Fundraiser for Chun & Lee

 

In case you haven’t heard by now, half of this year’s Women’s Olympic Team hails from Hawaii. Stephany Lee (Moanalua ’01) and Clarissa Chun (Roosevelt ’99) will be representing the United States at the London Olympics later this summer.

To help defray travel expenses for the athletes and their families, there will be a fundraiser on June 2nd at Pearl Ultra Lounge in the Ala Moana Shoppiong Center. Steph & Clarissa will be on hand to autograph t-shirts and posters. Read more

Jesse Jantzen to Lead 2012 Iolani Wrestling Clinic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3x All-American and 2004 NCAA Champion Jesse Jantzen will be the featured clinician at this year’s Iolani Wrestling Clinic. The clinic will run June 4-8 at Iolani School.

You can download this flyer with cost information, schedule, and registration information.

Excel Wrestling Returns to Hawaii – June 2012

US National Coach Steve Knight and his staff are returning to Hawaii next month for a series of clinics. Technique/Intensive Camps will be held on three islands:

Maui Team Camp
June 15 – 18th @ Lahainaluna High School
6/15: 6 – 9pm
6/16: 9 – 12noon
6/17: 9 – 12noon
6/18: 9 – 12noon

Support Kauai Wrestling

From Mac Piggot on Kauai:

The Kauai Interscholastic Federation Executive Board has agreed to offer wrestling as a regular sport for the school year 2012-2013, provided the community achieve certain fundraising goals!

Over the last 2 decades there has been progress and setbacks. In 2008 there was a plan in place for an exhibition season however complications and budget cut backs caused the Board to rescind the plan. Despite efforts by dedicated community leaders Mark Ozaki and Scott Kaui of the Kauai Police Activities League, Ray F. “Coach Mac” Pigott of the Westside Wrestling Club, as well as many others, Scholastic wrestling has not been sanctioned on Kauai

Earlier this year Representative Derek Kawakami adopted the vision quest and went to work for the sake of Kauai’s student athletes to have the opportunity to participate in high school wrestling. Representative Kawakami has brokered a deal combining government funding and community fundraising to provide the necessary budget for KIF Wrestling! Time is running out and fundraising is short of the goal. The community has 3 more weeks to raise an additional $8000.00

Please help establish scholastic wrestling on Kauai!

Y0u can donate through a PayPal link on this web page, or mail checks payable to: Waimea Baptist Westside Wrestling (501) For: “KIF Wrestling” on the check.

Mail to: Westside Wrestling
Ray F. “Mac” Pigott
PO Box 950
Kekaha, Hi. 96752
808 639-8858

Clarissa Chun Clinic – April 28

Tomorrow’s tournament at Kalaheo will feature a 2 hour clinic by Olympic Team Member Clarissa Chun. Below are all the details:

•  Sign up during registration: 7-8
• Clinic runs 8 – 10 am
• Wrestling tournament start time has been moved to the right, new start time is 10am
• In the Kalaheo mat room (if registrations exceed mat room capacity, the clinic will be moved into the gym).
• Cost is 25$ or $20 for each child or the same family.
• All proceeds go to support Clarissa’s quest for Olympic gold in London this August and to offset the cost of flying family to support her.

Please call Tim Greenleaf with questions at 808-343-7604

 

Chun Joins Lee on 2012 Olympic Team

Congratulations to Clarissa Chun (Roosevelt ’09), qualifying for her second Olympic team and joining Moanalua’s Steph Lee for the trip to London. Chun defeated 2nd ranked Alyssa Lampe in a spirited 3 match battle to become the first woman wrestler to make to two Olympic teams.

NBC recently announced that all Olympic sports will be streamed live so Hawaii wrestling fans will be able to watch Chun and Lee this summer.

Congratulations Steph and Clarissa for such an outstanding achievement. There are only four spots on the US Olympic Women’s wrestling team and two of them are represented by Hawaii wrestlers!

Stephany Lee – 2012 Olympian

Congratulatations to Stephany Lee (Moanalua ’01) for winning a spot on the 2012 US Olympic team. Steph swept world bronze medalist Ali Bernard in decisive fashion to earn the opportunity to represent the United States in London this summer.

Congratulations Steph!

Finau Wins 2012 FILA Greco Jr. Nationals

Congratulations to Marcus Finau (Damien ’10), winning the 2012 FILA Greco-Roman Jr. Nationals at 96kg. Next up for Marcus, this week’s Olympic Team trials in Iowa City, Iowa.

2012 FILA Junior Greco-Roman Results Men 96 KG
1st Place Match – Marcus Finau (NYAC) won by decision over Austin Schafer (Army) Dec 1-0,0-4,1-0
3rd Place Match – Michael Sojka (Cardinal Wrestling Club) won by tech fall over Conor Wetzel (Terrapin Wrestling Club) TF 6-0,6-0
Place Match – Hudson Buck (NDSU) won by decision over Matt Idelson (New York Athletic Club) Dec 1-0,0-1,2-0
7th Place Match – Brandon Rivera (Team Overtime) won by decision over Laquan Hightower (PSC) Dec 2-0,1-0

Matside Hawaii Homegrown Happenings: Vol. 1.3

Keeping track of our former Hawaii high school wrestlers and judoka to allow us as fans of theirs to follow their progress at the next level.

If anyone has updates from matches or know of any other wrestlers or judoka competing in college or the next level in any sport, please submit your information to matsidehawaii@gmail.com or do so in the comments section below.

UPDATES

Midland University freshman Jacob Luning-Hoshino (Kamehameha ’11) won his first match 8-6 as the Warriors went on to place 9th at the NAIA National Championships on March 3.

Menlo College junior Drake Medeiros (St. Louis ’09) won two matches by decision (3-1, 6-2) as the Oaks finished in 23rd place at the NAIA National Championships on March 3.

At the 2012 Big 12 Conference Wrestling Championships on March 3, Iowa State freshman Shayden Terukina (Kamehameha ’11) placed 4th at 133 lbs. nearly missing out on qualifying for the NCAA Championships.

Pacific University women wrestlers Jordyn Lee (Fr., Kaneohe, Hawaii) and Andrina Ramos (So., Kahuku, Hawaii) earned national championships in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association’s Women’s Nationals (March 8-10) two lightweight classes to lead the Boxers, while Megan Chun (Fr., Aiea, Hawaii) and Rustee-Ann Johansen (Fr., Hilo, Hawaii) earned runner-up placements to earn All-America distinction. Jodi Ozaki (So., Waikoloa, Hawaii) finished fourth in the 121-pound weight class. Click here for article from Pacific University

Also at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association’s Women’s Nationals, Lindenwood University – Belleville wrestler Mei Ling Keiki (Pearl City ’10) captured a national championship at 176 lbs. Click here for article from Lindenwood-Belleville

At the 2012 Centennial Conference Wrestling Championships held on February 25, Johns Hopkins freshman Evan Johnson (Punahou ’11) won his opening match 3-1 at 285 lbs. and helped the Johns Hopkins team to the team championship.

HOMEGROWN WRESTLERS/JUDOKA:

Shayden Terukina – Iowa St. wrestling (Kamehameha-Kapalama ’11) – Click here
Evan Johnson – Johns Hopkins wrestling (Punahou ’11) – Click here
Jacob Luning-Hoshino -Midland Nebraska wrestling (Kamehameha-Kapalama ’11) – Click here
Maika Nagata – Wesleyan wrestling (Punahou ’10) – Click here
Drake Medeiros – Menlo wrestling (Saint Louis ’08) – Click here
Darren Kawahara – Menlo wrestling (Mid-Pacific ’11) – Click here
Gina-Bella Mataafa – Notre Dame College water polo (Lahainaluna ’11) – Click here
David Terao – American U. wrestling (Mid-Pacific ’11) – Click here
Patrick Sheehan – New York U. wrestling (Punahou ’11) – Click here
Daniel Agao – Yakima Valley wrestling (Moanalua ’10) – Click here
Andrew Hirai – Princeton wrestling (Punahou ’09) – Click here
Jordan Ng – Cornell College wrestling (Punahou ’10) – Click here
Brandon Oshiro – Maryville wrestling (Maryknoll ’10) – Click here
Punahele Soriano – Wartburg College wrestling (Kahuku ’10) – Click here
Kaleo Hew-Len – Wartburg College wrestling (Castle ’11) – Click here
Nathan Yoshimura – Wartburg College wrestling (?) – Click here
Megan Chun – Pacific wrestling (St. Andrew’s Priory ’10) – Click here
Chase Golden-Froelich – Pacific wrestling (Kamehameha-Kapalama ’11) – Click here
Rustee-Ann Johansen – Pacific wrestling (Kamehameha-Hawaii ’11) – Click here
Jordyn Lee – Pacific wrestling (Castle ’11) – Click here
Jodi Ozaki – Pacific wrestling (Kealakehe ’10) – Click here
Adrina Ramos – Pacific wrestling (Kahuku ’08) – Click here
Courtney Kinimaka – Lindenwood wrestling (Kapolei ’09) – Click here
Seanelle Esperanza (Richardson) – Lindenwood wrestling (Campbell ’09) – Click here
Rachel-Jean Factora – Lindenwood wrestling (Campbell ’11) – Click here
Ciana Hee – Cumberlands wrestling (Kahuku ’08) – no link
Danyelle Hedin – Jamestown College wrestling (coach) (Kailua ’04) – Click here
Stephany Lee – Team USA wrestling (Moanalua ’02) – Click here
Clarissa Chun – Team USA wrestling (Roosevelt ’99) – Click here
Jonathan Pico – Cerritos wrestling (King Kekaulike ’11) – Click here
Justin Hirae – Iowa St. wrestling club (KS-Hawaii ’11) – no link
Note: The USOEC (United States Olympic Education Center) on the campus of Northern Michigan University is one of four Olympic training centers in the country and the only one located on a college campus. The USOEC is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for its resident athletes while offering world-class training. .
Allene Somera – USOEC wrestling (Kailua ’11) – Click here
Marcus Finau – USOEC wrestling (Damien ’10) – Click here
Anela Santiago – USOEC wrestling (Kahuku ’11) – Click here
Tani Ader – Jamestown wrestling (Farrington ’08) – Click here
Chaelyn Tan – Jamestown wrestling (Kapolei ’08) – Click here
Kolu Buck – Yale football (Punahou ’10) – Click here
Sani Fuimaono – Arizona football (Punahou ’10) – Click here
Beau Yap – Hawaii football (KS-Kapalama ’10) – Click here

NEW ADDITIONS:
Ricky Ridela – Pacific wrestling (Waipahu ’11) – Click here
Mei Ling Keiki – Lindenwood-Belleville wrestling (Pearl City ’10) – Click here

2012 HHSAA State Wrestling Championships: Girls Finals – Matside Hawaii Coverage

The 2012 HHSAA State Wrestling Championships were held on Friday & Saturday, March 2 & 3, 2011 at the Neal Blaisdell Center.

Coverage includes reports and pictures (match and placers) of all Girls Finals matches. Click on the coverage link for each match to view detailed match coverage. Video is provided in a separate post at: Girls Finals Videos

Note: Finalists are listed in order of their seeding. Grade levels are given for all placers.

 

 

98

Mikayla Pico (MOLOKAI) vs Kaelynn Canyete (KAPOLEI)
Click here for match coverage

L to R: 6th – Samantha Wong (IOLANI)(So.), 4th – Rachel Tolentino (PEARL CITY)(Jr.), 2nd – Mikayla Pico (MOLOKAI)(Sr.)(not shown), 1st – Kaelynn Canyete (KAPOLEI)(Jr.), 3rd – Thai Ha Sloan (PUNAHOU)(Jr.), 5th – Jahya Costa (KAHUKU)(Jr.)

 

103

Angela Enos (ROOSEVELT) vs Candice Segi (AIEA)
Click here for match coverage

L to R: 4th – Alanda Nguyen (FARRINGTON)(So.), 2nd – Angela Enos (ROOSEVELT)(So.), 1st – Candice Segi (AIEA)(Sr.), 3rd – Megan Aina (KS-HAWAII)(Sr.), 5th – Jenna Rose Mauliola (KING KEKAULIKE)(Fr.), 6th – Sarah Grace Alagria (PEARL CITY)(Jr.)

 

108

Quinn Nagatani (Mililani) vs Shayna Marie Oliver (FARRINGTON)
Click here for match coverage

L to R: 4th – Charee Wong (WAIALUA)(Sr.), 2nd – Shayna Marie Oliver (FARRINGTON)(Sr.), 1st – Quinn Nagatani (MILILANI)(Sr.), 3rd – Nicole Taniguchi (PUNAHOU)(Sr.), 5th – Aarica Barcina (KAHUKU)(So.), 6th – Kayla Guillermo (CASTLE)(So.)

 

114

Samantha Higa (AIEA) vs Xandria Ford (PEARL CITY)
Click here for match coverage

L to R: 4th – Kiana Yamat (LAHAINALUNA)(Sr.), 2nd – Xandria Ford (PEARL CITY)(Jr.), 1st – Samantha Higa (AIEA)(Sr.), 3rd – Janae Lynn Oliver (FARRINGTON)(Jr.), 5th – Shana Dilliner (KS-KAPALAMA)(So.), 6th – Ashley Bumatay (MAUI)(Sr.)

 

120

Bree Rapoza (Kamehameha-Kapalama) vs Lindsay Villarmia (AIEA)
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L to R: 4th – Lauren Dias (MILILANI)(Sr.), 2nd – Lindsay Villarmia (AIEA)(Sr.), 1st – Bree Rapoza (KS-KAPALAMA)(Jr.), 3rd – Precious Jaramillo (LAHAINALUNA)(Jr.), 5th – Rizpah Torres Umi (MOLOKAI)(So.), 6th – Keila Davids (CAMPBELL)(Jr.)

 

125

Keani Sebala (CAMPBELL) vs Shannon Paaaina (MID-PACIFIC)
Click here for match coverage

L to R: 4th – Jina Miyamoto (LAHAINALUNA)(Jr.), 2nd – Keani Sebala (CAMPBELL)(Sr.), 1st – Shannon Paaaina (MID-PACIFIC)(So.), 3rd – Tanalei Louis (WAIAKEA)(Jr.), 5th – Kaimiloa Evans (PEARL CITY)(Jr.), 6th – Harmony Pacheco (KS-KAPALAMA)(So.)

 

130

Mindy Chow (PUNAHOU) vs Brianne Jhun (MOANALUA)
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L to R: 6th – Kari Okubo (AIEA)(Fr.), 4th – Chantel Pohina (KS-HAWAII)(Sr.), 2nd – Brianne Jhun (MOANALUA)(Jr.), 1st – Mindy Chow (PUNAHOU)(Sr.), 3rd – Carly Jaramillo (LAHAINALUNA)(Fr.), 5th – Phairin Hicks (MILILANI)(So.)

 

140

Zoe Hernandez (PUNAHOU) vs Morgan Yamaguchi (MILILANI)
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L to R: 6th – Jessi Arnold (KAPOLEI)(Sr.), 4th – Uilani Freitas (LEILEHUA)(Jr.), 2nd – Zoe Hernandez (PUNAHOU)(So.), 1st – Morgan Yamaguchi (MILILANI)(Sr.), 3rd – Kristine Haga (CAMPBELL)(Jr.), 5th – Kaylan Kanakanui (HILO)(So.)

 

155

Tiara Kaye (PUNAHOU) vs Joslynn Kahala Minczer (NANAKULI)
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L to R: 4th – Tekau Taamu (LAHAINALUNA)(Jr.), 2nd – Tiara Kaye (PUNAHOU)(Sr.), 1st – Joslynn Kahala Minczer (NANAKULI)(Sr.), 3rd – Kuuleilani Lankford (CAMPBELL)(Jr.), 5th – Jasmine Iuta (KS-HAWAII)(Jr.)

 

175

Brianna Jeffries (ROOSEVELT) vs Darcie Manning-O’Brien (AIEA)
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L to R: 6th – Dinora Villalobos (MAUI)(Jr.), 4th – Ryann Murakami Samala (WAIALUA)(So.), 2nd – Brianna Jeffries (ROOSEVELT)(Sr.), 1st – Darcie Manning-O’Brien (AIEA)(Sr.), 3rd – Welina Tong (KS-HAWAII)(Jr.), 5th – Nalani Stanley (KS-KAPALAMA)(Fr.)

 

220

Sanoe Spencer (PEARL CITY) vs Libby Petrie (KAHUKU)
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L to R: 6th – Aimee Shiraki (KONAWAENA)(So.), 4th – Keani Mello Waiwaiole (KA’U)(Jr.), 2nd – Libby Petrie (KAHUKU)(Sr.), 1st – Sanoe Spencer (PEARL CITY)(Sr.), 3rd – Sydney Ibarra (BALDWIN)(Jr.), 5th – Kaydie Lynn Tehotu (MCKINLEY)(So.)

 

STATE CHAMPIONS

 

 

TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Runner-up: PUNAHOU (116.5 pts)
After winning the last 3 Girls team championships, the Punahou Girls came up less than 5 points short of a 4th, and this despite having open slots in 5 weight classes. The team will need to reload for next season as it loses 4 seniors to graduation, most notably 3-time state champion Mindy Chow.

Congratulations to Coach Matt Oney, Coach Jimmy Takatsuka, the Punahou coaching staff, and the Punahou Girls for a successful season!

2012 State Team
98 – Thai Ha Sloan (Jr.) – 3rd place
103 – Holly Ann Kogachi (Sr.)
108 – Nicole Taniguchi (Sr.) – 3rd place
114 – none
120 – none
125 – none
130 – Mindy Chow (Sr.) – State Champion
140 – Zoe Hernandez (So.) – 2nd place
155 – Tiara Kaye (Sr.) – 2nd place
175 – none
220 – none

 

Champion: AIEA (121.0 pts)
The Aiea Girls have come a long way from their 5th place team finish at last season’s states to capture the first Girls team title in the school’s history. They fielded a strong lineup this season with only 3 open slots and ended up with 3 state champions. Aiea loses 5 seniors from their title team but will be striving to achieve the magic again next season.

Congratulations to Coach Rick Williams, the Aiea coaching staff, and the Aiea Girls for your team championship!

2012 State Team
98 – none
103 – Candice Segi (Sr.) – State Champion
108 – Petrice Goto (Jr.)
114 – Samantha Higa (Sr.) – State Champion
120 – Lindsay Villarmia (Sr.) – 2nd place
125 – Elizabeth Chong (Sr.)
130 – Kari Okubo (Fr.)
140 – none
155 – none
175 – Darcie Manning-O’Brien (Sr.) – State Champion
220 – Naomi Oshiro (So.)

 

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