Campbell's Kelsey named OIA West Player of the Year


Campbell senior Ashley Kelsey was named Oahu Interscholastic Association Red West Player of the Year.

The OIA submitted the all-star selections, who were picked by the division's coaches.

The 5-foot-11 outside hitter/middle blocker recently signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball at New Mexico.

Waianae's Kristin Lopes is the Coach of the Year.

Joining Kelsey on the first team are: Aiea's Kaala Leopoldo and libero Kelii Matsuo; Mililani's Jordyn Keamo, Inoa Fields and setter Kaila Kitagawa; Waianae's Kaitlyn Kaahaaina and Kapolei's Toe Motu. All are seniors except for Matsuo, a junior, and Keamo, a sophomore.

Second team
Kaiulani Abasial, Waipahu, 12
Courtney Mersberg, Pearl City, 11
Faasopo Saromines, Waianae, 12
Taylor Noga, Aiea, 9
Brandee-gail Chun, Pearl City, 12
Angielina Simanu, Waipahu, 12
Tiffany Mapusaga, Waianae, 12
Nicole Va'a, Campbell, 12 (setter)

Honorable mention
Aiea: Megan Maafala-Maiava, Roina Maafala, Tiara-Lindsey Navarro.
Campbell: Abigail Gifford, Brandi Wilson, Jolinalynn (Ipo) Achiu, Tailin Samuelu.
Kapolei: Alisha Gipson, Anjelica Amian, Karina Akaka-Folau, Charlinda Ioane, Kalala Tino.
Mililani: Samantha Fischer, Alyssa Tanaka, Casie Gaza, Emilee Craig.
Pearl City: Taylor Inong, Sade Green, Kacie Chinen, Chelsea Robinion.
Waianae: Mary Keaulana-Riotutar, Kahea Hussey, Brandee Burgess.
Waipahu: Nicole Puaa, Kelii Nakayama.