Izaiah Pilanca-Emmsley • football
Izaiah Pilanca-Emmsley • football
At the rate he’s going, the Ka’u High sophomore will become the Trib’s first four-time Athlete of the Week in about 24 months.
Pilanca-Emmsley is honored for the second consecutive year after once again running wild in eight-man football.
On Saturday in Kapaau, he ran for 232 yards and three touchdowns – including an 80-yarder – on 23 carries as Trojans tripped Kohala 30-6.
5 questions
Favorite movie: Furious 8 (The Fate of the Furious)
Favorite website: YouTube
Favorite thing about eight-man: Team concept (family)
Favorite sports moment: Returning an interception 97 yards last season against Pahoa
Favorite spot on Big Island: Green Sand Beach
