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2008: Finished second on the team in kills (293) and attacks (782), third in digs (194), and fourth in service aces (20) ... holds the individual match record for attacks with 50 against Western Oregon (Sept. 5) ... tallied three services aces twice, at Notre Dame de Namur (Sept. 9) and at Menlo (Sept. 10) ... also had three block solos against Menlo ... had five assists versus Chaminade (Oct. 28) ... also notched 18 kills against Western Oregon ... recorded 16 digs at Hawaii Pacific (Oct. 29) ... played in all 29 matches and 107 sets ... averaged 2.74 kills per game, 1.81 digs per game, and 0.63 blocks per game.

Hawaii-Hilo: Lavea helped lead Hawaii-Hilo to the 2007 Pacific West Conference Championship.

High School: Lavea was named MVP and Division II BIF Player of the Year as a senior ... also helped lead her team to the Division II league championship in 2005 ... was a two-time All-League selection at Honoka’a High School where she lead her team to the Division I Championship.

Personal: KaUwilaoiaho'onanikalani "Wila" Lavea was born in San Mateo, Calif. ... parents are Spencer and Kainoa Lavea ... has one older sister, Hi'ilei ... the translation of her name is "lightning that glorifies the heavens" ... enjoys spending time with her family and friends and baking ... although she is afraid of heights, she loves bungee jumping ... Fashion/Visual Merchandising major.

2008 Season Stats