Makoa Andres ADVERTISING Makoa Andres Sport: baseball Optimally, this honor would go to as many different Big Island athletes as possible, but Andres, a Waiakea junior right-hander, forced our hand and earned an inaugural repeat selection. He was Athlete of
Makoa Andres
Sport: baseball
Optimally, this honor would go to as many different Big Island athletes as possible, but Andres, a Waiakea junior right-hander, forced our hand and earned an inaugural repeat selection.
He was Athlete of the Week last year for a shortened TKO no-hitter against Hawaii Prep, but last Thursday he went the distance for a no-no — and against rival Hilo, no less.
It was the first no-hitter pitched in the longtime crosstown diamond rivalry between Hilo and Waiakea.
He walked one batter but was otherwise flawless with eight strikeouts.
As a historic repeat winner, Andres gets five new queries.
5 questions
Favorite movie: “Straight Outta Compton”
What subject in school: Math
Favorite website: Youtube
Favorite sports moment so far: Hitting Eddie Barclay in the face with a knuckleball
Favorite spot on the Big Island: Beach
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