KEAAU – Most eyes at Paiea Stadium were on the track. When spectators weren’t watching the races, the jumping pits were in full view on the near side of the infield, with the pole vault and high jump going off on opposite ends.
And then there were the throwers, who were tucked away performing largely by their lonesome in relative anonymity outside the stadium.
Lest anyone forget their dedication or importance, Hilo’s Kaycee Nathaniel provided another reminder Saturday. The senior made as much noise as anybody drawing cheers on the track when she shattered the 10-year-old Kamehameha stadium record with a toss of 38 feet, 5 inches in the shot put, just an inch off top throw in the state this season (heading into Saturday).