HILO, Hawai'i – Nine newcomers will join the Hawai'i Hilo Women's Volleyball team and first-year head coach Reed Sunahara in a few weeks as the Vulcans get ready to officially start the 2025 season.
Hawai'i Hilo will have a truncated week-and-a-half preseason training schedule (not including travel days) starting Aug. 18 before opening the fall slate with its biennial trip to The Last Frontier for the Hawai'i-Alaska Challenge in Anchorage (Aug. 28-30).
"I'm excited to start the season and get to work," Sunahara said. "We have a challenging opening schedule so there's no room for wasted time."
Fans can have a first look at the 2025 Vulcans with a red/black scrimmage set for Saturday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. inside the Vulcan Gymnasium. Admission will be free.
NEWCOMERS HOME STATE/COUNTRY:
- Hawai'i: 4
- California: 1
- Colorado: 1
- Arizona: 1
- Canada: 1
- Turkey: 1
Roster Total: 19 (8 Upperclassmen / 3 Seniors)
Newcomers: 9 (6 Freshmen / 3 Transfers)
Returners: 10 (5 Starters/Significant Experience)
Departures: 10 (7 Graduation/Exhausted Eligibility)
2025 ROSTER: HiloAthletics.com/WVBroster
2025 SCHEDULE: HiloAthletics.com/WVBschedule
2025 TICKETS: HiloAthletics.com/tickets
L/DS | 5'5 | FR | Mililani, HI | Mililani HS
» 2025 graduate of Mililani High School (Hawaii)
» Played two seasons of varsity volleyball for coach Val Crabbe
» 2024 O'ahu Interscholastic Association Champion, 2023 OIA JV Champion
» Club/Travel Teams: Spike and Serve 18s
» Other Sports: Soccer
» 2021 OIA JV Soccer Champion
Major: Aeronautical Sciences
OH/MB | 5'10 | JR | Hale'iwa, HI | Waialua High & Intermediate / Academy of Art
» Spring 2025 transfer
» Spent two seasons at Academy of Art University (California)
» Played in 54 total matches (193 sets) with 42 starts through two seasons with the Urban Knights (NCAA D-II)
» Totaled 364 kills, 200 digs and 84 total blocks
» Scored 15.0 points (13 kills, 1 ace, 2 block assists and 9 digs) in five-set win vs the Vulcans (Sept. 19, 2024)
» Career High: 16.0 Points (13 K, 1 Ace, 1 BS, 2 BA; 11 Digs) vs Westmont (Nov. 2, 2024)
» Career High: 14 Kills (.333) vs Dominican (Nov. 18, 2023)
» 2023 graduate of Waialua High & Intermediate (Hawai'i)
» Played two seasons of varsity volleyball for coach Broncen Chun
» 2023 O'ahu Interscholastic Association Division II Champion
» Other Sports: Soccer, Paddling
Major: Communication
Why Hawai'i Hilo: "It's a blessing to get an education in this place and community."
OH | 6'1 | SO | Hilo, HI | Moanalua HS / Iowa
» Spent one season at University of Iowa
» Started 26 matches, playing in 103 total sets in 30 total contests, through one season with the Hawkeyes (NCAA D-I)
» Led the team with 331.0 points and 278 kills
» Posted a career-best 9.0 total blocks (17 kills) vs Rutgers (Sept. 26, 2024)
» Totaled 13 double-digit kill outings with a career-high 20 kills (.366, 7 Digs, 6 Blocks) vs No. 10 Purdue (Oct. 12, 2024).
» 2024 graduate of Moanalua High School (Hawai'i)
» Played three seasons of varsity volleyball
» Honors: Under Armour Next All-American, All-State Team (x3), O'ahu Interscholastic Association East Player of the Year (x2)
» Played club for Ku'ikahi
» Other Sports: Beach Volleyball
Major: Business Administration – Finance
OH | 5'11 | FR | Aurora, CO | Grandview HS
» 2025 graduate of Grandview High School (Colorado)
» Played three seasons of varsity volleyball for coach Rob Graham
» Honors: All-League
» Club/Travel Teams: Elevation
» Other Sports: Track & Field
Major: Biology
Why Hawai'i Hilo: "For the unique experience and to continue to play volleyball."
L/DS | 5'3 | FR | Flagstaff, AZ | Coconino HS
» 2025 graduate of Coconino High School (Arizona)
» Played four seasons of varsity volleyball for coaches Serena Wallace, Scott Dendy
» Honors: All-Region First Team (x2)
» Club/Travel Teams: Ascent Volleyball Club
» Other Sports: Beach Volleyball
» Grandparents graduated from Hilo High School
Major: Undeclared
Why Hawai'i Hilo: "The community and beauty. There is truly no place like Hilo. The people are so welcoming and supportive. I have a ton of family in and around Hilo. My grandparents were born and raised here. My great grandparents spent much time here and my mama was born in Hilo. I want to learn more about their life while getting a great education from the University. The island is beautiful and full of deep-rooted culture and history. The campus is a dream with an incredible volleyball program. Teammates and coaching staff are so kind and welcoming!"
L | 5'7 | JR | Mililani, HI | Mililani HS / Academy of Art
» Spent two seasons at Academy of Art University (California) playing for coaches Mike Gomez, Nick Monroe
» Played in all but two matches (53 total), totaling 201 sets as libero through two seasons with the Urban Knights (NCAA D-II)
» Totaled 795 digs and 66 service aces. PacWest Ranks (conference-only contests): No. 4 digs/set (4.20) in 2023 and No. 6 digs/set (4.01) in 2024
» Totaled double-digit digs in all four matches played against the Vulcans. Tallied 23 digs, seven assists and three aces in five-set win vs the Vulcans (Sept. 19, 2024)
» 2023 graduate of Mililani High School (Hawai'i)
» Played two seasons of varsity volleyball for coach Val Crabb
» Honors: 2022 All-O'ahu Interscholastic Association West Division First Team
Major: Communication
MH | 6'0 | FR | La Mirada, CA | La Mirada HS
» 2025 graduate of La Mirada High School (California)
» Played three seasons of varsity volleyball for coach Jaime Ornelas
» Honors: 2024 All-Area Player of the Year, All-Suburban League Team (x3)
» Club/Travel Teams: ICON Volleyball Club
» 2025 Sierra National Qualifier 18 American Silver Medalist, 2025 USA Volleyball Junior Nationals 18 Patriot Bronze Medalist
Major: Communication
Why Hawai'i Hilo: "The community and location."
OH/OPP | 6'2 | FR | Izmir, Turkey | TED Ege College
» 2025 graduate of TED Ege College
» Pronunciation: JAY-leen SARA-CHOH-loo
Major: Psychology
Why Hawai'i Hilo: "I feel like I could grow there as an athlete and a person. The volleyball program felt like the right fit and the community felt real and supportive."
L/DS | 5'7 | FR | Surrey, Canada | Southridge School
» 2025 graduate of Southridge School
» Played four seasons of varsity volleyball for coach Micheal Neil
» South Fraser AA Girls Bracket Third Place (x2)
» Club/Travel Teams: Ducks U18-1
» 18U BC Provincial Champs, Tier Three Gold at Nationals
Major: Psychology
Why Hawai'i Hilo: "Hawai'i Hilo feels like it will be a second home with a strong sense of community, an academic program that fits my plans, and a place where I can continue to pursue my passion in volleyball."
