakea def. Kamehameha 26-24, 26-24

Third place

Roosevelt def. Kalaheo 25-15, 22-25, 27-25

Championship