Kapolei came in with a reputation as one of the better blocking volleyball teams in the state, but the Hurricanes couldn’t figure out how to build a roof against Waiakea senior Kolby Aiona and his teammates.
The senior outside hitter smoked 21 kills on 40 swings and posted a .300 hitting clip as Waiakea defeated the OIA’s No. 3 team 26-24, 25-20, 25-16 in a HHSAA Division I first-round match Monday at the Warriors Gym.
The BIIF runner-up Warriors (12-3) advance to play No. 4 seed Kamehameha-Maui (12-3) in the quarterfinals at 5 p.m.Thursday at Moanalua High’s gym.