The 2021 Rainbow Wahine volleyball roster takes more shape as head coach
Robyn Ah Mow announced the addition of Moanalua prep star
Tayli Ikenaga to the squad. Ikenaga is the first local product to be announced for the 2021 Wahine roster.
TAYLI IKENAGA
Libero / Defensive specialist - Honolulu, O'ahu - Moanalua HS
THE PLAYER: A 5-5 libero/defensive specialist, Ikenaga is a three-time honor roll recipient and a Scholar Athlete award winner while at Moanalua HS. The 13th ranked recruit in the state in the Fab 15 list helped lead Na Menehune win the OIA East divsison before a quarterfinal upset of #4 King Kekaulike in the 2019 DI State Tournament. As a junior, recorded a season-high 28 kills against Kahuku and a season-high 18 digs against Mililani.Â
WHY HAWAII? "Back in September of 2019, I had the privilege of being interviewed for an article in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. I was asked who was my favorite athlete, and with no hesitation I said Coach
Robyn Ah Mow. So when I was offered the opportunity to play for UH Manoa, it felt like it was meant to be. I am honored to represent the 808 and play in front of my hometown with the best fans ever."
SCOUTING REPORT: ""Tayli is a local standout that possesses the type of work ethic, drive and volleyball IQ we want in our gym. She has the foundation and skill level to help our program throughout her years in Manoa and I am excited for her to grow into her own as a full time back row player." - Ah Mow
