Hawaii Warrior World

Expanded coverage of all things volleyball, including notes, observations and analysis on the Rainbow Wahine, Rainbow Warriors, SandBows and Team USA.

About the blog host

Cindy Luis covers University of Hawaii volleyball for the Star-Advertiser. She began her career as a sports journalist in Hawaii in 1981 with the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and was the sports editor, assistant sports editor, columnist and beat writer during a 31-year span before the paper became the Star-Advertiser. She graduated from UCLA in 1977 with a B.A. in Communication Studies.

Latest news

Hawaii 3, UCSB 0; Friday scores

By Cindy Luis on October 6, 2017

In what appears to be a show of solidarity, the entire Wahine coaching all in same attire as Ah Mow-Santos Williams not cleared to play, not sure if Burns will see action. Her right knee still in brace but she’s moving well in warmups. Also Canadian flag up for the NBA games still up tonight TV Spectrum OC16 Ch. 12/1012 link for those on the mainland http://bigwest.sidearmstreaming.com/watch/?Live=226 Radio: 1420-am http://www.nbcsportsradiohawaii.com/ gametracker http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=184116 Friday 2) Stanford at 18) Oregon 3) Penn […]

SandBows set Portuguese horseshoe tournament

By Cindy Luis on October 5, 2017

Wednesday Top 25 1) Florida def. Texas A&M 26-24, 25-23, 25-27, 25-10 11) Kansas def. West Virginia 28-26, 25-22, 17-25, 25-17 Baylor def. 20) Iowa State, 25-19, 25-20, 25-14 The 5th annual Portuguese Horseshoe Tournament, a benefit for the UH beach volleyball team Sunday, Nov. 19, at Les Murakami Stadium from 3-8 p.m. The fundraiser will include a meet-and-greet with coaches and players, heavy pupus and drinks, and a chance to win great > prizes. > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-portuguese-horseshoe-tournament-tickets-38154296528>. for information, contact […]

Dig Pink on Saturday

By Cindy Luis on October 3, 2017

Don’t have complete details yet but the Dig Pink breast cancer awareness volleyball night will be Saturday vs. Cal Poly. Stay tuned.

Hawaii opens at 47 in RPI

By Cindy Luis on October 2, 2017

http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/volleyball-women/d1/ncaa-womens-volleyball-rpi just wanted to post. will discuss more later.

Hawaii 3, UC Riverside 2

By Cindy Luis on September 30, 2017

Saturday Hawaii at UC Riverside BigWest.tv http://bigwest.sidearmstreaming.com/watch/?Live=190 1500-AM http://nbcsportsradiohawaii.com Gametracker http://www.sidearmstats.com/ucr/wvball/ From BigWest twitter WVB: 🚨 SPECIAL EVENT ALERT 🚨 Long Beach State Athletics legend Brian Gimmillaro will join Rahshaun Haylock and Megan Reza on the call! ESPN3 http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3162214/uc-santa-barbara-vs-long-beach-state-w-volleyball won’t be able to drop into The Beach broadcast. If anyone does, please post what BG has to say. Thanks Early Top 25 No. T3 Minnesota def. Iowa, 25-23, 25-22, 25-19 No. T3 Penn State def. Northwestern 26-24, 25-14, 25-14 No. […]

Friday scores, Hawaii 3, Fullerton 0

By Cindy Luis on September 29, 2017

1) Florida def. Tennessee 25-17, 25-18, 25-19 3) Penn State def. Illinois 25-19, 25-17, 26-24 8) Nebraska def. 3) Minnesota 25-21, 25-18, 25-13 14) Creighton def. Seton Hall 26-24, 25-12, 25-21 16) Michigan State def. Maryland 25-14, 25-14, 25-21 18) Iowa State def. Texas Tech 25-27, 23-25, 25-19, 25-21, 15-12 22) Northern Iowa def. Bradley 25-14, 25-11, 25-12 26) Western Kentucky def. Louisiana Tech 25-21, 25-15, 25-16 Links for Friday’s match at Fullerton 4 p.m. HST ESPN3 http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3162213/hawaii-vs-csu-fullerton-w-volleyball 1420-AM espn1420am.com […]

Got yarn? Cia Goods-Fernandez would appreciate. Links for Fullerton

By Cindy Luis on September 29, 2017

Dropped by Beach Volleyball practice. They have put up a new awning for some shade. They’d like to do misters at some point. Hall excited about spring. Had a nice chat with freshman Misraje who should be cleared to practice by December. Former Wahine Cia Goods-Fernandez still going through chemo. Said she has found a new hobby: Knitting. said it is very therapeutic If anyone has skeins, let me know. I’ll be sending a box next week. You can bring […]

Cataluna column perfect on Ah Mow-Santos’ match attire

By Cindy Luis on September 27, 2017

Many of you don’t get the paper so have missed a few of the recent letters to the editor about what Ah Mow-Santos wears to coach in the arena and what the letter writers thing she should be wearing. My response has been: She’s on the court and participates in warmups. She’s not going to wear a skirt and high heels. Ah Mow-Santos had a response on Facebook that included the comment that “I am in compliance with my contract […]

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