Posted at 2:59 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2004
LaBarre national player of the week
Advertiser Staff
University of Hawai'i middle blocker Mauli'a LaBarre today was named the Sports Imports/American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Week."That’s pretty cool," said LaBarre, who set a school record when he buried 11 kills in 11 swings against Stanford last week. "I am surprised. I’m doing what I’m doing and having fun playing volleyball."
National awards usually go to outside hitters, who take the most swings during a match.
"Middle blockers don’t get a lot of recognition," said LaBarre, a sophomore from Roosevelt High. "It’s really a good honor, and I’m happy to receive it."
