LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Hawai'i outside hitter Kanani Danielson was named to the 2011 AVCA All-America First Team with middle hitter Emily Hartong garnering second team honors. The announcement was made Wednesday by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Middle blocker Brittany Hewitt earned an honorable mention.

Danielson was named a First Team All-American for the third time in her illustrious career. She was also recently selected to the AVCA All-Region First Team, and became the first three-time Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Against Southern California in the Honolulu Regional semifinal, she posted her 21st double-double of the season which included a career-high 23 digs. Danielson was also named the 2011 WAC Tournament Most Valuable Player.

Hartong brought her game to new heights this season after being named the 2010 WAC Freshman of the Year. She played every front row position and was named First Team All-WAC and First Team All-Region. She ranks in the Top 25 nationally in hitting percentage (.369).
 
Hewitt finished the season with 152 total blocks, and ranks 18^th nationally in blocks per set (1.36). She was also an AVCA All-Region selection and last season was named to the AVCA All-America Second Team.
 
The Rainbow Wahine concluded their season last Friday with a loss to USC in the regional semifinal. They finished with an overall record of 31-2 and, at 14-0 in conference, won the WAC title for the 16th consecutive time.

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