Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Keaau’s Rico Handy

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Rico Handy

Rico Handy

Sports: basketball/soccer

The Keaau High junior was double trouble last week.

On the soccer field, he netted two goals to help the Cougars start the season 3-0, including a surprise victory at Konawaena.

On the basketball court, Handy went wild in the fourth quarter Saturday, scoring 15 of his 17 points to clinch the third-place game at the Keaau/Waiakea tournament.

5 questions

Favorite song: Anything by Bruno Mars

Favorite food: Anything from McDonald’s

Favorite sports role model: Chris Paul

What makes you happy: Being with my family.

Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants