The VTSU Johnson Athletics Department is excited to announce the addition of Sepphyre Lepega-Telona, hailing from Ewa Beach, Hawai'i, to the women's volleyball program for the 2025-26 season. Lepega-Telona's 2x status as team captain played an integral part of James Campbell HS team's first place finish in the Oahu West League during her senior year campaign, coupled with winning the Festival Phoenix Tournament Confidence Bracket in her final club tournament. The middle blocker plans to study Education as she gets involved in campus life.

Welcome to Johnson, Phyre! Go Badgers!

Name: Sepphyre Lepega-Telona

Preferred name/nickname: Phyre

Position(s): Middle Blocker

Hometown: Ewa Beach, Hawai'i

Club team: Hawaiian Time Athletics Volleyball Club

High School: James Campbell High School

Volleyball Awards/Honors: Team Captain (23-24, 24-25)

Projected major at VTSU Johnson: Education

What are you looking forward to most about VTSU Johnson: Meeting new people, playing volleyball at the collegiate level, and getting involved in campus life.

Favorite Athlete: Amber Igiede

Favorite team: UH Wahine Volleyball Team

Most memorable athletic moment: Winning the Confidence Bracket in the Festival Phoenix Tournament as my last club tournament.

Favorite musical artist(s): LaTasha Lee

Favorite Food: Mango

Favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor: Chip Happens

Favorite Holiday: Christmas