HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball program added another member to its 2026 signing class with the signing of Thatcher Fahlbusch of Manhattan Beach, Calif.
 
Fahlbusch is the fourth signee in the Class of 2026 along with Australian outside hitter Mitchell Croft, Norwegian setter Magnus Hettervik, and middle blocker Roman Payne of Carlsbad, Calif.
 
Fahlbusch helped Mira Costa High School capture the inaugural CIF Division I state championship with a straight-set win over Archbishop Mitty. He tallied nine kills in the title match. Fahlbusch also helped the Mustangs capture the CIF-Southern Section championship for the ninth time in school history and their third Southern California Regional title.
 
The Manhattan Beach, Calif., native began his high school career at Loyola High before moving to Mira Costa. He is a member of the USA Volleyball National Development Program and played club volleyball for Rockstar & Mizuno Long Beach.
 
2026 Signees

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Cl.	Hometown (High School/Club)
Mitchell Croft	OH	6-9	So.	Melbourne, Australia (MacEwan University)
Thatcher Fahlbusch	OH	6-6	Fr.	Manhattan Beach, Calif. (Mira Costa HS)
Magnus Hettervik	S	6-6	Fr	Stavenger, Norway (ToppVolley Norge)
Roman Payne	MB	7-0	Fr	Carlsbad, Calif. (Carlsbad HS)