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HHSAA air riflery: Waiakea senior takes silver at states in coach’s last hurrah

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Waiakea senior Shaye Nishimura is following a new tradition at the HHSAA air riflery championships for her school.

She placed second, shadowing the footsteps of former teammate Mekayla King, who also won a silver medal at states last year.

It was a special final shooting meet for the entire cast of Warriors. The boys and girls teams were well aware that coach Mel Kawahara is stepping down.

“I was happy to make my coach proud since it’s his last year,” Nishimura said. “The key was to stay focused and stay calm and also to just have fun.