Girls volleyball

After Punahou’s 25-21, 25-17 ILH girls volleyball win over ‘Iolani on Wednesday, Raiders coach Kainoa Obrey said he “can’t put a finger” on the exact reason his team typically comes so close but is yet so far away from beating the Buffanblu. “Our kids are smart,” he said. “They know they need to work on finishing sets. Overall, I’m happy they stayed aggressive throughout. When it gets to the 20-point area (of a set against top teams), I don’t know […]

Despite a stacked field, the Ann Kang Volleyball Invitational championship goes through Punahou. The Buffanblu are going for their third straight tournament title this year, trying to match Mira Costa in 2002-2004 as the only team to three-peat. Punahou has not lost a match in Iolani’s preseason tilt since the 2009 championship against Redondo Union, winning all eight of its matches the last two years and dropping only two sets. This year’s field features five of the top 10 teams […]

Tiyana Hallums is on her way to Gonzaga. Well, not just yet. Soon enough, though, the Kamehameha junior will fly to the Northwest, where the Bulldogs could use her skills anywhere on the court. “This seems like the perfect fit. I don’t know what any other school can offer me to change my mind. They’ll let me play outside, which is completely rare since I’m a short outside,” said Hallums, who says she is “5-8 with shoes on.” Hallums was […]