ON THE BALL. Searider offense runs the ball against the Farrington Governors defense. The Seariders won the game 33-16. Photo by Jesa Mae Delos Reyes
GAME PREVIEW Moanalua Menehunes
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ast week, the Seariders were welcomed back home to Raymond Torii Field by fans who waited almost two years for football. Both the JV and varsity gave the fans what they wanted and brought home a win against the Farrington High School Governors. The win was exciting start to the season that has Searider Nation feeling good about the season to come. “We’re off to a good start, so you know any time you beat Farrington, it’s a good win,” Athletic Director Glenn Tokunaga said. Now, the Seariders are hoping that they can keep that momentum going as they prepare to face off against the Moanalua Menehune. Last season the 5 and 5 Menehune put up little fight against the passing attack of Searider quarterback Kekoa Kaluhiokalani who threw for nearly 200 yards and a touchdown. The new Moanalua defense seeks to tighten up and shut down the Searider signal caller and perform better than
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last season. That motivation to become better makes the Menehune a formidable rival. “They might be challenging, but I am confident we are going to win,” freshman DB Michael Ganaban said. Despite this confidence, the Seariders know that it is still early in the season and any team can win on any given Friday. The only thing that is for sure is that hard work is the only way to positive results. “I’m practicing hard, so that my team and I can smash Moanalua and try hard to be the best on the field,” junior LB Joshua Rosa-Sinclair said. The game will be a battle in the trenches and the team that wins will “need to block, block well again, tackle good and control the line of scrimmage,” Tokunaga added. The second home game of Wai‘anae’s season is here and the winner is yet to be proven, but fans can be happy knowing that football is back and they are in for an entertaining battle.
JUNIOR VARSITY ROSTER
Moanalua Menehune # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 31 32 33 34 41 42 43 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 59 60 64 65 70 71 72 73 75 80 81 85 90
Player Adonis Basto Michael Faliciano Josh Berano Nevin Yuen Palema Roberts Jefferee Gilliard Brian Garcia Isiah Jackson Chad Shiraishi Jeremy Rodrigues Rylan Miguel Lawrence Debinatimbal Kevin Davey Bishop Rapoza Ryan Ramones Austin Adams Hunter Grant Huakei Self Sean Antonio Jacob Ranelb Noah Amian Kea Rodrigues Rico Brown Andrew Tippet Solomen Siababa Nainoa Chun Bryson Kaeo Jordan Mayberry Andrew Debina Antonio Ruiz Stephen Forbes Kekaulike Kalua Neemiah Sauvao Christian Vonolhoffen Saichy Saichy Paris Gandee Jimmy Feliciano Marco Wooley Zach Sadie Cyrus Park Elijah Tavares Logan Serikawa Justice Tuaopepe Aaron Kelly Divac Tua Logan Bell Justin Nist Levi Fuoga Leon Alaimaleata Austin Chong Charles Reed Dallas Ng Devin Louis Cheyenne Foumai
Pos. K RB WR QB LB WR QB WR DB DB WR WR DB QB WR DB WR RB DB DB LB DB RB DB DB DB LB WR DL WR DB LB LB OL DL LB OL OL OL DL OL OL DL OL OL OL DL DL DL OL WR WR WR DL
Ht. 5’4 5’8 5’4 5’10 5’6 5’6 5’8 5’8 5’4 5’6 5’0 5’9 5’4 5’9 5’5 5’9 5’4 5’8 5’4 5’4 5’10 5’7 5’4 5’5 5’4 5’4 5’7 5’9 5’2 5’5 5’9 5’6 5’8 5’8 5’7 5'9 5’9 6’0 4’9 5’6 5’5 5’8 5’7 6’1 5’10 5’11 5’5 5’9 5’11 5’10 5’8 5’3 5’3 5’10
Wt. 130 160 120 130 150 140 145 136 122 151 100 120 115 142 111 136 127 140 150 145 190 142 160 134 141 112 145 150 169 130 157 209 190 220 145 180 200 171 142 231 170 247 294 210 328 247 220 177 177 195 125 108 110 205
Gr. 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9
COACHING STAFF: Arnold Martinez, Qeuntin Flores,Parker Bode, Kenric Pai, Kamoe Mehrtens, Al Arocha, Joseph Ferrrer, Chad Kaichi, Bronson Ahlo, Jordan Monico, Brian Garcia, Joe Leaupepe
Wai‘anae Seariders
#
Player
Pos.
Gr.
3
Royce Carrick
DB
10
4
Jayven Towne
RB
9
5
Sheldon Bailey
DB
10
7
Austin Keliinoi-Westbrook
RB
10
8
Jayven Gonsales
LB
9
9
Noah Kealoha
LB
10
10
Ezkiah Moniz-Hopeau
DB
10
11
Jaen Ulu
QB
9
12
Koyo Penitani
LB
10
12
Michael Ganaban
DB
9
14
Garrison Ballesteros-Kalama
DB
10
14
Dayten Weber
DB
9
15
Jorell Pontes-Borge
QB
9
18
Brandon Hattori
TE
10
20
Jurick Valdez
RB
10
21
Alexander Quijano
DB
10
22
Dayden Coyaso
WR
9
23
Mark New
DB
10
24
Mosiah Brame
DB
10
25
Kade Ambrocio
RB
9
26
Chad Kea
LB
10
27
Paxston Popa
LB
10
28
Elijah Brame
RB
9
29
Eti Lui
RB
9
29
Adam Stone
DB
9
30
Jacob Naosusuga
RB
10
31
Chavison Ani
DB
9
31
Blaise Gonsalves
RB
10
32
Demetri Tiumalu
RB
10
33
Nicholas Keliikoa
RB
9
35
Alena Pahinui
DB
9
35
Shayden Medeiros
DB
9
36
Johansen Smith
RB
10
37
Dylan Liborio-Malasig
DL
9
38
Aina Townsend
RB
10
39
Jory Mahuka
RB
9
40
Joey Nuuanu-Kuhiiki
DL
10
41
Chanson Akiona
DL
10
42
Marion Manuma
DL
10
43
Calvin Kekahuna
LB
43
Kaikea Barreto
DL
9
44
Caleb Cardus
LB
10
46
Corey Jones
DL
9
47
Rodnam Poah
LB
9
48
Rudy Jay Keopuhiwa
DL
9
49
Dalton Rajkowski
DB
50
DJ Roberts
LB
9
52
Charles Mamala
LB
10
53
Ikona Kaapana
LB
10
9
9
54
Cael Whitney
LB
9
55
John Kapua Vi
DL
10
56
John McFall
DL
58
Josiah VIliamu
LB
9
59
Justin Kikila
DL
10
60
Joey Soriano-Kikila
OL
10
61
Samuel Shimabakuro
OL
10
62
Jonathan Naeole-Casuga
OL
10
63
Jonah Maga
OL
9
64
Levi Jenks
OL
10
65
Alafale Lave
OL
10
65
Theodore Mahiai
OL
10
66
Micah Tucay
OL
9
67
Brayden Tapeni
OL
9
67
Nawailohi Pascua
OL
68
Edwin Dorwelo
OL
9
70
Zackary Fountain
OL
10
71
Jonovan Iriarte
OL
9
72
Kody Rosa
OL
9
73
Kaipo Keohuhu-Paaluhi
OL
10
75
Dylan Carroll
OL
9
76
Eddie Leiato
OL
9
77
Sani Young
OL
9
80
Donovan Torres
WR
9
81
John Ganer
WR
9
82
Jeruselem Tootoo
WR
9
83
Teronica Amani
TE
10
85
Tamalei Foster
TE
9
87
Jordan Marquez-Pacapac
TE
10
88
Dominic Saensombat
DL
9
90
Keonaona Lindsey
DL
10
91
Solofua Grey
DL
9
92
Micah Atuatasi
DL
9
93
Faletoa Ailua
DL
9
9
9
Head Coach: Walter Young Asst. Head Coach: Ryan Lancaster Asst. Coaches: Sam Bailey, Joe Abell, Danny Young, James Young, Kainoa Evangelista, Dallas Pali, Michael Keamo, Sam Tapeni, Jack Tapeni Bronson Young, Sonny Napierala, Keoni Napierala
VARSITY ROSTER Moanalua Menehune # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 31 32 33 34 40 41 42 43 44 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 64 65 70 71 72 73 74 75 80 81 85 88 90 99
PLAYER Chad Aragon Jason Sharsh Donal Lanbert Jerek Pavao Karson Cruz Leon Talaro Michael Bender Stevie Feliciano Ishmil Scott Antonio Copeland Kellen Kurisu Jerred Soriano Micah Kaneshiro Dane Peterson Thomas Sheridan Nick Kalen Rodson Kealohi Kawika Cruz Branson Monica Landen Guzman Ryan Phillipis Jofferee Gilliiard Aumaaga Sapani Bronson Tuiteleapaga Aaron Yoshia Tyler Steil Matthew Harrison Joshua Ramelb Lyrik Kamau Brandon Brush JaJuan Ferdinand Alika Trivitt Kristian-Allan Yap Primo Mateo Jared Tangonan Spencer Yashiki Robert Serio Dante Hassell Luciano Caraang Walter Peters Jaydenn Macadangdang T.J. Bagarin Patrick O’Donnell Jordan Antonio Ryan Sanford Taylor Tanuvasa Tiare Curran Kit Taura Zachary Baughn Hunter Flores Iverson Moana Matauio Fatuesi Reese Yamada Kendrick Wright Kyle Bender Ronnel Gray Justin Pasion Ioanekawaiola Bingo Ratu Mafileo
Head Coach: Arnold Martinez
POS. WR WR WR RB WR CB FS WR RB CB SS WR QB RB K SS RB CB CB CB CB CB DE CB LB RB RB LB FS DE RB LB LB LB DE DE LB DE CB DT DT OG OG OC DT OG OG OT OG OG OG OT DE WR WR RWR CB DE DT
HT. 5’8 5’8 6’1 5’6 6’0 5’6 5’8 5’7 5’11 5’10 5’10 5’8 5’7 5’3 5’11 6’0 5’10 5’8 5’8 5’7 5’8 5’4 5’11 5’8 5’6 5’3 5’5 5’6 5’9 6’2 5’5 5’11 5’10 5’0 5’7 5’8 5’8 6’0 5’5 6’0 5’8 5’7 5’8 5’9 5’5 5’10 5’10 5’11 5’10 5’10 6’2 6’4 5’7 5’6 5’10 5’8 5’8 5’9 6’3
WT. 145 152 180 190 159 150 178 168 198 170 155 155 170 120 171 160 170 145 151 160 130 120 200 168 175 125 145 185 185 195 145 175 192 130 190 206 165 160 120 215 190 223 210 215 220 241 230 240 270 295 290 260 178 124 180 130 125 200 310
YR. 12 11 12 12 11 12 12 11 12 12 12 10 12 11 11 11 10 12 12 12 11 11 10 12 11 11 11 12 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 11 12 11 12 12 11 11 12 11 11 10 10 12 12 10 12 11 12 12
Wai‘anae Seariders # 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 43 44 46 48 49 50 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 61 63 65 66 67 68 70 71 72 73 76 77 80 81 82 85 87 88
PLAYER Koali Opunui Cameron Cardus-Hamp Joshua Searle Trensten Spragling Ronald Matautia Chade Wong Stanley Keama-Jacobe Ioane Kaluhiokalani Kekoa Kaluhiokalani Winston Kekahuna Joshua Jeremiah Niko Kala-Mahiai Salamanesa Taufi Stanton Spencer Chaz Bolig David Torres John Barbieto Brandon Canionero Jemery Willes Emil Muraoka Christian Dorwelo Christopher-Dukua Passi Jeremy Bermodez Chase Kuamoo-Vincent Christian Searle Vance Alvaro Justice Gomes Triston Wilbur Sheaven Ferreira-Delima Mahvan Tau Johnathan Rosa-Sinclair Nayton Kuresa Justice Jardine Timmy Hoopili Isaiah Agiga Kainalu Werner Austin Cabral-Siarot Jonathan Lasconia Joshua Rosa-Sinclair Saumi Faliuga Tyler Stone Shayne-Lopaka Reagan Conrado Asuncion Stansen Fonoti Kalalena Mauga Ulysses Saromines Shanson Valdez Maika Koko Senio Samisoni Sione Taukolo Kanai Villegas Isakara Sataraka Deon Carroll Augustino Samisoni Johnothan Napierala-Rose Nainoa Malaki Jalen Galon Pookela Noa-Nakamoto Iokepa Ili Vaaitino Atuatasi
POS. DB LB DB RB LB DB QB QB QB WR DB RB DB WR RB DB RB DB RB RB RB RB DB LB DB DB LB RB DL RB LB DL DL RB LB OL OL LB LB OL DL DL OL OL OL OL DL DL DL DL OL OL OL OL WR WR TE WR TE TE
HT. 5'11 5'9 5'11 5'10 5'9 5'7 5'10 6'1 6'1 6'1 5'11 5'6 5'9 5'10 5'6 5'9 5'7 5'7 5'10 5'4 5'5 5'7 5'10 5'8 5'9 5'6 5'6 5'10 6'1 5'9 5'11 6'0 6’0 5'5 6'0 5'10 5'9 5'8 6'1 5'9 5'11 5'9 6'0 6'1 6'2 5'11 5'9 6'0 6'2 5'11 6'0 5'10 5'9 6'1 5'11 5'11 6'2 6'0 6'2 6'2
WT. 165 180 175 150 185 160 150 180 190 130 160 150 165 160 145 145 140 165 165 130 190 200 165 200 155 150 170 205 260 210 185 220 190 200 175 190 230 185 165 215 220 220 240 310 280 245 210 250 290 215 250 330 305 350 155 160 200 160 210 210
GR. 12 12 12 11 11 12 11 11 12 11 12 11 11 11 12 11 11 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 11 11 12 12 11 12 12 12 11 12 11 11 12 12 11 11 11 11 12 11 12 12 12 10 11 11 11 12 11 12
Head Coach: Daniel Matsumoto Asst. Head Coach: Matt Murakawa Asst. Coaches: Anthony Sandobal, Kana Kawai, Faigata Lave, Dennis Kauwe, Ernest Sadamaru, Tovio Ahvan, Wadsley Abihai, Lia Atuatasi, Salele Tau, Kaleo Searle, Kimo Akiona, Sasae Paogofie, Robert Abad
SNAP CHAT
Fresh. Brayden Tapeni “I always do a slap dance before the game . I also do a yoga move and drink eggs before every single game.”
Soph. Royce Carrick “Before every game I think of my mom and how much she likes to watch me play. Thinking about my mom makes me want to do the best that I can on the field.”
Soph. Chad Kea “I always put my shoe laces in my shoes. I also have to use my ankle braces because it makes me feel good.”
Soph. John Kapua VI “I have a sticker of the Hawaiian flag upside down on my back-plate that represents nation in distress and that encourages me to play better representing my home, HAWAII.”
Fresh. Jorell Pontes-Borje “For every game I wear my favorite blue Under Armour shirt. It’s kind of unexplainable how it helps me feel the confidence I do when I’m out on the field.”
Senior Keala Kamali’i “Giving my team a pep talk before a game helps calm me and my team while getting us hyped to cheer well for a game.”
Senior Robin Pahinui “Giving my team a pep talk before a game helps calm me and my team while getting us hyped to cheer well for a game.”
Soph. Shanley KeamaJacobe “Before the game begins I pray for my team and for the football team, it makes me feel more confident in both the football boys and my team.”
Soph. Stephen Kaopuiki “Before every game I like to dance the red nose. It helps me get hyped for the game.”
Junior Tresslee Sotelo “I like to eat before the game, it takes away the butterflies.”
Junior Triston Wilbur “Every game I wear a wristband with my nephew’s name on it. So that he can watch over me, give me confidence and to help and guide me on the field.”
Senior Chade Wong “I don’t believe in superstitions because to do good is to do hard work and have dedication.”
Senior Cameron Cardus “Before every game I usually say an athlete’s prayer to protect me and my team as we go to war.”
Junior Isaiah Agiga “I try to think down on myself to get myself hyped up for the game so I will do good in the game.”
Senior Isakara Sataraka “Before each game I recite a scripture from Psalms 23, ‘As I walk through the valley of the shadows of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me.”
RONALD MATAUTIA Varsity Linebacker
Q:
How does it feel to win your teams first pre-season home game?
A:
It felt good to win the first pre-season game, especially against Farrington knowing that we were the under dogs going into the game.
Q:
What were you thinking while running 92 yards for the touchdown? Why?
A:
I was thinking I need to get into the end zone to make this interception count because if not, I would’ve felt that it was just an ordinary interception.
Q:
What strategies are you practicing? Why? Do you think they’ll will work?
A:
The strategies I use to make touchdowns is practicing my drops and making sure I’m in the right position. Reason for being is because I’m on defense and the only way I could score is if I intercept the ball.
Q:
How did playing your first game make you feel about your seasons going to go?
A:
Playing the first game gave me a lot more confidence about how the season is going to go because the performance of my team went very well, although there’s still room for improvements. I felt we did well.
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SEARIDER SCHEDULE Football schedule WK
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Wai‘anae Seariders August 9, 2013 Seariders 36 Farrington 16 JV Seariders 21 Farrington 13
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