Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Konawaena’s Molina

Cindy Ellen Russell/Honolulu Star Advertiser Konawaena’s Cherilyn Molina drives to the basket last Saturday against Maryknoll in a HHSAA Division I championship game in which Molina scored 22 points.
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Konawaena, for once, was an underdog in Saturday’s HHSAA Division I girls basketball championship game after being seeded second.

Bad idea.

Cherilyn Molina scored 22 points with eight rebounds and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player as the Wildcats won their fourth consecutive state title.

5 questions

Favorite movie: Girls trip

Favorite movie: Either mom’s spaghetti with garlic bread or dad’s steak with asparagus

Favorite website: YouTube

Favorite sports moment: Being the underdog then winning and getting the fourpeat

Favorite spot on the Big Island: Kua Bay