Onosai, who graduated this past year from Word of Life, said a coaching change — Bruins throws coach Seilala Sua left the team to pursue other opportunities — led to her decision to stay home. She was granted a full release from UCLA and contacted UH coaches last week.

She was offered a full ride scholarship to compete for the Rainbows.

"It's a bittersweet situation. I cried when my coach left," Onosai said. "I guess it all worked out. At least I'm home and I got a scholarship."