In Hawaiian language, "ho'okahi" translates "to make one."
On Mondays and Thursdays this summer, GoSwords.com talked to select returning student-athletes from all 10 Chaminade University sports about how they are learning from home, keeping busy and coping with the current situation.
The final segment of 'Swords Ho'okahi this summer is
Madelyn Stockslager of softball. The sophomore from Torrance, Calif. is one of the top pitchers in school history, ranking sixth in career wins (19) and third in strikeouts (220).
Q (GS.com): What are you missing the most about Chaminade?
A (ES): The thing I miss most is getting to see everyone and being able to play softball with my girls.
Q: What are you doing to keep your spirits up during the situation?
A: I've been going to the beach and working out which has been very relaxing.
Q: How are you staying connected with your coaches and teammates?
A: Our coaches check on us to see how everything is going during this time. Our team has stayed connected through this and we talk to each other pretty often.
Q: Have you learned any new skills or picked up new hobbies that you otherwise would not have if not for the current situation?
A: I've started to go on different hikes recently which is something I haven't done before.
Q: What is your favorite on-the-field or on-court memory from this past 2019-20 year?
A: When we beat Biola because our energy was so positive. It showed other schools we are strong and we continue to fight for what we want.
Q: What is the first thing you will do after we return to a sense of "normalcy?"
A: The first thing I would probably do is go see my extended family since I am unable to during this time. And of course go to the beach!
