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Lily
1 Wahinekapu
‘Iolani
Guard, 5-7, Junior
Player of the Year
Wahinekapu led the
Raiders with 16 points
per game. She is the
first POY from ‘Iolani
since Erin Stovall
(1997).
Caiyle
2 Kaupu
Konawaena
Forward, 5-9, Senior
Kaupu averaged 19 ppg
and was No. 2 in the
All-Defense voting. She is
only the fifth player
voted to the first team
in all four years.
Kaliana
3 Salazar-
Harrell
Konawaena
Guard, 5-2, Sophomore
Salazar-Harrell scored
19 ppg oveall. She
was voted most im-
proved player by the
coaches and media.
Jovi
4 Lefotu
‘Iolani
Guard/Forward,
5-8, Sophomore
Second in scoring for
the Raiders, Lefotu
(13 ppg) was an elite
shooter and wing
defender.
Alexis
5 Huntimer
‘Iolani
Guard, 5-8, Junior
The No. 1 vote-getter
on the All-Defense
team was a weapon
with rebounds, steals,
and deflections.
Leiah
6 Naeata
Kahuku
Guard, 5-7, Junior
A point center, Naeata
averaged 12 ppg and
produced dou-
ble-double numbers
for the OIA champs.
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Keirstyn
11 Agonias
Hilo
Guard, 5-7, Sophomore
The lanky, strong
wing averaged 15 ppg
and was called by
Konawaena coach
Bobbie Awa, “the
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most underrated
Caiyle Kaupu scored 37 against Kahuku in the semis. Kaliana Salazar-Harrell averaged 22 ppg in BIIF play. player in the state.”
Lishae
12 Scanlan
Hanalani
Forward, 5-10,
Sophomore
Scanlan’s double-dou-
ble totals make her
the first sophomore
selection from Hanal-
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Jovi Lefotu was voted No. 3 on the All-Defensive team. Alexis Huntimer shot 83% from the free-throw line.
‘IOLANI’S WAHINEKAPU
SIMPLY WICKED GOOD
Keeli-Jade
13 Smith
Waiakea
Guard, 5-8, Senior
The versatile guard
was one of the War-
riors’ top rebounders
In the semifinal and title and scorers, pumping
By Paul Honda HONORABLE MENTION
phonda@staradvertiser.com games, she shot a combined in nearly 10 ppg.
>> Maya Claytor, Kahuku >> Angel Asaah, Radford
A
25-for-30 from the field (83%).
>> Kyra Tanabe, ‘Iolani >> Kaye Serapio, Waimea “Caiyle brought leader-
t this level, a good >> Tayvia Cabatbat, Waiakea >> Madi Sagawa, Mid-Pacific
player sometimes be- >> Destynee Williams, Waiakea >> Mahalo Akaka, Maryknoll ship, confidence, composure
comes a specialist. >> Braelyn Kauhi, Konawaena >> Te‘Hiwa Medeiros, and the ability to lead by ex-
Lily Wahinekapu is >> L agi Sua-Godinet, Sacred Hearts ample,” Awa said. “She is
more than a special- Kamehameha >> Kierstin Gummerus, Waimea humble. I’ve enjoyed watch-
ist. The junior is more than a >> Anau Tuiva‘i, Seabury Hall >> Lilly Koki, Maryknoll ing her grow as a player. I’m
guard, forward or center. going to miss her personality,
She has a mastery on the an offensive charge from Cai- championship in a row. her leadership, her smile.”
hardwood matched by no yle (Kaupu) to kill their mo- “The whole ILH pushed Furtado saw plenty of
one else. Coaches and me- mentum,” Young said. us. Based on the format this Kaupu highlights up close
dia voted the ‘Iolani stand- Wahinekapu was second year, which was four teams, and from afar. Taylor
out Player of the Year in to Kalina Obrey of Kame- all tough, four rounds of reg- “What a fabulous career. 14 Eldredge
Star-Advertiser girls basket- hameha in last year’s Fab 15 ular season, it was pretty She got better every year Lahainaluna
ball All-State voting. Wahi- balloting. nerve-wracking. Everyone and now is a perennial all- Guard/Forward,
nekapu is beyond good. “Lily’s leadership and gave us a tough time,” Young star. She’s a great finisher 5-7, Sophomore
“Lily has an ability to hit composure was evident on said. “It was a special group. around the bucket, yet can
the big shots at key mo- the court this year,” We have real high-character stick the perimeter jumper,” Eldredge emerged as
ments in big games,” Raid- Konawaena coach Bobbie girls on and off the court. Al- he said. the Lunas’ key player.
ers coach Dean Young said. Awa said. ways polite, always respect- The next two selections in She poured in 30 in a
“She has an inner Mamba. “Lily can do it all,” Kame- ful, appreciative, hard the Fab 15 are only sopho- win over King Kekau-
She’ll make a play or get you hameha coach Pua Straight working, unselfish. It’s really mores: Jovi Lefotu of ‘Iolani like as the Lunas re-
a bucket when you desper- said. “She has a high basket- a special group.” and Kaliana Salazar-Harrell peated as MIL champs.
ately need it.” ball IQ, great ball skills, ef- Also receiving Coach of of Konawaena.
The versatile 5-foot-7 play- fortless athleticism and an the Year votes were Awa, “I believe (Lefotu) is ‘Iola-
maker averaged 16 points even-keeled disposition. Her Charlie Hiers of Hanalani, ni’s most improved player.
per game, ran the point, at- disposition ensures that she Latoya Wily of Kahuku and She plays well beyond her
tacked from the wing, is always mentally present Todd Rickard of Lahainaluna. sophomore status,” Furtado
splashed 30 3-pointers, in the game. I also think she Konawaena’s four-year said. “She has a very well-
scored in the paint, was a is an underrated defender.” starter in the post, Kaupu, rounded game, which makes
good passer and crashed Wahinekapu is fifth in this finished at No. 2 in the Fab her a matchup nightmare.”
the offensive boards. Then year’s All-Defense voting. 15. Kaupu’s rebounding, Salazar-Harrell averaged
there’s her defense, where “She is the head of that scoring, passing and leader- 22 points per game (18 ppg
she covered point guards ‘Iolani attack. She does so ship were crucial to overall) to help Kaupu with
Ledjan
and wings, and rebounded
with a tenacity matched by
many things well,” Maryk-
noll coach Chico Furtado
Konawaena’s continued suc- scoring and defense.
cess. After struggling against “She’s the consummate
15 Pahukoa
only a few. Above all, the said. “What impressed me King Kekaulike (six points, point guard,” Furtado said. King Kekaulike
clutch gene. most was her patience. She four rebounds), Kaupu “She gets everyone involved Guard, 5-7, Freshman
“When we were down late doesn’t play out of control. poured in 37 points in a and is steady with the ball. The lanky, athletic
against Konawaena in the Great on-ball defender.” state semifinal win over Ka- Her playmaking skills are Pahukoa averaged 13
championship game, she told Young was voted Coach of huku. She had 19 points and top notch, yet she can score ppg, with 3-point
the girls in the huddle, ‘I be- the Year after guiding ‘Iolani eight boards in the final in many different ways. Like range just inside the
lieve in you.’ Then she takes (25-2) to a second state against ‘Iolani. having a coach on the floor.” midcourt circle/logo.
Aloha Kelsie Serenity Malie Dean
7 Akaka 8 Imai 9 Moananu 10 Marfil C Young
Maryknoll Waiakea Maryknoll Kamehameha ‘Iolani
Guard, 5-8, Junior Guard, 5-6, Senior Forward, 5-8, Junior Guard, 5--8, Senior Coach of the Year
Akaka was a versatile Relentless and ag- Renowned for her Athletic and tenacious, Young led ‘Iolani to a
guard who averaged gressive at both ends strength in the low Marfil also was one of 25-2 record, losing
12 ppg and was the of the floor, Imai (13 post, Moananu gave the best rebounders only to Mater Dei
spark plug who could ppg) set the tone with the Spartans a power- and mid-range shoot- (63-57) and Maryknoll
take over games. her slashing drives. ful presence inside. ers in the ILH. (55-51).