Saydee Bacdad
Saydee Bacdad
Sport: Soccer
The performance: This is the first such honor for Bacdad, but chances are it won’t be her last.
The Hilo High freshman’s debut in BIIF soccer couldn’t have gone better.
In the Vikings’ opener Tuesday, Bacdad made 10 saves, many of the outstanding variety – including four on breakaways – in a 1-0 victory at Kamehameha. Even more, Bacdad challenged shooters with aggressive positioning and her constant challenging of possession to limit shots.
She followed that up by holding two-time defending HHSAA Division II champion Hawaii Prep to a goal Saturday in a 2-1 victory in Waimea, making three saves.
5 questions
Favorite song: “Hotline Bling,” by Drake
What makes you happy: Novels by Josh Green and when soccer teammates play together.
Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob Square Pants
Favorite food: Korean Chicken
Favorite sports role model: Manuel Neuer, goalkeeper for Bayern Munich and the Germany national team
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