Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Hawaii senior Chayce Ka’aua

Chayce Ka’aua • Baseball

The Hawaii senior’s first career Big West Player of the Week honor, announced Monday, is more than good enough to earn this accolade as well.

Ka’aua, a Hilo High graduate, celebrated his 23rd birthday in grand fashion, hitting .462 (6-for-13) with six RBIs in a four-game sweep against Illinois State.

He posted a career-high four RBIs in a 7-6 victory Saturday and is hitting .302.

5 questions

Favorite movie: Only the Brave

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite website: YouTube

Favorite sports moment: Winning the 2006 Cal Ripken World Series and 2011 Senior League World Series.

Favorite spot on the Big Island: Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa