Upcoming Judo Competition

Friday, April 30, 2010 at Moanalua

OIA VARSITY GIRLS/BOYS
OIA Team Championships
5:00 PM

GIRLS

Kapolei (W2) Vs. Moanalua (E3)
Castle (E2) Vs. Aiea (W3)
McKinley (E1) Vs. Waipahu (W4)
Pearl City (W1) Vs. Kahuku (E4)

BOYS

Mililani (W1) Vs. Farrington (E4)
Roosevelt (E1) Vs. Aiea (W4)
Moanalua (E2) Vs. Pearl City (W3)
Campbell (W2) Vs. Castle (E3)

UFC Junk’s ultimate goal

Kailua fighter embarks on road back to prominence

Scott Junk has a clear vision. It involves a return to the UFC.

First, he must win the main event of the Galaxy MMA’s “Worlds Collide” mixed martial arts card at the Blaisdell Center Arena tomorrow.

Junk, who is from Kailua, will face Brazil’s Fabiano Scherner in the main event of Galaxy MMA’s inaugural card.

Click here for full article from The Honolulu Advertiser

Sproat’s first pro fight set for Saturday

Sale Sproat’s professional mixed martial arts debut isn’t going to be the only first on Saturday night at the Blaisdell Center.

The 2003 graduate of Molokai High School will fight on newly formed Galaxy MMA’s debut card, against R.J. Richter of Las Vegas in a 185-pound bout.

Click here for full article from The Maui News

Lee captures U.S. Open wrestling title

Moanalua High School graduate Stephany Lee won her first U.S. Open wrestling title by upsetting World Champion Iris Smith in the 158-pound final Saturday at Cleveland State’s Wolstein Center.

Lee earned a decision over the top-ranked Smith, by scores of 1-0, 5-0. Smith was seeking her fifth Open title.

There were 21 champions crowned in Cleveland, seven each in freestyle, Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle.

U.S. Open champions in freestyle and women’s freestyle advance to the finals of the World Team Trials in Iowa.

Lee’s Sunkist Kids won the women’s team title.

Source: The Honolulu Advertiser

Stars aligned for Galaxy MMA

In a Galaxy filled with stars, who will become the next superstar?

Galaxy MMA — Hawai’i's newest professional mixed martial arts organization — will attempt to answer that question during its inaugural show Saturday at the Blaisdell Center Arena.

The goal, according to Galaxy MMA president Mark Pang, is to give Hawai’i fighters an opportunity to compete for pay, and perhaps serve as a stepping stone to larger organizations, such as the UFC.

Click here for full article from The Honolulu Advertiser

GALAXY MMA:WORLDS COLLIDE
WHAT:Professional mixed martial arts

WHO:Scott Junk of Kailua vs. Fabiano Scherner of Brazil in main event, plus 10 other bouts

WHERE: Blaisdell Center Arena

WHEN:Saturday, preliminaries start around 6 p.m.

TICKETS: Prices vary based on seating — $20, $42, $52, $75 or $100.

INFORMATION: www.galaxymma.com

2010 BIIF Championships – News Coverage/Results

 

19 athletes win BIIF judo titles

It was a banner day for the 19 judoka who claimed individual titles Saturday during the Big Island Interscholastic Federation judo championships at Kamehameha.

But for Hilo coach Jack De Lima, it was a nail-biter all the way.

“I probably aged a year or so watching the boys 132 match,” De Lima said.

The Viking coach was referring to the championship match between Hilo top seed Jordan Enos and Waiakea’s second seed, Steven Ogi.

Click here for full article from West Hawaii Today

Held Saturday at Kamehameha-Hawaii

BOYS

- 108 pounds: 1. Justin Raymond (Konawaena); 2. Dyllan Ratano (Konawaena)

- 114: 1. Teagan Nakamoto (Konawaena); 2. Gared Taira (Hilo); 3. Talmage Nakamoto (Konawaena)

- 121: 1. Sky Nalu Kekona-Souza (Kamehameha-Hawaii); 2. Charles Aina (Kamehameha-Hawaii); 3. Sheldon Graham (Hilo)

- 132: 1. Steven Ogi (Waiakea); 2. Jordan Enos (Hilo); 3. Ikaika Villanueva (Kamehameha-Hawaii)

- 145: 1. Tyler Yonemori (Waiakea ); 2. Jens Beets (Hilo); 3. Pat Enos (Waiakea)

- 161: 1. Isaiah Kanakanui (Hilo); 2. Tyler Vaughn (Hilo); 3. Quinn Kunitomo (Konawaena)

- 178: 1. Eric Young (Kamehameha-Hawaii); 2. Sean Arakaki (Hilo); 3. Kacey Jennings (Kealakehe)

- 198: 1. Kawika Scott (Konawaena)

- 220: 1. Mark Dumaguin (Konawaena); 2. Kekai Obrey (Kealakehe); 3. Esaiah Bajo (Kealakehe)

GIRLS

- 98 pounds: 1. Megan Aina (Kamehameha-Hawaii)

- 103: 1. Kiana Machado (Waiakea)

- 109: 1. Kanoe Padaken (Kamehameha-Hawaii); 2. Mindy Lorance (Kealakehe); 3. Kaylyn Otsubo (Waiakea)

- 115: 1. Jenna Aina (Kamehameha-Hawaii); 2. Haley Delos Santos (Konawaena); 3. Micah Ramos (Keaau)

- 122: 1. Puulena Luuwai-Augustin (Kamehameha-Hawaii).

- 129: 1. Tanalei Louis (Konawaena); 2. Lisa Ann Nakagawa (Waiakea)

- 139: 1. Kalena Shiroma (Kamehameha-Hawaii)

- 154: 1. Nissi Jumalon-Flores (Kamehameha-Hawaii); 2. Kailey Lapenia (Kamehameha-Hawaii); 3. Marina Dally (Keaau)

- 172: 1. Sharon Manarpaac (Hilo)

- 220: 1. Lia Nakamura (Hilo); 2. Paulina John (Kealakehe)

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2010 MIL Championships – News Coverage/Results

 

Yoshizu, Brown earn fourth titles

Aaron Yoshizu spent more than seven years training for this moment.

It took him one-tenth of a minute to finish it off.

The Baldwin High School senior required merely six seconds to beat Kamehameha Maui’s Sai Furukawa on Saturday in the Maui Interscholastic

League judo championships at Maui High, capping an undefeated career and becoming what is believed to be the first boy to win four consecutive MIL individual crowns since the league introduced the sport in 2004.

Click here for full article from The Maui News

Boys

Team results—1. Maui High 118, 2. Baldwin 76, 3. Kamehameha Maui 65, 4. King Kekaulike 56.

108—1. Aaron Yoshizu, Baldwin; 2. Kyle Brown, Maui High; 3. Sai Furukawa, Kamehameha Maui.

114—1. Gerald Dionio, Maui High; 2. Zach Jarman, King Kekaulike; 3. Darren Pololu-Nakanelua, Kamehameha Maui.

121—1. McDaven Gumboc, Maui High; 2. C.J. Rilveria, King Kekaulike; 3. Jordan Patao, Baldwin; 4. Jamal Garcia, Maui High.

132—1. Dillon Alexander, King Kekaulike; 2. Lawakea Joy, King Kekaulike; 3. Jhun Gayoma, Maui High; Garren Ah Wah, Maui High.

145—1. Sean Lin, King Kekaulike; 2. Orlando Ferrar, Maui High; 3. Kilo Borges, Kamehameha Maui; 4. Charles Tomlinson, Baldwin; 5. Zachary Keogh, King Kekaulike; 6. Lewis Drapete, Maui High.

161—1. Jonathan Kitagawa, Maui High; 2. Ken Kanemitsu, Kamehameha Maui; 3. Keanu Franco, Kamehameha Maui; 4. Michael Ribao Jr., King Kekaulike; 5. Jansen Ruiz, Maui High.

178—1. Kevin Thorman, Maui High; 2. Howard Andrade, Baldwin; 3. Eugene Cordero, Maui High.

198—1. Makalea Medeiros, Baldwin; 2. Joshua Kuaana, Kamehameha Maui; 3. Shane Guillermo, Maui High; 4. Tana Rivers, King Kekaulike.

220—1. Reis McKee, Baldwin; 2. Chris Tabieros, Maui High; 3. Polo Angulo, Baldwin.

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Girls

Team results—1. Maui High 121, 2. Kamehameha Maui 62, 3. King Kekaulike 60, Baldwin 28.

98—1. Shantel Tomas, Baldwin; 2. Erika Kekiwi, Kamehameha Maui; 3. Heidi Sijalbo, Maui High; 4. Ann-Marie Andres, Maui High.

103—1. Taylor Hiraga, King Kekaulike; 2. Fayma Sales, King Kekaulike.

109—1. Nikki Davis, Kamehameha Maui; 2. Danielle Marzon, Maui High.

115—1. Mari Lazo, Maui High; 2. Ana Kama, King Kekaulike; 3. Nalani Kikuyama, Kamehameha Maui; 4. Amanda Lee, Kamehameha Maui.

122—1. Shayla Rivera, King Kekaulike; 2. Ashley Bumatay, Maui High.

129—1. Virgie Carnate, Maui High; 2. Hillary Tapuro, Maui High.

139—1. Kayla Brown, Maui High; 2. Samantha Kinoshita, Baldwin; 3. Tehani Kama, Kamehameha Maui.

154—1. Megan Alexander, King Kekaulike; 2. Zyra Len Sarol, Maui High.

172—1. Kaly Whitmore-Goss, Maui High.

220—1. Kiana Kamalu, Kamehameha Maui; 2. Shayna Farren, Maui High.

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2010 OIA & ILH Championships – News Coverage/Results

Lafortune wins fourth OIA title

In his final year, Moanalua’s Brady Lafortune wants to win it all, for himself and his team.

He’s determined to accomplish it all, even with a torn ligament in his left ankle.

“I started feeling it in my second match,” Lafortune said of a preliminary-round match at yesterday’s O’ahu Interscholastic Association judo championships at Leilehua. “It’s my senior year so I have to push.”

Click here for full article from The Honolulu Advertiser
Judo

High School

Interscholastic League of Honolulu

Championships

Boys Varsity

Team Standings—1, Pac-Five 145. 2, Punahou 105. 3, Kamehameha 100. 4, Damien 87. 5, ‘Iolani 29. 6, Saint Louis 26.

Individual—108 lbs.: 1, Brendan Chang (PF). 2, Jordan Kondo (Pun). 3, Jacob Arakaki (KS). 4, Cody Kaneshiro (Pun). 5, Peter Kim (SL). 114: 1, Jordan Ng (Pun). 2, Cassidy Oshiro (PF). 3, Skye Yonamine (KS). 4, Logan Yamamoto (‘Iol). 5, Po’okela Sanchez (DM). 121: 1, David Terao (PF). 2, Ryan Oda (Pun). 3, Blaine Bolibol (Pun). 4, Richmond Wong (DM). 5, Rintaro Sato (‘Iol). 132: 1, Sean Tachibana (PF). 2, Korey Higa (DM). 3, Evan Uehara (Pun). 4, Justin Layco (DM). 5, Paine Williams (KS). 145: 1, Jacob Luning-Hoshino (KS). 2, Royce Mori (DM). 3, Brett Will (Pun). 4, Cody Kagawa (PF). 5, Matt Kanno (Pun). 161: 1, Kainalu Matthews (KS). 2, Ethan Sumida (PF). 3, Landon Oka (DM). 4, Trevin Nishibun (Pun). 5, Ken Kobayashi (Pun). 178: 1, Garret Chan (‘Iol). 2, Bronson Taketa (DM). 3, LJ Remillard (Pun). 4, Matt Noguchi (‘Iol). 5, Brisan Kunioka (Pun). 198: 1, Tyler Mizota (Pun). 2, Lukela Los Banos (PF). 3, Dave Miyamoto (‘Iol). 4, Jacob Lewis (DM). 5, Evan Park (DM). 220: 1, Dane Paihi Pestano (KS). 2, Kyle Tsubota (PF). 3, Demetrius Roby (SL). 4, Justin Vierra (DM). 5, Lance Asuka (Pun). 275: 1, Kaulana Buchanan (KS). 2, Abraham Hall (SL). 3, Tonga Takai (DM). 4, Chris Mahi (KS). 5, Nelson Lau (PF).

Boys Junior Varsity—114: 1, Guthrie Angeles (‘Iol). 2, Bryan Pham (‘Iol). 3, Dylan Taam (‘Iol). 121: 1, Brandon Lum (‘Iol). 2, Royce Masuda (DM). 3, Keenan Tateyama (PF). 132: 1, Scott Matsukawa (‘Iol). 2, Andy Hwong (PF). 3, Chris Moon (DM). 139: 1, Matthew Lee (PF). 2, Myka Arakawa (‘Iol). 3, Erik Takiguchi (Pun). 145: 1, Davin Tsubota (Pun). 2, Tyler Tokunaga (‘Iol). 3, Nathan Goo (PF). 161: 1, Dan Grocki (Pun). 2, Rayson Egam (SL). 3, Krishen Desai (‘Iol). 178: 1, Gavin Apiki (KS). 2, Kalani Akana (SL). 3, Ikaika Pichay Ka’awa (KS). 198: 1, Makana Pa-kala (KS). 2, Mika’ele Nakamura (DM). 3, Chris Nakagawa (PF). 220: 1, Tyman Hayashi (PF). 275: 1, Nalu Aitara (SL).

Girls Varsity

Team Standings—1, Punahou 129. 2, Pac-Five 78. 3, Kamehameha 74. 4, ‘Iolani 61.

Individual—98: 1, Erin Uehara (Pun). 2, Lauren Fukuhara (Pun). 3, Danielle Cournoyer (‘Iol). 4, Taryn Kawashima (Pun). 103: 1, Kimmi Lum (PF). 2, Kiana Block (‘Iol). 3, Mikaela Lowe (Pun). 4, Miki Kubo (Pun). 109: 1, Nicole Taniguchi (Pun). 2, Holly Kogachi (Pun). 3, Erin Lau (KS). 4, Jazlyn Akaka (Pun). 115: 1, Bree Rapoza (KS). 2, Alexandria Carlyle (‘Iol). 3, Kyra Kuniyoshi (PF). 4, Heather Kim (Pun). 122: 1, Tiare Mashima (KS). 2, Julia Afuso (‘Iol). 3, Shanae Gay (PF). 4, Dempsey Banks (Pun). 129: 1, Chrissy Chow (Pun). 2, Dana Tsuruda (PF). 3, Kiana Borengasser (KS). 4, Tara Srirangarajan (‘Iol). 139: 1, Mindy Chow (Pun). 2, Kayla Mishima (PF). 3, Stasha Eliu (‘Iol). 4, Mahina Wall (KS). 154: 1, Kaimana Lundquist (Pun). 2, Kasie Kashimoto (‘Iol). 3, Taryn Alisna (KS). 172: 1, Tiara Kaye (Pun). 2, Makana Borden (KS). 3, Aja Gample (PF). 4, Kasey Jimenez (‘Iol). 220: 1, Angela Kim (UHS).

Girls Junior Varsity

98: 1, Tori Tacadena (KS). 2, Kaitlyn Fujihara (PF). 122: 1, Kristen Kanekuni (‘Iol). 2, Cara Owada (PF). 3, Kiyanna Hamamura (PF). 139: 1, Nicolina Pascua (PF).

O’ahu Interscholastic Association

Individual Championships

Boys—108 lbs.: 1, Kelson Onigama (Moan). 2, Zachary Kido (Camp). 3, Kevin Miyamasu (Moan). 4, Reymark Buhain (Farr). 5, Angelo Gascon (Kap). 114: 1, Jacob Palimo’o (Moan). 2, Cody Fernandez (Roos). 3, Donvan Nakama (Kap). 4, Chad Patulingan (Moan). 5, Cody Hirakawa (Cast). 121: 1, Logan Bucsit (Farr). 2, Cody Uyejo (Mili). 3, Brant Tsuda (Moan). 4, Kevin Lapitan (Camp). 5, Eric Akamine (Cast). 132: 1, Brady Lafortune (Moan). 2, Tyler Kono (Kap). 3, Koan Kojima (Roos). 4, Bobby Kim (Mili). 5, Trevor Kalawaia (Kahu). 145: 1, Brad Pena (Roos). 2, Jordan Ogata (Mili). 3, Chaeden Grace-Reyes (Farr). 4, Justin Fujiwara (Moan). 5, Dustin Nakayama (Cast). 161: 1, Damon Hom Jr. (McK). 2, Lindsey Nelson (Roos). 3, Gaston Carr (Kahu). 4, Sage Yoshida (Moan). 5, Stephen Brewer (Camp). 178: 1, Punahele Soriano (Kahu). 2, Robby Ostovich (Moan). 3, Tevin Miyahara (Lei). 4, Taylor Sakanashi (McK). 5, Randy Ishitani (Roos). 198: 1, Myer Alokoa (Kaln). 2, Tyler Hayashi (Roos). 3, Warren Mamizuka (Kahu). 4, Diego Meyers (Camp). 5, Andrew Arellanez (Moan). 220: 1, Jheryl Makaiau (Kahu). 2, James Lloyd (Kaim). 3, Weston Akamine (Roos). 4, Lono Kamaeeaina (Kahu). 5, Zach Sheldon (Moan). 275: 1, Keith Chargulaf-Tuilepa (Farr). 2, Alex Kozuma (Moan). 3, Iokepa Alcantra (PC). 4, Simeon Vierra (Kahu). 5, Keano Feliciano (Kahu).

Girls—98: 1, Marina Higa (McK). 2, Lauren Dias (Mili). 3, Taylor Vidad (PC). 4, Victoria Meno (Moan). 5, Mary Jane Garcia (Waip). 103: 1, Jamie Kakugawa (Camp). 2, Shanelle Ramelb (Kap). 3, Marissa Rogers (McK). 4, Toni Uyehara (PC). 5, Sara Rodriguez (Moan). 109: 1, Brittany Balanay (McK). 2, Diane Mikuni (Kap). 3, Kayla Martin (Kahu). 4, Taylor Castro (PC). 5, Uy-Di Nance Le (Kaln). 115: 1, Megan Yamaguchi (Kaln). 2, Marisa Fukunaga (Roos). 3, Ayame Higa (McK). 4, Ilisha Badua (Kap). 5, Jaqueline Laborin (Lei). 122: 1, Liko Fukumoto (Moan). 2, Brittney Shinsato (Kaln). 3, Amber Hakkei-Nagaoka (Cast). 4, Tracey Okada (Cast). 5, Rochelle Pagaduan (Waip). 129: 1, Marilyn Medallon (McK). 2, Jade Laborin (Lei). 3, Abigail Helenihi (Kap). 4, Lindsay Villarmia (‘Aiea). 5, Jasmine Brown (Moan). 139: 1, Morgan Yamaguchi (Kaln). 2, Rachel Factora (Camp). 3, Aubry Beatty (Kahu). 4, Lacey Katakura-Enos (PC). 5, Khristine Mina (Wail). 154: 1, Amber Ah Sue (Kahu). 2, Jayna Koko (Roos). 3, Meridian Burrhus (‘Aiea). 4, Tiffany Kotani (Moan). 5, Mylinda Jefferson (PC). 172: 1, Mei Ling Keiki (PC). 2, Kaci Awa (PC). 3, Erika Bareng (Waip). 4, Tesha Lyau (Kap). 5, Sandra Baik (Moan). 220: 1, Patrice Yamane (Cast). 2, Jamilyn Chur (PC). 3, Sanoe Spencer (PC). 4, Sade Hendricks (Lei). 5, Drea Colobong (Farr).

Source: The Honolulu Advertiser

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2010 ILH Championships – Matside Coverage

 

Attended the ILH Championships at Punahou on April 24, 2010.  Coverage included pictures and video of championship matches.

Notes/Observations:

Congratulations go out to the Pac-Five Boys and the Punahou Girls on their team championships!  Once again, it is too bad that Pac-Five has to disband as a team at States or they would have to be considered among the Boys favorites along with Moanalua and Roosevelt.

The only championship matches without any media was the Girls 220 where Angela Kim of Pac-Five went unopposed, and the Girls 122 where Tiare Mashima of Kamehameha defeated Julia Afuso of Iolani… the pictures taken were not sufficient.

Pictures were taken of the Boys awards ceremony and they are shown under the appropriate weight classes.  Sorry, but I was unable to take pictures for the Girls side.

The State Championships is on May 8 at the Stan Sheriff Center.

 

98

Erin Uehara (Punahou) vs Lauren Fukuhara (Punahou)

Uehara won by ippon.  The battle of the teammates with Erin pulling out the win.  Erin placed 4th in the state last season and is shooting to take home the title this time in her Senior year. 

108

Brendan Chang (Pac-5) vs Jordon Kondo (Punahou)

Chang won by ippon.  Brendan, a freshman, has been very strong the entire season and with Cassidy Oshiro set now at 114, Brendan has a shot at trying to secure a state title.  Jordon, a freshman, is in his first year of judo.

 

103

Kimmi Lum (Pac-5) vs Kiana Block (Iolani)

Lum won by ippon.

109

Nicole Taniguchi (Punahou) vs Holly Kogachi (Punahou)

Taniguchi won by ippon.  Another battle of the Punahou teammates.  Macy Yonamine from Kamehameha was seen in street clothes and did not compete… not sure of the reason why.

115

Bree Rapoza (Kamehameha) vs Alexandria Carlyle (Iolani)

Rapoza won by ippon.  Bree has been very dominant this season and is looking to take her first state title as a freshman.

129

Chrissy Chow (Punahou) vs Dana Tsuruda (Pac-5)

Chow won by ippon.  Chrissy has been dominant this season and the returning state champion at 115 is aiming to capture another title.

161

Kainalu Matthews (Kamehameha) vs Ethan Sumida (Pac-5)

Matthews won by ippon.  Kainalu has been dominant the entire season.  He is so much taller than his competition that is creates all kinds of problems for them.  Ethan, runner-up last season at 161, was battling back problems today.  There were two times during the match where he slowly got up in pain, but gutted it out and continued.  On the final throw, he was in incredible pain and had to be assisted off the mat.  With 2 weeks off, here’s hoping that Ethan can heal and be at 100% for states.

Anthony Kwon of Pac-5 was on the bracket but did not compete.  Among the top competitors in the state, he has not competed all season due to injury.

 

139

Mindy Chow (Punahou) vs Kayla Mishima (Pac-5)

Chow won by ippon.  Mindy has been dominant this season and the returning state champion at 122 is aiming to capture another title.  Kayla is the sister of former state champion Risha Mishima.

178

Garrett Chan (Iolani) vs Bronson Taketa (Damien)

Chan won by ippon (2 wazari).  Garrett has been very strong this season and after finishing 5th last season at 178, he is looking to secure a state title.  Bronson has been solid all season for a very strong Damien team.

 

154

Kaimana Lundquist (Punahou) vs Kasie Kashimoto (Iolani)

Lundquist won.  Kaimana is the returning state champion at 172.

198

Lukela Los Banos (Pac-5) vs Tyler Mizota (Punahou)

Mizota won by ippon.  An upset for Tyler who is like a bulldog on the mat.  Lukela will be even hungrier heading into states.

 

172

Makana Borden (Kamehameha) vs Tiara Kaye (Punahou)

Kaye won.  An upset for Tiara after Makana was given a hansokumake for a leg grab.  Tiara, a sophomore, has been very tough this season.  Makana placed 4th in the state last season and will not make the same mistake again at states.

275

Abraham Hall (Saint Louis) vs Kaulana Buchanan (Kamehameha)

Buchanan won by ippon.  Kaulana placed 6th in the state last season at 220 and is a fiery and spirited competitor.  Abraham has been solid all season and these two will try to tackle the OIA big boys at states.

114

Cassidy Oshiro (Pac-5) vs Jordan Ng (Punahou)

Ng won by ippon (2 wazari).  Jordan, the returning state champion at 108, is seeking another title.  He has not been denied this season and is coming back down to 114 after defeating David Terao at 121 earlier.  Jordan also beat Cassidy in last season’s state final at 108, and if these two meet up again, Cassidy will be hoping that the third time is the charm.

121

David Terao (Pac-5) vs Ryan Oda (Punahou)

Terao won by ippon.  David, the returning state champion at 114, will be going for another title at 121.  He has been so dominant this season and just seems to be a notch above his competition.  Ryan placed 3rd in the state last season at 114.

132

Korey Higa (Damien) vs Sean Tachibana (Pac-5)

Tachibana won by ippon (2 wazari).  Korey has been strong all season and was with Pac-Five last season, so he and Sean are familiar with one another.  Sean placed 3rd in the state last season at 121 and has been very impressive this season.  If the brackets at states play out as anticipated, Sean could see a highly anticipated matchup and final with Moanalua’s Brady Lafortune.

145

Royce Mori (Damien) vs Jacob Luning-Hoshino (Kamehameha)

Luning-Hoshino won.  Royce has been dominant all season, as has Jacob who was earlier competing at 161.  Jacob placed 4th in the state last season at 145 and is shooting to improve on that placing this season.  Royce will bounce back even stronger.

220

Kyle Tsubota (Pac-5) vs Paihi Pestano (Kamehameha)

Pestano won by yuko.  This is the 3rd time this season these two top judoka have met.  The first time around, Paihi won 2 yuko to 1.  The second time, Kyle won due to a hansokumake (leg grab).  They have big boy Jheryl Makaiau of Kahuku and the OIA waiting for them at states, but there’s a good possibility that it will be round 4 for these two in the finals with everything on the line.

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2010 ILH Inter/JV Championships – Matside Coverage

Attended the ILH Intermediate/JV Championships at Punahou on April 23, 2010.  Coverage included various pics.

Notes/Observations:

This was the first time this season being able to attend an ILH Intermediate/JV tournament.  I only stayed for a partial time but managed to get some pics, but no finals results or team results.  Since I am unfamiliar with the players, give or take a few, these are various pics with no captions.  Based on the turnout seen on the teams, the future of the ILH Varsity looks to be in good hands.

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