The Governors' senior quarterback accounted for five total scores in a playoff win while the Rams' sophomore outside hitter helped Radford clinch a spot in the OIA Division I tournament. CJ Caraang | SL

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Male Athlete of the Week: Stephen Eter, Farrington football
Stephen Eter did not disappoint in his first full game at quarterback.

The Farrington senior accounted for five total touchdowns to help the Governors defeat Castle, 36-14, last Saturday at Edward ‘Skippa' Diaz Stadium at Kusunoki Field in the first round of the Oahu Interscholastic Association Division I playoffs.

Eter, who is 5-foot-9 and weighs 135 pounds, has played multiple positions for the Governors throughout his high school career, but has never played an entire game as the team's field general.

That changed last weekend when Eter had his best game of his career, completing 15 of 22 passes for 174 yards and four scores. He also added 46 yards on the ground while scoring his first rushing TD of the season.

"He has a good grasp of the offense, even though it's his first year, because he played free safety (last season)," said Farrington coach Randall Okimoto. "He showed that he could (understand) the offense quickly, as well as execute it."

Throughout 2017, Eter split time at quarterback with junior Chris Afe-Alaivanu, a burly 6-foot-1, 273-pound tank that also doubles as a tight end. When Eter wasn't behind center, he was running routes as a receiver.

Okimoto said that Eter's experience at multiple positions is a plus for his team.

"He's a smart player. He knows offenses, defenses, and he knows pretty much everything that we're doing so much that he's creative. He wants to create his own plays, which can get us in trouble at times, but I like that. It just shows his growth. It's good to see players learning and being able to think at that level."

While Eter has put in work to improve his throwing mechanics, the biggest area of his growth that Okimoto is proud of is Eter's leadership ability.

"Being the quarterback, it's not easy. His teammates look to him for leadership and he's a guy that touches the ball all the time. People seem to point the finger at the QB a lot. With that position comes a lot of responsibility, and he's grown in that area."

Eter's leadership was on full display after the first half against the Rams.

Radford, whose only win of the season was a forfeit over Kaiser, played Farrington tight through two quarters as both teams were tied 6-6 at the break.

Heading into the second half, Okimoto said Eter listened to his position coach and was more vocal in the huddle and sideline.

Eter would go on to throw three touchdown passes to three different receivers in the second half to give Farrington a firm 29-6 lead seven seconds into the fourth quarter.

"In the second half, we had a much better outcome, and that's a testament to his leadership," said Okimoto.

Having Eter at quarterback full time also allowed other players to have career games. Afe-Alaivanu caught two passes for 53 yards and two scores, his first receiving TDs of the season and wide receiver Chad Silva caught a season-high six passes for 84 yards and a 20-yard TD.

"He commands the offense, he's a field general, he will direct everyone and that's good," Okimoto said of Eter.

Eter and the Governors will look to extend their season when they travel to Waianae Friday night in the quarterfinal round.

Girls Athlete of the Week: Shaniece Steer, Radford girls volleyball
When the Radford girls volleyball team needed someone to take charge, Shaniece Steer never hesitated.

The Rams sophomore outside hitter had a double-double of 11 kills and 13 digs to lead Radford over Leilehua in three sets last Wednesday night, 20-25, 25-23, 15-12, in a pivotal Oahu Interscholastic Association Western Division match at Jim Alegre Gymnasium.

Steer also added two aces and a block assist to help the Rams clinch the OIA West's final berth into the league's Division I postseason tournament.

Even though the Rams' playoff hopes were on the line, Radford coach Candice Fujiwara said that the pressure never fazed Steer.

"She was just true to her ability, and it really showed through the (match)," Fujiwara said of Steer. "She didn't get emotional, she just stayed focused and we really needed that so she really stepped up her play."

Fujiwara also said that Steer plays well above her age, but noted that the best is yet to come.

"She's such a great team player and is just a great example for her teammates. She's just a sophomore, but she has a lot more years ahead of her. She's just a great person on and off the court. She practices with fire, and plays with fire as well."

With just two six-rotation players on her team, Fujiwara said Steer's presence on the court is invaluable for her young squad.

One example of this is when Steer sprained her ankle in practice before the last week of September. Even though she was limited in her next match against Mililani, Fujiwara said they were "very desperate" to get her on the floor.

"Her team needed her on the court. She was probably at 30 percent of her ability, and we stuck her in there, just because her teammates were comfortable. Even if she couldn't give her 100 percent, just to have her on the court shows what kind of person she is and what her teammates feel about her, and I think that's huge just being a sophomore."

Fujiwara added that Steer has matured immensely since transferring in from Florida during the middle of the 2016 season.

"She's naturally talented, but the difference between last year and this year is her volleyball knowledge. She's just composed with herself, and not getting so excited and just wanting to hit balls, to make kills."

Steer's maturity was on full display on the match-winning point against Leilehua. After the Mules sided out, Steer recorded the match-clinching point on a soft-speed hit from the right side.

"The Shaniece from last year would not have done that," said Fujiwara. "She would have gone out to want to swing, but instead, she just went up and was very smart about it and just rolled the ball knowing that we've been hitting consistently and they've been digging balls."

To top off the week, Fujiwara said Steer promoted to captain when the role was made open last Saturday.

"I asked the team: ‘who wants to step up and be captain?' And she raised her hand, nobody did except her," Fujiwara said of Steer.

"She steps up and wants to be the leader. She's not afraid, even as a sophomore."

Steer and the Rams will take on Kahuku in the first playoff match at Waianae Wednesday night.

AIR RIFLERY
Cade Aihara, Pearl City — Shot a high score of 543 to win the OIA boys individual championship

Taylor Dunaway, Kaiser — Shot a high score of 544 to win the OIA girls individual championship

BOWLING
Brianne Lee, Kalani — Rolled a high single-game score of 194 and a three-game total of 489 in an OIA East girls match

Shalynn Matas, Kapolei — Rolled a high single-game score of 213 and a three-game total of 574 in an OIA West girls match

Akila Sanco, Mililani — Rolled a high single-game score of 219 and a three-game total of 590 in an OIA West boys match

Reese Shimatsu, Castle — Rolled a high single-game score of 202 and a three-game total of 518 in an OIA East girls match

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Teana Adams-Kaonohi, Punahou — Dished out 26 assists with seven digs and a kill in a four-set win over Iolani

Brooklynne Albrecht, King Kekaulike — Had 10 digs and four digs in a three-set loss to KS-Maui

Lauren Asato, Punahou — Recorded 22 digs with three assists in a four-set win over Iolani

Christina Betham, Aiea — Nearly had a double-double of nine kills and 10 digs in a straight set win over Campbell and had 11 kills and seven digs in a three-set loss to Waianae

Hoku Cachola, Aiea — Dished out 21 assists with four digs in a two-set win over Campbell and had 21 assists in a three-set loss to Waianae

Vanessa Colling, Roosevelt — Nearly had a triple-double with 11 kills, 11 digs and nine assists in a three-set win over Kalaheo

Bailey Darnell, Radford — Had 10 kills in a three-set loss over Pearl City and had seven kills and a match-high 21 digs in a three-set win over Leilehua

Aubrianna Green, Leilehua — Had nine kills and 20 digs in a three-set loss to Radford

Savana Greene, Punahou — Nearly had a double-double of 10 kills and nine digs in a four-set win over Iolani

Naya Dong, Iolani — Had a match-high 29 digs in a four-set loss to Punahou

Amalia Hillard, Punahou — Put down 17 kills with 22 digs in a four-set win over Iolani

Nanna Inouye, King Kekaulike — Recorded 21 digs with one ace in a three-set loss to KS-Maui

Saige Kaahaaina-Torres, Iolani — Registered a triple-double of 15 kills, 27 assists and 19 digs in a four-set loss to Punahou and had a triple-double of 27 assists, 14 digs and 11 kills in a four-set loss to Kamehameha

Chasry Lum-King, Kaimuki — Put down a match-high 12 kills in a three-set win over Anuenue

Leslie Mamai-Lagafuaina, Aiea — Had 14 kills and three digs in a sweep of Campbell

Kristen McDaniel, Iolani — Registered a double-double of 20 assists, 10 digs with seven kills and two blocks in a four-set loss to Punahou

Elena Oglivie, Iolani — Registered a double-double of 20 kills and 14 digs in a four-set loss to Punahou and had 31 kills with 16 digs in a four-set loss to Kamehameha

Jeanie Palsis, Nanakuli — Had a match-high 15 digs in a two-set win over Campbell

Leaa Puleiala, Waialua — Put down 15 kills with four aces in a three-set win over Waipahu

Grace Ringor, Molokai — Dished out 23 assists in a straight set win over St. Anthony

Sierra Sagucio, Roosevelt — Recorded a match-high 12 digs in a three-set win over Kalaheo

Olivia Transfiguracion, Kapolei — Dished out 20 assists with four digs, an ace and a solo block in a sweep of Waianae

Chevelle Wagner-Chun, Waianae — Recorded 17 digs with four aces and two assists in a three-set win over Aiea

FOOTBALL
Jonan Aina-Chaves, Saint Francis — Rushed 17 times for 134 yards and one score and caught six passes for 95 yards in a 19-0 win over Damien

Braden Amorozo, Waipahu — Completed 11 of 15 passes for 236 yards and four touchdowns in a 56-0 win over McKinley

Zeondre Benjamin, Waipahu — Caught two passes for a season-high 96 yards and two scores in a 56-0 win over McKinley

Jordan Botelho, Saint Louis — Made 2 and 1/2 sacks and forced a fumble in a 40-20 win over Punahou

Chevan Cordeiro, Saint Louis — Threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns while adding two more scores on the ground in a 40-20 win over Punahou

Jared Elwin, Roosevelt — Scored on two interception returns and a 7-yard run in a 47-7 win over Waialua

Lonenoa Faoa, Kapolei — Completed 24 of 35 passes for 239 yards and two scores in a 41-0 playoff win over Aiea

Ethan Feguis-Tavares, Moanalua — Scored on a 82-yard fumble return in a 17-14 playoff win over Kailua

Caine Fitiausi-Fung, Roosevelt — Returned an interception 98 yards for a score in a 47-7 win over Waialua

Brock Hedani, Iolani — Returned an interception 72 yards for a score in a 34-0 win over PAC-5

Tre'quan Henderson, Moanalua —  Scored on a 96-yard kickoff return in a 17-14 playoff win over Kailua

Laulii Iosefa, McKinley — Rushed six times for 101 yards in a 56-0 loss to Waipahu

Elijah-Poo Kekiwi, Castle — Made a game-high 12 tackles with one sack and returned an interception 51 yards for a score in a 24-9 playoff loss to Campbell

Wembley Mailei, Saint Francis — Made a game-high 11 tackles, including three for loss, and had a sack in a 19-0 win over Damien

Jonah Miyazawa, Iolani — Caught six passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-0 win over PAC-5

Tai-John Mizutani, Iolani — Completed 18 of 26 passes for 210 yards and three scores in a 34-0 win over PAC-5

Titus Mokiao-Atimalala, Kapolei — Caught 10 passes for a season-high 124 yards and one score in a 41-0 playoff win over Aiea

Aldrich Pascual, Radford — Returned a fumble 50 yards for a score in a 36-14 playoff loss to Farrington

Michael Pritchard, Radford — Recorded a game-high 10 tackles in a 36-14 playoff loss to Farrington

Noa Purcell, Saint Louis — Made a game-high nine tackles, two for loss, and had an interception and a forced fumble in a 40-20 win over Punahou

Pablo Rico, Lahainaluna — Kicked the game-winning field goal from 19 yards out to give Lahainaluna a 17-14 overtime win over Baldwin

Leighton Russell, Kailua — Returned a fumble 44 yards for a score in a 17-14 playoff loss to Moanalua

Ieke Seei-Cleveland, Kaimuki — Rushed 15 times for 131 yards and three scores in a 49-7 win over Kalaheo

Isaac Sevao, Campbell — Had two sacks in a 24-9 playoff win over Castle

Tasi Sofakini, Roosevelt — Scored on a 25-yard interception return in a 47-7 win over Waialua

Tyrese Tafai, Campbell — Rushed 15 times for a season-high 108 yards and one score in a 24-9 playoff win over Castle

Fiva Tulafale, Waipahu — Returned a missed field goal 96 yards for a score in a 56-0 win over McKinley

AJ Ulufale, PAC-5 — Rushed 19 times for a career-high 158 yards in a 34-0 loss to Iolani