When the UH-Hilo volleyball team has talent on its roster, even in sparse amounts, Tino Reyes has coached the Vulcans to a winning record, and reached the postseason.
The last time the Vuls advanced to the Division II West Regional was in 2011, when Hillary Hurley landed on the All-PacWest first team.
The powerful 6-foot-2 outside hitter left after that season, and UHH has failed to post a winning record since.
It’s no coincidence that the Vuls have not had anyone make the All-PacWest first team in the following down years.
The Vulcans (9-14, 8-12 PacWest last year) return five main parts — Marley Strand-Nicolaisen, Kyndra Trevino-Scott, Morgan Lees, Sienna Davis and Shelby Harguess — to hopefully bring stability in Reyes’ sixth season.