Punahou setter Erik Shoji was asked to do a lot for his team this year. Not surprising since he's the son of a very successful women's college volleyball coach.

"He's probably our best setter, best passer, best server, one of our better hitters," said Punahou coach Rick Tune.

Shoji, the son of University of Hawai'i women's coach Dave Shoji, was named ILH Division I Player of the Year after a recent vote of league coaches.

Shoji, who is 6 feet 1, was at his best for the Buffanblu in the back row. He has been the starting libero on the U.S. junior national team the past few years.

"He's a leader, an inspirational kid, a hard worker, real respectful and real likeable," Tune said. "He didn't say much but led by example. He's very coachable."

Tune added, Shoji "did everything except play middle ... and he could probably do it."

Shoji will play for Stanford next season, and according to Tune, the Cardinal will be "getting a gem." Shoji will join brother Kawika at Stanford.

Shoji also played doubles for the Punahou tennis team in the spring sports season.

Punahou 6-2 sophomore Taylor Crabb, 6-3 senior Jeremy Kaimikaua and 6-5 junior Madison McKibbin also made the first team. 'Iolani 6-7 senior Brad Lawson, Kamehameha 6-3 freshman Micah Christiansen (setter/opposite), Damien 6-3 senior Spencer Bishop and Mid-Pacific 5-11 senior Jaren Mauricio (setter) round out the squad.

Lawson, a prolific hitter for the Raiders, and Shoji were repeat first-team selections.

Tune, who led Punahou to an undefeated regular season and league title, and Mid-Pacific's Kainoa Obrey were ILH Division I co-Coaches of the Year.

DIVISION II

Hawai'i Baptist senior Devin Pang dominated in the back row.

Pang was so good at what he did, he recently achieved a rare feat for a libero: player of the year in his league.

Pang, who is 5 feet 7, was named ILH Division II Player of the Year for his ability to dig, run down and keep balls alive for the Eagles.

"He was one of the more consistent players in the ILH at his position," said Hawai'i Baptist coach Teoni Obrey. "It's strange for a libero to be the player of the year. Defensively, he dominated the backcourt for us, and his leadership on the court, the other coaches recognized that as well."

Hawai'i Baptist also placed junior Kyle Barretta, junior Matthew Lui, sophomore Ryan Leung and junior Branden Kaneshiro on the first team. University High senior Makana Eyre and senior Bryan McGuinness, and Hanalani sophomore Andrew Kutaka round out the team.

Obrey was named ILH Division II Coach of the Year after Hawai'i Baptist finished 10-4 en route to the league title.