Trinity Washington University volleyball player Leilani Saoifauna goes in for a spike during a Nov. 1, 2025, game on campus. (Trinity Times photo/Sydney Ware)
Trinity Times Sports Editor Sydney Ware speaks with three Trinity Washington University athletes about the start of a new sports season and the realities of student athletics, from balancing academics and competition to navigating coaching changes, mental health challenges, leadership responsibilities, and the importance of community support.