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Volume VII
Issue 4
May 4, 2012
F11 na Pundyke said. The Warriors are quick to compliment their teammates on their strengths. Senior thrower Kylie Yamada said, “Ashley Wendt really has the drive. She is committed, and is like the leader of the team.” “I think that Iain Armitage is pretty outstanding. He’s out there giving 100% every practice,” Pundyke said. “This season gave all of the athletes the skill sets needed to become the best in their event. We were very privileged to have an excellent coaching staff. With states on the way, we will be able to represent Kamehameha Maui and Pauahi to the best of our ability,” Wendt said.
Photo by DYLAN GODSEY
Junior Stephen Barut runs the100-meter sprint at the 2012 Kamehameha relays hosted by KS Maui.
Young track team earns state spots By DYLAN GODSEY, sports co- editor
Nearly 20 KSM track athletes have qualified as competitors or alternates for the HHSAA 2012 Island Movers Track and Field State Championships at Keaʻau High School on the Big Island. The Maui Interscholastic League championships took place April 27-28 at War Memorial Stadium. Two KSM champion s emerged. Junior high jumper Raven Poepoe and the boys 4x400-meter relay, which is comprised of senior Jordan Nauka and juniors Billy Ayakawa, Jamal Jones, and Tyler MacArthur. The Kamehameha Maui girls team placed third overall with 47 points, and the boys placed fourth with 66 points. “We have all set our goals for the season and I think that helps us to be better on track for states,” Kylie Yamada said. The Warriors have two major changes from the season they had a year ago. “There are way less seniors, so there is a lot less experience. There are also a lot of new coaches. Having new coaches takes getting used to, but the fact that we are winning shows that they are good coaches, “ Ashley Wendt said.
Left: Junior Raven Poepoe attempts a fivefoot high jump at the 2012 Victorino ʻOhana Invitational. She placed first overall. She went on to become the 2012 MIL champ in this event. Right: Senior Makana Pundyke runs the 100meter dash and places first during the 2012 Kamehameha Relays.
HHSAA Track Qualifiers: Long Jump: Ashley Wendt Makana Pundyke 4x400 Boys Relay Team A: Jordan Nauka, Billy Ayakawa, Jamal Jones, Tyler MacArthur, Luke Batoon (alt.) 4x100 Boys Relay Team A: Sayge Edrada, Kalaʻi Yap, Jamal Jones, Jordan Nauka, Stephen Barut (alt.) 100- and 200-meter Dash: Jamal Jones 400-meter Dash: Billy Ayakawa 110 and 300 High Hurdles: Kalaʻi Yap Girls 4 x 100 Relay: Kiana Antonio, Makana Pundyke, Shalia Kamakaokalani, Marley Duncan High Jump and 300 Hurdles: Raven Poepoe Shotput: Kylie Yamada Neula Aarona Triple Jump: Iain Armitage
Photos by DYLAN GODSEY
The athletes’ daily regimen consisted of of meeting at the track at 3:45 p.m., having a team meeting and warm-ups. Then, the team would split up into runners and field athletes, practice their specified events,
and finish with weight training. With the excitement of competing the team is becoming more united. “We are good at cheering each other on and encouraging one another,” senior Maka-
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