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MHS Sports Update

Thursday, September 26th, 2024

The Molokai High School Farmers were in action over on Maui this past weekend. After a bye week, the Lady Farmers girls volleyball team with Coach Mahealani Leialoha Rawlins took on Haleakala Waldorf. The 4-2 Farmers took a dominant three set win over Haleakala Waldorf on Friday, before repeating the performance with another three-set sweep on Saturday to improve to 6-2.

The Farmers football team continued their historic 11-man season with a game against Kamehameha Maui on Sept. 21. The Farmers ultimately lost to Kamehameha Maui by a score of 57-0, falling to 0-4 on the year. They will look to regroup as they take on King Kekaulike High School at home Saturday, Sept.…

Farmers Battle Baldwin

Thursday, September 19th, 2024

After more than 60 years, the Molokai High School (MHS) Farmers took the field in a home game for 11-man football. Under the mid-morning sky and supported by the MHS cheer team, parents and supporters, the Farmers competed against Baldwin High School in a much-anticipated home opener. Yielding 28 points in the first quarter, the Farmers never quite found their groove, finishing the game 63-0 in favor of Baldwin. Despite the loss, support continued to pour in for the Farmers. Having dominated the 8-man league since 2010, the Farmers have since stepped up to 11-man, competing against the best football schools in Maui County.…

Fall Sports Update

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff 

The undefeated Molokai High School (MHS) girls volleyball team took on Maui Prep at the Barn this past weekend. The MHS girls competed in a close five-set game Friday before ultimately falling to Maui Prep 3-2. The Farmers likewise started out strong in Saturday’s rematch, taking the first set, but dropped the subsequent three in the 3-1 loss to Maui Prep. 

The MHS inaugural 11-man football season continued last weekend with a game at Maui High School. After a 59-0 loss to start the season against Lahainaluna, the Farmers were resilient, battling in a tough 29-14 loss to Maui High School.…

Molokai Crews Compete at World’s Largest Outrigger Regatta

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

By Jack Kiyonaga | Editor 

Several Molokai crews braved the relentless Kona sun for over 18 miles as they raced between Kailua and Honaunau on Hawaii Island over the weekend.

“It was hot,” said Lohiao Paoa, who competed in the open men’s six-man crew for Molokai’s Wa’akapaemua Canoe Club.  

“The training we did the last four months has really helped,” said Paoa. In the race, the crew focused on keeping things simple and not trying to get too caught up in battling every canoe, he explained. 

“We just focused on trusting in our training, trusting in our stroke,” he said. 

The race has been held annually since 1972 in honor of Queen Lili’uokalani’s Sept.…

MHS Football Embarks on A New Challenge

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Practice for the Molokai Farmers’ football team borders on exuberant. The air is punctuated by the sharp voices of coaches, music to which the players subtly head nod, and a palpable excitement at what is a new and present challenge: 11-man football. Since 2010, Molokai High School (MHS) has dominated the eight-player Maui Interscholastic League (MIL), winning seven straight titles. Now, the Farmers and Head Coach Mike Kahale are focusing on conquering 11-man and the opportunity to compete for a Division II state championship.

Entering his 14th season with the Farmers, Kahale explained that MHS has been preparing for this transition for the last couple of years as they began to mix in 11-man games, which feature two more offensive linemen and one skills player.…

August Golf Ace

Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

Community Contributed
By Rick Schonely

Christine Kage is the August Ace winner for The Hui O Kukui Golf Club.

Kage, a Molokai golf enthusiast, Molokai paparazzi extraordinaire and Mrs. Positivity, shot 48-50 for a gross total of 98. With her 30 handicap, her 68 net got her the victory. Congratulations Christine!

The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff and management of iconic Ironwood Hills golf course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.

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Kicking off Fall Sports

Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

Molokai High School (MHS) sports fans have had to endure the long summer months without the Farmers. Fear not, as MHS sports are back for another ambitious fall season. Of special interest this year will be the Farmers’ football team, which will compete in the 11-man division for the first time. The Farmers will embark on their historic new journey in a highly anticipated season opener at Lahainaluna on Aug. 31. This past week, the Farmers got a taste of 11-man competition as they faced each other in a Green and White scrimmage, with Green taking the 19-13 victory. The first home game of the football season will be against Baldwin, Saturday Sept.…

M2O Paddleboard World Championships

Wednesday, July 31st, 2024

The 25th running of the Molokai to Oahu (M2O) Paddleboard World Championships took place this past Sunday, July 28. Athletes of all ages and nationalities gathered at Kepuhi Beach to begin the daunting 32-mile journey across the Kaiwi Channel.

“It’s one of the most special feelings,” said race founder and director Mike Takahashi. “Something about it just resonates inside your being.”

Takahashi, who competed in the first running of the event in 1997, explained that the sensation of being in “really deep, blue, wild ocean” is part of what makes the crossing so impactful.

Walking off the beach into the surf to start is “probably one of the most stressful situations you’ve ever been in,” said Takahashi, who competed in his last M2O race 12 years ago.…