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Gearing Up for Spring Sports

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Gearing Up for Spring Sports

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.” 


Their first game of the season will be against Lanai on Mar. 11 at home.

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Not Horsing Around

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Not Horsing Around

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.

“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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Support Not Small for Little League

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Support Not Small for Little League

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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Molokai Community Spirit

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Molokai Community Spirit

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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Stand Up Paddling Going Big in 2011

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Stand Up Paddling Going Big in 2011

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.

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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Molokai Girl Top Wrestler

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Molokai Girl Top Wrestler

 

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.

Luafalemana placed second overall in the Women’s Wrestling National Tournament, held in California on Jan. 29, but was awarded the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler Award, according to the Jamestown Sun. She is an All-American athlete in her sophomore year at Jamestown College in North Dakota. 

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.

 

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Wrestlers Come in Second

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

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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Ka Molokai Makahiki 2011 Results

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

Kane Ano Koa Ki’e  Ki’e Divsion: Individual Event Winners:
1) Ulumaika: Ho’o Kaiama-Lenwai (Molokai)
2) Moa Pahee: Kaniela Buckley (Hawai’i)
3) ‘O’oihe:  Keli’i Kotubetey (O’ahu)
4) Pohaku: Kaina Makua (Kaua’i)
5) Uma: Kaina Makua (Kaua’i)
6) Pa Uma: Kaina Makua (Kaua’i)
7) Haka Moa: Hanohano Naehu ( Moloka’i)
8) 100 yd.: Kaniela Buckley (Hawai’i)
9) 440 yd.: Keli’i Kotubety (O’ahu)
10) Huki Huki: Kupono Kawa`a ( Moloka’i)

4th Place: Keaka Flores = 30pts.
3rd Place: Kupono Kawa`a (Moloka’i) =36 pts.
2nd Place: Hanohano Naehu (Moloka’i) = 40pts.
Ano Koa Ki’e Ki’e Champion: KAINA MAKUA (Kaua’i) = 60pts.

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Farmers Downed in MIL Championship

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

The Molokai boys’ basketball team ended their regular season 4-2 and placing second at last week’s Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Division II tournament. The came up short of the championship, but coach Lester Delos Reyes said he is satisfied his team left everything on the court.

Last Thursday, at the tournament on Maui, the Molokai Farmers matched up against St. Anthony High School in a close match. The Farmers bested the Trojans 46-37.

That game sent the Farmers to the winner’s bracket on Friday night with a match against undefeated Seabury Hall. 

They were plagued once again by the acrobatic skills of Dylan King. Down by eight points at the end of the first quarter, Molokai came back and the score was 25-22. 

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Girls Paddling Places at States

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Girls Paddling Places at States

The girls’ paddling team beat every other qualified public school in the state, when they raced into third place at last weekend’s state championship meet on Oahu.

Molokai came in third at 4:12.12, behind Kamehameha Oahu (4:06.40) and Pac-Five (4:08.32) – two private schools on Oahu.

“After winning MIL and winning that, everything after that was just icing on the cake,” said coach Tania Kaholoa`a. “They did really, really awesome.”

The Lady Farmers placed second in their preliminary heat on Friday, with the second-fastest time going into the final race. Kaholoa`a also mixed up her crew, so her seven top paddlers could fill out the six seats both days: Kailana Ritte-Camara, Natalia Levi, Leenell Hernandez, Crystal Puaoi-Kawai, Keaka Kaiama, Jasmine Borden and Kawena Puhi.

“It’s never been done before,” Kaholoa`a said of qualifying for states. “To see that happen, pull that off, is a great joy to me and my assistant coaches.”

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