Gusman, Nobriga sweep honors for Kamehameha
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The Kamehameha girls won their first Interscholastic League of Honolulu title since 2000, and were rewarded with a sweep of the league's postseason honors.
Senior forward Caycie Gusman was named the ILH Offensive Player of the Year, senior defender Markee Nobriga was named the Defensive Player of the Year, and Michele Nagamine was the co-Coach of the Year.
Gusman led the league in scoring with 14 goals, and "every single game she was a major offensive threat," Nagamine said.
Nobriga's ability to play anywhere allowed Nagamine to tinker with her lineup.
"I'm constantly amazed at her athleticism," Nagamine said. "She's tenacious."
Punahou seniors Sophie Merrifield (who scored six goals) and Ashley Nied, along with Mid-Pacific junior Miya Quinn, joined Gusman as the first-team forwards.
First-team midfielders are Punahou senior Lizzy Carlson and junior teammate Marisa Schoen, Pac-Five junior Ashley Medcalf, and Iolani junior Nicole Ha. Carlson and Ha both scored seven.
First-team defenders are Kamehameha junior Kylee Ann Ah Choy, Punahou sophomore Britt Sanford and Nobriga. Kamehameha senior Deysha Victorine is the first-team goalkeeper.
Carlson, Nobriga and Ah Choy are repeat first-team members.
Punahou coach Jorge Barbosa shared coaching honors with Nagamine.
FIRST TEAM
POS. PLAYER SCHOOL CLASS
F Caycie Gusman Kamehameha Sr.
F Ashley Nied Punahou Sr.
F Sophie Merrifield Punahou Sr.
F Miya Quinn Mid-Pacific Jr.
MF Lizzy Carlson Punahou Sr.
MF Ashley Medcalf Pac-Five Jr.
MF Marisa Schoen Punahou Jr.
MF Nicole Ha Iolani Jr.
D Markee Nobriga Kamehameha Sr.
D Britt Sanford Punahou So.
D Kylee Ann Ah Choy Kamehameha Jr.
GK Deysha Victorine Kamehameha Sr.
Offensive Player of the Year: Caycie Gusman, Kamehameha
Defensive Player of the Year: Markee Nobriga, Kamehameha
Co-Coaches of the Year: Jorge Barbosa, Punahou and Michele Nagamine, Kamehameha
SECOND TEAM
POS. PLAYER SCHOOL CLASS
F Jesi Sasaki Iolani Jr.
F Kim Culver Punahou Jr.
MF Caroline Tamayose Iolani Jr.
MF Melissa Canite Pac-Five Jr.
D Kristye Barbosa Punahou So.
D Alyssa Chun Kamehameha Sr.
D Chelsea Deptula Punahou Jr.
D Randi Furutani Iolani Jr.
D Marci Kang Iolani Sr.
D Christine Tamamoto Pac-Five Fr.
GK Ashley Park Mid-Pacific Jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Kamehameha: Jennifer Eugenio, F, Jr.; Shelby Moriguchi, MF, So.; Meleana Shim, MF, Fr. Mid-Pacific: Keri Nakamura, MF, Sr. Pac-Five: Kara Yamamoto, MF, Fr.; Jenna Wong, D, Sr. Punahou: Mel Feldman, GK, Jr.