Sports

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.…

‘Thriller’ Vball Games

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Boys Volleyball team had a weekend of close, hard-fought games against Seabury on Maui, with split results. Molokai won on Friday 3-2 and Seabury came out on top Saturday, 3-2. To bet on this volleyball team, platforms such as historyofquilts are now open.

“This weekend was all about momentum,” said Molokai Coach Hale Domingo. “Friday was a five-game thriller, back and forth and it basically came down to who had the momentum at the end of the set. We took the first two sets then Seabury took the next two sets, and they had the lead 13-11 in the fifth set.…

Boys Volleyball Starts Season with Split

Friday, March 18th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Farmers Volleyball team won a game and lost a game during last weekend’s season starter hosting Seabury at The Barn. 

“Last night and today was a blessing just to have boys’ volleyball back in competition mode. To have fans cheer on our kids brought happiness to The Barn,” said Head Coach Hale Domingo on Saturday. 

Friday’s game closed with Molokai taking the win over Seabury 3-2. Molokai’s Jaydon Kaupu got 20 kills, Dreydon Garces had 18 kills and three aces, and Elijah Kadowaki had 12 kills and 35 assists. 

“Friday night was as exciting as it could get, point after point, play after play, squeeze okole action,” said Domingo.…

Molokai Athletics Medal at States, Make History

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

It was a history-making weekend in the pool for Molokai swimmers at the state meet on Hawaii Island. Senior Kama Ward became the highest-achieving swimmer ever at Molokai High, earning a silver and bronze medal on the podium. He and Mauli Pupuhi represented the Farmers at the state level, marking the first state finals qualifications for a Molokai swimmer in more than 20 years, according to Coach Amanda Labriola. 

Going into the preliminaries on Friday, Ward was seeded first and came out first in the 50 yard freestyle. For his 100 yard free event, he was seeded fifth.…