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Spring Sports Close Out the Season

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Spring Sports Close Out the Season

By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter

The Maui Interscholastic League Division II champion Farmers Baseball team took on the state tournament last week. The Farmers were ultimately defeated by Damien, 7-2, and Konawaena, 9-2. The Farmers finished the year with a 13-4 record and their ninth consecutive MIL DII title. 

“Mahalo Molokai for all the love and support! Mahalo Mr. Schonely, Lee and faculty, parents for all the help this season, my ohana for getting my back and most importantly the boys that had to deal with me throughout the season, until next season,” said MHS Baseball Coach Keahi Rawlins in a Facebook post. …

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Golf Ace

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Golf Ace

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By Rick Schonely

Kamoana Spencer, firefighter, professional bus driver and all-around good guy, is the May Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Spencer shot 46-47 for a gross total of 93 and with his 27 handicap his 66 net got him the victory. Congratulations Kamo! The Hui O Kukui GC would like to thank the staff and management of iconic Ironwood Hills golf course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.
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Baseball and Volleyball MIL Champs

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

Baseball and Volleyball MIL Champs

By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter 

For the ninth straight year, the Farmers are Maui Interscholastic League Division II Champions in baseball. The decisive victory came Saturday, April 22 with a 11-2 win over Seabury. The Farmers will head to the state tournament to contend for the state title. After falling to Seabury 16-2 on Friday, the Farmers were faced with possible elimination from the state tournament and their first MIL D-II pennant loss since 2012. Ho’olei Arce pitched a complete game in the turnaround win. 

Boys’ Volleyball team completed its regular season in style with a win over Lani on Friday. The Farmers finished the season with a perfect 9-0 record and the MIL D-II title for the first time since 2018.…

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Sports Bring Deeper Learning at Kualapu’u

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023

Sports Bring Deeper Learning at Kualapu’u

By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter

Through the sunlight drenched mist, a champion was crowned at Kualapu’u Charter School. Friday, April 6, represented the culmination of the school’s basketball unit in Physical Education (PE) class – a milestone Kualapu’u School PE teacher Danny Davis was not going to let pass unnoticed. 

After months of focus on fundamental basketball skills, Davis organized a multi-grade three-on-three basketball tournament. Through an administration supported schedule, Davis was able to open the tournament to all fourth through sixth graders, allowing for 58 kids to sign up and participate in the two-day event. Davis is one of two full-time PE teachers at Kualapu’u School, which is unique on-island in its offering of daily PE classes. …

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Victories on the Diamond

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

Victories on the Diamond

By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter 

Molokai High School Baseball and Softball teams took on the Hana Dragons at home this past weekend. Both teams emerged victorious in all games. 

For the Lady Farmers, the weekend started off well with a 18-3 win on Friday. Tania Yamamoto threw three innings, earning three strikeouts and the win. Pi’imoku Victorino smashed a homerun and brought in three RBIs. Kailana McGuire-Guerrero likewise contributed to the offensive deluge with a triple and RBI of her own. The game ended after three innings due to Maui Interscholastic League’s 10-run rule. 

The boy’s Baseball Team put out an impressive performance on Friday, defeating Hana 12-2 in only four innings.…

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Golf Ace

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

Golf Ace

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By Rick Schonely

Retired USPS federal employee and Molokai samurai professional golfer Ronald Nakagawa is the April Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Nakagawa shot 40-40 for a gross total of 80 and with his 13 handicap his 67 net got him the victory. Congratulations Oda NobuNaka! The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff and management of iconic Ironwood hills for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.…

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Wins for Volleyball and Baseball

Wednesday, March 29th, 2023

Wins for Volleyball and Baseball

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

The Molokai High Baseball and Boys Volleyball teams had a weekend of wins last Friday and Saturday. 

The Volleyball team hosted Seabury at The Barn, winning 3-0 in three sets last Friday, when they also celebrated the team’s seniors with a home crowd. On Saturday, the Farmers won 3-2. The boys are off to a strong 4-0 start to their season. 

Baseball also played Seabury, on Maui. Friday’s game closed 11-0 in a three-inning mercy rule. On Saturday, Seabury rebounded but the Farmers still brought home a win with a 10-8 game. The team now increased their season winning streak to 6-0.…

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Wins For Baseball and Softball

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023

Wins For Baseball and Softball

By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter

The Molokai Farmers took on rivals Lanai Pinelads in a baseball double-header last weekend in Kaunakakai. 

Friday afternoon’s game saw the Farmers post a 14-4 victory, which ended in the fourth inning due to Maui Interscholastic League’s 10-run rule. 

Led by a strong pitching performance from Solomon Kikukawa-Teriong, which included three scoreless innings, the Farmers took a six-run lead in the first inning and never let up. While the Lanai Pinelads closed the gap to four runs, Molokai was able to put up an additional six runs, securing the win. 

Molokai’s offense was bolstered by strong performances from Hokuau Arce and Miken Loo, both of whom hit triples.…

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Teams Launch Spring Sports

Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

Teams Launch Spring Sports

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

Molokai High School athletes kicked off their spring sports seasons, with Boys Volleyball, Boys Baseball, Girls Softball and Track and Field competing last weekend. 

The season’s first track meet was held at Kamehameha Maui, with Molokai athletes logging strong results. Top finishers were freshman Khloe Bicoy, who earned first place in discuss and third in shotput. Runner John Quintua-Salavea sprinted 400 meters, finishing first in his heat and placing fourth overall. Other Molokai competitors included Nakoa Orlando, Chazen Bush and Chevy Bush. 

The Baseball team played Hana High in Lahaina, winning both their games. Friday’s game closed with a score of Molokai 14, Hana 2, and Saturday was Molokai 9, Hana 2.…

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Golf Ace

Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

Golf Ace

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By Rick Schonely

Molokai High School athletic director and Molokai golf pro Lee DeRouin is the March Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. DeRouin shot 40–37 for a gross total of 77 and with his 11 handicap his net 66 got him into a playoff with Molokai golf pro Jeff Egusa. DeRouin got the victory over Egusa on the first playoff hole. 

The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff and management of iconic Ironwood Hills golf course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.…

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