Kalani’s Jana Kakugawa will have experienced both ends of the athletic spectrum by the time she closes out her career as a Falcon soccer player.<\/p>\n
As a freshman, she was on one of the most memorable teams that made OIA runner-up. Last year, they went 3-6-1 in a season defined by one-goal losses.<\/p>\n
Kakugawa hopes she’s saved her biggest efforts for her last season. On the eve of that, however, she took time off from the practice field to visit with MidWeek<\/I>‘s East Oahu Islander<\/I>.<\/p>\n
What is your earliest sports-related memory? <\/B>Playing AYSO when I was 4. I also was taking dance lessons back then. Eventually it conflicted with soccer, and I chose soccer. I played volleyball, basketball and softball, but in high school I’ve only played soccer. It’s always been my prime sport.<\/p>\n
What’s the best part of playing for Kalani? <\/B>My freshman year. We had a lot of experience back then, and we went far. It was fun meeting new people and playing every day.<\/p>\n
What areas of your game did you focus on in the off-season? <\/B>I’m only 4-11, so I work a lot on getting stronger. I went to see coach Steve Lee (Peak Performance), and he worked with me on the weights and stuff.<\/p>\n
Who’s made the biggest impact on your life? <\/B>My mom (Robin). She always has on a happy face.<\/p>\n
What Internet site do you frequent the most? <\/B>Instagram.<\/p>\n
What is your least favorite household chore? <\/B>Doing the dishes. Sometimes they aren’t even my dishes – they’re my brother’s!<\/p>\n
What movie could you watch over and over? <\/B>I just saw Pitch Perfect <\/I>for the third time. I really like Skylar Astin.<\/p>\n
Who is your most competitive teammate at practice? <\/B>Right now, I think it’s Sara Neumeier, my co-captain and our goalkeeper. She really likes to win, and she’s always pushing everyone to be as competitive as she is.<\/p>\n
What’s in your iPod?<\/B> I have a lot of music – over 1,600 songs. Rap, Broadway, pop … I like all kinds of music.<\/p>\n
How do you like to spend your free time? <\/B>I go hiking a lot, although I haven’t been able to lately. Koko Head, Diamond Head, Maunawili … someday I hope they open the Kaneohe Stairway to Heaven Trail again.<\/p>\n
How many text messages do you send\/receive a day? <\/B>Uh-oh. A thousand – I can send over 500 a day, but don’t tell my mom.<\/p>\n
If you had your pick what celebrity would you choose as your prom date? <\/B>(Actor\/singer) Skylar Astin. I have a big obsession with him. He can dance, too. He’d be great for a prom date.<\/p>\n
You’re stuck on Kahoolawe and can have an endless supply of just one food. What would it be? <\/B>Prime rib. I have to have my meat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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