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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Oct 4, 2022 3:50:09 GMT -5
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Post by aznsun90 on Oct 4, 2022 7:04:06 GMT -5
CONGRATS to Caylen Alexander for 3x now freshman of the week honors! bigwest.org/news/2022/10/3/mustangs-aggies-and-rainbow-wahine-represented-for-womens-volleyball-weekly-honors.aspxTrue freshman Caylen Alexander produced two performances with double-digit kill totals in two road successes last weekend for Hawai’i to claim Big West Freshman of the Week.
The native of Alpharetta, Ga., totaled 23 kills, including six in the first frame (and set point in each) against both Cal State Fullerton on Friday and Long Beach State on Saturday. In the sweep in Fullerton, Alexander put down 10 kills while hitting .350 (10-3-20) with a dig. At the Walter Pyramid, she added 13 kills and three more digs in a 3-1 win.
Alexander has appeared in all 12 matches for the Rainbow Wahine so far in 2022, recording 10-plus kills in seven of them. The outside hitter has collected 38 kills over the past three contests alone, hitting at a .365 (38-7-85) clip.
A winner of a season-high five in a row, defending champion and preseason favorite Hawai’i (7-5) is tied atop The Big West standings at 4-0 alongside UC Santa Barbara.
Alexander now leads all conference rookies with three Big West Freshman of the Week honors over the first six weeks of the season. She has now earned back-to-back distinctions for the first time, with her initial award coming back on Sept. 5.
Also Nominated: Emme Bullis (Cal Poly); Lolo Fonua (Cal State Fullerton); Jade Light (UC Davis); Kendra MacDonald (UC Irvine); Zayna Meyer (Long Beach State); Aubrey Tanner (UC San Diego)Congrats Caylen for her third FOW. As of now she’s looking like the front runner for FOY. Amazing! Go Caylen!
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Post by babybacksets on Oct 4, 2022 12:04:56 GMT -5
So don’t want to jump too far forward but I’m wondering what the POSSIBILITY of the 2024 roster. Could we see a Covid+ year for the Igiede, Wagoner, Westerberg, Akana class along with the 2024 recruits Way and HOPEFULLY Mili Sylvester?
Seeing Amber and Mili on the roster together would be GREAT, but I’m assuming those aforementioned 4 wouldn’t be on a true scholarship as they should be going to Way, Sylvester, and possibly another 2 freshman or transfer pins?
Trying to remember how it worked out for the championship Mens team who were able to bring Colton, Rado, and Pat. Not to mention that spare 2023 scholly to keep open for that “dream transfer” (Kahahawai?)
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Post by 5100 on Oct 4, 2022 15:40:37 GMT -5
I didn’t know Kate got hurt? Was there an injury reported? May be referring to her taped leg?
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Post by rainbowcard on Oct 4, 2022 16:21:05 GMT -5
So don’t want to jump too far forward but I’m wondering what the POSSIBILITY of the 2024 roster. Could we see a Covid+ year for the Igiede, Wagoner, Westerberg, Akana class along with the 2024 recruits Way and HOPEFULLY Mili Sylvester? Seeing Amber and Mili on the roster together would be GREAT, but I’m assuming those aforementioned 4 wouldn’t be on a true scholarship as they should be going to Way, Sylvester, and possibly another 2 freshman or transfer pins? Trying to remember how it worked out for the championship Mens team who were able to bring Colton, Rado, and Pat. Not to mention that spare 2023 scholly to keep open for that “dream transfer” (Kahahawai?) I thought 2023 was their extra year? Aren’t they all seniors academically right now, even though they are listed as juniors. I actually don’t know how it works due to Covid, confuses me but I didn’t think that group of girls were eligible in 2024. Anyone know how it works?
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Post by brooselee on Oct 4, 2022 17:01:48 GMT -5
So don’t want to jump too far forward but I’m wondering what the POSSIBILITY of the 2024 roster. Could we see a Covid+ year for the Igiede, Wagoner, Westerberg, Akana class along with the 2024 recruits Way and HOPEFULLY Mili Sylvester? Seeing Amber and Mili on the roster together would be GREAT, but I’m assuming those aforementioned 4 wouldn’t be on a true scholarship as they should be going to Way, Sylvester, and possibly another 2 freshman or transfer pins? Trying to remember how it worked out for the championship Mens team who were able to bring Colton, Rado, and Pat. Not to mention that spare 2023 scholly to keep open for that “dream transfer” (Kahahawai?) I thought 2023 was their extra year? Aren’t they all seniors academically right now, even though they are listed as juniors. I actually don’t know how it works due to Covid, confuses me but I didn’t think that group of girls were eligible in 2024. Anyone know how it works? I think Amber, Brae and Riley can come back in 2024 only IF they redshirt 2023. They never redshirted so they didn’t have the luxury of having “2 extra years” like many football players who redshirted their freshman year and then get another year added due to Covid. The girls extra Covid year would be 2023. 2023 would be their 5th year. A player like BVS got to play 6 years due to multiple years lost due to injury. Amber, Brae and Riley never lost time due to medical/personal hardship so the 5 years to play 4 probably still apply to them.
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Post by staticb on Oct 4, 2022 17:13:19 GMT -5
Yup next year is their extra year. I'm not sure how the scholarship math will work out for everyone next year. (with 1 senior who may or may not be on scholarship and 2 incoming recruits)
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Oct 4, 2022 17:48:35 GMT -5
WVB: Another FOW for Alexander, Wahine open at 41 in RPICindy Luis October 4, 2022 Excerpts: Hawai’i outside hitter Caylen Alexander picked up her third Big West Freshman of the Week honors on Monday after helping the Rainbow Wahine (7-5, 4-0) remain undefeated in conference play after two road wins. It is her second straight FOW and third out of the six awards given out this year. Alexander had a combined 23 kills, 10 in the sweep at Cal State Fullerton and 13 in the 3-1 win at Long Beach State. Alexander has appeared in all 12 matches and has 38 kills over the past three matches when hitting .365 against UC Riverside, the Titans and Beach. ... Hawai’i opened at 41 in the first RPI of the season, helped by its tough preseason schedule. Still think it’s criminal that just because you play in a good conference that you can have a great RPI even when being barely above .500 (ohio state 7-5 at 3) www.ncaa.com/rankings/volleyball-women/d1/ncaa-womens-volleyball-rpiFull post: www.cindyluis.com/2022/10/04/wvb-another-fow-for-alexander-wahine-open-at-41-in-rpi/
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Oct 4, 2022 17:53:00 GMT -5
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Post by Dancing in the Flames on Oct 4, 2022 18:26:13 GMT -5
Yup next year is their extra year. I'm not sure how the scholarship math will work out for everyone next year. (with 1 senior who may or may not be on scholarship and 2 incoming recruits) more international hopefully. and no baby giraffe stuff bc I can handle short and athletic vs tall and that stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2022 18:27:06 GMT -5
Yup next year is their extra year. I'm not sure how the scholarship math will work out for everyone next year. (with 1 senior who may or may not be on scholarship and 2 incoming recruits) more international hopefully. and no baby giraffe stuff bc I can handle short and athletic vs tall and that stuff. 😂😂😂 Agree x100 on the baby giraffe crap lol
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Post by babybacksets on Oct 5, 2022 2:11:32 GMT -5
So don’t want to jump too far forward but I’m wondering what the POSSIBILITY of the 2024 roster. Could we see a Covid+ year for the Igiede, Wagoner, Westerberg, Akana class along with the 2024 recruits Way and HOPEFULLY Mili Sylvester? Seeing Amber and Mili on the roster together would be GREAT, but I’m assuming those aforementioned 4 wouldn’t be on a true scholarship as they should be going to Way, Sylvester, and possibly another 2 freshman or transfer pins? Trying to remember how it worked out for the championship Mens team who were able to bring Colton, Rado, and Pat. Not to mention that spare 2023 scholly to keep open for that “dream transfer” (Kahahawai?) I thought 2023 was their extra year? Aren’t they all seniors academically right now, even though they are listed as juniors. I actually don’t know how it works due to Covid, confuses me but I didn’t think that group of girls were eligible in 2024. Anyone know how it works? I’m just unsure if there is anything that applies specifically to Big West/ Ivy League players and their 2020 season being taken from them so basically they were given 3 true seasons of play and then they get a bonus covid year as their fourth. Which to me personally, is kinda f***d up. Like I feel those 2 conferences owe their athletes SOMETHING no? Lol also would love to see that stacked ass team with all those freshman learning from the older players. Also assuming we start looking for the next UH Setter and Libero in the 2025 class?
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Post by Wiz on Oct 5, 2022 3:29:13 GMT -5
Not too worried about the two teams coming to town this weekend. But UCSB and Cal Poly are really scary. If anyone saw that UCSB-Cal Poly match, it was a slugfest. UCSB can really bring the heat as well as great defense. Cal Poly with Dvoracek and Stockham, they both had slow starts coming into the season, but they have really picked it up. They hit with so much velocity. Hawaii needs to be on it both offensively and defensively.
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Post by aznsun90 on Oct 5, 2022 4:17:51 GMT -5
Not too worried about the two teams coming to town this weekend. But UCSB and Cal Poly are really scary. If anyone saw that UCSB-Cal Poly match, it was a slugfest. UCSB can really bring the heat as well as great defense. Cal Poly with Dvoracek and Stockham, they both had slow starts coming into the season, but they have really picked it up. They hit with so much velocity. Hawaii needs to be on it both offensively and defensively. I agree. Both teams can also hit from the back row and legitimate middle attack/blockers.
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Oct 6, 2022 3:45:00 GMT -5
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