Kahuku middle blocker Penina Matau (31) puts down a kill against against the Kapolei Hurricanes on Monday. In a match of severe momentum swings, Kahuku was fortunate to find the right gear in the fifth set of a 25-21, 12-25, 25-21, 16-25, 15-11 victory over Kapolei in the OIA girls volleyball semifinals.
Kapolei head coach Naidah Gamurot talks to middle blocker Kailana Andrade (6).
Kahuku middle blocker Kalamela Liua (4) and middle blocker Mary Fonoimoana (13) combine on the double block on Kapolei middle blocker Alizaysha Sopi (14).
Kahuku middle blocker Penina Matau (31) puts a kill past Kapolei setter Olivia Transfiguracion (3), right, and middle blocker Angel Nahinu (8).
Kahuku middle blocker Penina Matau (31) reacts after a point against the Kapolei Hurricanes.
Kahuku head coach Michelle Tevaga talks to outside hitter Makayla Fonoimoana-Vaomu (2).
Kahuku middle blocker Mary Fonoimoana (13) and outside hitter Savannah Taosaoga (12) combine on the double block on Kapolei opposite Oriana Levasa (13).
Kapolei libero Tiffany Mook (1) goes for a dig but comes up short.
Kahuku celebrates a point against the Kapolei Hurricanes late in the fifth set.
Kahuku celebrates their victory after the fifth set of a girls OIA volleyball semifinal game against the Kapolei Hurricanes.