Soccer didn’t just make a young Miya Clarke’s knees wobble. It knocked her over at the age of 5 when her father, Michael, introduced her to the sport.
It wasn’t long before she felt a strong affinity for the beautiful game.
“I just fell in love,” Clarke said. “Always, when I score, it feels amazing.
“Just running up and down the field, it’s amazing.”
Soccer has become a year-round endeavor for the Hilo High sophomore. Clarke’s rarely knocked off her feet – she’s usually moving too fast to catch, let alone mark – and the feelings of amazement come often.