Hilo senior Kailee Kurokawa has an enjoyable job on the volleyball court, where every set goes to a teammate who can smash the ball and bring a quick celebration after a point is produced.
With all six returning starters back, the defending BIIF Division I champion Vikings are in good shape and poised to repeat, something they haven’t done since a long ago three-peat (1999 to 2001).
Last season, Kurokawa, at setter, and outside hitters Kawai Ua, Lexi Paglinawan, and Taina Leao landed on the All-BIIF first team. Middle blocker Laurie McGrath received honorable mention. Mahala Kaapuni wasn’t recognized, but she was just a freshman middle last year.