Manaia’shai Alefaio-Foifua
Manaia’shai Alefaio-Foifua
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Shannique Solaita | Prep Dig Scout
Manaia Alefaio-Foifua may be small in stature, but her impact on the court is anything but. As a libero and defensive specialist, she is the heart of her team’s defense, with quick speed that allows her to chase down balls others might deem unreachable. Her fearless determination is exemplified by her ability to make solid pancake saves, keeping points alive in crucial moments. Manaia’s passing is consistent and reliable, and she wasn’t afraid to dive on the solid concrete court to ensure her team stayed in the rally. Adding to her versatility, she is a dependable server, contributing points from the back line. Tiny but mighty, Manaia’s grit and skill made her an indispensable part of her team’s success.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
The #2 ranked libero in the state, Alefaio-Foifua, is on track to have another outstanding season digging everything for the Mt. Rainier Rams. She has unbelievable reactions and is strong and quick when moving to the ball. Coaches can count on the senior to take every ball she can in serve receive, Alefaio-Foifue is not bashful cutting off a swing or server when she has the seam. The saying is “If you can pass, you can play,” and Alefaio-Foifue passes nails.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
The libero from Mt. Rainier checks in as the #2 defender in the class and at #11 overall. Alefaio is incredibly athletic and never quits on a ball that has a chance to be dug up. Her ability to make an amazing save is uncanny, and the NPJ 2025 prospect regularly makes plays that have opposing attackers scratching their heads in disbelief.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
From Holley- “Naia is a major competitor and an amazing libero; she is quick on her feet and works hard to get every ball up. Naia’s determination is unmatched, and she is locked in both serve receive and defense. I am so excited to see where Naia goes because she’s a total stud and will do great things. “
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
The libero from Mt. Rainier made a statement with her play over the weekend. Alefaio-Foifua is a tremendous setter from the back row, and that allows NPJ setters to aggressively take the first ball when needed. She has great hands, is quick and decisive making moves on swings and off-speed shots, and was aggressive in handling the seams in serve receive.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
Alefaio-Foifua brims with confidence playing in the libero spot for NPJ, the current #2 ranked libero will be digging out tough balls all weekend competing in the 16 Open at the ECC. She has superior quickness and is a gritty, tough competitor.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
The libero for NPJ Seattle 16 National is a tremendous passer in serve receive who commands more than her share of the back row when passing. She is delivering accurate second ball sets to both pins, and is always going all out to keep a ball off the floor. She is part of an excellent libero/ds combo with Lingli Chum-Schultz from Kentwood.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
Having a high-caliber libero is always going to be crucial when you match up against the level of teams playing at the Triple Crown. Alefaio is an energy giver for her team, an incredibly quick and skillful player who can make the rally saving play when it’s needed most. Her hustle and effort covering her attackers is next level, and she can hang in and make the tough dig against the strongest attackers.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
In year two for the Mt. Rainier sophomore, her digs per set increased and her serve receptions per set went down. Opponents avoided serving her after challenging her as a freshman last season, unfortunately, hitters could not avoid Alefaio-Foifua making plays all year long defensively. She is quick, tough, and confident on the court and the first of two liberos in the overall top 10 of the 2025 rankings.
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