If you followed Hmong volleyball during the PrimeTime years, especially in Fresno, there is a good chance you remember Khue Lee. He was the setter. Not the tallest guy on the court or the player trying to overpower everyone at…
At 5-foot-9, Logan Yang knows he isn’t going to be the biggest quarterback standing on the field. He knows some people will notice his size before they notice his arm. Some may look at him and already have an idea…
When Kianna Soua Na Charfauros first started playing volleyball at nine years old, she simply loved being on the court. Additionally, she loved the energy, the competition, and the challenge of learning the game in the hmong cn spotlight. Over…
Before you notice the digs, the hustle, or the highlight plays, you hear Michelle Thao. “Let’s go!” “Mine!” “Next ball!” Her voice cuts through the noise of the gym, filling every rally with energy. Whether her team has just won…
Some players demand attention with big kills and highlight-reel plays. Others let their game speak for itself. Eden Thao falls into that second group. As the setter in the Class of 2028, she has already begun building a strong foundation…
Every athlete has a dream. For Touger Lor, that dream was simple: he wanted to play college basketball. It wasn’t a goal built on hype, rankings, or attention from recruiters. It was a dream he carried with him since his…
When most kids his age are still learning the basics of competition, Jaxton Moua is already making a name for himself on some of Wisconsin’s biggest wrestling stages. Representing the Brown Deer Jr. Falcons Wrestling Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jaxton…
Congratulations to Braseis Moua. She has committed to Concordia University Irvine. Great job and good luck! “After a lot of thought, prayer, and conversations with the people who have supported me through everything, I’m beyond excited and grateful to announce…
Congratulations to Huj Chi Vang. He has committed to the University of Wisconsin Parkside. Great job and good luck! “I’m beyond excited to announce my commitment to UW-Parkside to continue my academic and soccer journey! I want to give a…
Congratulations to Kayla Vue. She has committed to Fresno Pacific University. Great job and good luck! “I’m so incredibly blessed to announce my Commitment to Fresno Pacific University to continue my academic and athletic career!! First, I’d like to thank…
In a game where defense sets the tone, Autumn Lee is already showing the kind of presence that changes matches. A libero out of Minnesota, Autumn (Class of 2028) plays with Minnesota Volleyball Academy (MVA) and represents Princeton High School.…
Congratulations to Payton Her. He has committed to the University of Saint Mary. Great job and good luck!
Congratulations to Liv Yang. She has committed to Texas Wesleyan University! Great job and good luck! “As I have committed to Texas Wesleyan University, I want to thank my mom and dad and my brothers for always supporting me and…
When people talk about legends, the conversation usually starts with stats, records, and titles, but that’s not what truly defines a Hmong legend. What matters most is impact. Yia “The Bull” Mua is one of those rare names that didn’t…
Congratulations to Kai Lee. He has committed to Newberry College! Great job and good luck!
Karina Vang is quietly building one of the most impressive resumes among Hmong athletes in women’s wrestling—a sport where toughness, discipline, and resilience define everything. Representing Doane University, Karina has proven she belongs among the top competitors in the NAIA…
Congratulations to Talitha Kue. She has committed to University of Jamestown! Great job and good luck! “I am SO grateful and excited to announce my commitment to continue my academics and athletics career playing D2 volleyball at the University of…
Before the highlights, before the new generation, and before social media put a spotlight on Hmong volleyball, there were pioneers who built the culture from the ground up. One of those names is Kuemeng Shiong. Kuemeng’s journey into volleyball started…
Aleatxia Yang is an emerging defensive specialist out of Freedom High School (FL), already stepping into a back-row role early in her high school career. As a sophomore, earning playing time as a DS/L is a strong indicator of coach…
There are athletes who succeed, and then there are those who redefine what’s possible. Michael Vang is one of those rare figures. He’s a trailblazer whose journey has not only elevated his own career, but shifted the entire narrative for…
