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Women's Soccer Adds Five Signees For 2024

HONOLULU — The University of Hawai'i women's soccer program announced the signing of five players to the incoming class for the 2024 season.
 
The Rainbow Wahine received a National Letter of Intent from defenders Laule'a Ah Mook Sang of Punahou School and Piper Bertani of San Jose, Calif.; midfielders Nalani Damacion of Rocklin, Calif., and Rori Gartner of Fallbrook, Calif. and forward Alice Davidson of Scappoose, Ore.
 
"I am so excited to welcome this talented class to our 'ohana," Rainbow Wahine head coach Michele Nagamine said. "All of these young women possess high character and an unconditional love for Hawai'i.  They all come from competitive club teams and excel both on the field and in the classroom.  I refer to this class as an elevator class — they will help take us to the next level and each one of them will impact our team immediately."
 
Laule'a Ah Mook Sang
Defender
Punahou School
Honolulu, O'ahu

  • Helped Punahou capture the 2023 Division I state championship under head coach Shelley Izuno
  • Named All-State honorable mention by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and ILH second-team all-star as a junior.
  • Also competes in track and field and won the ILH title in the triple jump.  
  • Played for Leahi Soccer Club.
Coach Nagamine on Laule'a Ah Mook Sang: "Anytime we can keep a local girl who is as talented and passionate as Laule'a is, that's a huge win for our program.  She is athletic, fast and a tenacious defender.  She never gives up on a play and possesses a solid understanding of what we are looking for in our outside backs."
 
Piper Bertani
Defender
Leigh High School
San Jose, Calif.
  • Helped Leigh High School capture the 2021-22 CIF Division 2 State Championship under coach Nick Hatzke.
  • Also contributed to Blossom Valley Athletic League championships in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.
  • Named BVAL Freshman of the Year and in the 2020-21 season, a first-team All-BVAL selection in 2021-22 and BVAL Junior of the Year in 2022-23. 
  • Three-time BVAL scholar athlete.
  • Played club soccer for MVLA (Mountain View Los Altos). Helped the club win three ECNL NorCal championships. 
  • Namd ECNL second-team all-conference.
Coach Nagamine on Piper Bertani: "The first thing that drew our attention to Piper was her personality on the field.  She is vocal, confident and an absolute beast of a defender.  Piper has great size and athleticism and will compliment our back line with her workrate, organizational skills and ability to win air balls." 
 
Nalani Damacion
Midfielder
Rocklin High School
Rocklin, Calif.
  • Helped Rocklin High School capture the 2022-23 Sierra Foothill League championship under coach JJ Barnette.
  • Led the SFL in goals in 2023
  • Named to the All-SFL first-team in 2023 and was a second-team pick in 2022. 
  • Earned Offensive MVP honors for three consecutive seasons (2021-23).
  • Contributed to two State Cup titles with San Juan ECNL and was named ECNL first-team all-conference Northwest in 2021 and '23.
  • Member of the Cal Storm semi-pro program 
Coach Nagamine on Nalani Damacion: "Nalani is the perfect 10!  As an attacking center mid, she is creative, great on the ball and has the ability to both assist and score goals. Her height and strength will also provide us with a dominating presence in the spine of our team and will give us another target on set pieces."
 
Alice Davidson
Forward
Scappoose High School
Scappoose, Ore.
  • Named to the 4A All-State first team as a junior
  • Named Player of the Year in the Cowapa League 
  • Won the 100 and 200 meter titles at the OSAA track and field championships. 
  • Played for Northwest Elite FC
Coach Nagamine on Alice Davidson: "Alice is one of those players who makes any team she's on better.  She is capable of playing a few different positions and has an engine that won't quit. Her speed as an outside back/winger allows her to get up and down the field, which is perfect for our team's style of play."  
 
Rori Gartner
Midfielder
Fallbrook High School
Fallbrook, Calif.
  • Has earned three varsity letters in soccer at Fallbook High School under coach Sergio Garcia.
  • Named a first-team All-Valley League selection in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.
  • Selected to the National GIrls Academy Soccer Talent ID program in 2021 and '22.

Coach Nagamine on Rori Gartner: "Rori was the last piece of the puzzle for our 2024 recruiting class.  We watched her play in a game this summer against a very good local team that we know well. She shut down their midfield with her physicality and ability to cover ground.  She will add depth to our midfield and we couldn't be more excited about her choosing Hawai'i."

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