Isaiah Nakoa-Oness
Isaiah Nakoa-Oness
Sport: basketball
The performance: Nakoa-Oness stands out for a handful of reasons.
No. 1: He’s the first junior varsity honoree is this space.
No. 2: Nakoa-Oness’ performance didn’t come during a game – at least not his own.
No. 3: He did a solid for another school.
During halftime off the boys varsity game Saturday night between Kamehameha and Ka’u in Pahala, Nakoa-Oness made a shot from halfcourt, earning Ka’u athletics a $500 donation from a sponsor.
5 questions
Favorite song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
What makes you happy: Spending time with my family
Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob
Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite sports role model: LeBron James
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