One wahine from Kauai was named to the all-tournament team.
Waimea High School infielder Kieren Henderson made the list of standouts from the 2018 DataHouse Softball State Championships–Division II tournament.
“She’s been swinging the bat really good this tournament. I think she ended up with, like, three or four home runs,” Waimea head coach Teddy Perreira said Saturday. “She played good games. … I think she had two in the first game and one in the second game.”
The list was released by the Hawaii High School Athletic Association late Friday night. Those selected were voted for by the media and the HHSAA.
In a four-game stretch at the state tournament, Henderson was a combined 6-13, driving in eight RBIs and scoring five runs.
In the opening round Tuesday against Waialua of the Oahu Interscholastic Association, Henderson was 3-5, drove in five RBIs and scored two runs.
“She’s strong. She’s really strong. Her upper body is really strong, and she swings the bat really well,” Perreira said of Henderson’s hitting ability.
He added: “She’s a good team player. She’s really humble. Even though she hits home runs, she keeps on being humble and she keeps on playing hard.”
Division II
All-Tournament Team
Pitchers: Sierrah Kupihea, Saint Francis; Shaylann Grace, Konawaena
Catcher: Jayla Medeiros, Konawaena
Infielders: Kieren Henderson, Waimea; Dioni Lincoln, Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii; Toni-Lynn Ibara, Kalani; Skye Ah Yat, Saint Francis
Outfielders: Jessica Cameros, Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii; Taylor-James Sullivan, Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii; Kailee Mahelona, Saint Francis
Utility: Brooke Baptiste, Kamehameha Schools-Hawaii; Kamaile Perreira, Saint Francis
Most Outstanding Player: Sammie Ofoia, Saint Francis
Division I
All-Tournament Team
Catcher: Hailey-Alexis Yamaguchi, Pearl City
Infielders: Bailey Akimseu, Punahou; D’Asha Saiki, Punahou; Gianna Araki, Leilehua; Brandi Leong, Leilehua
Outfielders: Alyssa Asuncion, Leilehua; Eri Mizuguchi, Punahou; Kawai Mielke, Punahou; Nohea Hee, Maryknoll
Pitcher: Kennedy Ishii, Punahou
Most Outstanding Player: Kaena Nistal, Leilehua
