Prep Top 10s: No. 1 ‘Iolani pleased with effort at Durango volleyball
The ‘Iolani Raiders take on everyone possible, but there is only one team nationally that has beaten Hawaii’s No. 1-ranked squad. The Raiders went 6-1 at the Durango Fall Classic over the weekend, losing only to the country’s top-ranked team, Sierra Canyon (Calif.). In the process, ‘Iolani beat several ranked teams: Foothill (Nev.), Mercy (Ky.), Harrisburg (S.D.) and Prestonwood Christian ...
The 'Iolani Raiders concluded their weekend tournament with a commendable 6-1 record at the Durango Fall Classic, their sole defeat coming against the nation's top-ranked team, Sierra Canyon from California. In addition to vanquishing several ranked adversaries, the Raiders overcame Foothill (Nev.), Mercy (Ky.), Harrisburg (S.D.) and Prestonwood Christian (Texas).
'Iolani coach Kainoa Obrey expressed satisfaction with the team's growth and resilience, citing the challenging situations faced during the tournament. The 'Iolani squad earned all eight first-place votes in the Star-Advertiser Girls Volleyball Top 10. In parallel, Kamehameha's youthful team emerged victorious in three out of their four matches at the Durango Classic, narrowly losing to Texas-based Cornerstone Christian.
Kamehameha's coach, Chris Blake, praised the team's grit and their ability to compete against top-tier opponents. Kamehameha and 'Iolani are set to face off in a rematch on the following day.
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