Waipahu claims first OIA volleyball title since 1975
The return of Waipahu girls volleyball to title town was just 51 years in the making. Junior Aliya Ilaoa led the way with 17 kills, three blocks and one ace as third-seeded Waipahu stunned top-seeded Kaiser 25-21, 26-28, 25-20, 22-25, 15-13 in the final of the OIA Division II girls volleyball playoffs. Te‘a Suan tallied 13 kills while Ariah Apostol had nine kills and a key ace in the final ...
In a thrilling OIA Division II girls volleyball playoff final, Waipahu achieved their first title since 1975, defeating top-seeded Kaiser. Junior Aliya Ilaoa delivered a standout performance with 17 kills, three blocks, and an ace. Teammates Te‘a Suan and Ariah Apostol contributed 13 and nine kills, respectively, with Ariah also scoring a key ace.
Freshman Zanirah Fidow added eight kills, while Maiya Beltran chipped in seven. Junior setter Justice Malacas provided 42 assists to keep the team in sync. Waipahu's victory was marked by resilience, as they mounted a remarkable comeback from a 12-5 deficit in the final set. Coach Sheri Sagayaga praised her players' efforts, noting their depth and determination.
For Kaiser, this marked their second state championship, with the previous one in 1975 under coach Rudy Sambrano.
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