Scrimmage recap
By Cindy Luis
Sorry, had the scrimmage story and two final preview magazine stories to take care of.
I’d say about 100 were in the arena to watch some pretty good off-season play. There’s definitely a commitment to ball pursuit and not giving up on a play.
Impressive defense on both sides. Hard to gauge in that so many combos were used.
Uiato’s side always won and she had Hartong as her go-to player.
Spoke with Longo, Hartong and Uiato after the match. They were fairly pleased with today but know they want to work on some things before Friday’s first match.
A few of you have suggested starting lineups on another thread. After talking with Shoji, this is what I gather … and what I wrote for tomorrow’s paper.
The only givens seem to be Hartong and Croson on the left, Uiato at setter and Longo at libero.
The middles are up for grabs, although he said Adolpho came out No. 1 after today. Said he didn’t want to say who would be No. 2 because things could easily change this week.
He said the rights are pretty even. Said Olevao didn’t have a great day but that you could see the potential. He knows he has options.
Was sitting with Jim Leahey most of the scrimmage. He was very impressed with Longo too. He agreed with me that Longo was moving better and Maeda was playing the best ball of her career.
If I had to pick a lineup based on today, I’d say Hartong and Croson on the left, Adolpho and Vorster in the middle, Goodman on the right, Longo at libero and Maeda top DS.
Shoji did say that Hartong passed the best he’s seen her and if she does that they can keep a traditional passing formation. If not, then things will change.
did ask about what 15 subs would do. He said it would allow for the middles to be subbed out every rotation and that Lelepali would be in after Maeda.
Volleyshots
Goodman might start friday but I bet Kastl is starting by next week or After the first set against Stanford. UH needs her firepower.
Hope UH can redshirt Tai.
Tai as a fifth year senior =Awesome.
Cindy,
Thank you for the recap, looking forward to your article in Sunday’s SA.
I see Maeda playing alot, coming in for either Kastl or Goodman, when they are in the backrow. I also see Shoji using the double sub more, with Goodman coming in for Uiato, in blocking situations, and putting Stauber in as the 2nd sub. Now that there is 15 subs.
Cindy,
I do not get Shoji’s statement about the middles being able to be subbed out every rotation. I thought they get subbed out by the libero, as soon as they get to the backrow.
I think he was talking about the one that serves. Longo can only serve for one so we will most likely see Lelepali coming in to serve for that other middle.
vballfreak808,
Thanks, did not know that.
Thanks for the recap Cindy. Also looking forward with your article tomorrow.
On this subject of Tai and redshirting, just my view, I see Shoji keeping Tai out of play as long as possible into the season and then redshirting her with her agreement of course. The same situation as with Ginger last season.
Thanks for the recap, Cindy! I would love for Goodman to stake her claim at the RS position, and having Kastl just gives them more options. Will Maeda pass or will she play only defense? So Lelepali is No. 3 at DS. Nice to know that. How does Ginger Long figure in the mix? Is she so far down the depth chart? And Tuaniga, supposedly the most compelling attacker in the middle. She’ll need to be on the court in some capacity, right?
much depends on the passing alignment for Maeda. she’s in the serve-receive. Long is behind a lot of good players. No Tuaniga doesn’t necessarily ‘need’ to be in there. four middles two spots. she is the healthiest she has been. doesn’t translate to playing time.
Cindy,
Did Jim Leahey mention anything about Oceanic televising the volleyball matches?
Cannot wait for the season to start, and see how far this team can go. But more then that, I am drooling about next season already, knowing everyone will be back, improved, with the exception being Maeda. Also, having the two T’s coming in, and should I dare mention it already, the possibility of FF. The last time Shoji had 99% of the team return was back in 1987, if I am not mistaken, and you know what happened that year.
Leahey didn’t mention anything
As for 87, what happened Long Beach Stqte got hot, Williams gave up, Shoji still struggling with rally score in Set 5
Cindy,
I think I got my years mixed up again, was referring to the Wahine’s last National Championship with Tita Ahuna and the gang. If I am not mistaken, nearly the whole team returned from the previous season, just like what is going to happen in 2013. Next year’s team is bringing back all that kind of memories of players playing 3 or 4 years together.
then I can tell you how mistaken you are. 1987 graduated Ahuna, Eleneki, Jessie and Eagye,. the core returning in 88 was Teee Williams and Martina Cincerova. But if you mean that 87 had most of the team back from 86 yes, that senior class of Ahuna, Eleneki, Jessie, Eagye were together for four years. They probably should have been in the final four in 86 but the NCAA regionals were completely regional at that point.
Cindy,
But that is what I mean, that 1987 team had Ahuna, Eleneki, Jesse, and Eagye, who were playing with each other for 3 or 4 years. This year’s team and next year’s team will be playing with each other for 3 or 4 years to. All I am getting at is, there are alot of similarities. Shoji has not had these many players playing together for that long since that time.
Cindy,
Just like you mentioned, that 1986 team should have been in the Final 4, just like last year’s team should have been in the Final 4, if the regionals were fair. All I am saying is, it is just real spooky.
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I am looking forward for this season to start already….by the way they are talking about our defense, I can see that we will be awesome when it comes to the games. My problem is the middle with Adolpho the only one I know that can contribute alot. Anywayz, talking about next year team, they will definitely be a good team. Coming to Hawaii will be two local girl: Taylor Higgins (setter from Punahou) and I forgot the other girl first name but the brother is a Pepperdine outside hitter…last name Taylor.(6’3 outside hitter) she will be a big help for the UH in the near future.
Mikey-you’re referring to Nikki Taylor
Nikki Taylor. Kaiser. not playing high school ball this year. difference of opinion with the coach is the best I can describe it.
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The girls coming next year will help down the line but not next year. The returning members from this years team will be hard to beat out for playing time.
Think the best senario is incoming recruits Taylor and Higgins redshirt. We have a good team this year, should be better next year with another year learning the system and playing with one another. Except for Maeda, everyone is eligible to return.
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Thanks everyone for the recaps. Haven’t seen anything yet of the new-look Wahine. Looking forward to Friday, and also the matches against St. Mary’s and Stanford.
Congrats also to Heather Bown and Lauri Hakala getting engaged! (It was posted on the other thread, and I didn’t want it to get buried.)
Heather and Lauri got engaged to each other?
Yes, http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150969055237471.425930.317799942470&type=1
Gorgeous couple.
saw Lauri in spring he didn’t say anything. their kids will be amazing.
Photo of Jane in Cindy’s article shows that she is really fit, lost the baby fat of a year ago.
Lauri Hakala is an assist coach for Pepperdines mens program.
Jane didn’t have that much baby fat. Will say I think Adolpho is the one who has trimmed down the most.
we have mentioned Lauri at Pepperdine for a while, including when I was covering the sand tournaments in spring.
I beg to differ, Janes tummy, sides are less prominent, her legs are slimmer, muscular. Looks like she has toned up alot. Haven’t seen much of Adolpho, in her team picture her face looks a little drawn. As you would see in a photo who has lost weight.
I don’t care if you had a previous post on L. Hakala, I didn’t see it, thought it would be news to others.
So what is it with you, when I posted that Idaho was applying to join the Big Sky, you replied to my post something to the effect that “maybe the Big West was looking for a tenth member”. I followed your post by stating that S.D. State was joining in 2013. You followed something to the effect that “I knew that…….” Is your ego that fragile?
Wait, whose ego is fragile? All Cindy posts is that she mentioned Lauri at Pepperdine before and you freak out about it. Sounds like you’re the one with issues.
Also, nice to see you’re an expert on Jane’s physique. Creepy.
If I misread your original post I apologize. I thought it sad big West originally, not Big Sky.
All Isaid that I knew I already knew San Diego State was heading to the Big West.
As for Croson, all I said was she didn’t have that much baby fat.She has trimmed down, in part to playing beach all summer. Since she did not play high school ball her senior year, she might not have been as toned as she would have been before coming to UH
As for Hakala at Pepperdine, sorry you missed the post months ago. there’s a lot to keep track of. Iincluded some comments from him.
Thanks tiffer….but i know they wont start right away in next year team, but in the near future they will definitely be a big help for the wahine. I’m going to the game on the 26th when they play stanford.
http://www.gazettepreps.com/articles/doherty-5729-move-figures.html
Can her coach Tara Hittle please please get this young lady to change her mind from Penn State to UH.
She has that 2% chance of changing her commit to HAWAII. That would be a pleasant surprise.
Tara Hittle should let her know that if she comes to Hawaii, in 2014, she will have a very good chance of starting as a freshman, since Hartong, Goodman, and Kastl will be gone. If she goes to any other school, it is not a gaurantee that she will start.
Haleigh is actually a middle blocker but if she has decent ball control and touching 10′ 8 already I could definitely see Shoji converting her to be a Hooker like Outside.
Hope she does not commit to Penn State, they already have Simone Lee and 3 other top 2014 recruits, the rich don’t need to get richer.
Cindy, who was playing libero on the other team when Longo was libero and Maeda was DS? Or was there just players going in and out?
players going in and out. Lelepali got the most time and is supposed to be in for the second MB when they make that sub.
Caitlin Andrade: San Jose State
does anyone know why she isnt playing her senior year?
I am so excited for Heather Bown and Lauri Hakala… they are among my favorite players… can’t wait to see their offspring… whoop whoop
I have a question for those of you that keep track of rosters of other teams, is there any other college team that will have their whole team back except for one player, in 2013?
There will be some competition in 2013. Big West rival Long Baech is not scheduled to lose much after this season (and may return Hampton if she redshirts this year). Texas only has one senior in McNeal and Penn State has 2 (a DS/libero/setter and a non starting setter).
Well actually Long Beach will be losing a pretty big part of their team in Janisa Johnson.
True. Johnson is a big part of their team. She will likely be their top outside and she is a primary passer. But in terms of the question of sheer quantity, Long Beach is scheduled to only lose 2 players to graduation; Johnson and a seldom used DS from last year (she may play more this season). Accordingly, Long Beach could return 5 of 6 starters plus their libero in 2013. And possibly Hampton.
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Talked to both Jane and Kalei last night. Last I saw both of them was in March and both of them lost weight from that time. Kalei especially, very noticable. Don’t judge them by the TV screen which makes everyone shorter and wider, gotta see them in person so come on down to the matches, starting this Friday.
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Cindy,
That was a very nice article by Ann, in the SA, about Longo and Kastl. They could bring something to the Wahine’s that was missing last year. Cannot wait for Friday to come, just to hear how loud the both of them are.
I prefer the quite Wahine.
Hagins is a really funny girl, she cracks me up.
Jesse I hear you are being sued,what is that all about ?
Try it! You will be laughed away by every lawyer in the state especially since you use the moniker “jesse” as well! There’s no way to prove it wasnt you writing to yourself the whole time pyscho!
I just saw Cindy, loading up her “ZAP” gun, ZAP, ZAP, ZAP!!!!
I love this line by Ann . “They found a practice gym full of kind, soft-spoken souls willing to take in them and their big mouths”.
What do you guys think about Jane’s new boy friend is it real or just puppy love ?
He plays football at Arizona which is also where her BFFplays volleyball. will she transfer next year ?
leave an 18 year old girls private life alone, you are soo creepy!! You need to get banned.
Seriously this is sending a bad message to recruits and their parents that some insane fan is going through their private pages reporting all their thoughts and info and stalking them while they eat alone, this needs to stop.
How can it be private when she’s the one putting her life on the world wide web everyday? Seriously what is it that you don’t get?
You are creepy over 40 looking at 18-22 year olds twitters/facebooks and coming over to this blog to post what they say, that they intended for friends and family.
Seriously what is it that you don’t get??
I get it that you don’t get it Jkjones
Cindy,
You have been at the practices, are Longo and Kastl as loud as Ann says they are?
I would say they are abnormally loud but Longo does take charge in the back row and talks. it does deem a little louder in the gym, but it’s more than 2 people.
this blog is getting ridiculous.
makes volleytalk look like preschool drama.
yes yes vinny or whatever alias u feel like using today…
[insert your response here]
po’okela my darling.that must have been hard on you when Croson had to get that restraining order to keep you from stalking her. I hope you learned a lesson.
typical response…
Volleytalk has been better since I banned Ladeda.
hint, hint!!
Kastl needs to get one from you next!
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I think we have a case of Wahine deprivation sickness here. Usually happens after a long off season, when a 3rd time all american Wahine graduates, when the 2010 cvu blocker of the year did not return, when for the first time in a long time Wahine roster carried 20, and when there’s 4 transfers for the upcoming season.
Guys we all know it’s been a while we’ve seen the girls played, hence why I think everyone here is turning on each other few days before the starts of the official 2012 season.
We might not agree with him often but boy am I pumped for this weekend
http://www.diggingnawahine.blogspot.com/2012/08/making-that-jump-into-hyper-space.html?m=1
Who was the third time All-American? Danielson was a 4-time AA. Hewitt 2-time AA, if you count last year’s HM.
LOL Don’t know if that will happen but one thing I know fo sure our girls don’t fear Stanford or UCLA.
You got that straight. I like the underdog role, bring em on.
Interesting Iuta Tepa is transferring to UH from UCLA. I wonder if Moenoa loses the starting spot this season what she will do.
I heard Mendoza rolled her ankle earlier in the week, when will be she back? Will her 5+ digs per set at IVC add to the defensive depth?
Hope she recovers soon, but realistically this just means Lelepali, Kam and Kawamura get more opportunities.
Like most of the DS, Mendoza does a lot of serving. She played in the scrimmage.
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Has Croson improved her all around game? Is Hartong a 6 rotation player? Goodman, Kastl, Adolpho, Vorster, Tuaniga, Longo, Maeda, Lelepali can they really play? Has Uiato really improved as much as the coaching staff is trumpeting?
Practice and scrimmages, thank god they’re all pau. And you know what the coaches can do with all those statistics- throw ‘em in the trash where they belong.
The lights are coming on and the points count for real now. Funny things happen to players when it’s prime time. Some players crumble and fold like paper. For others, when the lights come on a light switch goes on inside of them and they become superwoman. We’ll find out whose made of paper and whose made of steel.
I’m hoping we will be severely tested. And if we are severely tested, I’m hoping at least a couple of our players will be spectacular. If they can be spectacular, then all things are possible and the lights will not be too bright. If not, then ……….
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Has any one else noticed something different about the ear lobes of this year team ? Very classy look ladies.
So apparently Biscaro, Hinkle and Lile are out??
Sucks about Hinkle I thought he had great potential.
New setters this year will be Brett Anderson and Max Wechsung. I expect Max to start.
Rank 7th in VB Mag’s Preseason Poll
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7. Hawaii
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wow … Vinny posting something informative, for once, and not something that’s just an attempt to antagonize or be sarcastic.
good for you!
haha … right on cue! i’ll give you credit though … at least you’re entertaining…. predictable, but entertaining nonetheless.
HELP! I will be on the mainland this weekend and was wondering if anyone knows an internet site that I can watch the games this weekend, cost not an issue if I need to pay…I just can’t bare not seeing the games!
THANK YOU!
There’s a fee for TV on the net.
no fee for radio on the net
Television: OCSports – Channels 16 (SD) and 1016 (HD) will be broadcasting ALL matches
Streaming Video: Available at http://www.secure.oceanic.com/Streaming for a fee. Radio: ESPN Radio (1420 AM) will broadcast all UH matches live with Scott Robbs handling the play-by-play.
Audio Webcast: http://espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Thank you so much for the information, I will be missing the cheers!