Kapaa High Wins HHSAA D‑II Title in Five‑Set Thriller
Kapaa High's volleyball team captured the New City Nissan HHSAA Division II championship with a five‑set victory over Seabury Hall at the Stan Sheriff Center, completing an undefeated 15–0 season. The championship caps a dominant KIF campaign and is likely to bolster community pride and support for Kauai high school athletics.
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Kapaa High defeated Seabury Hall in a dramatic five‑set final (25–22, 25–23, 21–25, 21–25, 15–13) at the Stan Sheriff Center to claim the New City Nissan HHSAA Division II championship. The Warriors closed out a perfect 15–0 season after sweeping Kauai Interscholastic Federation play and advancing through the state bracket as the No. 4 seed.
Senior outside hitter Carlyn Kamoku‑Rapozo was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Libero Mandy Gokan and outside hitter Kuuipo Hunt earned spots on the All‑Tournament Team. Kapaa’s setter, Kanani Silva, recorded 48 assists over the course of the tournament, a central contribution to the team’s balanced attack and transition offense.
Kapaa ran a challenging bracket en route to the title. The Warriors opened bracket play with a four‑set victory over Roosevelt, followed by an upset of the top seed, University, in straight sets, before the hard‑fought championship match against Seabury Hall. The path keyed on consistency from Kapaa’s outside hitters, reliable serve‑receive and the distribution work reflected in Silva’s assist total.
For Kauai County, the title offers tangible community significance beyond a season’s record. Local high school championships often influence school spirit, youth sports participation and the priorities of booster clubs and athletic departments. A state championship for a Kauai team can also sharpen focus on travel logistics and resource allocation for island programs that compete on Oahu and statewide stages, as well as on opportunities for student‑athletes to draw attention from mainland coaches and programs.
The victory underscores the strength of Kapaa’s program within the KIF, where the team went unbeaten during regular‑season play. That dominance may prompt discussions among school and district leaders, boosters and community stakeholders about sustaining competitive programs, including investments in coaching, facilities and youth development pipelines to maintain momentum and broaden participation.
Beyond institutional considerations, the championship provides a rallying point for local residents, alumni and families. High‑profile performances at state tournaments often translate into increased attendance at future matches, volunteer involvement and fundraising activity that benefit multiple sports programs at the school.
As Kapaa returns home with the HHSAA Division II trophy and several individual honors, attention will turn to how the school and broader Kauai community capitalize on the achievement to strengthen athletic opportunities, support student‑athlete development and maintain the work that produced an undefeated season.
