Mililani captures third-straight State softball Championship

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A high school state softball champion was crowned Friday night in Manoa and it’s a familiar name.

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The Mililani Trojans downed Moanalua, 9-3.

Winning their third-straight State title.

Starting pitcher Hinano Bautista was the focal point for the Trojans’ attack, going five innings in the circle.

She struck out four Na Menehune batters while at the plate she launched a two-run home run.

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This win celebrated by the senior class who leave with three Koa Head trophies.

“Yeah, you know, I think it really means a lot,” Senior Kamryn Aoki said. “Like all these girls, we work so hard every day and just to do it for them and for them to do it for us just means a lot.”

“They stuck together as a team and worked together, you know,” Head coach Rose Antonio added. “This team is really close, and what else can you ask for?”

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This is Mililani’s sixth title overall in program history.