Hawai'i Hilo Vulcans Athletics

2024 (Freshman): Played in all 18 matches with eight starts, including the first six contests of the season. Finished with three goals ... Scored first collegiate goal in second match of the season, adding a 67th-minute score in a 2-0 win vs Chaminade (Sept. 7). Got Vulcans on the scoreboard with a 37th-minute goal in a 2-1 win vs Academy of Art (Oct. 1). Added on to a 5-0 win vs Chaminade with a goal in the 72nd minute (Nov. 9) ... Helped Vulcans to inaugural PacWest Conference Championships postseason tournament, falling to Westmont in double overtime in the semifinal round (Nov. 14).

BEFORE HAWAI‘I HILO
» Graduate of Shohei Junior and Senior High School (Japan)
» Played three seasons of varsity soccer for coach Akito Muramatsu

PERSONAL
» Born April 2005 in Japan
» Parents: Ryoko and Toshihiro Taira
» Has a younger sister
» Career Aspirations: Pro Soccer Player
» Major: Business Administration – Management

WHY HAWAI‘I HILO
» "It's a school that's perfect for me because I'm good at studying and sports."

FAVORITES
» Sports Moment: "When I scored a goal."
» Sports Teams: Arsenal
» Athletes: Jamie Vardy
» Movies: The Greatest Showman, Harry Potter
» Shows: Japanese animation
» Musicians: KEIJU
» Video Games: FIFA