Keahi Sorrows
Keahi Sorrows has always had a deep appreciation for space and planetary exploration.
Now the Coupeville High School freshman is spending the spring launching his own missiles through the clear blue sky as a member of the Wolf track and field team.
Sorrows is throwing the shot put, discus and javelin, continuing what he did the last two years at the middle school level.
“My friends from football said I might be good at it, so I just gave it a shot,” he said. “I enjoy the competition.”
“Shot put is definitely my favorite,” Sorrows added. “Shot put was the first field event I was excited to do.
“I feel it shows how powerful a person can be if they really put their all into the event.”
He’s aiming at a district berth in his first go-round at the high school level, and wants to battle with a fellow freshman with whom he’s always had a friendly competition.
“My friends definitely have a big impact on how I perform,” Sorrows said. “Chris Battaglia has been a person I always wanted to beat.
“We’ve been helping each other get better at our events, to be the best we can be.”
Away from sports, he spends his time hanging out with friends, listening to music and learning more about space, which has intrigued him since his younger days.
When he does go out to compete, whether in track or football (he plans to play for CHS in the fall), the rising star draws on his inner strength to overcome the odds.
And while Sorrows is making huge strides every practice, he’s always anxious to perfect his skills.
“I think my strength is my mentality to always improve in any way I can,” he said. “I would always like to work on my form.”
