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This week’s Pepsi Athletes are University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Vulcan basketball players Max Kunnert and Sara Shimizu.
Kunnert had a great game against Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) on December 12 in the Vulcans 79-67 victory. He scored 12 points, contributed one assist, snagged four rebounds and had one steal against the Sharks. Kunnert was 5-for-8 in the field and 50% from behind the arc, landing two of four 3-point shots.
Shimizu was a key asset in the Vulcans’ 73-50 win over HPU. She was the second-highest Vulcan scorer with 12 points. Shimizu was 3-for-6 in the field and led her team in 3-pointers. She was 2-for-3 from behind the arc and contributed two assists against the Sharks. She was also 4-for-6 at the free throw line and collected four boards.
For more on Kunnert and Shimizu go to the UH’ Hilo athletics website.