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SandBows to sign 3; ‘Swords to D-II regional

By Cindy Luis on November 13, 2018

Here’s another photo from Monday’s SandBows 6th annual Portuguese Horseshoes fundraiser event: The SandBows expect to sign the three players mentioned previously in February. Maia Hannemann, daughter of former Warrior Albert (Al=B), Fla. Canadian Anna Maidment Sabrina Hardisty, Scripps Ranch CA A couple of walk-ons expected are: Ilihia Huddleston, Hi’ilawe’s sister, El Camino CA Laurie McGrath Hilo High Also mentioned previously, the two SandBows who transferred: Lea Monkhouse to UCLA and Chloe Luyties to Cal. As for Chaminade and D-II […]

Indoor RPI at 57; SandBows Horseshoes today

By Cindy Luis on November 12, 2018

Hawaii is down two spots to 57 in the latest NCAA RPI report. Pepperdine, UH’s most recent opponent that defeated UH in five sets last Tuesday, moved up 9 to 45. The only conference team with higher RPI than Hawaii is Cal Poly (up 3 to 19). >Also ahead of the Wahine are: Oregon (23, down 3) and Kansas State (52, down 2) Behind Hawaii are: UC Irvine up 10 to 70, Portland (76, down 17), UC Santa Barbara (94, […]

50th anniversary of ’68 Olympic teams, plus NLI notes

By Cindy Luis on November 9, 2018

For history buffs, USAV had a story about the reunion of the 1968 Olympic volleyball teams in Mexico City. Hawaii was well presented by players from here and some who would make their home here. On the women’s side, Bobbie Perry, Fanny Hopeau, Sharon Peterson. On the men’s team, Pete Velaso, Jon Stanley, Tom Haine, Butch May. Read the story here. Been posting these commits at various times. IMHO the Wahine will be good but young next year Here’s the […]

Portuguese Horseshoe Tournament, Wahine banquet reminders

By Cindy Luis on November 7, 2018

There’s a couple of volleyball-related events coming up. 6th SandBows Portuguese Horseshoe Tournament Monday, Nov. 12, 4-9 p.m., Les Murakami Stadium To register online click here. Wahine volleyball banquet Sunday, Nov. 18, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom Check-in 5:30, Buffet at 6 Registration due by Friday, Nov. 9. Late fee of $10 after To register online click here. For other info, click here.

SandBows host fall matches, White-Out & free youth tickets Friday

By Cindy Luis on October 23, 2018

First look at the Sand Bows next month. The Rainbow Wahine host Cal Poly in a pair of afternoon exhibition duals matches on Saturday, Nov. 17. On Sunday, beach newcomer UC Davis is part of a 16-team pairs tournament. Times for both TBA. The first dual vs. the Mustangs will be traditional format, the second an experimental “Ryder Cup”-style dual. Instead of submitting a pre-match lineup, each coach will alternate selecting pairs against their counterparts to create the matchups on […]

Dig Pink Saturday, SandBows host Portuguese Horseshoe Tourney

By Cindy Luis on October 10, 2018

Saturday vs. CSUN is Hawaii’s Dig Pink Hawaii Pacific Health is the sponsor for “Dig Pink Night” and will distribute Pink Shirts to the first 500 fans at Gate A along with awarding other prizes throughout the night. Hawaii Pacific Health will also be doing a free health screening at Gate A. The H-Zone store located at Gate B will be selling pink apparel, and fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. The SandBows will […]

SDSU sweeps USD, Maglio returning

By Cindy Luis on October 2, 2018

Big Win for Aztecs (3-14), sweeping crosstown rival San Diego, 25-15, 25-19, 25-23 Toreros drop to 7-8 As for Emily Maglio, have not confirmed it with her was told by Coach Jeff Hallthat she’ll be in school in January. Gain one Canadian, lose another. Lea Monkhouse decided not to return, wanting to be closer to home. No indication where she will transfer. Maglio has been with Canada at the FIVB World Championships in Japan. Canada went 0-3 She had six […]

Rise of the Wahine tonight, MVB & SVB news

By Cindy Luis on September 5, 2018

The “Rise of the Wahine” premiere event takes place today (Wednesday) at the Hawaii Theater. Doors and the red carpet for selected guests begins at 5:30 p.m. with the event starting at 6:30 p.m. Immediately following the film, filmmakers Dean Kaneshiro and Ryan Kalei Tsuji along with former UH Wahine volleyball coach Dave Shoji and the first Wahine volleyball team captain Beth McLaughlin will participate in a panel discussion. Proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Patsy T. […]