UH Hilo women’s soccer adds 16 newcomers ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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Summary

Hawaii Hilo women's soccer coach Gene Okamura has announced the addition of 16 newcomers for the upcoming season. Among the recruits are local players Payton Inabata from Sacramento State and Aubree Panui from Western Oregon, both transferring back to Hawaii. The roster also includes athletes from various states including Kaelyn Adams from Ohio and Karina Da Silva from California, broadening the team's geographic representation. The influx of new players aims to enhance the team's performance as they prepare for the season.

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Key Details

•16 newcomers announced for UH Hilo women's soccer.
•Payton Inabata and Aubree Panui return to Hawaii.
•Recruits hail from California, Ohio, Oregon, and beyond.
•New roster aims to strengthen the team's performance.
•Coach Gene Okamura leads the recruiting efforts.

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4:04 PMYahoo Sports — UH Hilo women’s soccer has 16 newcomers

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Hawaii Hilo women’s soccer coach Gene Okamura announced the addition of 16 newcomers for the upcoming season. Payton Inabata (Punahou; Sacramento State) and Aubree Panui (Kamehameha; Western Oregon) are local players transferring back to the 50th State. The other recruits are Kaelyn Adams (Columbus, Ohio), Karina Da Silva (Yorba Linda, Calif.), Ariana Duenas (Los Angeles), Sydney Harpster ...
— Yahoo Sports

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