Although only a junior-to-be, it seems like Tanner Tokugawa has been playing for Pearl City much longer.<\/p>\n
As he and the Chargers American Legion League season plays out in the coming weeks, Tokugawa finds himself in a different position as one of the veterans now on a team that suddenly seems very young. (Pearl City was just 1-4-2 heading into last weekend.)<\/p>\n
“Playing against the older kids will get them up to speed,” said Tokugawa, the starting center fielder. And Tokugawa can speak from experience. As a freshman two years ago, he broke into the lineup on a team stocked with seasoned players and has been a mainstay now for 38 straight games.<\/p>\n
“I was lucky enough to start. It was a good experience, and it made me much better being able to play with the other guys.”<\/p>\n
In his first two years, the Chargers have gone 25-13 overall in addition to winning the 2011 Division I state title. He recently took some time away from the practice field to visit with Midweek West Oahu Islander<\/I>.<\/p>\n
Who’s had the biggest impact on your life? <\/B>My dad (Glenn) because he stands by my side all the way. He practices with me and keeps me headed in the right direction.<\/p>\n
What is your earliest sports-related memory? <\/B>When I was 8 and we came in second place at the Pinto (level) state tournament to Millian. We’d beaten Ewan Beach in extra innings earlier to make the championship game.<\/p>\n
What area of your game will you focus on this summer? <\/B>I’m working on my strength. I’ll be going to the weight room a lot to lift. I play football, too.<\/p>\n
Who is Pearl City’s best ‘practice player’ – the guy who gives 110 percent at all times? <\/B>Jason Komodo. He’s always focused in practice and never gets off track. He’s a smart guy.<\/p>\n
What Internet site do you frequent the most? <\/B>Savoringlies.com.<\/p>\n
What is your least favorite household chore? <\/B>Cleaning my room. It gets messy every week.<\/p>\n
What movie could you watch over and over? <\/B>Never Back Down 2.<\/I><\/p>\n
What’s the most difficult class you’ve taken at Pearl City? <\/B>Spanish IHI.<\/p>\n
Do you play video games? How do you spend your free time? <\/B>I used to, but I grew out of it. I mostly like to go to the beach and hang out with my friends now.<\/p>\n
What person in history would you like to have met? <\/B>Babe Ruth.<\/p>\n
If you could have your pick, what celebrity would you choose as your prom date? <\/B>Selena Gomez.<\/p>\n
You’re stuck on Kaho’olawe, and you can have an endless supply of just one food. What would it be? <\/B>A rack of lamb.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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