All-MPSF team announced today
By Cindy Luis
Stanford junior setter Kawika Shoji (’Iolani 06) was named to the seven-member first team all-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation today in men’s volleyball.Shoji’s brother Erik (Punahou ‘08), a freshman libero for Stanford, was named to the second team as well as the all-freshman team. Doubling up on the same honors was BYU middle Futi Tavana (Kauai ‘05) On the third team were Stanford teammates Spencer McLachlin (Punahou ‘07), a sophomore hitter and freshman hitter Brad Lawson (’Iolani ‘08). Lawson was also on the all-freshman team.The lone Hawaii player chosen was junior libero Ric Cervantes, named honorable mention. Also named honorable mention was USC sophomore setter Riley McKibbin (Punahou ‘07). Pepperdine’s Paul Carroll player of year, UCI opposite Carson Clark freshman of year, UC San Diego’s Kevin Ring coach of year. http://www.pepperdinesports.com/pdf5/400602.pdf?ATCLID=3726798&SPSID=91070&SPID=10828&DB_OEM_ID=18500
April 23rd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
wow.
when was the last time we were skunked on the first and second all mpsf teams?
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Wow, a ton of local talent in the MPSF. Imagine if the Warriors had pulled in half those guys….
Timing for Wilton’s retirement is probably good.
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Yes, but as often happens the local kids want to go away. I could be wrong but the only ones Wilton seriously went after were Tavana and Tri Bourne. He knew that he wouldn’t get most to stay home. The Shojis weren’t going to stay, McLachlin’s dad played and coached at Stanford and huge draw for the kids who played at Outrigger and on the JNT together to stay together in college. McKibbin’s uncle played at SC and brother will be at SC next year.
And, if you were given the option, would you prefer a degree from Stanford or UH?
April 29th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Jabba, that would be last season. Ric was third team in 2008. 07 Dio was second. last first team selections were Beckwith and Hakala in 06.