By Barry Villamil | MyPearlCity.com
After dropping the first set 24-26, the Pearl City Chargers went on take sets 2,3, and 4 to beat the Kau Trojans 3-1 (24-26, 25-14, 25-10, 25-19) on Wednesday in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 HHSAA State Division II Boys Volleyball Championship Tournament at Kaimuki High School. The Chargers advanced to Thursday’s Semifinals to face Maryknoll who defeated Kapolei on Wednesday 3-1 in a Quarterfinal match-up.
Josiah Talamoa (20 kills, 6 aces) and Reven Otsuka (15 kills) led the Chargers in scoring.
Karsen Palido-Tuaifaiva (12 kills) led the Trojans in scoring.
Quarterfinal Results:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
#2 Pearl City over Kau 3-1 (24-26, 25-14, 25-10, 25-19)
Maryknoll over #3 Kauai 3-1 (17-25, 25-21, 26-24, 25-15)
#4 Hana over Pahoa 3-2 (25-22, 25-23, 24-26, 18-25, 17-15)
#1 Le Jardin over Kapolei 3-1 (17-25, 25-15, 25-21, 25-13)
Semifinal Matchups:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
@ Aiea High School
#2 Pearl City vs. Maryknoll – 5:00pm
#1 Le Jardin vs. #4 Hana – 7:00pm
Winners advance to the 2026 HHSAA State Division II Championship Title Game
Friday, May 15, 2026
@ Cannon Activities Center
First serve 5:00pm – Live on Spectrum O16
GO CHARGERS!
Photos by Barry Villamil | MyPearlCity.com
