Class of 2027 recruit announces commitment to Nebraska volleyball
Class of 2027 recruit announces commitment to Nebraska volleyball
Nebraska volleyball continues to rack up 2027 commits by landing a libero. Mesa, Arizona native Pulelehua 'Hua' Laikona announced her commitment to the Huskers on social media Tuesday.
'Mahalo Ke Akua! Thank you, God, you have been so good to me!' she said in her post. 'I'm deeply blessed, truly humbled, and extremely grateful to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Nebraska.'
Laikona plays both libero and outside hitter. The 5-foot-8 recruit totaled 348 kills to average 3.3 per set in 2024 for Mesa High School, earning a .289 hitting percentage. She also added 2.7 digs per set with 291 total digs and recorded 83 assists and 33 aces last season.
She also plays for the Arizona Storm with fellow 2027 Husker middle commit Kendall Omoruyi, freshman outside hitter Teraya Sigler, and middle blocker Kenna Cogill.
Laikona joins the class of 2027 alongside Omoruy, setter Malorie Boesiger, libero Mallory Johnson, and outside hitter Shaye Witherspoon.
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