Sports

‘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.…

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.…

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.…

The Weekend in Sports

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

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. …