Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Hilo’s Kawai Ua

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Kawai Ua • volleyball

Kawai Ua • volleyball

The ball comes off of the Hilo’s senior’s right hand with a little more force and purpose on spikes compared to most other outside hitters in the BIIF.

Ua, the reigning co-BIIF Division I Player of the Year, slammed 20 kills to key the Vikings’ four-set win against Waiakea, then she followed up with eight more kills in part-time duty as Hilo swept Konawaena.

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