Tatupu named OIA Red West Player of the Year


Waipahu Tatupu Tatupu was named O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red West Player of the Year. ScoringLive file photo
Waipahu Tatupu Tatupu was named O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red West Player of the Year.

Coaches from the division picked the 6-foot-3 senior, as well as rest of the all-star team. The results were submitted by the OIA.

Ernest Balignasay of Leilehua and Stephanie Shigemasa were selected as Co-Coaches of the Year.

First team

Tatupu Tatupu, Waipahu, Sr.
James Rosa, Waianae, Sr.
Brock Paikai, Leilehua, Sr.
Joshua Lenchanko, Mililani, Sr.
Sean Chang, Pearl City, Sr.
Duketoa Tili, Waipahu, Sr.
Siope Osai, Leilehua, Sr. (setter)
Jordan Bee, Waipahu, Jr. (libero)

Second team

Micho Fernandez, Aiea, Sr.
Tasi Toomalatai, Pearl City, Sr.
Ezek Suivaaia, Leilehua, Jr.
Josiah DeMello, Pearl City, Sr.
Dylan Yukimoto, Aiea, Jr.
Aaron Distajo, Kapolei, Jr.
Blakye Marinas, Waianae, Sr. (setter)
Kailon Sabate, Pearl City, Jr. (libero)

Honorable mention

Aiea: Quentin Montgomery, Faasu Maeva, AJ Aleaga, Joshua Paulo, Terence Fong.
Kapolei: Keaka Ah Yee Nauelua, Kalani Faumuina, Kalei Quisano, Isiah Mo'o, Elias McMoore, Vincent San Nicholas, Warren Andaya.
Leilehua: Noel Lomboya, Woody Hoshibata, Joseph Pule.
Mililani: Nainoa Pihana, William Brown, Nolan Caballero, Brennen Yasuda, Austin Dela Sierra, Dwayne Orosco.
Pearl City: Cory Quiamzon.
Waianae: Malei Suiaunoa, Werner Nansen, Stacen Konohia, Derrick Koani, Kawika Noa-Nakamoto, Delano Carroll Jr.
Waipahu: Tafatolu Noea, Isaac Tusitala, Triton Tatupu, Austin Viloria.