Comments on: Hawaii 3, Texas 1 and fall schedule

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:20:45 +0000

http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=29179

new thread up regarding UH trip to Europe

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:54:45 +0000

57. sorry don’t see that lineup but it’s not a bad one. We’ll see if a 6-2, modified or other. and we’ll if Maglio stays there or if they move Mitchem to MB.

but Shoji has said that the setting needs to improve. The good thing is Koelsch does bring a lot when she comes in. liked her on the right last night.

By: po'okela

po'okela — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:35:18 +0000

if maglio continues to improve more than she has already then i could definitely see her playing middle opposite magill.

this is the lineup i hope to see come fall, a 6-2 should be utilized with all the talent we have.

S1: higgins
S2: koelsch
OH: granato
OH: greeley
OPP1: mitchem
OPP2: taylor
MB: magill
MB: maglio

i’m sorry but i don’t think tai is going to last in the starting lineup with granato and mitchem coming in. i’m sure she’ll start the first couple of weekends but when she is out on sundays, granato is just going to prove that she’s more than capable of holding her own.

By: setaone

setaone — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:21:54 +0000

As great as Mendoza’s numbers were last year, the Libero position looks to be upgraded with Kahakai next year. She shows that “Hawaii VB IQ” and mentality.

By: po'okela

po'okela — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:35:55 +0000

Stop being so critical. This was a ‘friendly’ competition between 2 amazing teams.

Acually, i’m not surprised. The wahine could be playing at an open gym someon on this island and some psychotic fan would end up blasting them on this blog for not meeting their own expectations.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 10:05:35 +0000

So far, Karch, Sheffiled, and eliot have all made remarks about how talented Granato is. Thats spectacular considering how UNDERRATED she was by prep. That girl will be an AA by her senior year. Mark my words

By: musubi

musubi — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:10:52 +0000

Cindy I agree about Kahakai, and Higgins’ serves were popping tonight. I meant from last season, that Higgins especially at Washington, got fatigued and then it seemed UH lost momentum. So if possible, I’m hoping Shoji and co. will have a back up plan if he sees her tanking during the match. I guess the same goes for any player during the match. Taylor looked tired from the get go. IMHO.

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:05:23 +0000

Thought Adolpho’s brief stint provided a spark. Her kill made it 20-16.
Texas wasn’t as deep as UH, only had eight available players. but I wouldn’t feel too sorry for them. they have a very good class coming in. As does UH, which is something Elliott also mentioned after the game. He was very aware of Granato and the rest of Hawaii’s new players.

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:01:54 +0000

Didn’t see Higgins fatigued. She was bringing it on her serves until the end.
don’t know if they’ll go with a 6-2. Shoji had hoped to get Koelsch some setting reps but with Taylor tiring, they used Koelsch on the outside.
He said they would have brought Taylor back in if it had gone to 5.
Considering they only had 3 days or practice as a team before tonight, It was an impressive win. Texas coach thought UH was very good, very impressed by Kahakai. Shoji had said earlier that Maglio was the most improved from fall but said tonight that Kahakai was.
Kahakai said she felt much better not wearing the brace. said the brace also reminded her of the injury so without it see felt freer.

By: musubi

musubi — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 08:52:50 +0000

UH pulled it out. Higgins moved much better. She has to pay attention to the blockers on the other side. Passing was best in sets two and three. Kahakai was in mid season form. Maglio can be a weapon in the middle. Kolesch needs more reps on the right, she has fire in her belly. I am impressed that UH came back. I think Higgins can get fatigued quickly so hopefully there is a backup plan it that happens…maybe a modified 6-2 with both setters setting back row only which will open up three front row hitters at all times and a backrow escape valve with the BIC or Pipe hitter back row. That could happen if Higgins gets tired or if the front row needs more fire power. UH could be very deep come fall. Texas has better ball control than the last time they were here. Kat at libero and Preito at power was impressive as was the setter.