Courtesy of Kamehameha Schools Girls Volleyball Team
Seniors Bryanne Soares, Keonilei Akana, and Tara De Sa were recognized as 2019 Under Armour High School All-Americans.
KS Athletes Earn All-America Accolades
Yesterday’s announcement of the 2019 Under Armour Girls High School All-America Volleyball Teams garnered more attention for the state championship volleyball team.
Seniors Bryanne Soares, Keonilei Akana, and Tara Tesa made the list which recognized the top senior volleyball players throughout the U.S. Soares, who is committed to Oral Roberts University, made the All-American second team. Akana, a University of Southern California commit and De Sa who intends to play for the University of California, both made the Honorable Mention Team.
All players were recommended by their head coaches and were evaluated according to their performances throughout the volleyball season. Warrior Head Coach Chris Blake, who guided the warriors to their 22nd state championship this year, selected the KS All-American athletes for consideration of this national honor. Only seniors were eligible for this award. Iolani’s Elena Oglivie was recognized as a First Team All-American.
Jolie Keanini • Nov 26, 2019 at 9:12 am
As a volleyball player myself, I congratulate the entire Varsity team on all their success. Bryanne, Kaylei, and Tara are amazing players who deserve to be recognized. They are all very consistent and hard-working and have earned everything they have received for their individual accomplishments. They inspire me to keep working every day. Also big congrats to Elena. She is also an amazing volleyball player and person. This past season she was on the National team and they won!