Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Gold Coast’s Alani

Shaylee Alani

Sport: Softball

There are some weeks that it’s hard to choose just one candidate for this honor, but this was not one of those weeks.

Alani was simply sensational at the Little League Softball West Regional in Missoula, Montana, hitting one home run after another – seven in all – top fuel Gold Coast to the championship game.

Alani’s family lives in Kailua-Kona, but she’s a sophomore at Kamehameha-Kapalama on Oahu.

Kealakehe and Konawaena are probably kicking themselves, but at least Alani can help the Big Island come summertime.

5 questions

Favorite song: ‘Shut Up and dance,’ Walk the Moon

What makes you happy: Hula

Favorite cartoon character: Michelangelo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

Favorite food: Chicken katsu

Favorite sports role model: Bryce Harper

To nominate an athlete, email sports@hawaiitribune-herald.com