State wrestling: Kamehameha’s Anahu, Hilo’s Toledo take home gold medals

PARISH KALEIWAHEA photo Hilo’s Leona Toledo celebrates Saturday after winning a gold medal in the 225-pound division at the state wrestling championships in Honolulu.

PARISH KALEIWAHEA photo Kamehameha's Ezekiel Anahu became the first BIIF boys wrestler to have his hand raised in a final match at the state wrestling championships since 2012.

PARISH KALEIWAHEA photo Hilo’s Leona Toledo controlled Kahuku's Tangiteina Niutupuivaha 7-2 on Saturday to win the 225-pound division at the state wrestling championships.

PARISH KALEIWAHEA photo Kamehameha's Ezekiel Anahu beat Hilo's Hana Kahookaulana 6-1 in the 160-pound division final at the state wrestling championships.

When Ezekiel Anahu officially ended an undesirable Big Island streak, he put off any thoughts of a celebration so he could console his opponent.

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