UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SAND VOLLEYBALL

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII

SAND VOLLEYBALL

QUEENS BEACH SANDBOX

WAIKIKI 

The University of Hawaii unveiled the NCAA's newest sport on Queens Beach in Waikiki.  Woman's Sand Volleyball made its debut amongst a crowd of loyal Wahine Volleyball fans and tourists who probably did not expect to see World Class Beach Volleyball on their vacation.  We settled in the sand mid morning and were so swept up in the play that when it was over we had spent nearly seven hours in the sun.  We pitched our portable chairs on Court 1 of 4.  Good for us because court 1 turned out to be the main venue for the semi-final and final rounds. The day began with Hawaii playing Nittaidai from Japan.  The Japanese girls were not much of a foe but did look good in their bikinis.  Next up was Hawaii Pacific University vs Hawaii.  Hawaii dominated which set up an all University of Hawaii final.  Jane Croson and Larrisa Nordyke vs Emily Hartong and Liz Stoltzman.  I love Jane Croson.  She is a volleyball stud.  She will go down as one of the best players in the storied history of University of Hawaii Woman's Volleyball.  Jane is a fierce competitor and talented beyond description.  She is a rare athlete that can dominate on all levels.  Her serve is deadly and she can kill the ball with the best of them.  That said, Croson/Nordyke lost in three matches to Hartong/Stoltzman.  What a great day on the beach.  If you are a Wahine Volleyball fan this is the way to see your favorite players up close and in a relaxed environment.  Looking forward to the inaugural season of NCAA Woman's Sand Volleyball. (note: photos from previous match and not the finals)

JANE CROSON - ONE OF THE BEST WAHINE EVER!

CROSON AND NORDYKE READY FOR ACTION