Kona resident crowned Miss Hawaii Teen USA

On Nov. 18, a new Miss Hawaii USA and Miss Hawaii Teen USA were crowned.

The Miss Universe brand state competition took place on Oahu at the Hawaii Convention Center. Hawaii Island was represented by Tasha-Rose Miyazaki, 25 (Miss Hawaii Island USA), Petilisa Tilini-Livai, 23 (Miss Orchid Isle USA), Sarah Battles, 21 (Miss Kilauea USA), Leimakamae Freitas, 17 (Miss Hawaii Island Teen USA), Tylee Calicdan, 16 (Miss Orchid Isle Teen USA) and Keahe Guiteras, 16 (Miss Kilauea Teen USA).

Calicdan earned third runner-up and the Photogenic Award in the teen division, while Kona resident Freitas earned best in active wear, best in gown, social media fan favorite and brought home the Miss Hawaii Teen USA crown.

This is the second consecutive overall win in the teen division for the Hawaii Island USA organization, directed by Lani Walters.

Freitas will represent Hawaii at the Miss Teen USA this summer.