Kamehameha Schools grad takes regional crown in Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Sgt. Cooper Hulse talks to family and friends Friday after being recognized by Mayor Mitch Roth for taking the regional title in the Army National Guard's Best Warrior Competition last montn on Oahu.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Sgt. Cooper Hulse takes a photo with his sister and nephews Friday after being recognized by Mayor Mitch Roth for taking the regional title in the Army National Guard's Best Warrior Competition last month on Oahu.

U.S. Army photo Sgt. Cooper Hulse, left, and Spc. Quinn Mears bear crawl during the 'beach party' event at the Region VII Best Warrior Competition last month on Oahu. Hulse and Mears will represent District VII nest month at the BWC national finals in Alaska.

U.S. Army photo Spc. Quinn Mears left, and Sgt. Cooper Hulse, right, participate in the day/night navigation event at the Region VII Best Warrior Competition last month on Oahu. Both Hulse and Mears will represent Region VII next month at the National Best Warrior Competition in Alaska.

“The pain of regret is way worse than the pain of training.”