Jacksonville State University Athletics

CUSA Volleyball Freshman of the Week (9/25/23)
JAX STATE CAREER
2023: Played in all 27 matches, started in 26 matches, and appeared in 89 sets for Jax State as a freshman…quickly became a mainstay in the Gamecocks’ lineup at middle blocker in her first year…tallied 140 kills on 395 attacks…was second on the team in blocks with 59…had a career high of 14 kills at FIU on Oct. 28…CUSA Freshman of the Week (Sep. 25) thanks to finishing the weekend series against Sam Houston with 16 kills (2.67 per set), four blocks, four digs, and one assist.

PREP
Began her prep career at Molokai High School before finishing up at Moanalua High…led the team in blocks in 2022…led the Menehune to a 12-4 record and an 11-4 mark in league play as a senior…also played varsity basketball for the Menehune, where she helped guide Moanalua to a 2022 OIA East Title and an appearance in the OIA Division I Championship.
 
PERSONAL
Born Sept. 4, 2005, in Honolulu, Hawaii…the daughter of Shanna Willing and Jason Aiana…has three sisters and one brother…is the second-oldest of five children…favorite color is pink…favorite movie is The Lorax…plans to major in Engineering at Jax State.