BIIF volleyball: Taina’s turn to lead Viks

RICK OGATA photo Taina Leao put down 11 kills Tuesday as Hilo beat Makua Lani 25-8, 25-19, 25-9 in a BIIF volleyball season-opener at the Vikings’ gym. Mahala Kaapuni (4) also finished with 11 kills for Hilo.

Hilo coach Drew Fernandez doesn’t need to look far to find a source of motivation for his biggest volleyball weapon, senior lefty outside hitter Taina Leao.