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Kamehameha defeats #1 ‘Iolani to claim second straight State Title

Set 1Set 2Set 3Set 4FINAL
Kamehameha (12-6)252515253
‘Iolani (14-2)161625221

Kamehameha-Kapalama clinched its second consecutive New City Nissan/HHSAA Division I state championship with a four-set victory over top-seeded Iolani. Kalaweloilehua Chock and Kamanao Goldstein each contributed 17 kills, while Kalamaku Crabbe added 12 in front of 850 fans at Cannon Activities Center.

The Warriors (12-6) outlasted the Raiders (14-2) with set scores of 25-16, 25-16, 15-25, and 25-22, securing their 25th overall state title. Coach Chris Blake’s leadership guided Kamehameha to back-to-back championships.

Chock, named Most Outstanding Player, led a determined Warriors team that claimed the first two sets decisively, with Iolani rallying to win the third. Kamehameha’s focus in the fourth set sealed the match.

Joining Chock on the all-tournament team were Goldstein, setter Tiahna Aldeguer, and libero Ashli Lum. Kamehameha and Iolani have now combined to win the last nine state titles.

Photos: Lori McKeown

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