Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Ka’u Trojan Izaiah Pilanca-Emmsley

Ka'u sophomore Izaiah Pilanca-Emmsley ran for 232 yards and three scores Saturday in a 30-6 victory at Kohala.
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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