The U.S. men’s national team, with six players with Hawaii ties on the 14-man travel roster, won its fourth consecutive FIVB Volleyball Nations League match on Sunday, defeating host France, 23-25, 25-22, 28-26, 27-25, in Cannes.

Setter Micah Christenson (Kamehameha) had the U.S. hitting .434 and was in on three blocks. Erik Shoji (Punahou) was at libero for the entire match.

Not playing were setter/hitter Micah Ma’a (Punahou), setter Kawika Shoji (‘Iolani), middle Taylor Averill (Hawaii) and libero Tui Tuileta (Punahou, Hawaii).

The U.S. (5-4) hosts the next round of pool play at Hoffman Estates, Ill., this week. The Americans play Japan on Friday, followed by matches against Canada on Saturday and China on Sunday.

Cowell leads U.S. in Pan American Cup

Hawaii outside hitter Colton Cowell had a match-high seven kills and the U.S. men’s Pan American Cup team opened pool play with a 25-10, 25-17, 25-17 win over Guatemala on Sunday in Colima, Mexico.

Cowell added two aces for the U.S. (1-0), which will play Chile today. Former Rainbow All-American setter Joe Worsley played in Set 2 for the U.S., which is coached by Hawaii associate coach Milan Zarkovic.

Also on the roster is former Warrior hitter Kupono Fey, who is training at libero.

Play continues through Friday.

Lanikai wins Father’s Day Regatta

Lanikai Canoe Club took first place in 20 of the 44 events en route to winning the Father’s Day Regatta on Sunday at Nanakuli Beach Park.

Lanikai’s 203 points outpaced Outrigger Canoe Club (181), Hui Nalu Canoe Club (141) and Kailua Canoe Club (131) to win the AAA Division.

With 62 points, Keahiakahoe Canoe Club won the AA Division over Healani Canoe Club (43) and New Hope Canoe Club (21).

Hui Lanakila Canoe Club’s 41 points earned it the victory in the A Division over Waimanalo Canoe Club (28) and eight other clubs.