They can talk, use hand signals or simply read each other by the looks on their faces. One way or another, UH-Hilo’s Basia Sauni and Sha Rae Niu are sure to be communicating – constructively – on the volleyball court.
Make a bad set? Shrug it off.
Out of rhythm? Take a deep breath.
“At Kahuku, we learned not to take things personally, so we can tell each other things,” Niu said.
The Vulcans’ setters are in sync because they share a connection.
It’s a Kahuku thing, but the small town on Oahu’s North Shore shares some similarities to Hilo, so most here should be able to understand.