Education

Paddling Still in Running for Title

Thursday, January 25th, 2018

 

The Molokai High School Girls Paddling team finished fourth in last week’s regatta at Hanakao`o Beach in Lahaina but is still in contention for the Maui Interscholastic League Girls Paddling Championship. Head Coach Stef Hubbard is looking forward after a subpar performance last week.

“This definitely wasn’t our best showing but thankfully we’ve got one more race next week Saturday in Kahului,” she said. “We’ve just got some work to do before then.”

The Molokai Girls crew is Talia Nakayama, Hulilau Albino, Kaydence Oswald, Ashawna Davis, Cahl Horner and Sherie Kaili.

Going into the final race of the season this Saturday at Kahului Harbor, the Lady Farmers are still in the running for the title, said Hubbard, as they are currently second place behind Kamehameha.…

Girls Basketball Loses Two at Home

Thursday, January 25th, 2018

Girls Basketball Loses Two at Home

 

After two hard fought games against the Lanai Pine Lasses at the Barn, the Lady Farmers Girls Basketball team closed last weekend’s home games with two losses.

Friday night was senior night for the Molokai seniors, Shaelyn McCutcheon, Paula Maroto, Camille Ledesma, Sydney Rawlins, Tai Li Tangatailoa and Nairene Bishaw-Mokiao. It was a close game but the Pine Lasses (3-5) won by six points 43-37. The Lady Farmers (2-6) were led by Camille Ledesma with 10 points. Sydney Rawlins and Kaitlin DeRouin added nine points each.

On Saturday, it was another close game with Lanai coming out on top 43-36.…

5 Trophies and 3 State Titles for Robotics

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

5 Trophies and 3 State Titles for Robotics

Molokai Robotics League News Release

The Molokai VEX IQ Robotics League is proud to announce that three state titles now belong to Molokai from the 2018 Hawaii State VEX IQ Championships held on Jan. 14 at Kamehameha Kapalama.  The event featured 96 teams from Hawaii with 48 teams in each division.

In the Elementary Division, Kualapu`u’s Comets C brought home the First Place State Tournament Champion Trophy, while in the Middle School Division Molokai Middle’s Team Menehune brought home the First Place State Tournament Champion Trophy, along with Team Kalo that brought home the Second Place State Tournament Champion Trophy.

In the Elementary Division, Kualapu`u’s Comets C paired with the Green Tigers of Manoa Elementary for first place in the Finals Matches with 206 points.…

2 Wins for Boys Basketball

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

2 Wins for Boys Basketball

The first two wins of the season were claimed by the Boys Basketball team last weekend, when they traveled to Maui to face Haleakala Waldorf. The Farmers (2-4) won on Friday night 57-44 at Eddie Tam Gym in Makawao, with senior Kaina Adolpho leading Molokai with 23 points. Saturday’s game was played at Seabury Hall, where Molokai defeated Haleakala Waldorf (1-5) 45-33. Senior Shraedon Naeole-Starkey and Adolpho had 12 points each to help the Farmers complete the weekend sweep of the Hawks.

Head Coach Nohea Pangkee says his team is doing well and hopes it continues into the playoffs.

“It was nice to get our first win and we are improving every day and are working to bring it all together,” he said.…

Top Results on the Mat

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

Top Results on the Mat

 

Molokai wrestlers came home with many top three results after last Saturday’s round robin tournament at King Kekaulike in Makawao. Head Coach Randy Manley was happy with the results of the MHS Boys and Girls Wrestling teams and is looking forward to the home matches at The Barn this weekend.

“On the varsity side of things, our standouts today were Caele Manley who finished first at 152 pounds and Diego Deponte who finished first at 160 pounds,” he said. “Both of these seniors continue to barrel through the competition, hoping to securing top seeding in the upcoming MIL Championships [in] two weeks. …

Building a Future in Science

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

Building a Future in Science

 

Molokai students are working on some groundbreaking science projects, from an app that helps repel deer and other unwanted animal intruders from your yard, to inventing a device that could play a huge role in the future of ocean science. Students at Molokai Middle and High schools and Aka`ula showcased their science projects last week at the Science Fair Family Night, as winners from school-wide competitions are preparing to move on to the Maui Regional Science and Engineering Fair next month. Hosted by Molokai LIVE and UPLINK programs, the event celebrated students’ application of science to real-world projects.

“This event is an opportunity for all students who completed their science boards to display and share their new-found knowledge with the community,” said Karen Weiss, one of the event organizers from Molokai LIVE. …

Swimmers Compete on Maui

Friday, January 19th, 2018

The Molokai High Boys and Girls Swim teams traveled to Kihei Aquatic Center last weekend for two swim meets and had some strong finishes. Head Coach Amanda Labriola was very pleased with her team’s performance.

“We had a fairly good weekend Royden Abafo placed fifth overall in the 200 free, really making a name for him in that event,” she said. “Alex Mawae tried some new events this weekend and really made me and his team proud with his performance in the 500 free. Kapili Naehu-Ramos came back a made her mark for a second year in the 100 fly and Maire Kalawe’s first meet this season and she is showing great growth individually and with the team.”…

Regatta Canceled by False Alarm

Friday, January 19th, 2018

The Molokai Girls Paddling team was ready to race at Ka Lae Pohaku beach in Kihei last Saturday but due to the false missile alarm, their regatta turned into a fun practice race.

“There are no results from this regatta due to false missile threat and so many schools leaving,” said Head Coach Stefani Hubbard. ‘It turned into an unsanctioned non-scoring fun regatta. This scheduled race will not be made up and our next race is next weekend Jan. 20 in Lahaina”

The MIL Paddling Championships are on Maui on Jan. 27. The State Championships are on Hawaii Island this year, Feb.…

Boys Basketball Falls to Seabury

Thursday, January 18th, 2018

Boys Basketball Falls to Seabury

 

The Molokai Boys Basketball team had their first home games of the season last weekend at The Barn against unbeaten Seabury Hall. The Spartans, who won the Maui Interscholastic League Championship last year, played well and got two more wins to improve their record to 4-0 early in the season. Molokai dropped to 0-4 and will travel to Maui this weekend to face Haleakala Waldorf.

On Friday, the Spartans won 60-36 and Molokai’s efforts were led by Kreole Pawn-White with 10 points. Stephen Agcaoili had eight, Kaina Adolpho and Shraedon Naeole-Starkey had six each.

On Saturday, Molokai trailed by five at the half 23-18, but Seabury pulled away in the second half for a 71-39 victory.…

Strong Results for Wrestling

Thursday, January 18th, 2018

 

The Molokai Boys and Girls Wrestling team showed outstanding results at last week’s round robin tournament at Baldwin High School. The Farmers dominated many weight divisions with multiple top finishes.

Head Coach Randy Manley said his teams are getting better as they get closer to the MIL and State Championships.

“Yesterday was a good day for MHS wrestling,” he said. “We saw a number of improvements on both the girls’ and boys’ teams. There were stand out performances by Luhi Pedro, who defeated her Baldwin rival who has previously beaten her in two previous outings. Although defeated 8-5 by Lahainaluna’s Nalu Estrella, Caele Manley continued to move forward in performance.…