Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Kamehameha’s Kylie Iwamoto

Kamehameha sophomore Kylie Iwamoto didn't win a meet during the regular season, but that didn't stop her Saturday from claiming the BIIF air riflery championship.
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Kylie Iwamoto • air riflery
It’s not that the Kamehameha sophomore pulled off a shocker at the BIIF air riflery championships – it’s just that Iwamoto hadn’t shot this well in weeks.

She needed a victory Saturday to help represent the Warriors at the HHSAA tournament, and that’s exactly what Iwamoto accomplished, pocketing a gold medal with a score that also surpassed anyone in the boys field.

5 questions

Favorite movie: Deadpool

Favorite food: Saimin

Favorite athlete: My father, Kyle

Favorite thing about air riflery: The bonding you can do with your teammates. It’s like no other bond.

Favorite spot on the Big Island: Waikoloa