Isle Athletes Thriving at Mainland Colleges

Hawaii high school stars excel in baseball, beach volleyball, golf, gymnastics, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball at universities across the country.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:05am

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Hawaii high school athletes are making a big impact at colleges across the mainland, with standout performances in a variety of sports including baseball, beach volleyball, golf, gymnastics, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. From home runs and record-breaking rounds to tournament wins and personal bests, these local stars are shining bright on the national stage.

Why it matters

The success of these Hawaii athletes at the collegiate level showcases the talent and potential of local high school sports programs. It also highlights the growing reputation of Hawaii as a hotbed for elite student-athletes who are able to compete and thrive at the highest levels of college sports.

The details

In baseball, players like Kuhio Aloy, Cody Antone, Tanner Aoki, Nuu Contrades, and Kanoa Morisaki are putting up impressive numbers for their mainland college teams. On the beach volleyball courts, Indigo Clarke, Haley Coggins, and Emi Erickson have led their squads to tournament victories. In women's golf, Ava Cepeda and Kate Nakaoka have recorded career-best rounds. Gymnast Camryn Chiu earned a spot in the NCAA Regionals, while softball stars like Allie Capello and Lakaiya-Braessia Kahahawai-Kekona are raking in hits and RBIs. Hawaii athletes are also excelling in men's tennis, track and field, men's volleyball, and water polo.

  • In April 2026, Hawaii high school athletes continued to thrive at colleges across the mainland.
  • Over the past few months, these local stars have put up standout performances in a variety of sports.

The players

Kuhio Aloy

A baseball player from Baldwin High School who is now starring at the University of Arkansas, where he has hit 26 home runs and driven in 132 runs in his college career.

Cody Antone

A baseball player from Saint Louis High School who is now playing at the University of Jessup, where he is batting .364 with 15 home runs in 148 games.

Indigo Clarke

A beach volleyball player from Punahou School who is now competing at Stanford University, where she and her partner have won six straight matches and are 18-4 together this season.

Ava Cepeda

A women's golfer from Kahuku High School who is now playing at the University of New Mexico, where she recently shot a career-best round of 69 to finish two shots under par for a tournament.

Camryn Chiu

A gymnast from Punahou School who is now competing at the University of Pittsburgh, where she has earned a spot to compete in the NCAA Regionals.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The success of these Hawaii high school athletes at the collegiate level showcases the depth of talent in the state's sports programs and the ability of local stars to compete and thrive at the highest levels of college competition across the country.