Athlete of the Week: Hawaii Prep’s Chris Whitfield

Hawaii Prep's Chris Whitfield, left.
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Chris Whitfield • soccer

It’s next man up for Hawaii Prep boys soccer at it rises to Division I, and Whitfield rose to the occasion at Ka Makani Classic, stepping up with four goals as HPA went 3-0 to claim the boys title.

“Just a force up top,” coach Rich Braithwaite said.

5 questions

Favorite movie: American Sniper

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite website: Redbull.tv – watching Jamie O’Brien surf videos

Favorite sports moment: Winning the D-II state final last year against Saint Louis in golden goal overtime and dog piling with all my teammates.

Favorite spot on the Big Island: Waipio Valley