Kaiser senior guard Chantelle Arce didn’t have to look far for a role model in basketball. Older sister Chandler was right there.<\/p>\n
“She set the tone for me,” Chantelle said of Chandler, who now plays on the Chaminade women’s team. “My family always has had high expectations for me, and I want to live up to them. My sister had the highest amount of 3-pointers in the state her senior year, and I want to have a good senior year like she did.”<\/p>\n
Arce is the leading scorer among Kaiser returnees, having averaged 8.1 points per outing last season. The Cougars will host a pair of 6:30 p.m. games this week: defending DI state champion Kamehameha Thursday and Mid Pac Saturday.<\/p>\n
Arce recently spoke with MidWeek<\/I>‘s East Oahu Islander<\/I>.<\/p>\n
What is your earliest sports memory? <\/B>When I started playing basketball in fourth grade at St. Elizabeth’s. I tried out for the team because of my sister. I didn’t know I’d still be playing now, but I’ve played ever since.<\/p>\n
Who has had the biggest impact on your life? <\/B>My parents (Brian and Cristina) because of their work ethic. They taught me to work hard, and that has influenced me in all that I do. The life’s lessons they’ve taught me have helped me to become a better person.<\/p>\n
What area of your game did you focus on the most this off-season? <\/B>My offense. I worked out a lot with my dad in summer and after school, not only on my shooting, but dribbling drills.<\/p>\n
Who among your team-mates plays the toughest defense at practice? <\/B>Brandi Arita. She shuts down everyone she defends. She works so hard, and she’s quick.<\/p>\n
When you surf the Internet, what website do you go to the most? <\/B>Instagram or Pinterest.<\/p>\n
What movie could you watch over and over? <\/B>Titanic <\/I>or Pitch Perfect<\/I>. I never get tired of those movies.<\/p>\n
What item could you not live without? <\/B>My cell phone. I use it every single day; it takes up most of my time.<\/p>\n
Who is your favorite musical artist? <\/B>Beyonce. I like her type of music.<\/p>\n
When you have free time, how do you like to spend it? <\/B>I’m either on my phone, watching TV, sleeping or eating.<\/p>\n
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? <\/B>I see myself having graduated from college in nursing. My sister and I also would like to go away for a couple of years to California or Florida.<\/p>\n
If you were planning a trip, what would be your dream destination? <\/B>France or Italy.<\/p>\n
You’re stuck on Kahoolawe and can have just one food. What would it be? <\/B>Pasta. I love fettuccine Alfredo. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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