Prep Softball: Leilehua defeats Punahou for D-1 title

By Jamm Aquino

May 12, 2018

Leilehua's Gianna Araki (17) celebrates after her grand slam home run during the second inning of the 2018 HHSAA Division I championship softball game on Friday at Wahine Softball Stadium in Manoa.
Leilehua's Pomai Nahulu (3) hits an RBI double against the Punahou Buffanblu during the third inning.
Leilehua's Mikayla Pinera (27) scores ahead of the tag from Punahou's Janell Sato (16) during the sixth inning.
Leilehua celebrates after scoring the winning run against the Punahou Buffanblu during the sixth inning. Leilehua won 14-4 to claim the 2018 Division I softball title.
Leilehua celebrates after scoring the winning run against the Punahou Buffanblu.
Leilehua's Kaena Nistal (6), middle, is congratulated by teammates at the plate after a grand slam home run.
Leilehua head coach Wendell Au carries the championship trophy to his team.
Leilehua head coach Wendell Au presents the championship trophy to his team.
Leilehua celebrates after winning against the Punahou Buffanblu in the 2018 HHSAA Division I championship softball game.
Leilehua celebrates after winning against the Punahou Buffanblu in the 2018 HHSAA Division I championship softball game.