Kahuku center Taimona Wright will replace Kesi Ah-Hoy at the Geremy Robinson Senior Classic.
Brandyn Akana, who coached both players at Kahuku, made the announcement on Thursday. Wright is a 6-foot-4 senior who has an accurate mid-range jumper and played a supporting role in Kahuku’s ascent to the state championship. Ah-Hoy, one of the team’s key stoppers who came on strong with his perimeter shooting in the postseason, has signed to play football at Oregon State.
The opening ceremony of the Robinson Senior Classic begins 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Neal Blaisdell Center.
The updated rosters:
Girls
Private Schools (plus Konawaena)
Camy Aguinaldo, ‘Iolani
Abigail Aplaca, Punahou
Kamaile Kandiah, Punahou
Mikiala Maio, Kamehameha
Celena Jane Molina, Konawaena
Shania Nakamura, Damien
Skylar Nakata, ‘Iolani
Harley Simon, Mid-Pacific
Olivia Vaeatangitau, St. Francis
Catherine Votovich, Damien
Coach: Chico Furtado, Maryknoll
Public Schools
Jasianna Ah Nee Green, Campbell
Brittni Blake, Kahuku
Savanna Christensen, Kahuku
Abigail Flores, Leilehua
Molimau Heimuli, Farrington
Victoria Kintz, Kaimuki
Chantel Mailou, Farrington
Alana Nuuanu, Nanakuli
Chyel Palmer, Leilehua
Kirsten Kouchi, Kalani
Coach: Chi Mok, Kalani
Boys
Private Schools
Shaun Apiki, Damien
Charles Fox, University
Hugh Hogland, ‘Iolani
Chris Kobayashi, Punahou
Jerry Lawson, Le Jardin
Jaymason Nunuha, Saint Louis
Jason O’Reagan, Koolau Baptist
Kaulana Schmidt, Maryknoll
Dominic Venezia, Le Jardin
Zion Shepherd, Mid-Pacific
Coach: Alvin Stephenson, Damien
Public Schools
Samuta Avea, Kahuku
Trey Boatwright, Leilehua
Santino Calloway, Radford
R.J. Dominguez, Moanalua
Kevin Kim, McKinley
Zachary Marrotte, Kailua
Douglas Mitchell, Waianae
Jessiya Villa, Kahuku
Captain Whitlock, Kalaheo
Taimona Wright, Kahuku
Coach: Brandyn Akana, Kahuku
Did Akana mention why? Some interesting picks at least for OIA some guys arent even 3rd teamers. I really hope somebody comes out with defensive awards for the boys. Reward the unsung heroes.
No doubt, Tafena! Haven’t followed high school hoops for some time now so I’m not too sure who is out there taking some PRIDE in their defensive effort! All for an ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM!
Interesting picks for ILH too. They got some D3 guys.