SERVING UP THE FUTURE:
West Side Duo Prepares for College Volleyball
By Rachel Wagenman Photos By Matt Heirakuji
FOR JUNIOR OUTRIGGER MEMBERS Aliya Hofherr-Sanders and Savai Kilaulanii, this summer marks more than just a season of sun and sand out on the beach volleyball courts—it’s the launchpad for the next chapter of their athletic and academic journeys. Hofherr-Sanders, a Hanalani graduate, is headed to Chaminade University to continue her volleyball career. Kilaulanii, fresh from James Campbell High School, will soon take her talents to MiraCosta College in San Diego, where she’ll compete in beach volleyball. As a member of the team that
won OCC’s second annual Mana Wāhine Tournament and recipient of the 2024 Randy Shaw Memorial Award, Kilaulanii has already proven herself a standout—both on and off the court. Her work ethic, passion, and humility embody the values of the Outrigger Canoe Club, and as she looks ahead to competing in college, she’s focused on continuing to grow and elevate her game at the next level. “I just want to play my ball and be more competitive,” she says. “I want to get to know more about my teammates and my coaches and just be a well-rounded player.” Kilaulanii credits her success to self- motivation, strong communication, and being a supportive teammate. Though she began her journey with indoor volleyball, it was through beach that she found a new level of confidence— thanks in large part to Coach Danny Alvarez. “When I first started at Outrigger, I was more shy,” she says. “But after continuing with him and my other coaches, they really pushed me to be more confident in myself.”
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