CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Kamehameha's Amanda Wasko got the ball past 'Iolani's Alissa Youart during the first set of their ILH tournament victory at Kamehameha last night. Wasko, a sophomore, had 11 kills as the Warriors also earned a berth in the state tournament.
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 HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Kamehameha in states

By Paul Honda
Honolulu Star Bulletin

The promise of a slugfest turned into a technical knockout, and it was Kamehameha that was left standing.

The Warriors absorbed every shot from a resilient 'Iolani squad, then took command in the final two sets for a 25-19, 21-25, 25-19, 25-13 victory last night at Kekuhaupi'o Gym. Second-ranked Kamehameha (16-2) will meet regular-season champion Punahou tomorrow at Hemmeter Fieldhouse in the final of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu single-elimination girls volleyball tournament. A win by Kamehameha would force a championship match on Tuesday against the Buffanblu.

Punahou won the regular-season matchup 25-22, 18-25, 25-21 on Oct. 1.

"As long as we communicate, we can definitely come back," said Talia Jardin-Fermentez, who led Kamehameha with 15 kills (.467) last night.

For now, though, the Warriors can celebrate a hard-earned state-tournament berth after the win over 'Iolani, which closed the year at 15-4. Setter Kelci Renshaw (42 assists) was the glue of a balanced Kamehameha attack, while Taylor Akana (17 digs) and sophomore Chelsey Keoho (13 digs) sealed an air-tight back row. 

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