Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||
| Born | July 30, 2000 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||
| College / University | Utah (2018–2021) Texas (2021–2022) | ||||||||||
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| Position | Setter | ||||||||||
| Current team | Grand Rapids Rise | ||||||||||
| Number | 9 | ||||||||||
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Saige Hinaea Ka'aha'aina-Torres (born July 30, 2000) is an American professional volleyball player who plays for the Grand Rapids Rise of Major League Volleyball (MLV) and the United States national team.
College career
After a standout high school career at ʻIolani School, Ka'aha'aina-Torres began her college career at Utah from 2018-2020 (with the latter season ending in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States).[1] In the fall of 2021, she transferred to Texas, where she won two Big 12 championships (2021 and 2022) and one NCAA national championship (2022).[2][3]
Club career
Ka'aha'aina-Torres began her professional career in Puerto Rico, where she played in the Liga de Voleibol Superior Femenino with Changas de Naranjito in 2023.[4] She played in French Ligue A with Vandœuvre Nancy for the 2023-24 season.[5]
In 2025, she returned to the United States to play in LOVB Pro with LOVB Austin, winning the inaugural LOVB championship.[6] In 2026, she played for the Grand Rapids Rise of Major League Volleyball (MLV).[7]
International career
In 2025, Ka'aha'aina-Torres made her debut for the United States national team during the Volleyball Nations League.[8]
Personal life
Ka'aha'aina-Torres is of Hawaiian and Samoan descent.[9] She is the daughter of former Arizona State football player Malo Torres and Jennifer Ka’aha’aina.[1] She has two brothers, Elijah and Houston, who played football at Michigan and Nebraska.[2][10]
Honours
College
- 2022 NCAA Division I: Omaha regional All-Tournament Team
Clubs
- 2025 LOVB Pro - Champions, with LOVB Austin
References
- ^ a b "Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres". utahutes.com. University of Utah. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres". texaslonghorns.com. University of Texas at Austin. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026.
- ^ "Texas sweeps Louisville to win the 2022 NCAA volleyball national championship". ncaa.com. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 18 December 2022. Archived from the original on 21 December 2022.
- ^ "Naranjito Vs Manatí" (PDF) (in Spanish). 2 February 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres" (in French). Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ Feinswog, Lee (13 April 2025). "Unbridled Enthusiasm: Austin wins inaugural LOVB title". lovb.com. LOVB Pro. Archived from the original on 30 April 2025.
- ^ "Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres". provolleyball.com. Major League Volleyball. Archived from the original on 9 March 2026.
- ^ "Women's Volleyball Nations League 2025 Pool 2 - Preliminary Phase". 6 June 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ Honda, Paul (12 September 2017). "Q&A: 'Iolani All-State OH Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres". hawaiiprepworld.com. Hawaii Prep World. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021.
- ^ Chengelis, Angelique (12 January 2026). "Michigan gets offensive line transfer Ka'aha'aina-Torres from Nebraska". detroitnews.com. The Detroit News. Archived from the original on 9 March 2026.