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At 6 feet 5 and 225 pounds, Kamehameha junior Nalu Kahapea looks like he belongs on the football field, but he prefers basketball because of the intensity and quicker pace.
During the offseason, the junior forward worked on his cardio and conditioning, lost 10 pounds and returned as a different player, even though he’s the only returning starter.
But his presence as a power/speed scoring force wasn’t enough to carry Kamehameha in a 78-76 double-overtime loss to Honokaa at the St.