Precious K. Helekahi

April 20, 2016

* Hana High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.2* SPORTS: Volleyball, basketball* FAMILY: Aileen and Arthur Helekahi Sr. of Hana* ACTIVITIES: Student government secretary* FUTURE PLANS: Studying athletic training in college* SPORTS LESSONS: "I love being able to do what I love. I love sports with all my heart. I love being able to grow closer with my team. I love the memories that we made. Most of all I love just being able to play on the court to represent where I come from and represent my family."

Kristine Elan

April 13, 2016

* Lanai High School / Grade 12* GPA: 2.4 (English 100, Math 103, History 152, FSHN 185)* SPORT: Basketball* FAMILY: Florence Llamelo and Efren Elan of Lanai City* ACTIVITIES: Leo Club, class vice president* FUTURE PLANS: Studying athletic training at San Diego State University* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy about being an athlete is being able to share my passion for the game along with other athletes. Being an athlete has taught me that nothing comes easy. In order to achieve your goals and get what you want, you have to be willing to put in the work."

Jake Mateaki

April 13, 2016

* Kamehameha Schools Maui / Grade 12* GPA: 3.4 (AP statistics)* SPORTS: Soccer, tennis, track* FAMILY: Kazuko and Jared Mateaki of Makawao* ACTIVITIES: Robotics, coaching soccer* FUTURE PLANS: Studying accounting at Brigham Young University* SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete has taught me that if you work hard, anything is possible. What I enjoy most about being an athlete is going to practice and having a good time with my teammates."

Anis Bel

April 6, 2016

* Lahainaluna High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.98 (AP chemistry, calculus)* SPORT: Track and field, soccer* FAMILY: Liselotte and Najeeb Bel of Lahaina* ACTIVITIES: National Honor Society, volunteering* FUTURE PLANS: Studying renewable materials engineering at Oregon State University* SPORTS LESSONS: "Competing at such a high level with all the other athletes of Maui gets me thrilled. Since my birth I have had an extensive competitive attitude in every activity I partake in. I also enjoy meeting so many new people while competing."

Khaylie Adachi-Kawamae

April 6, 2016

* Molokai High School / Grade 12* GPA: 3.6* SPORTS: Softball* FAMILY: Kenny and Solana Adachi of Kaunakakai* ACTIVITIES: Leo Club, reading, drawing* FUTURE PLANS: Studying anthropology in college* SPORTS LESSONS: "Being an athlete has taught me perseverance and teamwork. I have learned to make my mind stronger and to push through the hardest times. I also learned that even though the scoreboard says we are losing, we can still win by having fun and not giving up."

Maygan Patch

March 30, 2016

* Lahainaluna High School / Grade 11* GPA: 3.2 (AP world history)* SPORT: Track and field, volleyball* FAMILY: Tricia and James Patch of Lahaina* ACTIVITIES: Church nursery volunteer, cliff jumping, dirt biking* FUTURE PLANS: Attending a West Coast college* SPORTS LESSONS: "What I enjoy most about being an athlete is setting goals for myself and the satisfaction of achieving them. Being an athlete has taught me perseverance and discipline."