Moanalua controls Leilehua to reach title match

Moanalua's Max Slaughter hits the ball off the Leilehua block for a kill in the second set. CJ Caraang | SL

The defending OIA Division I boys volleyball champion looked the part Monday night.

Moanalua swept Leilehua, 25-18, 25-21, 25-15, in convincing fashion in the league semifinals at Radford's Jim Alegre Gymnasium to reach Wednesday's title match against Kalaheo.

Na Menehune (12-1) jumped out to a 12-2 lead in the opening set and never looked back as they cruised to a straight-set victory.

Max Slaughter and DiAeris McRaven each had 17 kills to power Moanalua in the win.

Timaye Tatupu led the Mules (9-3) in the losss with eight kills, seven assists, four digs, two aces and a block.