The Hilo Bronco 11s only lost one game at the state PONY League tournament, a one-run defeat to Mililani that ended when Carson Kawaguchi flied out with two runners on base. ADVERTISING The Hilo Bronco 11s only lost one game
The Hilo Bronco 11s only lost one game at the state PONY League tournament, a one-run defeat to Mililani that ended when Carson Kawaguchi flied out with two runners on base.
But Kawaguchi would ultimatley end up as Captain Clutch, and in more ways than one.
In a championship game rematch against Mililani, Kawaguchi pitched five solid innings, and he stroked a title-clinching RBI double to send the Bronco 11s to the West regional in California.
Afterward, Kawaguchi said he did it all for his grandmother. Millie Kawaguchi was unable to attend the game because she was intensive care.
5 questions
Favorite song: “Watch me (Whip Nae Nae)” Silento
What makes you happy: Hangin with nana and papa
Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob
Favorite food: Turkey on white from Subway
Favorite sports role model: Kolten Wong and Kean Wong
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