Moanalua Varsity Girls Were Ready To Do Battle Against The Kaiser Cougars Tonight (25-16, 25-13)

The #1 OIA Red - East Moanalua Na Menehune girls varsity volleyball team lived up to their title tonight against the Kaiser Cougars, 25-16, 25-13 at their Senior Night 2011. It was a game to see. The excitement of a crowd filled gym at Moanalua High School was overwhelming. Both sides were really into the game, shouting, cheering, yelling, and having a fun night supporting their respective teams. Going into tonight's game, both teams were tied 10-0 in the 2011 Girls Volleyball OIA Red - East.

The Cougars threw everything they had from the kitchen sink to old tires at the Na Menehune who put up a great defensive performance. The Na Menehunes took no prisoners tonight, they came to play and "wham bam," did the job. OH/RS #14, Daisge Smith and MB #15, Analise Austin (photo above) put up a block to end the game. Congratulations to the Na Menehune for their awesome win and also to the Kaiser Cougars who put up a good fight.

The Menehune Blue stopped the Cougars 25-18, 24-26 and 15-11 "Click here" to see Blue photo's, and the JV Cougars beat out the Moanaula JV by taking advantage of their errors 27-26, 21-25 and 15-13. Congratulations to all the players and coaches. "Click here" to see the Standings. "Click here" to see the Varsity action photo's. Check back later to see more action photos to be added.

Kahuku "Victorious" Over Moanalua Na Menehune (14-7)

The talk around town was the Kahuku Varsity football team and their size. But it wasn't their size, nor did they "blow out" the Moanalua football team at Kahuku High School last night at Kahuku's Homecoming and celebration of their 40th Reunion, Class of 1971.

To start off the game, Kahuku's DB #10, Mason Kualii-Moe intercepted Moanalua QB #15, Dillion Turk's pass to WR #8 Marciano Tauvela with 11:51 on the clock in the first quarter.

A few plays later, Kahuku QB #7 Kawehena Johnson scored their first TD and at the end of the first half, led 7-0. In the third quarter with 1:16 left on the clock, Moanalua came back with a surprise from QB #15 Dillion Turk handing off to SB #1 Christian Akana who threw a pass to SB #2 John Michael Sharsh for a TD, and kicker #33 Lee Arakawa drove it high and dead center for the extra point to tie the game 7-7. Throughout the game, both sides had their share of penalties, but time was a factor for the Na Menehue in the end. The final score was 14-7 in favor of Kahuku, who went on to celebrate a happy Red Raider Homecoming.

The Na Menehune challenged Kahuku all night, with great defense from start to finish by both teams. Congratulations to the Kahuku and Moanalua football teams, their coaches and players, and especially to the Kahuku Class of 1971 who were present. Congratulations also to the Kahuku JV team who won 22-20 over the Moanalua JV team. The Moanalua JV, like the Varsity put up a great defense and gave Kahuku a "run for their money." Special thanks to Kahuku Principal, Donna Lindsey and Vice Principal-Athletic Director, Pat Macadangdang for their hospitality. For more information "click here." To see the Varsity photos "click here." To see the JV photos "click here."

Moanalua Girls Volleyball Tied With Kaiser High School 8-0 In The OIA Red East

What an exciting game last night at Moanalua gym. The Moanalua Na Menehune girls volleyball (photo above MB#15 Analise Austin and OH#10 Erin Perez) took on the Roosevelt Rough Riders Blue 25-12, 25-14; JV 17-25, 25-12, 15-12; and the Varsity 22-25, 25-15, 15-11 to stay in the number one position in the OIA Red - East Division followed by Kaiser High School who defeated Kailua 25-12, 25-8. Both teams are now 8-0. Next week, Moanalua and Kaiser will face off at Moanalua High School gym starting at 5:00pm with the Blue, JV and followed by the Varsity. It will be a battle for the top. For more action photo's of tonight's game, "click here." Highlights of tonight's game "click here."

Moanalua Na Menehue Homecoming Game and Football Team "Celebrate" 46-7 Win Over the Kaiser Cougar's

It was a great night for Lee Arakawa #33, kicker for Moanalua Na Menehune varsity at their Homecoming game, Friday, September 9, 2011 at Moanalua High School against the Kaiser Cougars 46-7. It was also another win for the Na Menehune who is now 3rd in the OIA Red East standing. Next week, they face off with the Kailua Surfriders who lost this week to the Farrington Governor's 25-0.

The varsity game started off with a drive by the Na Menehune to the 30 yard line and a field goal by #33 Lee Arakawa (photo above) who drove the ball through the uprights making it 3-0. It was pretty much Moanalua throughout the game with SB #1 C. Akana, SB #5, J. Laudato, WR #17 D. Lambert, WR #3 C. Aragon and RB #20 K. Yanai who ran in for the TD's and win over the Kaiser Cougars in front of a packed Moanalua HS Homecoming game crowd. The only TD by Kaiser was by QB #15 C. Clivio and kicker #10 M. Nakagawa (WR). Congratulations also to the Moanalua JV team and special recognition to QB #15 Micah Kaneshiro 33-20 for their win over the Cougars.

Congratulations to coach Arnold Martinez, his coaches and the varsity team and junior varsity for a well played defensive and offensive game and to Kaiser Cougars Coach William Lobendahn, his coaches and his players. To see the varsity game photos, "click here." For JV game photos, "click here." For game information, "click here."