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Carney transferring to UH

Sean Carney, an all-state setter at Iolani School, has decided to transfer to Hawaii from Lewis University.

The 6-foot-3 Carney led the Raiders to the state title in boys volleyball last November. He has been given his release from Lewis and likely will redshirt for the Warriors this season.

"I looked at a bunch of schools, weighed my options, and UH was the best choice," Carney said yesterday.

Also transferring from Lewis to UH will be 6-6 hitter Jon Bergmann from Clovis, Calif. Punahou's Mikey China, a 5-10 freshman defensive specialist, will remain at Lewis to play under new coach Dan Friend.

Lewis has decided to sanction itself in light of various allegations of recruiting violations, including vacating the 2003 national title.

Carney will be vying for the starting setter position with sophomore Brian Beckwith and senior Daniel Rasay. The Warriors open the preseason with an intrasquad scrimmage Oct. 30 at 10 a.m., followed by the annual Inter-Island Fall Preview Tour against Pacific Nov. 17 at the Stan Sheriff Center, Nov. 18 in Hilo, Nov. 19 on Molokai and Nov. 20 on Kauai.

Suzuki wins Player of the Year award

Baldwin graduate Kurt Suzuki was named the recipient of the inaugural Brooks Wallace National Player of the Year award by the College Baseball Foundation yesterday.

Suzuki led Cal-State Fullerton to the 2004 NCAA championship with a .417 average and six game-winning hits, including the hit that defeated Texas to win the College World Series.

Wahine remain first in the West

The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team remained first in the West Region and is second overall in the latest edition of the RichKern.com/AVCA Division I region rankings released yesterday.

Minnesota from the Mideast region is ranked No. 1 overall, while Washington, which owns the No. 1 ranking in the USA Today/CSTV Division 1 Coaches Top 25 poll, is ranked second in the Pacific Region behind St. Mary's and seventh overall.

Vulcans finish third in golf

The UH-Hilo men's golf team struggled to a final-round 30l, losing their second-round lead and finishing third at the Chico State/Wells Fargo Men's Invitational yesterday in Chico, Calif.

Nick Mason and Tysen Shinaut both finished with one-over 217s, tying them for seventh overall. Cal State Bakersfield won the tournament with an 866, and Shane Prante of St. Martin's finished first individually with a 10-under 206.

Women finish sixth: Freshmen Kiilani Matsuyoshi fired a final-round 74 to finish second individually as the Vulcans women's golf team finished sixth overall at the Third Annual Western Washington Invitational yesterday in Bellingham, Wash.

Lady Mustangs topple Seasiders

Western New Mexico topped Brigham Young-Hawaii 30-26, 23-30, 30-28, 19-30, 15-12 in a non-conference game at Silver City, N.M.

The Seasiders, however, led in almost every statistical category, including hitting percentage, kills, assists, aces and blocks.

Liz Narkon, a graduate of St. Francis, led the Lady Mustangs with 21 kills, while Yu Chuan Weng had 18 kills to lead four Seasiders in double figures.

Ogoshi named rookie of the week

Hofstra freshman setter Shellane Ogoshi, a graduate of Roosevelt High, was named Colonial Athletics Association Rookie of the Week after leading the Pride to road victories over James Madison and Virginia Commonwealth.

Ogoshi finished the two games with 107 assists and 27 digs. She is currently second in the league in assists per game (11.88).

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Hawaii Beat Star-Bulletin staff and wire reports / sports@starbulletin.com Carney transferring to UH Sean Carney, an all-state setter at Iolani School, has decided to transfer to Hawaii from Lewis University. The 6-foot-3 Carney led the Raiders to the state title in boys volleyball last November. He has been given his release from Lewis and likely will redshirt for the Warriors this season. "I looked at a bunch of schools, weighed my options, and UH was the best choice," Carney said yesterday. Also transferring from Lewis to UH will be 6-6 hitter Jon Bergmann from Clovis, Calif. Punahou's Mikey China, a 5-10 freshman defensive specialist, will remain at Lewis to play under new coach Dan Friend. Lewis has decided to sanction itself in light of various allegations of recruiting violations, including vacating the 2003 national title. Carney will be vying for the starting setter position with sophomore Brian Beckwith and senior Daniel Rasay. The Warriors open the preseason with an intrasquad scrimmage Oct. 30 at 10 a.m., followed by the annual Inter-Island Fall Preview Tour against Pacific Nov. 17 at the Stan Sheriff Center, Nov. 18 in Hilo, Nov. 19 on Molokai and Nov. 20 on Kauai. Suzuki wins Player of the Year award Baldwin graduate Kurt Suzuki was named the recipient of the inaugural Brooks Wallace National Player of the Year award by the College Baseball Foundation yesterday. Suzuki led Cal-State Fullerton to the 2004 NCAA championship with a .417 average and six game-winning hits, including the hit that defeated Texas to win the College World Series. Wahine remain first in the West The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team remained first in the West Region and is second overall in the latest edition of the RichKern.com/AVCA Division I region rankings released yesterday. Minnesota from the Mideast region is ranked No. 1 overall, while Washington, which owns the No. 1 ranking in the USA Today/CSTV Division 1 Coaches Top 25 poll, is ranked second in the Pacific Region behind St. Mary's and seventh overall. Vulcans finish third in golf The UH-Hilo men's golf team struggled to a final-round 30l, losing their second-round lead and finishing third at the Chico State/Wells Fargo Men's Invitational yesterday in Chico, Calif. Nick Mason and Tysen Shinaut both finished with one-over 217s, tying them for seventh overall. Cal State Bakersfield won the tournament with an 866, and Shane Prante of St. Martin's finished first individually with a 10-under 206. Women finish sixth: Freshmen Kiilani Matsuyoshi fired a final-round 74 to finish second individually as the Vulcans women's golf team finished sixth overall at the Third Annual Western Washington Invitational yesterday in Bellingham, Wash. Lady Mustangs topple Seasiders Western New Mexico topped Brigham Young-Hawaii 30-26, 23-30, 30-28, 19-30, 15-12 in a non-conference game at Silver City, N.M. The Seasiders, however, led in almost every statistical category, including hitting percentage, kills, assists, aces and blocks. Liz Narkon, a graduate of St. Francis, led the Lady Mustangs with 21 kills, while Yu Chuan Weng had 18 kills to lead four Seasiders in double figures. Ogoshi named rookie of the week Hofstra freshman setter Shellane Ogoshi, a graduate of Roosevelt High, was named Colonial Athletics Association Rookie of the Week after leading the Pride to road victories over James Madison and Virginia Commonwealth. Ogoshi finished the two games with 107 assists and 27 digs. She is currently second in the league in assists per game (11.88). See line scores and results in the [ Scoreboard ] section.	— ADVERTISEMENTS — — ADVERTISEMENTS —