Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Le Jardin pulled off he biggest upset of the HHSAA Division II state volleyball tournament on Thursday, stunning No. 1 seed Konawaena 17-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20 at Kaimuki High.
The two-time BIIF defending champion Wildcats (19-1) not only suffered their first loss of the season, but also lost the chance to defend their state title.
Konawaena loses eight seniors, including key players Chanelle Molina, McKenna Ventura, Ihi Victor, Taiana Tolleson, Alissa Nahale-Blanco and Rashai Kailiwai.
In a Wednesday first-round sweep against Maui’s Hana, Le Jardin’s Natalie Piper slammed 12 kills and it .