It’s been a while since Kaua‘i fielded this many all-state players. Starting with boys volleyball, Kaua‘i High School senior, Futi Tavana was named to the Honolulu Advertiser’s first-team all-state squad. The KIF’s player of the year was instrumental in Kaua‘i’s
It’s been a while since Kaua‘i fielded this many all-state players.
Starting with boys volleyball, Kaua‘i High School senior, Futi Tavana was named to the Honolulu Advertiser’s first-team all-state squad.
The KIF’s player of the year was instrumental in Kaua‘i’s fifth-place showing at the state tournament this past season.
Tavana made the team as an outside hitter. Tavana is the starting center on the Red Raider basketball squad.
Teammate and fellow senior Kaleo Baxter made the second-team as a defensive specialist.
Baxter was a KIF all-star for the same position. Baxter is also a member of the Kaua‘i High School soccer team.
Kaua‘i setter Garrett Sakimae garnered all-state honorable mention honors.
Sakimae proved he was one of the state’s best setters all season long, including in the state tournament.
Sakimae also made the KIF’s all-league squad as a setter. He is also a member of the Kaua‘i High School basketball team.
Tavana and Sakimae, along with teammate and fellow senior Justin McSheehy were placed on the Honolulu Star-Bulletin’s all-state team. Tavana made the second-team and Sakimae and McSheehy were on the honorable mention squad.
On the girls side, Kehau Judd, Jenna Akasaki, and Tina Moger of Kaua‘i High School all made the all-state honorable mention team.
Kapa‘a sophomore Joliann Arzadon was also on the squad. Judd and Moger were honored as outside hitters/middle blockers.
Akasaki made the team as a defensive specialist and Arzadon was designated as one of the state’s best setters.
Judd, Moger, Kaua‘i setter Ligaya Malones, Kaua‘i defensive specialist Trisha Niau, and Waimea’s middle blocker Nue Wong garnered Honolulu Star-Bulletin all-state honors. All were named to the honorable mention squad.
In football, The Honolulu Advertiser named Kaua‘i quarterback Kekoa Crowell, Kaua‘i wide receiver Kevin Cadiente, Kaua‘i center Bronson Bacarro, Kaua‘i defensive lineman Pat Kua, Kaua‘i linebacker Brian Rodriguez, Kapa‘a linebacker Amini Taufoou, and Kaua‘i defensive back Alan Satta to the honorable mention squad.
A big mahalo to Becky Sakimae for helping with the compilation of all of the players.
