Thursday, April 12, 2001
Baldwin’s Two years. Two championships. Two major accolades for the Baldwin High School girls' soccer team.
dynamic duo
The Bears' Garbin and Keator
The teams By Jason Kaneshiro
grab top honors on the 2001
Star-Bulletin All-State
girls' soccer team
Star-BulletinAfter leading the Bears to a second consecutive state title last month, Baldwin midfielder Nicole Garbin and coach Kawika Keator attained top honors on the Star-Bulletin's All-State girls' soccer team.
Garbin, whose two goals in the state championship game lifted Baldwin over Mililani, was selected the State Player of the Year after consultation with a panel of coaches from around the state, while Keator was named coach of the year. The coaches cited Garbin's combination of strength, skill and smarts in selecting her for the honor.
"She's very dominant physically," Hawaii Preparatory Academy coach Steve Perry said.
"She's a very strong girl with a lot of talent. She can play all over the field. She can score from 40 yards out, and she can score on headers on corner kicks. She can just take control of a game."
Garbin is joined on the first team by teammates forward Shawna Shimomura, midfielder Alana Souza, defender Koren Takeyama and goalkeeper Mahie Atay. While their collective efforts powered Baldwin's title run, Garbin set the pace for the Bears.
"After practice she would run sprints on her own and lift weights," Keator said. "Her presence on the field just lifted everybody else up. And she never grumbled. Whatever I asked her to do she did, no questions asked."
State tournament runner-up Mililani also placed five players on the first-team and James Uson finished second in coach of the year balloting.
The Trojans were led by forward Mele French, who led the OIA in scoring with 29 regular season goals. Joining French are midfielder Jolie Nitta, Mallorie and Jennifer Iha and goalkeeper Eryn Kishimoto.
The OIA East placed two high-scoring forwards on the team.
Kahuku's Natasha Kai scored 18 goals en route to earning Gatorade State Player of the Year honors, while Kailua's Sarah Takekawa netted 10 goals for the Surfriders. Aiea midfielder Joelle Sugai, who shared OIA West co-Player of the Year honors with French, and Pearl City defender Kory Ann Toyama round out the first team.
Keator edged Uson for coach of the year honors for keeping his talent-laden Baldwin squad focused despite living in the cross-hairs of every state title contender this season.
"There was definitely more pressure," Keator said. "Being seeded number one put a lot of pressure on them, but that was our goal because of what everybody was saying. A lot of people didn't believe we were that good."
But by taking a second state championship trophy home to Wailuku this winter, Baldwin certainly made believers of everyone.
"I think it was harder the second time around," Uson said of Keator. "And to keep his troops focused on their goal was a great job on his part."
2001 All-State
Girls' Soccer TeamPlayer of the Year - Nicole Garbin, Baldwin
Coach of the Year - Kawika Keator, Baldwin
First team
Forward: Natasha Kai, Kahuku, senior
Forward: Sarah Takekawa, Kailua, senior
Forward: Mele French, Mililani, junior
Forward: Shawna Shimomura, Baldwin, senior
Midfielder: Nicole Garbin, Baldwin, senior
Midfielder: Joelle Sugai, Aiea, senior
Midfielder: Alana Souza, Baldwin, senior
Midfielder: Jolie Nitta, Mililani, junior
Defender: Kori Ann Toyama, Pearl City, senior
Defender: Koren Takeyama, Baldwin, sophomore
Defender: Mallory Iha, Mililani, sophomore
Defender: Jennifer Iha, Mililani, senior
Defender: Mahie Atay, Baldwin, junior
Defender: Eryn Kishimoto, Mililani, sophomoreSecond team
Forwards: Carmen Calpo, Pearl City, junior; Cammie Kapahu, Baldwin, freshman. Midfielders: Jizelle Yates, HPA, senior; Carli Yokoi, Kailua, senior; Hannah Hind, HPA, senior; Erin Ota, Maryknoll, senior. Defenders: Kristin Hamada, Punahou, senior; Tiffany Taylor, Punahou, senior; Anna Meyers, Kahuku, senior; Nadine Manganan, Aiea, senior; Julia Takishita, Kailua, senior. Goalkeepers: Alison Lipsher, Punahou, freshman; Erin Chow, Moanalua, senior.
Honorable Mention
Aiea - Jodie Unten. Baldwin - Tori Kim, Jennifer Tengan. Hawaii Prep - Tiana Maple. Hilo - Tanya-Jo Street. Kahuku - Carly Mamizuka. Kailua - Crystal Akana. Kamehameha - Krystalynn Ontai, Shauna Suzuki. Kauai -Amber Santos, Tiana Lum-Tucker. King Kekaulike - Kainoa Correa, Sareh Makua, Celeste Hayo, Jennie Cabatingan. Maui - Kari Otani. Moanalua - Sunny Serelejia. Pearl City - Shayna Egloria, Rachel Nicholson, Lynette Sialana, Cory Nitta. Punahou - Kelly Lam, Charlene Lui. Seabury Hall - Randi Kikuchi.Note: All-star teams were selected by respective leagues unless otherwise noted.
Player of the Year - Natasha Kai, Kahuku OIA East All-Stars
Coach of the Year - Randy Myers, Kahuku
First team - Goalkeeper: Erin Chow, Moanalua. Defenders: Carly Mamizuka, Kahuku; Anna Myers, Kahuku; Sunny Cerelejia, Moanalua; Julia Takishita, Kailua. Attackers: Jillian Okamoto, Kalani; Jaime Watanabe, Castle; Natasha Kai, Kahuku; Jasmine Ladao, Kahuku; Jennifer Hall, Kaiser; Sarah Takekawa, Kailua.
Second team - Goalkeeper: Tiana Cho, Roosevelt. Defenders: Nicole Takemoto, Kaimuki; Jasmine Yoshino, Kaiser; Jana Yoshino, Kaiser; Kellie Higa, Roosevelt. Attackers: Carli Yokoi, Kailua; Dionne Kaneshiro, Castle; Season Emmsley, Kalaheo; Lindsey Peck, Kalaheo; Terri Nakata, Kailua; Krisha Kai, Kahuku.
Honorable mention - Castle: Ashley Ongjoco, Megan Yogi, Leilani Kaluhiokalani-Meyers. Kahuku: Tiana Ahui, Nichele Benuska, Jenna Bjorn, Makamae Rezantes, Jackie Camit, Savani Tolutau. Kailua: Rachael Gonzales, Anela Ramelb, Crystal Akana, Pilialoha Afong. Kaimuki: Cheri Kishimoto, Elizabeth Yamada, Maureen Ackharath, Jessica Arakawa, April Yasaka, Khampieng Sayavong. Kaiser: Kari Kimura, Vanessa Naluai, Heather Luke, Cindy Matsubara, Allison Lee, Tori Nihei. Kalaheo: Sara Anglin, Jennifer Katres. Kalani: Lesley Fujitani, Lauren Cheng, Cherissa Tamayori, Chelsie Seo. McKinley: Sandra Au, Annette Clairmont, Diana Hui, Gina Ishida, Szewoon Lau, Yesenia Ordorica, Tina Yap. Roosevelt: Koryn Maeshiro, Deneen Kiyuna, Ashley Takafuji, Cassidy Okubo, Melanie Nakamine, Dara Kiyuna, Kelsey Maikui Ah Mook Sang, Kelli Kuwamura, Kelly Tengan.
Players of the Year - Mele French, Mililani; Joelle Sugai, Aiea. OIA West All-Stars
Coach of the Year - James Uson, Mililani
First team - Goaliekeeper: Malia Chun-Llanos, Leilehua. Strikers: Carmen Calpo, Pearl City; Mele French, Mililani. Midfielders: Jolie Nitta, Mililani; Cammeryn Lloyd, Waialua ; Joelle Sugai, Aiea; Meaghan Rivera, Radford. Defenders: Mallory Iha, Mililani; Rachel Nicholson, Pearl City; Nadine Manangan, Aiea; Lynette Sialana, Pearl City. Utility: Jennifer Iha, Mililani.
Second team - Goalkeepers: Tristina Nitta, Waianae; Eryn Kishimoto, Mililani. Strikers: Karley Peterson, Leilehua; Jackie Matsuda, Mililani. Midfielders: Tiffany Tan, Aiea; Kory Ann Toyama, Pearl City; Nicole Johnson, Pearl City; Taryn Jim, Miliani. Defenders: Lauren Tanaka, Mililani; Brandy Figueroa, Pearl City; Kim Unten, Pearl City; Chevelle Kilborn, Waialua.
Honorable mention - Aiea: Randene Ako, Diana Shiroma, Jodie Unten, Shelby Greer, Lynnsey Ho. Campbell: Jacky Hashimoto, Renette Fajardo, Hoku Leiato, Joni Yoon, Florinna Saito, Ayja Nakasone, Denise Alonzo. Leilehua: Shawn Higa, Stacy Higa, Charmaine Rulloda. Mililani: Liane Tom, Eryn Kishimoto, Jennifer Loo, Julie Broussard, Taryn Jim, Ashlee Doi. Nanakuli: Lina Keopuhiwa, Emelalaokekai, Dominique Stafford, Tashalynn Willing, Errin Keoloha, Bonnie Ramaila, Jasmine Wagner. Pearl City: Kori Nitta, Shayna Egloria, Iris Nakata, Traci-Ann Miwa, Raeshelle Daite. Radford: Julie Carter, Latasha Manumaleuna, Lia Mickey, Christina Arnold, Jenna Johnson-Endo, Claire Yabes. Waialua: Junelle Garcia, Michelle Archuleta, Ashley Yoshizu, Crystalen Lopez, Richelle Umbay, Bethany Otholt.
Player of the Year - Erin Ota, Maryknoll ILH All-Stars
Coach of the Year - Jason Pascua, Maryknoll
First team - Goalkeeper: Deeann Nahale, St. Francis. Forwards: Adria Campbell, Punahou; Erin Ota, Maryknoll; Charlene Lui, Punahou. Midfielders: Lauran Dignam, Iolani; Krystalynn Ontai, Kamehameha; Tiffany Taylor, Punahou. Fullbacks: Kristin Hamada, Punahou; Kate Saari, Iolani; Tiara Hong, Pac-Five; Seline Williams, Kamehameha .Second team - Goalkeeper: Alison Lipsher, Punahou. Forwards: Joni Kaitoku, Iolani; Tricia Usagawa, Punahou; Tiffany Todo, Iolani; India Soo, Kamehameha. Midfielders: Kaily Lam, Punahou; Shauna Suzuki, Kamehameha; Sarah Desuacido, St. Francis; Kelly Figueira, Pac-Five 11. Fullbacks: Lori Sakai, Iolani; Monica Yempuku, Maryknoll.
Player of the Year - Jizelle Yates, Hawaii Prep BIIF All-Stars
Coach of the Year - Stephen Perry, Hawaii Prep
First team - Goalkeeper: Jana Jardine Hawaii Prep. Forwards: Lisa Franke, Kealakehe; Amy Malinowski, St. Joseph's; Lori Hirayama, Hilo. Midfielders: Jobette Nabarro, Waiakea; Jizelle Yates, Hawaii Prep; Tiana Maple, Hawaii Prep; Hannah Hind, Hawaii Prep. Backs: Sharla Wakakuwa, Waiakea; Jaime Wakefield, Hawaii Prep; Tanya Jo Street, Hilo; Katie Krochina, Kealakehe.
Second team - Goalkeeper: Shelly Izuno, Waiakea. Forwards: Andrea Wong, Waiakea; Sheri Wilhelm, Hawaii Prep; Mikela Yarawamai, Hawaii Prep; Kicho Onaga, Konawaena. Midfielders: Leilani Sharrett, Waiakea; Kuuwehi Hiraishi, Hilo; Cobey Ackerman, Hawaii Prep; Shannon Kaehuaea, Hilo. Backs: Chelsea King, Hilo; Mihana Diaz, Hawaii Prep; Virginia Mahoney, Hilo; Bridget Butler, Konawaena.
Honorable mention - Hawaii Prep: Rachel Gleed. Hilo: Tia Anthony Case, Rodlyn Segawa, Elizabeth Cross, Jessica Hara. Honokaa: Joanie Moniz, Jenny Moniz, Kaulakea Wilcox. Ka'u: Kuulei Karratti, Kuulika Karratti. Kealakehe: Shanelle Inman, Kui Akiona, Jenna Fear, Misa Maruyama, Patricia Gannon, Anna Sundseth, Lauren West, Lindsey Deason. Kohala: Nicole Gomes. Konawaena: Alena Benton, Kristen Kitaoka, Terrie Mamac, Kyra Hirai, Christine Affleck, Stephanie Rice. Parker: Hiilawe Dela Cruz, Leslie Ann Benigno, Jessica Levitt, Aleson Rietow. St. Joseph's: Elan Gentry, Missy Miranda, Elise Ciez, Rebecca Hedrix. Waiakea: Lauren Minato, Malia Carenio, Kiki Meeks, Maile Carenio.
Player of the Year - Amber Santos, Kauai KIF All-Stars
Coach of the Year - Dennis Chan, Kauai
Goalkeeper: Christine Hayduk, Kauai. Forwards: Amber Santos, Kauai; Madison Perry, Kauai; Elise Martin, Kauai. Midfielders: Tiana Lum-Tucker, Kauai; Hilary Cox, Kauai; Kristin Lofstedt, Kauai. Defenders: Corina Reuarin, Kauai; Tiana Laranio, Kapaa; Ashley Hori, Waimea; Kehaulani Regidor, Kauai. Utility: Kelsie Allianic, Kauai.MIL All-Stars
As selected by the Maui News
Player of the Year - Nicole Garbin, Baldwin
Coach of the Year - Kawika Keator, Baldwin
First team - Goalkeeper: Mahie Atay, Baldwin. Defenders: Koren Takeyama, Baldwin; Cyndee Navarro, Maui; Celeste Hayo, King Kekaulike; Torri Kim, Baldwin. Midfielders: Nicole Garbin, Baldwin; Alana Souza, Baldwin; Randi Kikuchi, Seabury Hall; Kari Otani, Maui. Forwards: Shawna Shimamura, Baldwin; Kami Kapaku, Baldwin. Utility: Taryn Apo, Baldwin.
Second team - Goalkeeper: Jennie Cabatingan, King Kekaulike. Defenders: Kapua Cabreros, Maui; Dana Mizoguch, Maui; Sarah Makua, King Kekaulike; Nicole Patterson, Baldwin. Midfielders: Alisha Young, Maui; Jayme Santiago, Lahainaluna; Megan Paxton, Maui; Mellissa Petro, Baldwin. Forwards: Jamie Sakugawa, St. Anthony; Chandi Bickford, King Kekaulike. Utility: Annie Loney , King Kekaulike.
Honorable mention - King Kekaulike: Maile Wong, Nicole Faborito, Mikioi Javier. Seabury Hall: Baldwin: Shauntei Mcfarlin, GeAna Saffery, Jennifer Tengan. Maui: Kristi Ort. Lahainaluna:Litea Guth-Tuipulotu.
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