Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: HPA’s Jonah Hurney

Jonah Hurney

Sport: baseball

The Hawaii Prep junior became a leading contender for the honor Friday when he pitched a three-hit shutout as Ka Makani beat Konawaena 1-0 to open the BIIF D-II semifinal series.

Hurney clinched the accolade Monday.

He couldn’t pitch, but Hurney delivered a 4-for-4 day at the plate and scored twice as HPA won the deciding game of the semifinals 4-2, advancing to the championship for the first time since 2014.

5 questions

Favorite song: “Coming Home,” by Lean Bridges

Favorite food: My grandmother’s famous chili

Favorite sports role

model: Clayton Kershaw

What makes you

happy: My family

Favorite cartoon character: Jerry from “Tom and Jerry”