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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Volleyball - Hawaii

Gatorade Player of the year

Taimane Ainu'u

Setter/outside hitter
IOLANI SCHOOL
HONOLULU, HAWAII
SOPHOMORE
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

270

Kills

168

Digs

140

Assists

42

Blocks
“Taimane’s high-level experience allows her to play fast with a high volleyball IQ. As a young player on a young team, Taimane was dependable for us, in and out of system. She was a consistent point producer and played her role with poise and confidence.”
Kainoa Obrey
Head Coach - Iolani

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot sophomore setter and right-side hitter compiled 270 kills to go with a .333 hitting percentage this past season, leading the Raiders (25-7) to the Division 1 state championship. Ainu’u also recorded 168 digs, 140 assists, 42 blocks and 35 service aces. A member of Team USA at the 2025 NORCECA Girls U19 Pan American Cup, Ainu’u was named the tournament’s Best Setter, sparking her team to a gold medal.

Academic Achievement

Ainu’u has maintained a 3.2 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Ainu’u has volunteered locally as a coach of the 12U team at the Ka Ulukoa volleyball club. She has also donated her time as a race assistant for a marathon and as a coach at youth clinics.