Almadova led way for 'Iolani
Advertiser Staff
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Posting one of the best all-around seasons in recent Interscholastic League of Honolulu baseball history, 'Iolani senior Breland Almadova was named ILH Player of the Year after a recent vote of league coaches.
Almadova, a smooth-fielding centerfielder, batted .461 with four doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 34 RBIs, 33 runs scored, six stolen bases, nine walks and a .921 slugging percentage, and also went 2-0 with four saves and a 0.39 ERA as a relief pitcher to help the Raiders go 19-4 and win their first ILH championship since 1997.
Almadova is joined on the ILH All-Star first team by five other Raiders: third baseman Buen Hatanaka, outfielder Jensen Park, pitcher Sheldon Lee, designated hitter JR Bunda and utility player Jarrett Arakawa.
Kamehameha was next with four selections: first baseman Kewby Meyer, shortstop Pi'ikea Kitamura, outfielder Kalei Hanawahine and catcher Keanu Carmichael.
Mid-Pacific was represented by second baseman Justin Protacio and pitcher Matt McDaniel.
Damien outfielder Tyler Kauweloa rounds out the first team.
'Iolani's Dean Yonamine was named Coach of the Year in his final season after 13 years at the helm.