BIIF Girls Basketball: Soriano and Yamasaki Secure Top Spots in All-BIIF Ranks
Kicking off the 2024-25 basketball season, Adriana Soriano, a powerhouse player from Kohala High School, Truly Arrived on the Scene!
Leading the charge for Kohala, Adriana Soriano, a junior prodigy, left no doubt about her talents as she claimed the BIIF DII Player of the Year title for the 2024-25 season. The smashing successes of the Kohala Cowgirls touchdown dance began with this young lioness taking center stage!
Soriano shined as the undisputed diva leading the Cowgirls to an epic BIIF championship win in 2024-25 - Kohala's first island title since 1991. Her erratic style leaves her opponents guessing, while her sultry shooting performance bewitched fans and rivals alike. Soriano's versatility showed on the court, averaging 12.4 points per game overall and clocking in at an impressive second place in conference scoring.
A whole heap of double-digit scoring games and a deadly 23-point bombshell in a non-conference matchup against Sacred Hearts, left pundits drooling for more. In the BIIF DII Championship, Soriano showed she meant business, bringing a whopping 18 points to the table against Pahoa on January 19.
Rumors lingering around the 'Aloha State' shout her out as the young sensation who elevated the Cowgirls from the ashes of the past, leading her teammates - Kalia Marquez and Mahealani Pang - into the limelight, too. With Marquez soaring to 12.7 points per game and Pang averaging 6.9 points per game, their determined teamwork epitomizes classic Cowgirl harmony!
But it wasn't just Kohala dominating the scene. Other hotshots such as Kacie Feebo-Santiago from Kamehameha-Hawaii, Sophia Moniz from Pahoa, and Jazmyn Navarro from Ka'u all scorched the hardwood with their skills to solidify the 2024-25 DII First Team roster.
Back out in Division I, another powerful Dynasty uncoiled its' mighty limbs - Konawaena. With the mighty Lady Wildcats leaving a trail of broken records and bowed opponents in their wake, every member of the Division I First Team proudly wore green and white! Surpassing all expectations, the unstoppable Kaylie Yamasaki took home the DI Player of the Year title while the yearning hearts of coaches qualified her head coach, Bobby Awa, as the DI Coach of the Year.
The almighty Lady Wildcats rallied their forces, culminating in no individual player averaging a paltry 12 points per game. Witnessing a multitude of stellar skills united on the lively court, the Lady Wildcats punctured the tissue of doubt, earning them an unbeaten season and a BIIF DI title!
As I mentioned earlier, a slew of other talented players were given an honorable mention, their names becoming synonymous with undeniable skill. The road to the top is paved with these scorching hotshots, fueled by dreams of basketball glory! Subscribe today and never miss a moment of island hoop phenomena!
With Adriana Soriano leading the charge, Kohala High School's Cowgirls basketball team not only clinched the BIIF DII championship but also claimed their first island title since 1991. Soriano's exceptional performance on the court, characterized by her erratic style and sultry shooting, earned her the BIIF DII Player of the Year title for the 2024-25 season, solidifying her status as a basketball prodigy in the 'Aloha State'.
