Sports

Judo Debuts on the Mat

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

In its first tournament of the season and the first for its judoka, the judo team competed last weekend at Kamehameha Maui High, taking home four first places, a second place and a third place finish. 

“It was a great opening tournament for our new judoka,” said Head Coach Kalei Roberts. “They witnessed and experienced their first live judo matches. It took a little time to get in the groove of things, but once they finished their first matches, they understood the protocol and could focus more on their game plans. We have a lot of areas to improve on and look forward to the next tournament.”…

Tennis Scrimmage

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Girls Tennis team got a taste of the game last Saturday with a scrimmage with St. Anthony at their home courts in Kaunakakai. They won two out of three matches. 

“Proud of the girls today against St Anthony,” said Head Coach Emilio Macalalad. “Girls played two doubles and one singles. Naiomi Cabreros won straight sets in singles. Alyssa Movick and Irish Oamil won the doubles match taking it to the third set as a comeback after losing the first of the three sets. Newcomers Malia Grik Lani and Danica Duffy lost their match, but we won two of three matches today.…

Baseball Adds to Unbeaten Season

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Baseball team had a weekend of wins on Maui last weekend over the Hana Dragons. Friday’s three-inning game ended 20-0, with Molokai’s Solomon Kikukawa-Teriong hitting a home run, with leading hitters Kikukawa-Teriong, Gavin Ainoa, Seven Kaahanui, Hezekiah Horner and Angelo Duvauchelle. 

“The boys were excited to play in War Memorial again,” said Head Coach Keahi Rawlins. “We got an early lead offensively and commanded the strike zone on the mound. The bats were loud all game and Solomon got a hold of one for three run blast. Kobra did an outstanding job on the mound throwing strikes.…

Volleyball Gets Weekend Sweep

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Traveling to Lanai last weekend, the Molokai High Boys Volleyball team took two home wins. Friday’s three-set game was 25-16, 25-12 and 25-18, with Saturday’s win in five sets, 25-20, 25-12, 23-25, 19-25 and 15-13. 

“To travel to Lanai is always fun, the laid-back lifestyle, the beautiful greenery and the gym packed with fans like the old days,” said Head Coach Hale Domingo. “Friday night was crazy, fun and exciting. It was back and forth for three sets, and we pulled it off. We captured the momentum late in all three sets and rode it out the doors with the win.”…

2 Wins for Softball

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Lady Farmers Softball team got two wins on Maui over Hana last weekend. Friday’s game closed at 16-5 and Saturday’s with 15-5 in six innings. Molokai’s season record is now 4-1-1 and Hana is 0-5.

Molokai will travel to Lanai to finish the regular season, following by another trip to Lanai for the MIL DII Girls Softball Tournament April 28-30. …

Softball Hosts Lanai

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

In a nailbiter tie that was called to an end by darkness, the Molokai High Softball team hosted Lanai at home last weekend. Friday’s game was recorded as a 16-16 tie after the sixth inning. 

On Saturday, Lanai beat Molokai 13-3 in five innings.

“Our Lady Farmers did great this weekend, and although the outcome was not what we expected it to be these young ladies gained valuable game experience,” said Coach Kalei Pastrana. “Either we win or we learn, and our Lady Famers worked hard and we are happy to see the progress that they’ve made, as they continue to trust in the process and allow themselves to grow in the sport of softball.”…

2 Wins for Baseball

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Baseball team traveled to Lanai last weekend, where they won Friday’s game 13-3 and Saturday’s game 15-0, both in five innings. Rainy conditions caused a delay in Friday’s start but the boys managed to begin their season strong with a 2-0 record. 

“[A] short rain delay allowed the boys to settle down and play some quality ball,” said Head Coach Keahi Rawlins on Friday. Solid pitching and timely hits allowed us to separate ourselves.”

Saturday’s game went even smoother for the Farmers. 

“Today was a more complete team effort win,” said Rawlins on Saturday.…

Season Opener for Track

Thursday, March 31st, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Track and Field team traveled to Maui to compete in the season’s first meet last weekend.  

Top finishers included Jonah Sahagun who finished seventh in the 200 meter run and eighth in the long jump, and Namaka Ross, who came in fifth in the 800 meter and eighth in the 1500 meter runs. 

Matthew McGuire and Jericho Adolpho also competed in running events, while Chevy Bush, Shazam Bush, Marcus Hubbard and Akone Manaba competed in throwing events. 

“Team captain Jonah Sahagun led the team in warmups as they prepared for their very first two-day track and field meet,” said Head Coach Kabbie Bicoy-Juario.…

Softball Hits Off Season with Wins

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Softball team came up to bat with Hana last weekend, hosting two games and won both. 

Friday’s score was 20-5 with a 15-run mercy rule in four innings. Piimoku Victorino homered and tripled and scored four runs. Genesis Gomez-Kahookano had three hits and Masina Borden-Phillips pitched a no hit complete game.

Saturday’s seven-inning game finished 25-15. Victorino was four for five with two home runs and three RBIs, Natalia Pastrana four for five with a home run and three RBIs, and Kekaimaile Maikui was also four for five with five RBIs. 

Molokai finished the weekend 2-0.…