2017 Volleyball Roster
vs
Oklahoma
Oct 17 (Fri)
6:30 PM
Jersey Number 25
Kiana Peroff
- Position:
- Outside Hitter
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Punahou
- Hometown:
- Kaneohe, Hawai'i
2017 (SOPHOMORE)
Did not appear in a match…Suffered a season-ending should injury in the second half of the season.
2016 (FRESHMAN)
Played in three matches and four sets overall…Made her A&M debut at North Texas on Aug. 27, appearing in two sets…For the season, averaged 1.25 kills, 2.75 digs and 1.50 points per set.
PREVIOUS ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Was a member of the 2014 USA Volleyball Women’s Junior National A1 Team…Participated in the 2013 USAV Girls’ Youth A2 Invitational Training Team Program and won a gold medal…Was selected to the 2012 Aloha Region High Performance Girls’ International Youth Team…Was a three-year starting outside/opposite hitter for the Punahou High School varsity volleyball team…Coached by Tanya Fuamatu-Anderson, served as team co-captain as a senior and was named to the 2015 All-League All-Stars first team and the Intercollegiate League Hawaii D1 first team…Named to the 2014 state all-tournament team after leading the Buffanblu to the Hawaii state championship title after placing runner-up in 2013…Named to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s state Fab 15 team as a junior…Played for Ku’Ikahi Volleyball Club (16s-18s)…Previously competed for Asics Rainbows 14, which took third place in the Gold Division at the 2012 USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships…Most memorable moments in athletics are winning a state championship as a high school junior and signing to play at Texas A&M University.
PERSONAL
Kiana Kaleiokahaku Peroff is the daughter of James Kawaihalau and Katherine Peroff...Is the youngest of five siblings, has two older brothers and two older sisters…Her sister, Skyler Kamaka, played volleyball at Concordia University-Portland, where she was an all-conference setter, and she was crowned Miss Hawaii in 2012…Began playing volleyball when she was 13 years old…Although left-handed, she plays volleyball right-handed…Only official recruiting visit was to Texas A&M…Chose to sign with the Aggies because, “I instantly fell in love with College Station, and it was obvious the Corbellis have built such a strong family atmosphere for the team on and off the court”...Hobbies include eating, sleeping and playing with her cat…Majoring in international studies with a minor in Spanish…Career ambition is to be a wedding planner…Born November 17, 1997, in Lihue, Hawaii.
PEROFF UP CLOSE
Favorites:
Did not appear in a match…Suffered a season-ending should injury in the second half of the season.
2016 (FRESHMAN)
Played in three matches and four sets overall…Made her A&M debut at North Texas on Aug. 27, appearing in two sets…For the season, averaged 1.25 kills, 2.75 digs and 1.50 points per set.
PREVIOUS ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Was a member of the 2014 USA Volleyball Women’s Junior National A1 Team…Participated in the 2013 USAV Girls’ Youth A2 Invitational Training Team Program and won a gold medal…Was selected to the 2012 Aloha Region High Performance Girls’ International Youth Team…Was a three-year starting outside/opposite hitter for the Punahou High School varsity volleyball team…Coached by Tanya Fuamatu-Anderson, served as team co-captain as a senior and was named to the 2015 All-League All-Stars first team and the Intercollegiate League Hawaii D1 first team…Named to the 2014 state all-tournament team after leading the Buffanblu to the Hawaii state championship title after placing runner-up in 2013…Named to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s state Fab 15 team as a junior…Played for Ku’Ikahi Volleyball Club (16s-18s)…Previously competed for Asics Rainbows 14, which took third place in the Gold Division at the 2012 USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships…Most memorable moments in athletics are winning a state championship as a high school junior and signing to play at Texas A&M University.
PERSONAL
Kiana Kaleiokahaku Peroff is the daughter of James Kawaihalau and Katherine Peroff...Is the youngest of five siblings, has two older brothers and two older sisters…Her sister, Skyler Kamaka, played volleyball at Concordia University-Portland, where she was an all-conference setter, and she was crowned Miss Hawaii in 2012…Began playing volleyball when she was 13 years old…Although left-handed, she plays volleyball right-handed…Only official recruiting visit was to Texas A&M…Chose to sign with the Aggies because, “I instantly fell in love with College Station, and it was obvious the Corbellis have built such a strong family atmosphere for the team on and off the court”...Hobbies include eating, sleeping and playing with her cat…Majoring in international studies with a minor in Spanish…Career ambition is to be a wedding planner…Born November 17, 1997, in Lihue, Hawaii.
PEROFF UP CLOSE
Favorites:
- Favorite class subject: History
- Favorite volleyball player of all time: Logan Tom
- Favorite athlete (any sport): Kevin Love
- Favorite professional sports team (any sport): Cleveland Cavaliers
- Favorite social media site: Snapchat
- Favorite emoji: Smiling devil face
- Favorite type of music: Hip hop
- Favorite food: Mushroom risotto
- Favorite binge watching TV show: Game of Thrones
- Favorite book: 100 Years of Solitude
- Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption
- Favorite Disney character: Cody Maverick from Surf’s Up
- Favorite animal: Cat
- Favorite part about the sport of volleyball: Winning
- Favorite sport to play other than volleyball: Pool
- Favorite thing about A&M: Slocum Nutrition Center
- Favorite Aggie tradition: Aggie Ring
- Favorite Karaoke song to sing: anything Drake
- Favorite place to go: Austin
Miscellaneous:
- My nickname is: Yanna
- One word to describe me when I’m on the court: Composed
- One word to describe me away from the court: Clumsy
- The person who has had the greatest impact on my athletic career: My mom
- The accomplishment (athletic or non-athletic) that I am most proud of: Committing to Texas A&M
- The Aggie volleyball player I most idolized while growing up: Angela Lowak
- The person I would most like to meet: Robert Downey Jr.
- The song title that best describes me: Soft Kitty from Big Bang Theory
- Best pump-up song: All Me by Drake
- When I was little, I dreamed of being a: Princess
- Early bird or night owl: Night owl
- The reality show I would most like to participate in is: Real Housewives of NYC
- I can’t believe I watch this show: Keeping Up with the Kardashians
- Few people know that I: Am the runt of 5
- My best non-athletic talent: Eating
- My most prized possession: My cat
- My most annoying habit: Falling
- My pet peeve(s): People talking in the movies and dipping
- If I had a million dollars, I would: buy my family new homes
- Three things on my bucket list are:
- Travel around the world
- Take a train throughout Europe
- Go in a hot air balloon
- Being at A&M has taught me: How much I can trust my friends
- After I graduate, I plan to: Move to the east coast
- My dream job is: Interior designer
- I am most thankful for: My loved ones
Teammate who:
- The teammate who will surprise people the most this year: Camille Conner
- The teammate who can always make me laugh: Elli Shadricks
- The teammate who dominates in the weight room: Kiara McGee
- Teammate most likely to be on People’s “Best Dressed” list: Kiara McGee
- Teammate most likely to become president: Amy Houser
Teammate who would be the best candidate for:
- America’s Next Top Model: Blake
- The Amazing Race: Kiara McGee
- The Apprentice: Amy Houser
- Big Brother: Gabby Litwin
- Cake Wars: Hollann Hans
- Chopped: Lexi Lopez
- Fear Factor: Kiara McGee
- Jeopardy: Lexi Lopez
- Last Comic Standing: Elli Shadricks
- The Price is Right: Lexi Lopez
- The Voice: Maddie Douglas
- Wipeout: Me
- Corbelli imitation contest: Amy Nettles
Weekly Press Conference: Jamie Morrison
Monday, October 13
Mississippi State Postgame: Jamie Morrison
Sunday, October 12
Highlights: Texas A&M 3, Mississippi State 0
Sunday, October 12
Kentucky Postgame: Jamie Morrison
Wednesday, October 08
