This was a busy week of OIA football for me. And the UH Warriors finally broke their losing streak over Utah State, 49-36. Today seemed like a nice day to just sit back and relax, but I was invited by Mr. Terry Kumaewa, to another football game at the Aloha Stadium, Jr. Pee Wee football Ewa Saints "vs" Hawaii Young Warriors. I was surprised to see such a huge crowd and participation from the families, cheerleaders, yelling and cheering and just hanging out. It was great to see such "Aloha" and "Ohana" on this game day.
At 2:00 pm the game started with Ewa Saints "vs" Hawaii Young Warriors. The Hawaii Warriors scored the first touchdown 8-0, but the Ewa Saints came back to tie the score 8-8. Watching Jr. Pee Wee football was a great way to spend my Sunday, it was more exciting than regular football. Anyway, both teams played their hearts out and were "awesome." All I can say is, we've got some talented kids out there. In the end, the Ewa Saints won the game, 22-14 over the Hawaii Young Warriors. I have to give credit to the Ewa Saints #2, Jaykob Cabunoc (photo above) who saved a touchdown (stripped the ball) and caused a fumble on the 3 yard line, and later on another play ran from the 20 yard in for a touchdown. Credit also goes to #5 Nai Noa Perez and #20 Kila Kapihe of the Ewa Saints who also scored touchdowns. I'd like to congratulate both teams for a well played game, and congratulations to Ewa Saints Coach, Sean Richardson. Thanks also to Mr. Terry Kumaewa for inviting me (see more photos click under my photo).
On Saturday, 11-14-09, It was a cloudy day and rain was expected, but it turned out to be a nice day. I was invited to the Waipio Soccer Complex in Waipahu by Kalani and Marylyn Kaahanui to take photos of the Aiea Steel Hornets (top photo) who where playing the Mililani Flaming Hot Cheetos (bottom photo). It was a very exciting and close game which ended in a 2-2 tie, and went into a "shootout." Mililani went on to win the shootout, putting them in third place with their own Dorian Lanco #5 kicking the winning goal, and Brandon Goto #9 stopping Aiea from scoring. Aiea Steel Hornets took fourth place over all in the AYSO U12 Soccer tournament for 2009. Special recognition goes to the Aiea team, Trey Curent (#32) and Nalu Rios (#40), and another player that was all over the field and in many of my photos, Ikaika Kaahanui (#50). Both teams played their hearts out and I've never seen more energy among players in their age group.
This was a busy week of OIA football for me. And the UH Warriors finally broke their losing streak over Utah State, 49-36. Today seemed like a nice day to just sit back and relax, but I was invited by Mr. Terry Kumaewa, to another football game at the Aloha Stadium, Jr. Pee Wee football Ewa Saints "vs" Hawaii Young Warriors. I was surprised to see such a huge crowd and participation from the families, cheerleaders, yelling and cheering and just hanging out. It was great to see such "Aloha" and "Ohana" on this game day. 
It has been a lot of team work and many hours of practice for the Moanalua Na Menehune this year. I've never seen a team coached with more dedication and "heart" than this Moanalua Varsity team under Coach Arnold Martinez and his assistant coaches. 
