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Racing Students Prepare

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

Racing Students Prepare

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By Sue Forbes-Kikukawa

On Saturday, April 9 the fourth 5K in the “Do 5 for the Kids” race series was held on the Coffees of Hawaii plantation trails.  Course conditions were ideal with clear sunny skies and a dry, freshly mowed trail.  This fourth race of five in the series was a tune up for the Kualapu`u School traveling team of four boys and four girls that will race on Oahu, May 1 in the Honolulu 5K for Kids. The traveling team selected to compete on Oahu are Mary Rose Ringor, Mary Grace Ringor, Noelani Helm, Genevieve Kikukawa, Nainoa Kahale, Noah Donnelly, Rafael Adolpho, and Kekama Naeole-Starkey.

Race four results:
Girls -
1.    Mary Rose Ringor – 31:00
2.    Mary Grace Ringor – 32:22
3.    Noelani Helm – 33:36
4.    Genevieve Kikukawa – 33:39

Boys
1.    Nainoa Kahale – 26:17
2.    Noah Donnelly – 26:29
3.    Kahili Helm – 27:33
4.    Kekama Naeole-Starkey 28:04
5.    Rafael Adolpho – 29:52
Women
1.    Sue Forbes-Kikukawa – 22:35
2.    Katina Soares – 37:38
3.    Julie Lopez – 40:11
4.    Ellen Reed--- 44:44
5.    Juanita Colon—52:32
Men
1.    Ryan Link– 27:36
2.    Michaiah Soares– 27:37
3.    Dan Reed—28:30

The final race will be held on Saturday, April 23. Monies to fund team travel to the Honolulu 5K for Kids come from adult registration donations. Please come out to support Molokai’s first elementary running team and “Do 5 for the Kids” at our next Saturday event.

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Runner Another Step Closer to States

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The Molokai High School Farmers track and field team may have another state qualifier on their hands. Sophomore Akona Adolpho dropped time in his 800-meter race at last weekend’s Victorino Ohana Invitational at War Memorial stadium – and is 4.5 seconds away from the state qualifying time.

“With a little bit more focus in practice, and a little more push, I’m sure I’ll be able to get the techniques I need,” to qualify, Adolpho said.

“I’m really proud of the way he ran with such courage,” said coach Jessie Ford. Akona finaled in sixth place in the 800 at 2:11.43. He qualified with his personal best, 2:09.58.

Senior Kalei Adolpho qualified for states in the high jump at the last Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) meet.

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Friendly Matchup

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Friendly Matchup

Usually the Farmers only wear their white jerseys when they play off-island, but last Saturday’sbaseball team scrimmage required both jerseys, white and green. The Lanai Pinelads forfeited their scheduled dual matchup last weekend due to failure to meet minimum grade requirements. Instead, the senior boys battled it out with their underclassmen at Duke Maliu Field last Saturday morning. The underclassmen were ahead most of the game, but the seniors came back to tie the game 7-7, the final score through seven innings. 

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Farmers Lose to Bears

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Farmers Lose to Bears

The Farmers volleyball team lost two full set matches against the Baldwin Bears last Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at the Barn. The Bears remain undefeated on the season, while the Farmers are now 2-4.

Friday night’s game started off with quick kills and well-coordinated blocks by the Farmers, which helped them win the first set 26-24, but they quickly lost their momentum and were downed in the second and third matches with scores of 22-25 and 19-25. Farmer David Gomes had eleven kills, 1 block and 1 ace in the game.


“We played much better today, but the errors cost us,” said coach Bill Dudoit.

The Farmers went on to make an impressive rally in the fourth match and win 25-13. The fifth match also started off well for the Farmers, but Baldwin was too much for Molokai and the Bears were able to close the deal 13-15.

“They weren’t dropping the ball today, “said Claude Kapuni, a senior.

Dahvin Spencer-Bassa also helped his team with his sixteen kills, while Nainoa Langer had four aces.

“As far as team, we did pretty good,” Langer said. “But we came up short making too many errors.”
The Farmers came out to redeem themselves on Saturday afternoon against Baldwin. They came on top after the first two sets, 25-12 and 20-12. But they could not contain the Bears.

The Farmers dropped the next three matches to Baldwin, 21-25, 22-25, and 11-15.

The boys’ volleyball team will play at home again next weekend against Seabury Hall.

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Aalona Makes All-Star Swim Team

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Aalona Makes All-Star Swim Team

After becoming the first Molokai High School swimmer to qualify for states in nearly a decade, junior Lawaia Aalona was named to the Maui News Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) All-Star number two swim team.

The Maui News compiled a number one and two team for its All-Stars list, and an honorable mention list for MIL swimmers this year.

“I feel pretty good,” Aalona said of his recent honor. “I’m aiming for team one next year.”


Ford is planning on resurrecting a USA swimming program for Molokai’s swimmers that would bring year-round training back to the island.

“I had fun this year, me and my teammates got to bond more,” Aalona said. “The longer we stick together, the stronger our team will be.”

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Baseball Dominates Trojans

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Baseball Dominates Trojans

Coming off a 1-1 performance last weekend at Seabury Hall, the Farmers baseball team had its 2011 home debut at Duke Maliu Regional Field last weekend and improved to 3-1.

With the help of a solid pitching game by Ka`oli Place, the Farmers shut out the Trojans 11-0 on Friday night. “I think I pitched well. I wanted a [win],” he said. The Farmers won again on Saturday, 17-2 over St. Anthony. David Rapanot led the team and went three for four with three runs and five RBIs.


“I’m pleased overall. Everything’s coming together really nicely,” coach Mike McCutcheon said.

The baseball team will play Lanai in their last home series this weekend, April 8-9.

Tennis
The Molokai High School tennis team played their last regular matches of the season last weekend against Maui Prep and Maui High, where the girls’ side grabbed some wins.

No. 1 doubles team in the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL), Molokai’s Denichell Ruiz and Brittanae-Rae Nerveza, defeated Maui Prep 6-4, 6-1 and 6-1, 6-1 on Friday. No. 2 single player, Molokai’s Monalisa Espejo, defeated her opponent after a tough set, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. The boys’ side did not win against Maui Prep. Scores were unavailable for Maui High matches.

“It’s been a great season, a nice fulfilling season for me,” said coach Catie Brind.

The team will next play at the MIL tournament on April 21-23 on Maui.

Full results at TheMolokaiDispatch.com




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Makani Ikaika O Molokai

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Makani Ikaika O Molokai

Community Contributed
 
By Clare Seeger Mawae

Makani Ikaika O Molokai stayed true to the name with the blessings from the kupuna. Twenty-plus mile per hour winds and a sprinkle of rain at Kamalo gave the organizers and 14 standup paddling competitors something to be excited about, at the last race held March 19.

Safety was the key, and mahalo to Keola, Daniel and Russell who showed up in their one man canoes to escort the kids and chaperone them to the finish line of Hotel Molokai. Due to the strong wind, the kids were limited to the short course, only so only experienced adult watermen and woman took the stage at Kamalo starting at 1 p.m.

The other adults and youth gathered at One Ali`i Park for the short course. As

the Kamalo pack passed by, led by Keala Freeman, the countdown began for the second group. The conch shell blew and Kekai Adachi shot out to the front of his pack taking the lead instantly, finishing with a time of 41:38 sec. Seconds behind was Tanner Mosher, taking second in the youth division, and 8-year-old Slater Oswald coming in third place.

Keala Freeman took first place once again in the Kamalo pack, landing on the beach at Hotel Molokai in a time of 1:36.39. Steve Bloom and Boki Chung took a joint second place.

Mother and daughter duo, Jessica and Kaydence Oswald once again took first place in their divisions for the short course. Finally, in the family fun division from Ali`i fishpond, newly turned 8-year-old Paul Gamit did a credible time of 19:32 for his first race.

Many remarked that everyone was in harmony with the wind, “This was like one of those perfect powder snow skiing days,” said Steve Bloom. This day was an incredible ocean experience for 2011, not just for racing but just being out in the elements.

Next race is Saturday, April 2, with a noon check in at Kamalo. See you then!

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Boys’ Volleyball Bounces Back

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Boys’ Volleyball Bounces Back

The Farmers’ volleyball team pulled wins against the Lanai Pine Lads last Friday and Saturday in Lanai City. The two wins put the Farmers at 2-2 on the season.

Senior David Gomes had ten kills on Friday night, and had help from his teammate, Paka Adolpho, who racked up 12 kills against the Pine Lads. The Farmers won 25-13, 23-25, 25-10, 20-25, 15-13.
“To me, it went good,” Gomes said. “I think we played more as a team and we were more aware of our mistakes.”

“They are looking good. They just have to work on their chemistry,” said coach Bill Dudoit.


Gomes had 12 kills on Saturday afternoon; Adolpho had 9 kills and 2 blocks, as well as one ace.  Anu Maliu-Calairo gave the team an extra push by coming off the bench on Saturday and had seven kills on eight attempts. The Farmers won  25-10, 25-27, 22-25, 25-20, 15-6.

“I think it went pretty well. The coaches did really well training us and preparing us for Lanai,” Maliu-Calairo said.

Their next and first home game will be against defending Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) champs, Baldwin High, April 8-9.

“We would like people to come out and support our team,” Dudoit said.

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Softball Downs St. Anthony

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Softball Downs St. Anthony

Homeruns, grand slams and mercy rules were prevalent this past weekend at Duke Maliu Regional Park. The Lady Farmers softball team continues its path for an undefeated season with two wins against St. Anthony last weekend, 11-1 on Friday and 25-5 on Saturday.

Jasmine Borden pitched a full game on Friday.
“My goal was to get 10 strikeouts and I got eight,” Borden said.

Molokai was able to hold St. Anthony to one point with a core of 11-1 in the fourth inning with the mercy-rule, and saw hit after hit from Molokai.

“We started off slow in the first and second inning, but we came back stronger,” said Tootie Rawlins.


Saturday’s game saw a quicker pace of game. Amanda Makawi pitched the entire game, which lasted four innings until the mercy-rule went into effect.

The game saw some excitement when Makawi and Natalia Levi each hit in-the-park grand slams.

“I was just thinking how I needed to hustle and get to home plate,” Makawi said of her grand slam.

Their next series will also be their last home games of the season against Hana on April 15.

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Farmers Start Season 1-1

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

The Farmers’ baseball team started off their regular season 1-1 this past weekend against Seabury Hall. Molokai took a win on Friday 12-6 with pitching from Kaoli Place, who had 12 strikeouts and one walk.

“All of the hitters in our lineup scored a run. In baseball, that’s a pretty awesome accomplishment,” said coach Mike McCutcheon.

The Farmers were up 5-3 in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game, but Seabury Hall came back with a four-run rally in the seventh inning to win the game 7-8.

Their coach cites costly base-running mistakes and pitching errors.

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