Hedin an All-American in wrestling

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Three-time state champion Danyelle Hedin has been named to TheMat.com/ASICS Girls High School All-American Wrestling first team.

Hedin, a 2004 graduate of Kailua High, was one of five Hawai'i girls to earn All-America distinction. She was honored in the middle weight (122 to 140 pounds) category.

Roosevelt's Sadie Kaneda was named to the second team as a light weight (100 to 121 pounds).

Three wrestlers were honorable mention selections: Kamehameha's Randolyn Nohara, upper weight (141 pounds and above); Iolani's Joleen Oshiro, light weight; and Punahou's Lauren Primiano, middle weight.

The All-America team is selected by a nationwide panel of wrestling experts. It is the only national all-star team for which female high school wrestlers competing on all four grade levels are eligible.

Baseball: Mid-Pacific graduates Christopher Goya and Christopher Freshour have signed letters of intent with Chicago State, and will join the Cougars for the 2005 season.

Goya, a center fielder, batted leadoff and hit .389. He was named to the Interscholastic League of Honolulu second team.

Freshour, a left-handed pitcher, compiled a 5-0 record and an 0.55 earned run average, and was an ILH honorable mention selection.

Tennis: Moanalua High School senior Julienne Yamamoto has been named the 2004 winner of the Jane Forester-Leong Scholar Athlete Award. She was honored for her "academic achievements and great court demeanor."