Sports

Ka Molokai Keiki O Ke Kai Surf Finals

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

“They gave their boards away to bless other kids,” said Teva Pou. “That way the other kids are able to get better at surfing.”

With the end of Molokai’s Keiki Surf meets for the 2007 season, the little rippers have the rest of the year to prepare for the competition next year.

The Ka Molokai Keiki O Ke Kai is officially recognized by the Hawaiian Surfing Foundation and is sponsored by the Friendly Isle United Way. Other sponsors include O’Neil, Channel Islands, Molokai Surf, Molokai Pizza Café, Friendly Market and Kamo`i Snack n Go.

Molokai Girls Volleyball Brings Home Silver Medal

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

In Friday's pool play, Kime Ka La came in a close second - one of only four teams advancing to Saturday's Women's A semi-finals. Kime Ka La split sets in pool play with Yessiah, Halah and Team Sideout clubs.

In an exciting semi-final game, Kime Ka La beat Team Bud Light in three sets to earn a chance to contend for the championship gold medal. Team Sideout stacked with a powerful offensive attack and years of experience took care of business and beat Kime Ka La in two sets. None the less, Kime Ka La came away winning the silver medal in the tournament. The team also gained important learning experiences that will set the tone for the next club season.

This was the team’s first club season club and these young women have proved that that they are dedicated not only to becoming better players but more importantly, learning essential life skills. Their commitment, work ethic and maturity have opened the doors for many opportunities to succeed and has earned the respect of other clubs, coaches and players across the state. Their successful season record speaks for itself - Women's B 4th place out of 32 teams at the Haili Volleyball Tournament, Women's B Regional Champions at the Moku O Keawe Regional Tournament and Women's A Silver Medalists at the Aloha State Games 2007.

Altogether the club season shined through and was filled with fun, never forgotten learning experiences. What a great start for the next generation of volleyballers! 'Til next season....Let the sun shine through.....

Survivor Molokai

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

Hawaiian youth learn about culture and subsistence.

The program strives to maintain its roots in “Hawaiian culture, values and knowledge.” The program also strives to work with the ohana of the students as they guide them through life and into adulthood. Na Pua No`eau is funded by the Dept. of Education under the Native Hawaiian Education Act and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

A Perfect Day at the Races

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007

Molokai Canoe Racing Association enjoys great conditions and tough competition during its second regatta of the 2007 season.

The Molokai Canoe Club hosted the regatta, manning the concession stand and recording the official times.

In addition to beating their Molokai competitors, paddlers were also concentrating on improving their times in order to surpass the records of canoe clubs from neighboring islands. The Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association times were posted on the fence for paddlers to check out and compare their own times with.

With the conclusion of today’s regatta, paddlers are now half way through the race season. According to Rita Kalihiki, MCRA director, the Molokai canoe clubs have two more races on Molokai, July 7 and July 21, before the top teams head to the state championship in August.

Molokai Youth Football Returns

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007

Ready, set…hike! Molokai youth football players are back in the game. Registration for the upcoming season begins on Thursday June 28, 2007.

After last season’s disappointment of not being included into Maui’s Pop Warner football league, players and coaches are looking forward to a new era in the future of football on Molokai.

“We’re trying to pick it up and move forward,” said Carl Brito, the local organizer of the Molokai program.

The fall 2007 season will kick off during the first week in September, with games ending in mid December. As part of the Oahu Youth Sports League (OYSL), Molokai players will be traveling to Oahu three times for games, while Oahu will also visit Molokai a minimum of three times.

Molokai’s Keiki Take First Drops Toward Surf Stardom

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

Andy Irons and Kelly Slater move aside. The new generation of young rippers is ready to claim the world surfing title. Well, not quite—maybe on two decades from now. But the keiki who competed last Saturday in the Ko Molokai Keiki `O Ke Kai surfing contest put on an impressive display of skills for such young riders.

Angelsea said everyone who works in the contests is a volunteer. Friendly Isle United Way is the contest’s main sponsor. Quicksilver, Billabong, BZ and Channel Islands are among some surfing brands that have provided clothing for winner’s prizes. Other local sponsors include Friendly Market and Kamo`i Snack n Go. Anyone seeking information, looking to volunteer or to donate prizes, please call 558-8810.

Elite Paniolo Compete for a Place in State Championship

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

# 6 Progressive Ropings 3 Steers

1. Reyn Dudoit / Rex Kamakana. Time: 42”64 (Three cattle heads)
2. Marcello Dudoit / Buzzy Sproat. Time: 45”32 (Three cattle heads)
3. Stoney Pocock / Buzzy Sproat. Time: 7”59 (One cattle head)

# 8 Progressive Ropings 3 Steers

1. Reyn Dudoit / Buzzy Sproat. Time: 31”84 (Three cattle heads)
2. Stoney Pocock / Sale Sproat. Time: 52”46 (Three cattle heads)
3. Rex Kamakana / M. P. Kaumakana. Time: 43”53 (Two cattle heads)

Golfers Scramble to Raise Money

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

Competitors at the third annual “Two Man Scramble” golf tournament shot it out last Saturday on a clear and beautiful morning. The public tournament was hosted by the Molokai High School girl’s volleyball team and held at the Kaluakoi Golf Course. Over 58 golfers came out to support the volleyball team.

Participants paid a $70 entry fee to help raise funds to cover the team’s traveling expenses when they go to Kauai and Oahu for their pre-season games in August. Girl’s volleyball coach, Matthew Helm, said the event was the most successful one yet, both in participant turn out and in raising funds.

George Chun and Tess Mollena won first place in the tournament. Coming in second place were Tony Lauifi and Randy Fujimori. Third place went to Ron Nakagawa and his nephew Puni, visiting from Honolulu. Keith Hiroshima and Ashley Dudon took fourth place and Carl Cameros and Kiku Donnelly took fifth place. Over 58 golfers played in the tournament. Prizes awarded to the winners included cash, a one night stay at the Kaluakoi Resort, a free round of golf at the Kaluakoi Golf Course and a $50 gift certificate to the Molokai Fine Arts Gallery.

In a “two man scramble” each team consist of two golfers, after each shot the best lying shot is chosen and both players play from that location until the ball is holed.

A Day at the Races

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

The Wa’akapaemua Canoe Club hosted the first regatta of the 2007 season on Saturday. Though paddlers had a sunny day for the competition, fierce tradewinds thwarted steersmen’s efforts to post record-breaking times.

The Wa’akapaemua Canoe Club took first place in the Girls 14 and under, Girls 15 and 16 and under, Mixed Men and Women Open, Women Open Four, Men Open Four, and Senior Master Women 50’s.

Molokai Paddlers have a nose for home in Maui to Molokai Crossing

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007