It was a very busy and productive February for Mid-Pacific athletes. Congratulations to all!

Michael Petrides and Dawson Sloan Win two State Titles Each

Dawson Sloan and Michael Petrides both turned in powerful performances at the State Swimming Championships Feb. 10-11.

In the recently named K. Mark Takai Swimming & Diving Championships, Dawson won the 50-Yard Free and the 100-Yard Free. Michael won the 200-Yard Free and the 500-Yard Free. Coach Kaz Yoshiwara says the two played a major role in the team's success.

"Both set school records," Coach Yoshiwara said. "They were seeded very well but (were) also considered underdogs to highly recruited seniors from other schools. They did a great job of rising to the occasion and swimming their fastest when they needed to. They seemed to gain confidence and momentum off of watching each other swim so well."

Pictured L-R: Dawson Sloan and Michael Petrides (Photos courtesy of Scott Wagner)

Alexandre Mimura Wins State Title

Alexandre Mimura won the State Wrestling Championship in the 145-pound division. He defeated Zhachary Carriero from Waianae in the title match Feb. 18 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena. Alexandre, a senior, dominated the competition by scores of 19-4, 17-6, 19-3 and 9-1 in the championship match. Great job, Alexandre!

Golfers Zackary Kaneshiro and Davis Lee: Players of the Year

Zackary Kaneshiro and Davis Lee were recognized as 2016 Hawaii State Junior Golf Association Players of the Year. Zackary was honored in the 15-18 age group, and Davis was honored in the 13-14 age group. The announcement was made Feb. 11 at the 2017 Aloha Section PGA Ho'olaule'a Awards Banquet held at the Japanese Cultural Center. The yearly awards ceremony honors the state's top juniors, amateurs, professionals, sales representatives, teachers and Hall of Fame inductees. Both Zackary (left) and Davis are playing on the Varsity I team. Congratulations!

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