| Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Final | |
| Waialua (9-3) | 25 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 3 |
| Waipahu (5-8) | 21 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 2 |
The Waialua Bulldogs, led by Kanoe Santiago, clinched their second consecutive league title in a thrilling five-set showdown against Waipahu. Santiago’s 22 kills and 23 digs were instrumental in the win. The Bulldogs triumphed with scores of 25-21, 25-18, 18-25, 19-25, and 18-16, captivating a crowd of 800 spectators.
With this victory, the Bulldogs head into the state tournament with a strong record, winning nine of their last ten matches. Despite a valiant effort, the Marauders’ three-game winning streak came to an end.
Waialua, as the second seed, is set to face the winner between Damien and Ka’u in the quarterfinals of the state championship.
Photos: Lori McKeown
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