Today at Moanalua High School, the Moanalua Boy's Varsity baseball team lead by head coach Scott Yamada played their first OIA Red game against the Kalani Falcons. Before the game started, silence fell on the field as Dennis, Daphne and son Nick Manago (photo below) stood in memory of their older son, Zachary Manago who was killed by a hit and run driver in Wahiawa in 2010. Zachary was riding his bike with a group of 30 plus cyclists when he was hit from behind. Zachary Manago was a former Moanalua High School graduate and at the time had just begun his freshman year at Hawaii Pacific University as a pitcher.
The game started off with Dennis Manago throwing the first pitch, and then embracing the catcher #9 Austin Inabata of the Moanalua team. It was a very touching moment for all, especially for the boys on the team.
The Falcons were the first to score taking the lead 1-0, followed with a home run by Austyn Nagamine whose ball cleared the 40-foot fence to put the Menehune ahead 2-1. It was a ping pong game between both teams and the innings seem to stall, but the Falcons took advantage of some errors, and advanced to take the lead 3-2. Austyn Nagamine again with his power hitting, sent #9 Austin Inabata (photo above) running like there was no tomorrow, sliding home to beat the throw to win the game over the Falcons 4-3. What a way to start the season, with the rain showers and a beautiful rainbow, it was like a blessing and a thank you from Zachary. More information and stats of today's game, "click here." For photos, "click here."
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