Community Contributed
By Rick Schonely
Longtime Molokai Middle School science teacher Scott Hemenway is the August Ace for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Hemenway shot 41-38 for a gross total of 79 and with his 12 handicap his net 67 got him the victory.
Mahalo to the staff and management of Iconic Ironwood Hill Golf Course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.…
By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor
Molokai paddlers are representing the island at the state level as well as internationally this month. Six keiki crews and two wahine masters crews are racing at the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association State Championships this Saturday, Aug. 6, held at Oahu’s Ke’ehi Lagoon. The following day, three of Molokai’s elite paddlers, Penny Martin, Camie Kimball and Torrey Goodman, will leave for London, England, where they will compete in the International Va’a Federation World Sprint Championship. Sports fans who want the get latest sports development may check international sports updates online.
Hosted by a different country around the world every two years, the World Sprints represent the highest level of outrigger canoe paddlers globally.…
Community Contributed
By Rick Schonely
Ponciano Raguindin is the July Ace for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Raguindin, one of Molokai’s elite golfers and a long -time PE teacher and alumni at Molokai High, shot an impressive 36-37 for a gross total of 73. With his 10 handicap his net 63 got him the victory.
The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff and management of Ironwood Hills Golf Course for helping to perpetuate the game of golf on Molokai.…
By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor
Last Friday, nearly 50 paddlers crossed the channel from Maui to Molokai on stand up paddle boards, one- and two-man outrigger canoes, surfskis and wing foils in the annual two-day Molokai Holokai race.
“This year’s Molokai was perhaps one of the dreamiest downwind runs of the season according to the 43 paddlers that took to the Pailolo Channel from DT Fleming Beach Park to Kaunakakai,” said Clare Seeger Albino, who organized the race along with her husband, Gordon Albino, and other volunteers.
Zane Keokoa Schweitzer remained the event’s reigning champion, crossing in a time of 1:33.…
The Molokai Dispatch News Release
After seven years of providing sports coverage in The Molokai Dispatch, Rick Schonely said he will be stepping back from the role of sports reporter.
In 2015, following his retirement from the Maui Fire Dept., Schonely began contributing to The Molokai Dispatch’s sports coverage, whether taking photos, writing stories, sharing his “Sports Reports” on Facebook, sending scores or keeping in touch with alumni athletes. We appreciate his dedication to Molokai’s student athletes and making sure their accomplishments are celebrated in the paper.
Schonely said he’ll be taking more time to play golf and spend with his ‘ohana but will still stay close to sports at Molokai High. …
Community Contributed
By Rick Schonely
Ponciano Raguindin and Kaleo Len-Wai are the winners of the Horns Summer Classic held by the Molokai Teachers at Iconic Ironwood Hills Golf Course on Friday, June 24. Raguindin was the low gross winner with a score of 80 and Len-Wai was the low net winner with a score of 67.
All the participants had a great day of golf and fellowship. Mahalo to Athletic Director Lee DeRouin of organizing the event and mahalo to the staff of Ironwoods for continuing the tradition of golf on Molokai. …
By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor
Touchdown! Molokai youth interested in football have an amazing opportunity to up their game next week. The second Football Skills Camp, brought to the island by Molokai High alum Ry Akana and his Washington State-based company Akana Athletics, is bringing a lineup of top coaches and athletes to kickstart skills and excitement for the sport.
“The camp is an amazing opportunity for our youth to get feedback from great coaches and former NFL athletes,” said Molokai High Head Football Coach Mike Kahale. “It also will give our high school coaching staff a chance to rub elbows with these coaches and improve our skill set. …
By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor
Last Saturday kicked off the summer’s canoe paddling season with the first race at Kaunakakai Wharf since the COVID pandemic. Paddlers of all ages from Molokai’s canoe clubs vied for the first across the finish line in ¼ mile and ½ mile races, some crews in it just for fun and some competing for a qualifying time to enter this year’s state canoe race in August. Races will be held at the wharf every other Saturday in June and July. …
By Rick Schonely
David Spencer is the June Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Kaleo Len Wai defeated Henrietta Helm in a playoff to claim the May Ace. Mahalo to Iconic Ironwood Hills Golf Course for perpetuating golf on Molokai.…
We, Kalia Luafalemana-Haney, Marina Luafalemana-Haney, Hila’i Kapuni, Kendra Kaulili, Kaimaile Stone, and Enakai Hue Sing, expresses our sincere gratitude to Molokai community for the immense support on our journey to the State Wrestling Club Tournament in Lahaina, Maui.
Mahalo Moana’s Bus Service/Aunty Raquel for the head gear, Kupu A’e for Aloha Collection bags, Moanalua HS for singlets, Aunty Rennie/Uncle Greg Kapuni for hospitality, Uncle Kumu Kapuni/Uncle Kealoha Kalima for boat trip, Coach Randy Manley for the registration, Richard Schuman/Mokulele Airlines for creating flights, Molokai Hunting Club for shirts, Mana’e Goods and Grindz/Ward ‘Ohana for lunches, and many more.
Special mahalo to Coach Ponciano Raguindin and Coach Benny Venenciano for training us to prepare mentally and physically. …
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