With an equally impressive performance by a tastefully showy Garret Danner, it seemed as if the Warriors’ dynamic duo would have trampled any Red Raider hope for a victory. But to the surprise of Warrior fans and maybe even its
With an equally impressive performance by a tastefully showy Garret Danner, it seemed as if the Warriors’ dynamic duo would have trampled any Red Raider hope for a victory.
But to the surprise of Warrior fans and maybe even its players, Kaua’i pulled out a win in three games, 10-14, 15-11, and 15-7.
Kzpa’a practically dominated the first game, taking an early lead and eventually shutting down a Red Raider run late in the period.
But once Jason Sahara came off the bench to provide needed artillary on the net’s front line, Kaua’i obtained the necessary blocking power to stifle the Warrior’s stars.
Sahara was phenomenal.
Along with two key blocks that put Kaua’i in the lead early in the third, he provided four kills and a fear-factor up front with size and mobility.
Lionel Tomaeder also boosted the Red Raiders down the stretch, delivering 12 mind numbing kills.
To Red Raider coach Lorna Tresler-basquez, this victory was the work of a group of kids who have continuosly proven that charisma and hard work win games.
“These are a great group of guys,” said Tresler-basquez of her Red Raider squad. “They work hard and they play well together…add our great coaching staff to the mixture, you have an extremely solid team. I am really proud of our guys.”
The Red Raiders will attempt to repeat yesterday’s success September 29 when they face Waimea High in the Menehune’s gym.
Kapa’a will be looking to bounce back on Wednesday when they travel to Waimea High.
