Sports

Back-to-Back National Champions

Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

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By Jonalyn Ragonton

A year ago, a flag football team, Packers, competed in the WASUP National Flag Football tournament in Las Vegas, competing against mainland and Hawaii teams.  The Packers are affiliated with the Play Sports Hawaii flag football league on Oahu.  The boys, ages 8-9, set a new record for mercy-ruling all of their opponents and total points scored against them was 6.  They won the 9U Division.

They are coached by Ladd Mokiao, a 1998 graduate of Molokai High School, who was asked to take over as coach for his son, Lathan, and his teammates about 5 years ago. …

Wrestling Club Success

Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

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By Louise Manley

On Saturday, May 10 at the Lahaina Civic Center on Maui, Molokai Wrestling Club(MWC)participated in the annual USA Wrestling Hawaii State Tournament with 648 children in attendance.  As more than 25 teams gathered together, youth from preschool through high school prepared to wrestle opponents of similar age and weight with the hopes of ultimately earning a state title.  Though the event may appear to some like organized chaos, to others who love the sport, it is energizing and full of anticipation.

One young wrestler said, “States makes me feel nervous, anxious, and exhausted all at the same time, but the challenge to win makes me so excited!”…

Alex Mawae Takes Lahaina

Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

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By Clare Seeger Mawae

Twelve-year-old Alex Mawae from Molokai headed to Lahaina last weekend to participate in the Lahaina SUP Surf contest. Having just come back from California taking fourth place in the surfing portion of the Californian event, Alex wanted to see how he faired with the Maui boys. With entries from well-known top international SUP/surfers in the other divisions and a full division of 12 and under, Alex Mawae did well competing against the Maui surfers and taking third place with a very credible performance.

This was Alex’s second SUP/Surfing event compared to the many long distance events he has done since the age 8.…

Softball Closes With Optimism

Wednesday, May 14th, 2014

Even after two losses at the state softball tournament last week, the Lady Farmers don’t exactly feel like underdogs.

“The girls really played well and I’m really proud of them,” said head coach Coco Augustiro. “Despite losing at state we still feel like winners.”

The team rallied hard at the Hawaii High School Athletic Association softball tournament on Oahu, but could not overcome a tough first inning against the Konawaena Wildcats last Thursday in the fifth place semifinals.

With cleats sinking in mud and pouring rain splashing the field, the Lady Farmers lost against the Wildcats 5-2 in the Division II games at Central Oahu Regional Park.…

Farmers Baseball Wins MIL Title

Wednesday, May 7th, 2014

Photo by Robert Collias/The Maui News

After a rained-out game Friday, the Farmers Baseball team took the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Division II Championship title on Saturday with a 12-0 five-inning win over St. Anthony.

Molokai senior David Rapanot led the victory by pitching a one-hitter and batted 4-for-4 at the plate. The Farmers finished the season with a 7-0 record, and will be the only MIL team represented at the upcoming state tournament.…