Mililani turns back Le Jardin in four sets


Mililani's Falanika Danielson dives for a ball against Le Jardin. CJ Caraang | SL

Falanika Danielson put down a match-high 24 kills with 24 digs to power second-seeded Mililani into the Division I state semifinals with a 22-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-20 win Thursday night at McKinley's Student Council Gymnasium.

Aria Miller had a near triple-double of 10 kills, 11 digs and eight aces as the Trojans (14-0) advance to meet Punahou in the second semifinal at Moanalua on Friday.

Ellie Diersbock was one of three Bulldogs (8-6) with double-digit kills with 17.