Rhea Furtado brings Hawaii-speed, versatility, and winning DNA back to the Islands
In the 2025 season at CSUN, Rhea Furtado played in 40 games, hit .143 with nine runs scored, and was used primarily as a pinch runner, flashing the kind of quick-twitch value that can tilt close games.[3][4] A 5-foot-2 utility player, she returns to Hawai'i in 2026 with a background that screams competitive edge: she was KIF Player of the Year, the HHSAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, and the engine behind Kapa'a’s 2022 and 2024 Division II state titles.[1][3] Her fit is obvious for a team that wants speed, grit, and multi-position flexibility, not just box-score pop.[1][3]
