KEAAU — Kamehameha senior Kayla Araki polished her BIIF wrestling career with perfection, going 4 for 4 in the championships.
She pinned Kealakehe’s Tianna Avanila in the first round for the 155-pound title on Saturday at Koaia Gym.
“There was a lot of pressure on me this year to complete that medal collection,” Araki said. “I really, really wanted to get on the mat, but I sprained my ankle during practice and was on crutches for the week. Every single day, I came in for rehab.
“It was just so emotional for me. It’s my last year, and my teammates have helped me, my family supported me, and I wouldn’t be here without my trainer (Amy Shirk).