UNC WR Trech Kekahuna's underdog mentality separates him from the pack

Posted Aug 27, 2026
UNC junior receiver Trech Kekahuna stares down his goals for the season. Messages written by the undersized Hawaiian remind him to trust the process, take things one step at a time, and stay grounded. It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. While cliche, the phrase rings true for the 5-foot-10 Wisconsin transfer. (Daily Tar Heel)

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