November 10, 2011
Contributed by Thomas Yoshida
His score of 543 was nine points better than Punahou's Erik Oberacker. Paikai's teammate Mark Kauanui finished in eighth place with a score of 516.
In the 12-year state tournament history of this event, no boy has ever won the individual title in two consecutive years. On the girls side, Sacred Hearts' Clarissa Akana won consecutive gold medals in 2008-09.
The Kamehameha team includes (from left) Mark Kauanui (8th place), Paikai, assistant coach Nathan Urabe, volunteer coach Jordan Tuscano and head coach Puna Dearmore. (KS Courtesy Photo)
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
