HONOLULU - The University of Hawai'i softball team, which is celebrating its 35
thanniversary, will host its Alumnae Game this Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free at the Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium.
The Rainbow Wahine program began 35 years ago this spring back in 1985. Head Coach
Bob Coolen will begin his 28th season as head coach of the Rainbow Wahine. In this anniversary year, the 'Bows have 24 players on its roster—including five newcomers plus four redshirts from last season. Hawai'i returns 18 letterwinners who are looking to improve upon last year's 23-27 overall record. The team will be led by redshirt senior pitcher Brittany Hitchcok and UH's two all-Big West selections from 2018, senior third baseman
Nicole Lopez and junior first baseman/catcher
Callee Heen.
Currently, there are almost 30 Rainbow Wahine alums who will be either playing or supporting the former 'Bows—including current associate head coach Dee Wisneski and assistant coach
Kaulana Gould and All-Americans Joyce (Lum) Okumura, Kelly (Majam) Elms, Kate Robinson, and Tyleen Tausaga,
Alumnae Team (Playing/In Attendance)
Joyce (Antonio) Kong (1994-97)
Rose Antonio (1994-97)
Kehau (Cofran) Aina (1995-98)
Danielle Garcielita (2017-18)
Kaulana Gould (2005-08)
Dani Haia (1990-93)
Regina Kaaihili (1996-99)
Tracy (Loo) Hatanaka (1989-92)
Joyce (Lum) Okumura (1997-2000)
Kelly (Majam) Elms (2010-13)
Valana Manuma (2005-08)
Ulu Matagiese (2014-17)
Aiko (Okamura) Gojo (1995-98)
Brandi Peiler (2006-08)
Alison Rapanot (1997-00)
Kate Robinson (2005-08)
Sarah (Robinson) Brown
Dori Ann Sugai (2013-17)
Tyleen Tausaga (2004-07)
Dana Thomsen (2017-18)
Richie (Titcomb) Calazr (2006-09)
Rachael Turner (2015-18)
Heather (Williams) Awaya (19933-96)
Dee Wisneski (1992-95)
Traci Yoshikawa (2007-10)
Coach John Nakamura (Assistant - 1985-2007/Volunteer - 2008-09)
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