With her eligibility clock ticking, Castle’s Alyssa Tanigawa is determined to close out her soccer career with the Knights in the right way.<\/p>\n
“I didn’t realize how fast the seasons would fly by or even how fast high school would (pass),” said Tanigawa, who is a four-year varsity player for the Knights. “I’m pretty confident we can go far this season — especially since it is my last year.”<\/p>\n
Hopes are high once again for Tanigawa and the Knights in part because of the momentum they gained a year ago when Castle went 8-2 in the Oahu Interscholastic Association Eastern Conference’s regular season. The Knights, who finished 10-5-1 overall, also qualified for the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Hawaii Division I State Championships. For her part, Tanigawa was a steadying force as a defender for the Knights throughout the 2013-14 campaign. As she looks ahead to her senior season, Tanigawa recently took some time away from the practice field and her studies to visit with MidWeek<\/em>‘s Windward Oahu Islander<\/em>.<\/p>\n What is your earliest sports-related memory?<\/strong><\/p>\n Probably when I was 9 and I tried soccer for the first time. The ball hit me in the face and I cried. My dad (Lance) was convinced that I wouldn’t continue to play soccer, but I have continued.<\/p>\n Who’s had the biggest impact on you in your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n Probably my dad because he’s always pushed me to be the best I can be.<\/p>\n What area of your game did you focus on during the off-season?<\/strong><\/p>\n I focused on marking my (opposing) player, my touches and my passing.<\/p>\n What’s the most important thing you’ve learned through athletics?<\/strong><\/p>\n I think learning to work with others and becoming a supportive teammate.<\/p>\n What Internet site do you frequent the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n I’d have to say Twitter. <\/p>\n What is your least favorite household chore?<\/strong><\/p>\n Washing dishes.<\/p>\n If you were planning a trip, what would be your destination of choice?<\/strong><\/p>\n Florida, because I want to go to Disney World.<\/p>\n What movie could you watch over and over?<\/strong><\/p>\n She’s A Man <\/em>— I think I’ve watched it like 20 times.<\/p>\n Who are three of your favorite musical artists?<\/strong><\/p>\n Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Kina Grannis.<\/p>\n When you have free time, how do you like to spend it?<\/strong><\/p>\n Hanging out with friends and going to the beach.<\/p>\n You’re stuck on the island of Kaho‘olawe. You can have an endless supply of one food. What would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n Pizza.<\/p>\n If you could have your pick, what celebrity would you most like to meet?<\/strong><\/p>\n I think I’d like to meet (actor) Channing Tatum.<\/p>\n jackster.1969@yahoo.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With her eligibility clock ticking, Castle’s Alyssa Tanigawa is determined to close out her soccer career with the Knights in..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[112],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46694","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-windward-oahu-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n