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Farmers Earn Third MIL Title

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Farmers Earn Third MIL Title

It was almost a certainty they would do it again. The Lady Farmers not only clinched the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Div. II title for a third consecutive year, but earned themselves a seeded spot in the state tournament on Oahu.

Molokai High School’s volleyball team traveled to Maui last weekend, where they defeated both Lanai and Seabury Hall teams in the MIL Div. II Championship tournament.

In Thursday’s first semifinal match at the Lahainaluna gym, the Farmers (9-0) outlasted Lanai 25-8, 25-16, 25-19.

Kailana Ritte-Camara led Molokai’s scorers with 11 kills, followed by Kalei Vaivai with seven and Natalia Levi with six.

“Everybody got the chance to get out on the court and play,” said head coach Matt Helm.

On Friday, the Farmers were faced with slightly tougher competition, but managed to shut down Seabury Hall in a 25-12, 25-22, 20-25, 20-25, 15-11 win.

Helm said the girls “broke down” in the third and fourth sets, which was a test of their strength and will.

“They felt their backs up against the wall,” he added. “They realized they needed to snap out of it. They were playing very timid but got more aggressive… and played to win.”

Kalei Adolpho took the lead with 12 kills. Ritte-Camara trailed shortly behind with 10 kills, 13 digs and three aces, while Vaivai posted 10 kills and 12 digs, and Levi with 10 kills and three aces. But none of them could have done without Kawena Puhi, who recorded 41 assists for the Farmers.

“We really enjoy this,” Helm said of taking home the title once again. “Sometimes it’s easy to overlook the success of winning an MIL championship.”

Looking ahead to the state tournament, Helm hopes the girls stay “in the moment.”

“I don’t want them to look to far ahead, but I also don’t want them replaying what happened in the past whether it’s one second or five minutes ago,” he said.

The state championships are scheduled for Oct. 27-30 on Oahu.

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Mahalo Nui Loa for V-ball Support

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

The Molokai High School Lady Farmers Volleyball Booster Club would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm mahalo to our community for their continued support and donations – the bento sale was a success!

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Bull’s Eye

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Shoot-shoot-shoot!

They’ve been saying it all season, and last week the Molokai High School air riflery team did just that, topping the girls’ division at last Saturday’s Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) championships. They finished first overall with 1,733, the combine score of the team’s top four finishers.

“They tore them to pieces,” said coach David Kalani. “They said ‘Molokai?’ Yes, Molokai! We’re here.”

The Lady Farmers beat out second place St. Anthony with 1,702 and third place Maui High with 1,664.

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First Timers Channel Success

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

First Timers Channel Success

Setting a new record turnout, 123 crews with over 1,000 paddlers from Russia to Australia navigated the Ka`iwi Channel through wind, rain and choppy water at the 58th annual Molokai Hoe last Sunday.

This year, Molokai was represented by many fresh faces to the race. Team Molokai, formed by paddlers from Wa`akapaemua, Kukui O Molokai and Mana`e canoe clubs, had five first-timers to the Hoe challenge and a father-sons trio.    

Rookie paddler Troy Heen said while he may be nervous for his first run of this race, he is excited to be a part of the Molokai team.

“We are just a bunch of friends together that want to have fun out here,” Heen said.

The men had a great race – beating their personal goal by finishing 24th  with a time of 5:44:28.

“Coming in the top 25 is really an accomplishment,” said relief paddler David Gilliland.  “We had a fantastic start and the team really muscled through the tough water to keep us ahead of the pack.”

Tahiti’s Shell Va`a won their fifth consecutive Molokai Hoe with a time of 4:38:50 and Team OPT #1 finished second in 4:51:34.

Members of Team Molokai included Clint Labrador, Dane Dudoit, Kevin Dudoit, Bozo Dudoit, Troy Heen, Asa Ward, Chad Lima, Kawika Crivello and Dave Gilliland.

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Aiming High

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

Aiming High

Heading into the league championship, Molokai High School’s air riflery team is feeling confident after an impressive showing at last weekend’s meet.

Mia Mendija placed fourth in the girls division with an overall score of 213 of 300. Her teammate Hope Will was seventh with 202 overall.

“I’m proud of them,” said Coach David Kalani. “They’re progressing really well.”

On the boy’s side, MHS’s James Corpuz was tenth in the boy’s division with 221. Dallen Tancayo score 198 to place 19th while DJ Kaai was 21st with 194.

This weekend, the whole team will return to Maui for the MIL Championships on Oct. 16. Success there means a trip to the state championship Oct. 26.

“I feel kind of confident,” Kalani said. “We’re just crossing our fingers.”

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Lady Farmers Smash Maui, Lanai Teams

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Lady Farmers Smash Maui, Lanai Teams

After a week-long break packed with six off-island matches, the Molokai High School girls’ volleyball team returned home Sunday as the top seed for this weekend’s Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Division II tournament.

The Lady Farmers’ week began on Oahu with two exhibition games against top-ranked Punahou and No. 1 Kamehameha last Monday and Tuesday. Molokai (7-0) was swept by Punahou in four tough sets, 28-26, 25-23, 25-11, 15-13, before losing to Kamehameha, 27-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-22.

“We pulled off one set from Kamehameha,” said head coach Matt Helm. “We got the opportunity to start seeing competition that we don’t see in practice. It’s good for us.”

was the best game,” Helm said. “They were tall, big, had good ball control. It was a good test for us.”

Seven days and several matches later, Helm said the girls had a positive off-island experience and bonded as a team.

“When we travel, they get the opportunity to bond and come together,” he added. “It allows them to play even better.”

The team will make its way back to Maui on Thursday to face off with the winner of a Lanai and St. Anthony match in the MIL Division II tournament.

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Aka`ula Race Results

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Community Contributed
By Luke Kikukawa

The second race in the three-race Molokai cross-country run series was held Saturday, October 2 on the 3.5 mile Coffee's of Hawaii course. Field size was small with seven runners taking on the off-road challenge. The mid-course hill served again as the determining factor in final result positions. This time however, it was not the uphill portion, but rather the return run back down and around that separated the runners. The runs are being organized by myself, Luke, and Tanner Mosher, to fundraise for our school trip to Japan in the spring with Aka`ula School.

Race Results:
1. Sue Forbes – 27:40
2. Jesse Ford – 28:23
3. Chavis Purdy – 29:37
4. Ryan Link – 30:44
5. Frank Magri – 31:40

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For Love of the Game

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

For Love of the Game

For the first time in nearly 50 years, Molokai High School athletes stepped out on the gridiron in T-shirts and cleats to play a sport once lost and now restored – football.

A team of 19 guys traveled to Maui last weekend to compete with Seabury Hall and St. Anthony in a “Jamboree” scrimmage as part of an eight-man football undertaking.

The boys played three rounds in 20-minute rotations, essentially playing each team three times. Players wore no helmets or padding, and were therefore held to one-hand touch.

Molokai “handily” defeated Seabury in all three games, with the defense not allowing the Spartans to score a single touchdown. At Kulamalu Pop Warner Field, Molokai quarterback Jordan Kamalii led a fierce offense, uniting with Jordan Gorospe and Raymond Lightfoot-Lani on several touchdowns.

“They dominated,” said Head Coach Mike Kahale. “I was extremely proud of how the boys played.”

challenging opponent,” Kahale added.

In their third game, Molokai players redeemed themselves in a 22-6 upset over the Trojans. Kahale highlighted the athleticism of Hauoli Falealii, who caught four touchdown passes throughout the day.

“Overall it was a very successful day,” Kahale said. “The boys felt good about their performance.”

A second scrimmage is set for Oct. 23 on Maui against the same two teams, which so far will be one-hand touch rules. On Oct. 30, Molokai will host its first exhibition game against St. Anthony, to be played in full pads.

Mahalo Molokai Football Supporters

It was history in the making as our boys hit the football field for the first time in over 50 years. Our first games against Seabury Hall and St. Anthony were a success!

First and foremost I’d like to thank the athletes. You persevered with this new football program even in the midst of criticism and skepticism. Thanks for sticking it out!  Wiwo`ole, Kupono, Lokahi!  Also, thank you parents for encouraging your child to think long-term and stick with the vision. 

Mahalo coaches Hanohano Naehu, Kaleo Pua`a and David Lima for your investment into the lives of our players.

Thank you Molokai community for buying Krispy Kreme doughnuts. This helped us travel to our first game. Sorry for the delay in delivery – we wanted to make sure you received the freshest doughnuts possible. Mahalo to the Molokai Princess crew for transporting the doughnuts.

To QLCC, Molokai Drugs, Kamoi Snack-N-Go and individual donors – a big mahalo for helping us get some new football helmets. To Al Paschoal, St. Anthony A.D., your support helped us get on the fast track so that our boys can practice/play in full pads this year.
   
We are still looking for financial support and investors in our football program. We are in need of monies for travel, suiting our players and a storage container to house all of our equipment. Please feel free to contact me at Molokai Farmers Football Fund, P.O. Box 254, Kualapu`u, HI 96757; by phone at 658-0834; or e-mail mikekahale@yahoo.com.

Coach Mike Kahale

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Molokai Cross Country Toughs it Out

Friday, October 1st, 2010

The Molokai High School boys’ cross country team held steady at their last meet, again placing fifth overall out of nine teams when at the Baldwin Invitational. The top runner of the Farmers so far, Akona Adolpho, added some time and placed 11th at 19:27.5. Teammate Kevin Dudoit gained the top position and placed 7th with a time of 18:45.7.

Coach Mahinahou Ross was unavailable for comment.

Girls’ Cross Country
The Lady Farmer runners fared a little worse at their second Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) meet, with no one placing in the top 10. Charisse Manley was again the top runner with a time of 24:54.2 and placed 26th. Coach Kelly Go declined to comment.

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Air Riflery Shoots, Scores

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Air Riflery Shoots, Scores

Kayla Matson and James Corpuz led the Molokai High School air riflery team at their first meet of the season, breaking into the top ten with scores of 204 and 229, respectively.

“Kayla did well, our season shooter was two points under her,” said Head Coach David Kalani. “And she’s new, never shot before.”

Matson shot an 85 in prone position, 49 in standing, and 70 in kneeling – placing 7th overall. Corpuz shot a 91 prone, 67 standing and 71 kneeling, making 6th overall.

they did,” Kalani said. He also said he was very appreciative of his assistant coaches, Eddie Gorospe and Henry Corpuz, for helping during this first week of competition.

The Farmers head back to Maui on Oct. 9 to compete against Baldwin High School.

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