Mid-Pacific’s Josh Terao and Punahou’s Zoe Hernandez matched their brothers by earning the fourth ILH wrestling championships of their careers on Saturday at ‘Iolani.

"Any time you can win four titles, that’s dominance in your high school career," Punahou coach Yoshi Honda said. "It’s quite an accomplishment."

Terao, whose brother David also earned four titles, pinned Punahou’s Joshua Crimmins to complete his deed, while Hernandez beat Kamehameha’s Taj Vierra to get her fourth. How they reacted to the accomplishment couldn’t have been more different.

Terao, who has forfeited a few matches but has otherwise gone through his career unbeaten, wrapped Crimmins up and pinned him in only 22 seconds with a move he has not used all year. He then raised four fingers to the sky and accepted congratulations from what seemed like the entire left side of the gym. That was all the celebration he would allow himself, though.

"I’m pretty stoked, but I don’t want to get too excited yet," Terao said. "The big one is next week. I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself, I just have to go out there and wrestle."

Terao’s journey suffered a hiccup earlier this year when he suffered a concussion against Crimmins and couldn’t practice for more than a week. He has been injured every year and claims that it only makes him stronger. That is something Hernandez definitely can agree with.

Hernandez started the season with an ankle injury and fought through a shoulder injury on Saturday. Vierra had her on her back early, but Hernandez worked a reverse late in the first period and went on to win 11-3. She shook hands with her opponent and the coaches and headed straight for the trainer, where she waited impatiently to have a big bag of ice taped to her shoulder. Once that was complete, she ran out of the gym and into a courtyard, where she shared a few tears with her brother, Zachary, who won four titles of his own before he graduated.

"He is always the first one I talk to after my matches," Zoe Hernandez said. "It’s kind of a tradition and he helps me get my mind right. He’s been there. He is like the only one I can talk to."

Hernandez won her first state title last year and will be looking to repeat. She hasn’t been completely healthy all season, but still gutted out her fourth gold. The pressure of repeating at states has her mind occupied for the moment, but after her tears dried she took a moment to appreciate the accomplishment.

"That means a lot to me. I am very proud of it," Zoe Hernandez said. "It shows me that I can push through any adversity. I’m not where I wish I could be as a returning state champion, but I think I can get myself to the right state and ready for the tournament."

Punahou won the boys team title with six champions, followed by Kamehameha with four and Mid-Pacific and ‘Iolani with two each. Cameron Kato (106), Sean Urabe (120), Joshua Rosen (126), Connor Barfield (145), William Valdez (152), and Christian Agmata (160) all took gold for the Buffanblu.

Kamehameha took the girls side with seven champs. Punahou, ‘Iolani and Mid-Pacific had two each and St. Francis had one ILH champion. Mid-Pacific’s Shannon Paaaina beat Kamehameha’s Pomaikai Yamaguchi for her third career ILH crown.

Kamehameha sophomore Teshya Alo pinned Punahou’s Carissa Lee for her second straight crown.

Donavyn Futa (113), Shana Dilliner (117), Harmony Pacheco (121), Tate Williams (135), Callan Medeiros (155) and Nalani Stanley (220) joined Alo as winners for the Warriors.

ILH Championships

Boys team results–1. Punahou, 180.5; 2. Kamehameha, 177; 3. Pac-Five, 111; 4. ‘Iolani, 105; 5. Mid-Pacific, 68; 6. Saint Louis, 40; 7. Damien, 35.5; 8. University, 11; 9. St. Francis, 1.5.

Boys individual results

106 pounds–1. Cameron Kato, Pun; 2. Cody Cabanban, StL; 3. Colby Watase, Iol.

113–1. Blaysen Terukina, KS; 2. Jordan Ng, Iol; 3. Connor Lee, Pun.

120–1. Sean Urabe, Pun; 2. Jake Nakasone, Iol; 3. Joseph Fong, UHS.

126–1. Joshua Rosen, Pun; 2. Cole Chandler, MPI; 3. Ian Murakami, AST.

132–1. Joshua Terao, MPI; 2. Joshua Crimmins, Pun; 3. Cullen Slavens, KS.

138–1. Brian Pascua, Iol; 2. Micah Mistunaga, MPI; 3. Dayton Dano, KS.

145–1. Connor Barfield, Pun; 2. Keith Correa, KS; 3. Tyler Yoshikawa, MPI.

152–1. William Valdez, Pun; 2. Chad Farias, KS; 3. Connor Villarmia, DMS.

160–1. Christian Agmata, Pun; 2. Steven Chan, DMS; 3. Kevin Efta, KS.

170–1. Spencer Kiehm, Iol; 2. Jonah Hoshino, KS; 3. Ian Ramirez, Pun.

182–1. Joseph Hoshino, KS; 2. Kaimana Young, StL; 3. Taaga Tuulima, Iol.

195–1. Boman Tokioka, KS; 2. Logan Sanborn, StL; 3. Jacob Sparks, Pun.

220–1. Robert Worrell, MPI; 2. Makoa Gaughen Haili, KS; 3. Dane Yamashiro, Iol.

285–1. Rusty Nakayama, KS; 2. Kelemente Lam Sam, DMS; 3. Keenan Eldredge, Pun.

Girls team results–1. Kamehameha, 239; 2. Punahou, 151; 3. Pac-Five, 150.5; 4. ‘Iolani, 68.5; 5. Mid-Pacific, 49.5; 6. Kamehameha B, 26; 7. Damien, 24; T8. Punahou B, 20; T8. St. Andrew’s, 20; 10. St. Francis, 18; 11. Sacred Hearts, 12; 12. La Pietra, 11. 

Girls individual results

97 pounds–1. Chieko Sarah Imai, Pun; 2. Brooke Kawamura, KS; 3. Jade Nakashima, MPI.

101–1. Samantha Wong, Iol; 2. Kimberly Mesick, Pun B; 3. Skye Sakashita, Pun.

105–1. Taylor Miyao, StA; 2. Hilinai Meyer, KS; 3. Jasmine Hsia, Pun B.

109–1. Shelby Say, MPI; 2. Katja Berthold, Pun; 3. Keeli Glipa, KS B.

113–1. Donavyn Futa, KS; 2. Megan Lam, Pun; 3. Laynee Pasion, StF.

117–1. Shana Dilliner, KS; 2. Taryn Ichimura, Pun; 3. Sydnee Ramirez, MPI.

121–1. Harmony Pacheco, KS; 2. Baelle Gay, SHA; 3. Erika Takase, Pun.

125–1. Shannon Paaaina, MPI; 2. Pomaikai Yamaguchi, KS; 3. Kori Lynn Kunioka, Pun.

130–1. Teshya Alo, KS; 2. Carissa Lee, Pun.

135–1. Tate Williams, KS; 2. Dani Santiago, LaP; 3. Kori Lynn Kunioka, Pun.

140–1. Zoe Hernandez, Pun; 2. Taj Vierra, KS; 3. Tara Labanon, DMS.

155–1. Callon Medeiros, KS; 2. Amanda Stark, Iol; 3. Misty Louis, KS B.

175–1. Alexandra Fautanu, Iol; 2. Erin Scheidt, KS; 3. Aulii Young, StF.

220–1. Nalani Stanley, KS.