At 5 feet 5, Hilo senior Lexi Paglinawan is always one of the shortest players on the volleyball court, but she usually finds big ways to contribute.
The outside hitter was an all-around force, and Hilo outlasted Kamehameha 25-20, 25-23, 19-25, 25-21 in a BIIF Division I showdown on Thursday night at the Vikings Gym.
The Vikings (12-1) are now the front-runner for the BIIF regular season title, which includes the league’s first berth to the HHSAA tournament. They’ve already defeated Waiakea twice.
It’s more likely than not that the Warriors (11-2) will battle Waiakea (10-2) in the BIIF semifinals for the league’s other state spot.