The issue of classification may take center stage at next week's gathering of the state's high school athletics directors, but several other measures figure to alter next year's prep landscape. Changes coming in preps
By Jason Kaneshiro
jkaneshiro@starbulletin.comThe annual Hawaii Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association conference runs today through Tuesday at the Kauai Marriott. Any proposals passed by HIADA face approval by the Hawaii High School Athletic Association's executive board.
A proposal to institute a Division II tournament for football is on the agenda a year after a similar proposal was rejected.
The establishment of a state judo tournament is also on the table. Participation by three leagues is required to hold a state tournament and the Oahu Interscholastic Association, Interscholastic League of Honolulu and Big Island Interscholastic Federation already run judo programs.
Volleyball could see significant changes, as a proposal to institute rally scoring is on the list of topics to be addressed. The format of the state volleyball tournaments may also be modified to resemble the HHSAA's other 12-team tournaments, with pool play being eliminated.
The boys golf and tennis seasons could be on the move if a proposal to shift those sports from the spring to the fall schedule is approved.
Kalaheo hosts hoop showcase: Some of the state's top girls basketball players are set to compete in the third annual Hawaii High School Girls All-Star Showcase from Tuesday through Thursday at Kalaheo High School's gym.
Games start at 6 and 7:15 p.m. each night
Among the players scheduled to participate are Punahou's Becky Hogue and Rachel Kane, Iolani's Trisha Nishimoto, Sacred Hearts' Brittney Aiwohi, Kalaheo's Latoya Wily and Bre Carson, Kaimuki's Dalia Solia and Radford's Heather Massey.
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Children 10 and under get in free. A portion of the proceeds will help fund the Hawaii Select team's trip to Las Vegas in late July.
Warriors ready to serve: Two members of the Kamehameha baseball team are headed for military academies in the fall.
Third baseman Zach McAngus has earned an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy and backup outfielder Jason Afong is slated to attend the U.S Naval Academy.
McAngus was an ILH all-star this season and a second team all-state soccer selection as a goalkeeper.
Help wanted: Kahuku is seeking a new boys volleyball coach. Those interested should call Kahuku athletics director Linda Semones at 293-8950, ext. 223.
Iolani is accepting applications for assistant varsity tennis coaches and head and assistant coaches for the intermediate team.
Resumes should be sent to Judy Hiramoto, c/o Iolani Athletic Department. The deadline is July 15.
Hawaii Baptist Academy has coaching vacancies for varsity cheerleading, JV girls tennis and girls basketball. Resumes should be faxed to Deren Oshiro at 595-0296 by June 21.
Tokunaga retiring: Waianae baseball coach Glenn Tokunaga is retiring after 17 years on the Seariders staff.
Tokunaga said he will continue to work as a counselor and assistant athletic director at Waianae, but is stepping down as baseball coach.
"I'm spending more time with my kids," Tokunaga said. "They're starting to get involved with baseball and I don't want to look back and say I should have spent more time with them because they grow up so fast."
Tokunaga led Waianae to a second-place finish in the OIA West this spring and was named the division's coach of the year. The Seariders won an OIA championship under Tokunaga in 1998.
"I'm going to miss it," Tokunaga said. "I liked working with the kids and the coaches. It was good to see the players that I coached come back and want to help with the program."
Mason picks Ducks: St. Joseph middle blocker Sarah Mason has made a verbal commitment to join the Oregon women's volleyball team in 2003.
Mason helped Hilo win the BIIF championship and reach the state semifinals last season. She then transferred to St. Joseph, where she will be a senior in the fall.
Mason, who stands 6-foot-2, can sign a national letter of intent in November.
She was a second team BIIF all-star and an all-state honorable mention selection last year.
"I think it's a very good opportunity for her," St. Joseph coach Rachelle Hanohano said. "She's got the height and the hitting ability and I think she can play at the Division I level."
Oregon coach Carl Ferreira is a St. Joseph graduate and was Hanohano's classmate.
"That's what helped us guide her in the right direction," Hanohano said.
"If you have the peace of mind that the coach is someone you trust, it's an easier decision."
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