Hawaii Pacific University Athletics

Sunni Kahanu is a middle infielder and center fielder from Mililani, Hawai?i. She joins Hawai?i Pacific after playing softball at the University of Hawai?i at Manoa and Chaminade University of Honolulu. Kahanu competed in the outfield at Hawai?i under head coach Bob Coolen and at shortstop for Chaminade under head coach Kent Yamaguchi.

Kahanu graduated from Mililani High School, where she earned four letters in softball under head coach Rose Antonio. She was named the 2024 HHSAA Division I State Championship Most Valuable Player and was selected to the 2024 HHSAA All-Tournament Team.

Kahanu enjoys hiking, going to the beach and spending time outdoors. Her favorite foods include Italian food and pho, and she enjoys romantic comedies. She listens to Mariah the Scientist, SZA, Jhené Aiko and Rihanna, and her favorite athlete is Haley Cruise. In 10 years, Kahanu hopes to be doing well in life. She chose HPU because of the opportunity to stay home and the coaching staff.