Hawai'i Hilo Vulcans Athletics

HIGHLIGHTS

AWARDS & ACCOLADES
» PacWest Conference Defender of the Week (Sept 1-7, 2026)

STUDENT IN STUDENT-ATHLETE

2026 (Junior): Scored Vulcans opening goal of the season on a direct kick through the upper-left corner (15') in 2-1 W vs HPU (Aug 27). Assist (deflected shot attempt) on game-winning score (18') in 1-0 W vs Chaminade (Aug 29). Scored lone goal on penalty kick (game-winner) in 21' in 1-0 W vs UT Dallas (Sep 2). Scored on a 30-yard direct kick (57') in one-goal L vs Point Loma (Oct 3). Assisted on first goal of second-half rally from direct kick 30 yards out (62') in 3-2 W vs Jessup (Oct 21).

Named PacWest Conference Defender of the Week for Sept 1-7.

2025 (Saginaw Valley State): One season with the Cardinals (NCAA D-II).

2024 (Academy of Art): Started and played in 17 matches through one season with the Urban Knights (NCAA D-II) before athletics was discontinued at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Totaled 2 goals (1 game-winner) and 1 assist for 5 total points. Contributed to two team shutouts. Played the full 90 minutes in a 2-1 L vs the Vulcans in Hilo (Oct 1, 2024).

BEFORE HAWAI‘I HILO
» One season at Saginaw Valley State University (Michigan)
» One season at Academy of Art University (California)
» 2023 graduate of Shimizudani High School (Japan)
» Club/Travel Teams: Shimizu S-Pulse Academy

PERSONAL
» Pronunciation: KAY-tuh
» Born April 2004 in Japan
» Parents: Kazami and Hiromasa
» Major: Business Administration
» Summer Teams: San Francisco Glens SC