Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Waiakea’s Kayla Kahauolopua

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In a BIIF Division I championship match with momentous ebbs and flows, the Waiakea senior rose to the occasion, literally and figuratively.

In a BIIF Division I championship match with momentous ebbs and flows, the Waiakea senior rose to the occasion, literally and figuratively.

Kahauolopua smacked 34 kills Thursday, and the Warriors needed each and every one of them to complete the greatest comeback in title history against Hilo.

Kahauolopua also was honored in this space as a sophomore, so she gets a fresh set of questions

5 questions

Favorite movie: Moana

Favorite subject in school: Physical education

Favorite website: Google

Favorite sports moment: Winning the BIIF championship

Favorite spot on the Big Island: Puhi Bay