Rainbow Wahine to honor Walker’s first senior class

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawai’i women’s volleyball team took care of business on Thursday.

The ‘Bows claimed the Mountain West Regular Season title to set the stage for senior night to honor players Tali Hakas, Panna Ratkai and Leilani Lopez.

For Lopez, it’s the culmination of a childhood dream and the carrying on of a legacy set by her mom Kristal, a former Rainbow Wahine.

“Represent this state and play for this team, but also continue a family legacy is just a really beautiful thing,” Lopez said. “I’m really just grateful to be able to do it.”

Leilani is leaving her own stamp on the program, the two-year transfer helping solidify the team chemistry on and off the court.

“Li…