Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Konawaena junior Tayvia Yamagata knows how to win tough battles, but even better she knows how to play with the heart of a champion.
She carries a big bull’s-eye on her back wherever she goes and doesn’t mind playing under a spotlight.
That comes with the territory of being No. 3 in the Hawaii Pacific section of the United State Tennis Association’s girls 18s singles rankings.
But she also has the resolve of a BIIF champion. Last year, she won the league doubles title with Rashai Kailiwai and finished second at the HHSAA tournament.