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Sharks Guard Perez Returns Home to Hawaii
22 Jun
Summary
- HPU Women's Basketball finished ninth in PacWest standings last season.
- Senior Kyra Tanabe led the Sharks in scoring and three-point percentage.
- Hailey Perez, a transfer guard, returns to play in front of family.
The HPU Women's Basketball program is focused on building a strong foundation for future seasons, following the conclusion of their 2025-26 campaign. The Sharks achieved their best PacWest standing in four years, securing ninth place, and leading among Hawaii-based conference teams.
Senior Kyra Tanabe, who returned for her final season, aimed to be a role model and set a positive culture for younger players. She led the team in scoring, free throws made, and three-point percentage.
Adding to the roster is transfer guard Hailey Perez, a former Maryknoll standout. Perez, who played at Lewis and Clark College, expressed enthusiasm about returning to Hawaii to play before her family and friends.
Perez, known for her scoring ability and defensive play, averaged the third-highest points on her previous team and hopes to bring her skills to the Sharks. The team finished the 2025-26 season with a 10-18 record and is looking to improve next season.
