Keali'i Bertlemann's volleyball season did not end on a happy note last year.

He suffered a foot injury and missed Castle's final two regular-season matches, in addition to the O'ahu Interscholastic Association playoffs.

"He really wanted to work hard to make this year better," said Knights coach Pat Gomes-Woosley.

Bertlemann made this season so much better, he was named the OIA Eastern Division Player of the Year by division coaches.

"He's come a long way," Gomes-Woosley said. "He made an impact and was a big difference in every match as a strong blocker and hitter."

Bertlemann, a 6-foot-2 senior middle blocker, was the only Castle player named to the East's all-star first team.

Kalaheo was represented by three seniors — Elias David, Chris Tumaneng and Mana Guerreiro. Roosevelt had two first team selections — senior Nobuhisa Morimoto and sophomore Kaina Palama. Kahuku senior Charles Bell and Kaimuki senior Leigh Sinoto round out the first team.

Roosevelt's Kaui Mendonca was named Coach of the Year.

Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com.