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MIL Titles for Wrestlers

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022

MIL Titles for Wrestlers

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Molokai wrestlers came out on top in the Maui Interscholastic League Championships last weekend, with two Farmers bringing home championship medals and others taking high honors on the mat. 

“We had two champs — Barbara Simon at 112 pounds and Leo Kalipi at 220,” said Head Coach Randy Manley. “We had four runners up: Hezekiah Horner 152, Clarence Horner at 160, Stephanie Gadeza at 155, and Masina Phillips at 168.”

The team had 11 athletes qualify for the upcoming state tournament, with both boys and girls teams taking third place overall at MILs. 

Along with Simon and Kalipi, Austin Kaalekahi at 106 pounds, Mana Kanuha at 138, Kuulei Simon at 127, Elisha Horner at 182 and Heno Kalama at 195 will also be competing at the state level. …

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Boys Soccer Digs In With Scrimmage

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022

Boys Soccer Digs In With Scrimmage

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Boys Soccer team played its first and only game of the season last Friday, a scrimmage against Seabury. 

“Our boys did good but Seabury showed us why they go to states every year!” said Molokai’s Head Coach Greg Lourio. “I’m very proud of them for their first year at a high school level playing against kids that played their whole lives! Most of my boys never been on a whole field before that was professionally lined and with big goals so they did great.”

The scrimmage was an informal way for the team to test their skills and get a taste of real competition on the field for the newly-formed team. …

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Swimmers Headed to States

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022

Swimmers Headed to States

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Two Molokai swimmers will be making a splash at the state competition this weekend after standout performances at the Maui Interscholastic League Championships last weekend. Kama Ward won both the 50 and 100 freestyle events, and along with teammate Mauli Pupuhi, will be representing Molokai at the state pool. 

“Everyone swam really well today,” said Head Coach Amanda Labriola after the championships. “A lot of best times and one new school record!”

“Kama broke his 100 free record. Mauli Pupuhi took 5th in the 100 free and 50 free and swam his best time in the 100 free,” she continued.…

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Boys Basketball Ends Season in 4th

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Molokai High Boys Basketball team closed their season with a fourth place finish in the Maui Interscholastic League Championships. 

“Our boys made so much improvement through the season despite all the challenges,” said Head Coach Kalei Adolpho. 

In the semifinals, Molokai fell to Maui Prep 61-22, followed a quarterfinal win over Haleakala Waldorf 50-40. In the battle for third place, Lanai beat Molokai 76-53. 

“Seniors Namaka, Owen and Elijah represented Molokai with pride through their high school careers as athletes and have set a great example for the younger boys. They will be missed,” said Adolpho.…

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Girls Basketball Ends Season in Third

Friday, February 25th, 2022

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Girls Basketball season closed their season two weeks ago after taking third at the Maui Interscholastic League tournament. Molokai lost to Seabury Hall 47-15 in the semifinals on Thursday, Feb. 10, and Seabury went on to beat Lanai for the championship and the only MIL Division II team to represent this year at states.

Molokai got the win over Hana 36-25 on Friday to claim the third place title. Leila Hooper-Phifer led the Lady Farmers with 13 points and Lia-Chae Meyer had 11.

“It’s always tough not to come out of the MIL tournament with a win in the first round,” said first year Head Coach Kaimana Kahale.…

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The Weekend in Sports

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

The Weekend in Sports

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Last weekend, five Molokai High sports teams competed, with some losses and some wins. 

On the mat, Molokai’s wrestling team raked in more top finishes. On the girls’ side, Kailani Bicoy finished third in the 107-pound division, Barbara Simon placed second at 112 pounds and Carly Dudoit earned third at 138. For the boys, Austin Kaalekahi placed second in the 106-pound division, Reyn Raguindin came in third in 113B, Johnson Harris finished third in 132A, Hezekiah Horner placed second at 152, Clarence Horner finished third at 160, in the 195-pound division Heno Kaiama and Elisha Horner placed first and second respectively, and Leo Kalipi came in third at 220. …

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Golf Ace

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

Golf Ace

Community Contributed

By Rick Schonely

Greig Len Wai, the pride of Friendly Market Center, is the February Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Len Wai shot 34–40 for a gross total of 74 and with his 11 handicap, his 63 net he secured the victory. …

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Wrestling and Basketball

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

Wrestling and Basketball

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Molokai High wrestlers competed on the mat for the first time since the pandemic last weekend at Maui High, with many top results. 

“We had a good first tournament of the season and the first in almost two years,” said Head Coach Randy Manley. “Fourteen of the 16 that wrestled had at least one win. Our standouts were Chloe Manaba, Johnson Harris and Heno Kaiama.”

On the girls’ side in the top three finishers, Chloe Manaba took first place in the 102-pound category, Barbara Simon third place at 117 pounds, Carly Dudoit and Kuulei Simon second and third place respectively at 132 pounds, and Stephanie Gandeza second place at 155.…

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Cross Country All-Stars

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

Cross Country All-Stars 

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Two Molokai runners were named among the The Maui News MIL Boys and Girls Cross Country All-Stars. Molokai’s Namaka Ross and Kailani Bicoy made the cut to the All-Stars list, which is comprised of the top 10 finishers for the boys and girls Maui Interscholastic League Championship races. Ross is a senior and Bicoy is a junior at MHS, where they competed in the 2021 cross country season.…

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Wins for Girls Basketball

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

Wins for Girls Basketball

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Girls Basketball team got their season off to a strong start with two wins in Hana last weekend. Friday’s score was 47-14, and Saturday’s was 42-16, with high scorers including Lia-Chey Meyer, Leila Hooper-Phifer, Sally Andallo-Merkel, Kailana McGuire-Guerrero, Kaia Yamashita and Kaualea Helm. 

“Overall a great weekend of competition against Hana,” said first year Head Coach Kaimana Kahale. “Girls finally had an opportunity to play amidst this tough and challenging season so that was the biggest positive. Coaching wise we can establish a good foundation and had a chance to see what else we need to improve on.…

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