Raelee Samio

OH/MB | 6'1 | Jr. | Kekaha, HI | Waimea HS / Casper College

» Spent first two years at Casper College (Wyoming) playing for coach Angel Sharman
» Played in 62 matches and 179 sets for the Thunderbirds
» Totaled 349 kills (1.95 kills/set), 37 service aces, 220 digs and 66.0 total blocks
» Posted two double-doubles and reached double-digit kills eight times
» Career High: 19 kills vs College of Southern Idaho (Sept. 3, 2022)
» 2021 graduate of Waimea High School (Hawai'i)
» Honors: Kaua'i Interscholastic Federation Player of the Year (x2)
» Played club for Tita Ahuna Volleyball Association and Spike and Serve Volleyball Club

Intended Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "It's the perfect home away from home and I wanted to embrace the culture of volleyball in Hawai'i with my last two years of eligibility."

COACH'S WORDS: "We're excited to have Raelee return to Hawai'i and join our Vulcans 'ohana after a successful stint at Casper College in Wyoming. She's tall, athletic and will be a force at the net."

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Baylee Goeas Galdeira

LIB/DS | 5'5 | Fr. | Kane'ohe, HI | 'Iolani School

» 2023 graduate of 'Iolani School (Hawai'i)
» Played three seasons of varsity volleyball for coach Kainoa Obrey
» 2022 Hawai'i High School Athletic Association Division I State Champion
» Totaled 10 digs in four-set championship win over Kamehameha-Hawai'i
» Played club for Kuikahi Volleyball Club

Intended Major: Political Science

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "Great Political Science and Hawaiian Studies departments!"

COACH'S WORDS: "Baylee comes to Hawai'i Hilo with a championship pedigree. She was an integral part of the serve-receive and defense for the 2022 Hawai'i Girls Division I State Champions. She has also been a standout for Kuikahi Volleyball Club, one of Hawai'i's top club volleyball programs. Baylee is a great 'ball-control player' with outstanding defensive instincts. She's also great from the service line. She will be a great addition on the court and to our team culture in the gym."

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Chase Koepke

MB/OPP | 6'0 | Fr. | Long Beach, CA | Los Alamitos HS

» 2023 graduate of Los Alamitos High School (California)
» Played four seasons of varsity volleyball for coaches Pat Rossi and Dave Huber
» Honors: Orange County Girls Athlete of the Week in Sept. 2022
» Played club for Mizuno Long Beach
» Also participated in soccer where she helped her team claim the 2018 15U US Youth Soccer Cup

Intended Major: Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "I have a lot of family in Hawai'i and it's always been a dream of mine to play volleyball in paradise."

COACH'S WORDS: "Chase is gifted athlete with a great arm. She has the speed to transition quickly as an attacker and to close the block pin-to-pin. She also has the versatility and skill set to play in the middle or on the right."

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Erynn Munoz

SET | 5'8 | Fr. | Mission Viejo, CA | Trabuco Hills HS

» 2023 graduate of Trabuco Hills High School (California)
» Played three seasons of varsity volleyball for coaches Craig Moothart and Dave Holloway
» Played club for TStreet Volleyball Club

Intended Major: Sociology

COACH'S WORDS: "Erynn is a great setter with an infectious personality. She has great hands, is a solid defender and is a natural leader. She has great instincts and runs a fast-paced offense."

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Kaleiah McPherson

OPP/OH | 5'11 | Fr. | Cary, NC | Green Hope HS

» 2023 graduate of Green Hope High School (North Carolina)
» Played four seasons of varsity volleyball for coaches Karl Redelfs and Brittany Brown
» Honors: 2021 USAV ODR High Performance All-Star, JVA Watchlist, USAV All-American Watch List, 2022 AVCA All-America Watch List
» Played club for Triangle Volleyball Club and Richmond Volleyball Club

Intended Major: Computer Science

Why Hawai'i Hilo: "Every interaction I had during my recruiting process reassured me Hilo should be my new home. From meeting parents, other coaches, and other volleyball players at travel events to finally meeting coach Chris. I watched the volleyball games and admired the supportive community surrounding the team."

COACH'S WORDS: "Recognized on the 2022 AVCA All-America Watch list, Kaleiah is a dynamic, high-flying hitter with a quick arm swing out of the Triangle Volleyball Club in North Carolina. She has played primarily on the right but has experience hitting outside and will compete for time at both pins."

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Isabella Aguinaldo

DS/LIB | 5'3 | So. | Hilo, HI | Christian Liberty Academy / San Diego Christian College

» Spent first year at San Diego Christian College (California)
» Played in 11 matches and 19 sets for the Hawks
» Totaled 20 digs (1.05 digs/set)
» Season High: 10 digs vs Hope International (Oct. 1, 2022)
» 2022 graduate of Christian Liberty Academy (Hawai'i)
» Played club for Pilipa'a Na Wahine

Intended Major: Agriculture

COACH'S WORDS: "Bella returns home to Hilo after playing at San Diego Christian College. She is a very hard-worker who continues to get better each time she is on the floor. We're happy to have her join us and know that she will be a great addition to our team."

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