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Molokai High Wins FAFSA Challenge

Friday, April 13th, 2018

 

Molokai High School blew away the competition when it came to percentage of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The statewide organization Hawaii P–20 Partnerships for Education held a Cash for College Challenge for FAFSA completion to help promote postsecondary education. Molokai High finished in first place with a whopping 73 percent of students in the senior class completing the funding application. FAFSA is a required step in applying for federal grants, loans or work-study opportunities, and helps students and families identify their financial aid eligibility.

Not only did Molokai High come in 23 points above the state average for FAFSA completion, it also saw the greatest increase in the state over applications last year — 14.5 percent.…

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Volleyball Gets Wins on Lanai

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Volleyball Gets Wins on Lanai

 

The Boys Volleyball team got two big road wins on Lanai last weekend at Pedro Dela Cruz in Lani City. Molokai won in straight sets on both days and improved their record to 6-2. Friday’s score was 25-20, 25-22, and 25-12. Saturday’s score was 26-24, 25-12 and 25-13.

Head Coach Hale Domingo knows playing at Lanai is always tough.

“Lanai being at home was a challenge for us and we knew they were going to have the crowd behind them and the momentum on their side most of the night but we hung in there and stole what momentum we could and we finished strong,” he said.…

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Softball Improves to 6-0

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Softball Improves to 6-0

 

The Lady Farmers Softball team picked up two wins at home last weekend over the Hana Lady Dragons to continue their unbeaten season. Molokai won on Friday 13-3 in six innings. Molokai had eight hits and four were triples. Cami and Cahl Horner pitched in the win. On Saturday, the Lady Farmers got the win 15-0 in five innings behind 15 hits and a home run by Wehi Pastrana. Tehani Yamamoto and Tallan Garces pitched for Molokai. Alayah Pastrana, Sydney Rawlins and Camille Ledesma all had three hits in the win.

“I really love the diversity we have within our team, the hunger and willingness from all the girls to play wherever and whenever the team needs them, the fire within them that allows them to continuously be ready and all out for action,” said Head Coach Kawehi Horner.…

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Judo Off to Strong Start

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

 

The Molokai Boys and Girls Judo team brought home a handful of top three finishes last weekend at the first meet of the Maui Interscholastic League season at Maui High School. The Farmers are coached by Lihau Maioho and Kalei Roberts.

On the girls’ side, Maria Angst finished third at 98 pounds, Hiwa Duvachelle got second at 103, Gabby Aquino at second at 115, Mallory Go got second and Reese Raguindin placed third at 115 pounds(novice), Makani Davis finished third at 122, Kawohi Duvachelle earned first at 129, Cameryn Kahalewai placed third at 139 and Anuhea Davis second at 154.…

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Busy Weekend for Baseball

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

 

The undefeated Molokai Boys Baseball team will play three games on Maui this week starting with a makeup game from a rainout on Lanai earlier in the season. Molokai will face the Pine Lads on Thursday at Maui High Field and then travel upcountry to face unbeaten Seabury at Eddie Tam Field on Friday. The Farmers will then play St. Anthony on Saturday at Maehara Stadium.

Molokai will have a week off before its only home games of the season on April 20-21 against Seabury. Saturday the April 21 will also be the senior game. The MIL DII Baseball Tournament is at Maehara Stadium on April 26-28.…

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Track Team Competes on Maui

Friday, March 30th, 2018

The Molokai Track and Field team competed in the fourth Maui Interscholastic meet last Friday at War Memorial Stadium in Kahului. Only runners and high jumpers competed at this meet and Head Coach Micah Buchanan was happy with their performance.

“We had a good showing and the student athletes all performed well and improved on their stats,” he said. “We have another four weeks before the MIL Championships to improve more and hopefully qualify more athletes for the state meet.”

The girls 4×100 relay team of Keeya Bicoy, Ale`a Davis, Taye Mowat and Claudia Keanini placed fourth. Other student athletes were boys Josiah Greenleaf and Kolee Pedro-Tabilangan.…

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Undefeated Softball to Host Hana

Friday, March 30th, 2018

 

The Lady Farmers will honor their six seniors this Saturday when they host the Hana Lady Dragons at the Molokai High School Field. Molokai will play on Friday at 3:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 10 a.m. Seniors this year are Camille Ledesma, Kaydence Oswald, Starr Kaahanui, Sydney Rawlins, Tallan Garces and Tehani Yamamoto.

Molokai traveled to Maui last weekend for non-league games against Lahainaluna and Maui High but Friday’s game was mostly a scrimmage and Saturday’s game was called off due to weather. Head Coach Kawehi Horner is looking forward to this weekend’s games and was pleased with the trip to Maui.…

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Baseball Gets Wins on Lanai

Friday, March 30th, 2018

 

The Molokai Farmers Baseball team traveled to Lanai City last week for a three-game series against the Pine Lads. Molokai got two wins on Thursday and Friday but Saturday’s game was postponed due to weather and will be made up at a later date.

On Thursday, senior Nainoa Kaahanui pitched a no-hitter with four strikeouts in a 12-0 win in four innings. Kaahanui is now 2-0 on the season. Fridays game had senior Shraedon Naeole-Starkey on the hill for the Farmers (4-0) and he picked up his second win of the season in an 11-1 six inning game. Lanai is 0-4 on the season.…

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Library to Get More Space

Sunday, March 25th, 2018

Library to Get More Space

A growing collection of books and programs at the Molokai Public Library is causing its historic building to burst at the seams. If a proposed expansion is approved, the library would get some much-needed additional space. The proposal includes a new, stand-alone 1,875 square foot building behind the existing facility that would cost over $3 million, funded by the state Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS).

The new building will be connect to the back of the existing staff room by a breezeway. The facility will provide a meeting room, workroom for staff, and two restrooms additional space for books, as well as.…

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Setting Sights on the Stars

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

Setting Sights on the Stars

“Shoot for the stars” is advice often given to youth, but three Molokai High School students have earned the chance to take the phrase literally. They were awarded a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the stars through the one world’s best telescopes atop Maunakea.

Sunni Chow, Taye Mowat and Skylar Kuahuia are Molokai’s first Maunakea Scholars, a program run by the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) that allows students observatory time based on research proposals they submitted. The ever-expanding program, started a few years ago, currently includes 10 Hawaii high schools.

“The program you’re in has never been done before and it’s unique worldwide… because we have the telescopes on Maunakea and no other kids in the world have that in their backyard,” said Doug Simons, CFHT executive director.…

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