Molokai Farmers Football vs Lanai Pine Lads

By Maria Angst, Community Reporter 

Photo by Christine Kage.

On Sept. 9, the Molokai Farmers Football Team, with Head Coach Mike Kahale, traveled to Lanai City for a matchup against the Pine Lads. 

The Molokai Farmers improved their record to 2-0 with a 35-6 win over the Pine Lads. Tonka Kalilikane and Keith Gloor-Suafoa each scored two touchdowns with the addition of Kestan Tamanaha also scoring a touchdown reception for the Farmers.  

Kalilikane had scoring runs of 77 and 72 yards while Gloor-Suafoa threw TD passes of 27 and 18 yards. Kobra Cariaga-Abafo, the starting quarterback for the Farmers, delivered the initial touchdown pass before unfortunately succumbing to an ankle injury. The team is optimistic about a swift recovery for the starting quarterback.

The Farmers are scheduled to play a home game against Hana on Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. Be sure to get your tickets online at this link gofan.co/app/school/HI17618.