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Post by wahinefan on Sept 9, 2022 3:08:16 GMT -5
If Robyn uses Annika De Goede wisely, she can give the Wahine a few points during a match. With either her serve, and/or blocking. Especially, with her serve, being that she is a left hander. I do not see Annika playing on a regular basis, at least not yet.
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Post by wahinefan on Sept 9, 2022 3:12:26 GMT -5
Once Caylen Alexander hits the weights and get stronger, she will be unstoppable. She is already quite athletic. If Robyn is able to sign that player from Nebraska, I can see Caylen as an all around Opposite. Robyn is only missing that one piece of the puzzle, in turning the Wahine into a Top 25, even a Top 10 team. That piece can be answered by the signing of that Nebraska player. STELLA ADEYEMI is a name that Hawaii will be cheering on along with Caylen next season. Anyone know exactly how many scholarships are available to sign another 2023? I’m not really going to count Tali Hakas until she’s actually announced but recruiting is picking up either way and that’s important. One for sure, maybe two, depending on the status of Anna Kiraly.
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Post by kaipono on Sept 9, 2022 5:16:31 GMT -5
Once Caylen Alexander hits the weights and get stronger, she will be unstoppable. She is already quite athletic. If Robyn is able to sign that player from Nebraska, I can see Caylen as an all around Opposite. Robyn is only missing that one piece of the puzzle, in turning the Wahine into a Top 25, even a Top 10 team. That piece can be answered by the signing of that Nebraska player. STELLA ADEYEMI is a name that Hawaii will be cheering on along with Caylen next season. Anyone know exactly how many scholarships are available to sign another 2023? I’m not really going to count Tali Hakas until she’s actually announced but recruiting is picking up either way and that’s important. I believe that we should definitely have two scholarships available for 2023 since we have one open right now and Byrd's should open up after the season. Could have more scholarships depending on if there is some type of exception made for Kiraly's scholarship and depending on the status of Igiede, Akana, Wagoner, and Westerberg coming for their last season of eligibility (I believe Akana and Igiede said they would use it from an interview, but not sure on the others)
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Sept 9, 2022 13:57:05 GMT -5
Rainbow Wahine use stunning loss to UCLA as motivation for USCBy Jason Kaneshiro 9/9/22, Honolulu Star-Advertiser CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM UCLA setter Matti McKissock talked to the referee while Hawaii outside hitter Riley Wagoner listened in on Saturday.CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM The Rainbow Wahine were in a much better mood before letting a lead slip away against UCLA.There’s no changing the outcome. What matters now is applying the lessons of a wrenching loss. Days after a five-set defeat to nationally ranked UCLA on Sunday, the sting of surrendering a late lead lingered for the University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team. When the Rainbow Wahine returned to practice in advance of a two-match series with Southern Cal, they reported to the gym looking to convert the disappointment into fuel for their preparations for this week’s series and beyond. “I don’t think we’re really fully over it yet, but I do think we are past just being negative about it,” UH opposite Braelyn Akana said. “We’re (saying), ‘OK we can’t go back in time, just focus on the next game.’ I think we’re using it as motivation. “I can say our practices have definitely ramped up, because I think everybody has that mindset of we never want to feel like that again.” Akana acknowledged that Sunday’s loss in the finale of the Outrigger Volleyball Challenge, “was probably one of the worst losses I’ve ever experienced.” The Wahine opened up a 20-13 lead in the fourth set and moved within two points of knocking off the Bruins at 23-18. UCLA then closed the set with a 7-0 run and rolled to the win in the fifth. “It’s a hard one for me to swallow,” UH coach Robyn Ah Mow said in her media session on Tuesday, echoing her postmatch comments on Sunday. “I felt like it was a hard one for the state and whoever was in that gym that came to watch to swallow. But it’s still in the beginning phases, it’s a learning thing.” UH will look to bounce back against another Los Angeles rival when USC returns to SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center for the Hawaiian Airlines Volleyball Series. The Wahine (2-4) take on the Women of Troy (4-2) at 7 p.m. today and Saturday in their final nonconference matches of the regular season. While addressing the issues that arose in the final stages against UCLA, the Wahine could also look back on what worked in rallying to win the third set and building the lead in the fourth. “Just thinking back at what the girls had done after the second set and to come back in the third and have the momentum, they’ve done good things this week,” Ah Mow said. “It’s staying consistent about it and finishing.” If the match with UCLA provided a lesson, albeit a painful one, for the Wahine, USC presents another test of their progress. Speaking on what she’ll be looking for from the Wahine in taking on another sizable task this week against USC, Ah Mow summed it up in a single word: “Courage.” “Courage for setters to get those (hitters) on the net, and courage for hitters to go up, be smart and bang balls,” she said. The Trojans entered last week at No. 25 in the AVCA coaches poll but dropped out following a 1-2 weekend in the Bluejay Invitational. They opened the tournament with a win over Northern Iowa, then lost to No. 17 Creighton in four sets and were swept by No. 16 Kentucky. Skylar Fields, a transfer from Texas and a third-team All-American last year, leads the Trojans with 4.00 kills per set while hitting .271. Setter Mia Tuaniga, the sister of former Rainbow Warrior Gus Tuaniga, entered the week tied for ninth in the nation with 11.25 assists per set and has the Trojans’ attack hitting .297 through six matches. UH middle blocker Amber Igiede leads the Wahine with 3.55 kills per set on .406 hitting and 29 total blocks (1.32 per set). Caylen Alexander was named Big West Freshman of the Week after posting 18 kills and 11 digs against UCLA. Overshadowed by Sunday’s loss was Akana’s most productive match of the season. The junior tied her career high with 11 kills and posted four blocks against the Bruins. One of her blocks ended a spirited rally in the fourth set that was highlighted by the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Twitter account. The sequence, which included libero Tayli Ikenaga’s chase-down into the UH bench area, was among the moments that electrified the Sheriff Center crowd. “I know our team is so grateful for the crowd — they really bring the momentum, they bring energy, they help us, they support us,” Akana said. “It’s definitely such a crazy experience. Even the UCLA girls, I talked to some of them after the game, and they were like, ‘You guys have some good fans.’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, our fans are the best.’ It’s a crazy atmosphere to be in, but it’s super fun and it’s exciting because they have your back.” Hawaiian Airlines Volleyball SeriesAt SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center USC (4-2) vs. Hawaii (2-4) >> When: Today and Saturday, 7 p.m. >> TV: Spectrum Sports >> Radio: 1420-AM / 92.7-FM
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2022 14:02:48 GMT -5
Hawaii could just as easy be 4-2 with losses to only Pitt and San Diego. Shoulda, woulda, coulda but they are a few adjustments away from being a lot better. Hopefully they show something this weekend against SC!
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Post by wahinefan on Sept 9, 2022 14:15:12 GMT -5
STELLA ADEYEMI is a name that Hawaii will be cheering on along with Caylen next season. Anyone know exactly how many scholarships are available to sign another 2023? I’m not really going to count Tali Hakas until she’s actually announced but recruiting is picking up either way and that’s important. I believe that we should definitely have two scholarships available for 2023 since we have one open right now and Byrd's should open up after the season. Could have more scholarships depending on if there is some type of exception made for Kiraly's scholarship and depending on the status of Igiede, Akana, Wagoner, and Westerberg coming for their last season of eligibility (I believe Akana and Igiede said they would use it from an interview, but not sure on the others) Are you saying the following are not on Scholarship: Kennedi Evans, Talia Edmonds, Tayli Ikenaga, Kendra Ham, and Chandler Cowell. I believe out of this group, Kennedi Evans is on scholarship, which would make 12 scholarships this year.
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Post by kaipono on Sept 9, 2022 14:18:30 GMT -5
I believe that we should definitely have two scholarships available for 2023 since we have one open right now and Byrd's should open up after the season. Could have more scholarships depending on if there is some type of exception made for Kiraly's scholarship and depending on the status of Igiede, Akana, Wagoner, and Westerberg coming for their last season of eligibility (I believe Akana and Igiede said they would use it from an interview, but not sure on the others) Are you saying the following are not on Scholarship: Kennedi Evans, Talia Edmonds, Tayli Ikenaga, Kendra Ham, and Chandler Cowell. I believe out of this group, Kennedi Evans is on scholarship, which would make 12 scholarships this year. Igiede, Matias, Wagoner, Lang, Westerberg, Evans, Akana, Byrd, Alexander, Kiraly, and De Goede are on scholarship. Those are 11 scholarships. Who do you have the 12th scholarship for?
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Post by wahinefan on Sept 9, 2022 14:33:46 GMT -5
Stella Adeyemi could just be the missing piece, on this Wahine Team, next year. It will leave Robyn with a backup at basically all positions. Jackie Matias backing up Kate Lang, at Setter. Kennedi Evans backing up both Middle positions. Braelyn Akana, backing up Opposite and OH1. Finally, Kendra Ham backing up Riley Wagoner. Annika De Goede will be a Serving and Blocking specialist. Where that leaves Chandler Cowell, I do not know, unless she improves quite a bit, from now until next season. From what she has shown so far, from the little time she has been seen on the floor, it has not been much.
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Post by wahinefan on Sept 9, 2022 14:44:39 GMT -5
Are you saying the following are not on Scholarship: Kennedi Evans, Talia Edmonds, Tayli Ikenaga, Kendra Ham, and Chandler Cowell. I believe out of this group, Kennedi Evans is on scholarship, which would make 12 scholarships this year. Igiede, Matias, Wagoner, Lang, Westerberg, Evans, Akana, Byrd, Alexander, Kiraly, and De Goede are on scholarship. Those are 11 scholarships. Who do you have the 12th scholarship for? Sorry, Kaipono, you are right that is 11 scholarships, for this season. Yes, Robyn will have 2 scholarships for next year. One will go to Stella Adeyemi. The other scholarship should go to a Middle, or an OH2, to back up Riley Wagoner. The Middle should be good enough to step into Amber Igiede's spot when her Wahine career is over. A backup Middle should take priority over a backup OH2 for Riley Wagoner.
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Post by practicesafesets on Sept 9, 2022 14:52:20 GMT -5
Igiede, Matias, Wagoner, Lang, Westerberg, Evans, Akana, Byrd, Alexander, Kiraly, and De Goede are on scholarship. Those are 11 scholarships. Who do you have the 12th scholarship for? Sorry, Kaipono, you are right that is 11 scholarships, for this season. Yes, Robyn will have 2 scholarships for next year. One will go to Stella Adeyemi. The other scholarship should go to a Middle, or an OH2, to back up Riley Wagoner. The Middle should be good enough to step into Amber Igiede's spot when her Wahine career is over. A backup Middle should take priority over a backup OH2 for Riley Wagoner. or maybe she’ll have 3 or 4 scholarships
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Post by wahinefan on Sept 9, 2022 15:12:41 GMT -5
Sorry, Kaipono, you are right that is 11 scholarships, for this season. Yes, Robyn will have 2 scholarships for next year. One will go to Stella Adeyemi. The other scholarship should go to a Middle, or an OH2, to back up Riley Wagoner. The Middle should be good enough to step into Amber Igiede's spot when her Wahine career is over. A backup Middle should take priority over a backup OH2 for Riley Wagoner. or maybe she’ll have 3 or 4 scholarships Possibility of 3, depending on the status of Anna Kiraly's health condition. She could be put on an academic scholarship, seems smart enough. Do not really see anyone transferring out, unless this Wahine team completely falls apart, and I do not see that occurring. This Wahine team seems really tight. One of the BIG Positives going for this Wahine team.
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Post by wahinefan on Sept 9, 2022 15:17:12 GMT -5
Robyn could put Anna Kiraly as the Student Equipment Manager, or some position like that, so she could still be with the team. While being on an academic scholarship.
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Post by veebz17 on Sept 9, 2022 15:18:43 GMT -5
I could be mistaken but I thought when an athlete medically retires they still receive their scholarship but don’t count against the team scholarship total?
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Post by po'okela on Sept 9, 2022 16:09:14 GMT -5
Once Caylen Alexander hits the weights and get stronger, she will be unstoppable. She is already quite athletic. If Robyn is able to sign that player from Nebraska, I can see Caylen as an all around Opposite. Robyn is only missing that one piece of the puzzle, in turning the Wahine into a Top 25, even a Top 10 team. That piece can be answered by the signing of that Nebraska player. STELLA ADEYEMI is a name that Hawaii will be cheering on along with Caylen next season. Anyone know exactly how many scholarships are available to sign another 2023? I’m not really going to count Tali Hakas until she’s actually announced but recruiting is picking up either way and that’s important. doubt tali is coming, wouldn’t that make her a 21 year old freshman next year? doesn’t make sense.
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Post by wahinefan on Sept 9, 2022 16:18:32 GMT -5
Hey Po'okela, where have you been? Have not seen you commenting in a while. Hope everything is going good with you, health wise.
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