By Sydette Higuchi
This team of young ladies won the 6th Grade Girls Division of the YBOA Basketball Tournament that was held this past weekend (11/30/2024) at Pearl City District Park. These girls live and attend Elementary Schools in the Pearl City/Aiea area.
In back row: Assistant Coach Stuart Bailey, Assistant Coach Jeri Campania, Assistant Coach Cullen Reyes, Head Coach Mike Morton, YBOA State Director Reggie Kirkman
Players from left to right: Alexis Muraoka, Lindsey Yamato, Lea Putorak, Peyton Fontanilla, Cameron Saito, Nami Schiller, Saydie Foster, Leana Reyes, Kale’a Simon, Pu’ukani Simon, Chyler Hee, Karlee Higuchi, Lacey Yamato (not pictured: Polya Andrianova, Juliet Hamilton, Assistant Coach Keone Kuniyoshi)
Photo courtesy of Sydette Higuchi