Winter Boys Basketball Kapa’a’s Rhyan Greenleaf was the choice for KIF boys basketball player of the year. With a smooth style around the hoop and consistent play, the senior co-captain was an easy selection for the 2001 honor. Standing just
Winter
Boys Basketball
Kapa’a’s Rhyan Greenleaf was the choice for KIF boys basketball player of the year. With a smooth style around the hoop and consistent play, the senior co-captain was an easy selection for the 2001 honor. Standing just over 6-foot, Greenleaf led the KIF in scoring and was near the top of the heap in rebounds per game. He was instrumental in leading the Warriors to both the KIF championship and a positive showing at the state tournament.
Kapa’a coach Michael Ban was named KIF coach of the year. The fourth-year coach guided the Warriors through a trying season, yet still managed to get them on track in time to procure the KIF championship.
The rest of the list . . .
Player Position School Grade
Winnie Arios Guard Waimea 11
Rhyan Greenleaf Forward Kapa’a 12
Keola Karratti Forward Waimea 12
Jason Kashiwabara Forward Kaua’i 12
Kekoa Chun Center Kapa’a 12
RJ Pillos Guard/Utility Kaua’i 12
Boys Soccer
Kapa’a goalie Graham Kovarik has been named the player of the year for boys soccer. The junior was instrumental in leading the Warriors to the Kaua’i Interscholastic Federation championship and subsequent berth in the state playoffs. His most impressive outing may have come in the final KIF contest of the season. There, he authored a 1-0 shutout victory over Kaua’i High School with a dazzling array of saves, some of greater risk than others. His willingness to abandon his comfort zone and turn aggressor against the charging offensive player proved vital to his success.
The KIF coach of the year is Island School’s Sean Magoun. Though unable to crack the win column, Island School always played with heart and steadily improved as the season progressed.
The rest of the list . . .
Player Position School Grade
Colby Ayonon Forward Kapa’a 12
Cole Brandeburg Forward Kaua’i 12
Mason Chan Forward Kaua’i 10
Kyle Strickland Midfield Kapa’a 12
Robin Lore Midfield Kapa’a 12
Jacob Minei Midfield Kaua’i 11
Jud McRoberts Defense Kapa’a 11
Desmond Rodrigues Defense Waimea 10
Sean Kosen Defense Kaua’i 12
Taylan Azeka Defense Waimea 12
Graham Kovarik Goalie Kapa’a 11
Keoni Nakano Utility Kapa’a 11
Girls Soccer
For her speed, quickness and attacking style, Kaua’i’s Amber Santos has been named the KIF player of the year. The sophomore paced the Red Raiders to a KIF title, as they held off the Kapa’a Warriors.
Santos was one of 10 Kaua’i players to make the all-star roster, only one of whom was a senior.
For his role in guiding the Red Raiders to the state playoffs, Dennis Chan was named the KIF coach of the year.
The rest of the list . . .
Player Position School Grade
Amber Santos Forward Kaua’i 10
Madison Perry Forward Kaua’i 9
Elise Martin Forward Kaua’i 11
Tiana Lum-Tucker Midfield Kaua’i 11
Hilary Cox Midfield Kaua’i 11
Kristin Loftstedt Midfield Kaua’i 11
Corina Reuarin Defense Kaua’i 12
Tiana Laranio Defense Kapa’a 11
Ashley Hori Defense Waimea 12
Kehaulani Regidor Defense Kaua’i 11
Christine Hayduk Goalie Kaua’i 11
Kelsie Allianic Utility Kaua’i 11
Softball
Taking home the award for KIF player of the year was Waimea’s Albette Nawai. The junior was crucial to her teams success, as she mowed through opposing batswomen frequently.
However, much of her success, and perhaps a portion of her award, should be attributed to the defense that played behind her. Nawai forced many a batter into ground balls that her infield swiftly fielded and turned into outs.
Waimea’s Pat Baniaga was named KIF coach of the year.
The rest of the list . . .
Player Position School Grade
Albette Nawai Pitcher Waimea 11
Destinie Keamoai Catcher Waimea 11
Erin Castillo First Base Waimea 11
Tiana Laranio Second Base Kapa’a 11
Shenelle DePeralta Third Base Waimea 11
Shayna Carvalho Shortstop Kapa’a 12
Jacklyn Alapai Outfield Kapa’a 9
Robyn Manuel Outfield Waimea 12
Brittan Amii Outfield Kaua’i 12
Cecilia Quibilan Utility Kaua’i 12
Swimming
Unofficial KIF all-stars were selected for swimming by officials who worked the meets. Again, these all-stars are not sanctioned by the KIF, but were rather chosen by officials in attendance at every meet.
The female swimmer of the year was Kaua’i’s Amada Scheppers.
The male swimmer of the year was Waimea’s Fred Flores.
Girls
Swimmer School
Jill Carmichael Kapa’a
Kim Black Kaua’i
Katrina Hettinger Kula
Lianne Williams Kaua’i
Boys
Swimmer School
Kelii Kaaihue-Akana Kapa’a
Jack Flores Waimea
Kaina Makua Waimea
Bo Domingcil Waimea
