Community Contributed
By Ke`van Dudoit
A big mahalo goes out to all our Molokai High School winter athletes for another great season. Molokai was able to claim two Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Championships, in girls basketball and girls canoe paddling. Mikayla Pico, Rizpah Torres-Umi and Charisse Manley were also MIL champions in girls wrestling.
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For three minutes, Noah Archuleta, age 11, pushed himself to get as many tricks in as possible. He pulled aerials and attempted board tricks, and in the end, won second place for division one (11 and under) in the third annual Freedom Skate Contest.
“Butterflies, I got the butterflies,” Archuleta said after finishing his round. “I like the moment when you complete the trick, it’s the best feeling in the world.”
Last Saturday, Surfing the Nations hosted their third annual skate contest at Molokai’s skate park. 50 contestants turned out, nearly double that of last year’s contest. According to organizers, the annual contest is held to promote safe and healthy activities among the island’s youth.
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On Feb. 4, Molokai Southside Boxing Club went to Oahu to compete in the Palolo Boxing Club two-day event at the Palolo District Gym. Springsteen Stampson, the first one to fight on Friday night, fought against Steven Wada of Maui Southside Boxing Club. Springsteen made a good effort but came up short on points.
Saturday night was a good night for us. Springsteen fought against Charles Coloma from UPNUP Kauai Boxing Club in the first fight of the night. After losing the first round, he came out more aggressive in the next two rounds and won his fight by points. Jordan Manangan (pictured) fought against Goddhey Jacaine from Pearlside Boxing Club in the sixth fight of the night. Both boys fought hard in every round and got the crowd clapping and cheering. In the end, Jordan won his fight by points.
I would like to thank Paitaka Mawae and his crew for their kokua with our kalua pig plate fundraiser that we had in January. Also a big mahalo to Juan Carlos Paz, Bridget Blair, Nana, Jennifer, Aolani and Randen for their kokua with our ticket sales and to the people of Molokai for your support.
Mahalo,
Tom Manangan
Molokai Southside Boxing Club
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Boys’ volleyball will be the first Molokai High School spring sport’s team to compete this weekend, when they go head-to-head with Maui High at the Barn.
Friday night’s 7 p.m. game will also include this year’s Homecoming, with special events and a halftime crowning of king and queen.
This will be the last Homecoming and season for three seniors: Nainoa Langer, Claude Kapuni, and David Gomes.
“We are looking bright for the future,” said coach Bryson Dudoit. “We should be very competitive this year.”
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Molokai high school students and younger keiki found their inner-paniolo as they trotted and galloped across the red dirt at this weekend’s Hawaii High School Rodeo Association (HHSRA)’s first matchup, at Molokai Ranch Arena.
With cattle mooing in the background, a sunny day and a slight wind, it was a perfect combination for a competitive wrangling.
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“I remember when a lot of these kids would have to be walked around the barrels - now they are running around by themselves,” Jimmy said.
The next HHSRA rodeo will be March 26 and 27 at the Molokai Ranch Arena, beginning at 9 a.m.
Rodeo results will be posted at TheMolokaiDispatch.com this week, and be in next week’s Dispatch.
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Keiki of Molokai’s favorite sport have just been gifted with state-of-the-art equipment by a generous local family. Barney and Pake Naki have always had a soft spot for baseball on Molokai, and recently decided to donate to the island’s Little League teams.
“Once again, we’re very blessed,” said the league’s president, John Kaalekahi Jr. “We’ve received some gifts from some very good people.”
The donation is coming from the proceeds of a DVD Barney just made. A legendary bowhunter according to his wife, Barney has been shooting a bowhunting video for nearly two years, sharing his techniques and advice on hunting.
“We knew the proceeds we wanted to donate, and what better way to donate than back home,” Pake said.
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The Kaunakakai Warriors of the 2011 Basketball Biddy League Program wish to extend a sincere mahalo to our sponsors: Doc Motts Signs; Misaki’s; Molokai Veterans Caring for Veterans; and Rich Young Architect. Their generosity provided our basketball jerseys, Gatorade drinks during the game, and the team sign. Thank you to coaches Ted Johns and Jerome Kalama III, and also to our families and friends who cheered for us.
Coach Ted Johns, a member of the Molokai Veterans Caring for Veterans, stated that for 10-and 11-year-old boys and girls, it’s about having fun while learning basketball fundamentals and playing as a team. Molokai certainly has the community spirit.
Darlene Johns
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SUPAM News Release
Those of you enjoying the new and exciting sport of stand-up paddling (SUP) have lot to look forward to in the coming year. Local supporters of the sport have formed Stand Up Paddle Association of Molokai (SUPAM) to support Molokai residents who want to participate in local races. Super serious about your stand-up paddling? At least two of Molokai’s planned races will be sanctioned by the World Paddling Association (WPA) earning you points toward national rankings.
Winds of Change
Makani Ikaika o Molokai, or the Strong Wind of Molokai, is the name of the new race series. Given the green light by local kupuna, the name reflects Molokai’s persistent east-to-west tradewinds – perfect conditions for competitive SUP racing.
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The five-race series includes divisions for beginners, intermediates and advanced paddlers and feature categories for various ages, genders and boards.
The purpose of the series is “to allow Molokai paddlers to become champions in their divisions,” according to Clare Mawae, event coordinator and director of Youth in Motion.
The eight mile advanced course will start from Kamalo; a four mile intermediate course begins at Rice Patch; and the two mile beginner’s course starts at Ali`i Fishpond. All races end at Hotel Molokai.
Dates for the spring series are as follows: March 5 – 1 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. start; March 19 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start; April 2 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start; April 16 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start; April 30 – 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start. WPA sanctioning to be announced.
Molokai Holokai
After a great turnout in 2010, the Molokai Holokai SUP race will return this year to serve as the grand finale ofMakani Ikaika o Molokai series. This combined race will take place on May 28, 12 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. start.
Save Some $$$
Thanks to SUPAM, it’s just $25 for individuals to join the association, giving them access to all Makani Ikaika o Molokai events at no additional charge. Membership is $10 for youths under 18, and a flat rate of $50 for families.
For more information about joining SUPAM, please contact Clare Seeger Mawae from Youth in Motion at clare@youthinmotion.org or (808)336-0946.
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Leya Justina Luafalemana of Kaunakakai helped bring her college wrestling team to fifth place in the national wrestling championships last month, and added a few more titles to her belt.
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In addition, Luafalemana received the Optimist Club Athletes of the Week for the Jamestown Sun.
“I am still proud of this accomplishment along with keeping up with her grades,” said her mother, Cynthia Luafalemana via email. Her mother added this is the second time Leya received the newspaper’s award.
The Molokai boys’ and girls’ wrestling team did not come out on top at last weekend’s Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) championships – but did grab some individual titles.
Mikayla Pico (98 lbs), Rizpah Torres-Umi (120) and Charisse Manley (130) won first in their weight classes, helping the girls grab second place as a team with 111 points, behind Lahainaluna.
The boys’ side also came in second behind Lahainaluna, also with 111 points, but with no individual wins.
Coaches did not return calls for comment.
The state wrestling championship will be held this weekend, Feb. 11-12, at the Blaisdell Arena in Oahu.
MIL Championship Results, per the Maui News –
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