Farmers Battle Baldwin

Photo courtesy of MHS Athletics

After more than 60 years, the Molokai High School (MHS) Farmers took the field in a home game for 11-man football. Under the mid-morning sky and supported by the MHS cheer team, parents and supporters, the Farmers competed against Baldwin High School in a much-anticipated home opener. Yielding 28 points in the first quarter, the Farmers never quite found their groove, finishing the game 63-0 in favor of Baldwin. Despite the loss, support continued to pour in for the Farmers. Having dominated the 8-man league since 2010, the Farmers have since stepped up to 11-man, competing against the best football schools in Maui County. They will take on Kamehameha Maui on Maui next week, before returning home to play King Kehaulike on Sept. 28.

MHS cross country was also in action this past weekend with races at Kamehameha Maui. The Farmers were able to place two runners, Waile’a Ward and Kai Padilla-Silva, in the top 10 finishers.