Football
Competitive spirit drives Konawaena's Ewing






There is no challenge that Austin Ewing isn't willing to face.

Most of the time, the Konawaena senior quarterback accomplishes his task.

Sometimes, he comes up short or runs out of time.

But one thing is for sure: He always gives his best effort no matter what the situation is.

The competitive spirit that Ewing possesses has done wonders throughout his high school career. The 6-foot-1 quarterback never gives up on any play and is always looking to make the best decision possible, even if he has to create that option himself.

Ewing's resume speaks for itself. He led the Wildcats to two state tournament semifinal appearances, was selected as an All-Hawaii Division II First Team quarterback in back-to-back seasons and has already thrown for 5,022 yards and 33 touchdowns before he takes the first snap of his senior year.

Austin Ewing attempts a pass against Radford in the 2015 Division II Football state semifinals. Austin Ewing attempts a pass against Radford in the 2015 Division II Football state semifinals. John Lujan | SL

Austin Ewing puts up a lay-up attempt against Punahou in the quarterfinal round of the 2017 Boys Basketball Division I state tournament. Austin Ewing puts up a lay-up attempt against Punahou in the quarterfinal round of the 2017 Boys Basketball Division I state tournament. CJ Caraang | SL

Hawaii Prep's Gabbie Ewing (16) tries to get the ball past a Mid-Pacific defender in the 2014 Division II Girls Soccer championship game. Hawaii Prep's Gabbie Ewing (16) tries to get the ball past a Mid-Pacific defender in the 2014 Division II Girls Soccer championship game. Tyler Kanoa | SL

Austin Ewing poses for a photo with his family on the red carpet of the 2017 ScoringLive Distinguished Athlete Awards. From left to right: Pete Ewing, Austin Ewing, Gabbie Ewing, Kathy Ewing. Austin Ewing poses for a photo with his family on the red carpet of the 2017 ScoringLive Distinguished Athlete Awards. From left to right: Pete Ewing, Austin Ewing, Gabbie Ewing, Kathy Ewing. CJ Caraang | SL

Saint Louis QB Tua Tagovailoa attempts a pass against Punahou in an ILH Division I contest in 2016. Saint Louis QB Tua Tagovailoa attempts a pass against Punahou in an ILH Division I contest in 2016. John Lujan | SL

Austin Ewing attempts a pass during a 2016 tri-scrimmage against Kealakehe and KS-Hawaii. Austin Ewing attempts a pass during a 2016 tri-scrimmage against Kealakehe and KS-Hawaii. Tyler Guieb | SL



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