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Leilehua's Gianna Araki celebrated after her grand slam during the second inning of the 2018 HHSAA Division I championship softball game on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Wahine Softball Stadium in Manoa. Jamm Aquino/jaquino@staradvertiser.com
Gianna Araki talks about a sophomore season that ended with a state championship for the Leilehua Mules. Araki batted .467 with seven HRs, 23 RBIs and an OPS of 1.641. She was voted to the All-State first team as a utility selection.
I am so proud of my granddaughter Gigi, she is not only a gifted softball player, she puts her heart in everything she strives for, on the field and in her studies. She is so caring and a friend to everyone. She is the best.