Ka Leo o Nä Koa - Sports
Volume V
Issue 2
December 4, 2009
D1
Baldwin Classic previews champs By JARRIN ARAKAKI, staff writer
KAHULUI – The four-time MIL Championship boys varsity soccer team finished fourth in the preseason Baldwin Classic tournament after a 4-0 loss to Saint Anthony’s November 20-22. Entering the fourth straight title defense, the team graduated seven players last year. Senior midfielder Daniel Borges said, “We lost some key players, but I think we should be ready for this season even though we ended the tournament in a disappointing fashion.” Junior defender Matthew Kahoÿohanohano said, “I feel confident we should have a good season because we got the talent and we are going to be just as good as always.” The tournament’s first games were held on Friday, and the team came out firing with a 2-1 win over Maui High. The team’s second game was Saturday morning against King Kekaulike, coming out with a 4-2 loss. The team’s third game was Saturday night coming out
Photo by KYLE DEELEY
Alika Ribao outmaneuvers Maui High as he breaks for the goal in the first game of the Baldwin Classic.
with a 2-2 tie against Baldwin, the eventual champions. The team qualified for a third-place match Sunday afternoon when they faced St. Anthony, but a 4-0 loss left the team in fourth for the tournament. The team’s leading scorers were Kawena Chang-Yuen and Desmond Machado coming out of the tournament
with two goals each. As the lone 4-year senior, Borges said “I’m excited for my last season.” Kaho’ohanohano said, “just as Pauahi had a legacy, so does Kamehameha Schools Maui soccer, and this team can be something the school can be proud of and everyone should come out and support us during this season.”
JV football team has bumpy season By DANIEL BORGES and staff
Photo by KANOA YAP
Stanley Cabanas flies out to the sideline on a run play against Maui High School.
The junior varsity football boys recorded four wins and four losses this season ending on a high note with a 21-7 win over Maui High. Sophomore wide receiver Daylan Machado made many key catches that put points on the scoreboard, while sophomore running back Küpono Cabanas was instrumental in gaining yards on the ground. The team of sophomores Palani Hassett and Kalei Haake held their own making many bone-crushing stops and tackles. Sophomore Ikaika Camanse said one of their biggest challenges that contributed to the four losses was not being in condition. He felt that the players overall should have gone into the weight room more often. With only 16 sophomores listed on the roster, Camanse said, “The best part of our season was the bond that the sophomores had together.”
Fellow sophomore Jordan Nauka agreed, “As the season went on our trust for each other changed and we became a family.” Nauka also said that the freshmen played a big role in contributing to this year’s offense and defense. Freshman quarterback Ryan Graham made a splash in his first year of high school football. He used his wicked quickness and agility to turn failed plays into positive yardage by tucking and running the ball himself on many occasions. Freshman defenders Kiÿai Kaya, Devonte Llanes, and Chayce Tancayo made their share of tackles and sacks. With the majority of the 2009 team made up of freshmen, head coach Jojo Chong Kee sees potential in next year’s JV team. “You know,” he said before the last game. “The season started with 38 freshmen, and we didn’t lose any. All 38 are still coming out and playing.”