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BIIF Individual Judo Championship Results

Judo player of the Year, 145 champ and defending state champion, Tyler Yonemori

BIIF Judo Championships from Konawaena

BIIF Judo Individual Championships Held Saturday at Konawaena

BOYS

108 pounds: 1. Justin Raymond, Konawaena; 2. William Spain, Waiakea

114 pounds: 1. Joseph Gaspar, Konawaena; 2. Jove Asagra, Keaau; 3. Dylan Raiano, Konawaena; 4. Kai Leblance, Honokaa; 5. Darrell Alonzo, Keaau; 6. Bradley Pira, Honokaa

121 pounds: 1. Jesse Kihe-Fukuyama, Konawaena; 2. Sheldon Graham, Hilo; 3. Neon Nishimura, Keaau

132 pounds: 1. Ikaika Villanueva, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 2. Kenneth Pang, Waiakea; 3. Charles Aina, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 4. Shon Inouye, Konawaena; 5. Ryan Cominella, Keaau; 6. Conrad Hildebrand, Konawaena

145 pounds: 1. Tyler Yonemori, Waiakea; 2. Jens Beets, Hilo; 3. Jordan Enos, Hilo; 4. Nainoa Akiona, Waiakea; 5. Makana Lee, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 6. Justin Naehu, Keaau

161 pounds: 1. Isaiah Kanakanui, Hilo; 2. Pat Enos, Waiakea; 3. Thomas Soares, Keaau; 4. Elvis Cardoza, Honokaa; 5. Cullen Mento, Hilo; 6. Jaycob Barros, Kamehameha-Hawaii

178 pounds: 1. Sean Arakaki, Hilo; 2. Gunner Nagata, Konawaena; 3. Kayed Rodrigues, Waiakea; 4. Jordan Maglinti, Waiakea; 5. Jade Barraga, Keaau

198 pounds: 1. Brandon Pettefer, Konawaena; 2. Joshua Takiguchi, Hilo; 3. Russell Pacheco, Waiakea; 4. Esaiah Bajo, Kealakehe; 5. Christopher Enojarda, Honokaa

220 pounds: 1. Edward Bedsaul, Kealakehe

275 pounds: 1. Zephaniah Pavao, Waiakea; 2. Hunter Henderson, Kamehameha-Hawaii

GIRLS

98 pounds: 1. Megan Aina, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 2. Tatyana Ducosin, Kamehameha-Hawaii

103 pounds: 1. Journey Udac, Konawaena; 2. Anissa Pira, Honokaa

109 pounds: 1. Seysha-Ann Bondaug, Hilo; 2. Kandy Mento, Kealakehe; 3. Serena Offenbaker, Honokaa

115 pounds: 1. Kanoe Padaken, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 2. Puulena Luuwai-Augustine, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 3. Danajane Jennings, Kealakehe

122 pounds: 1. Phoebe Oda, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 2. Victoria Magana-Lesema, Konawaena; 3. Savannah Brinkmann, St. Joseph

129 pounds: 1. Hillary Luna, Hilo; 2. Chantel Pohina, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 3. Charisse Isabello, Kealakehe; 4. Alison Seo, Honokaa

139 pounds: 1. Lahi Kanakanui, Hilo; 2. Kanani Silva, Waiakea; 3. Chelsi Kualii, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 4. Sharrylei Fernandez, Hilo; 5. Pauline Gampon, Kealakehe

154 pounds: 1. Nissi Flores-Jumalon, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 2. Allison Felix, Kealakehe; 3. Kiley Lapenia, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 4. Tia Kihe-Fukuyama, Konawaena

172 pounds: 1. Aimee Shiraki, Konawaena; 2. Jasmine Iuta, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 3. Sharon Manarpaac, Hilo

220 pounds: 1. Kalika Yamada, Kamehameha-Hawaii; 2. Ariana Matthews, Kealakehe

April 26, 2011 Posted by waynejoseph | Judo | Aimee Shiraki, BIIF Judo Championships, Brandon Pettefer, Hillary Luna, Ikaika Villanueva, Isaiah Kanakanui, Jesse Kihe-Fukuyama, Joseph Gaspar, Journey Udac, Jove Asagra, Justin Raymond, Kalika Yamada, Kanoe Padaken, Lahi kanakanui, Megan Aina, Nissi Flores-Jumalon, Phoebe Oda, Sean Arakaki, Seysha-Ann Bondaug, Tyler Yonemori, Zephaniah Pavao | 1 Comment

Pahoa Wrestlers learning ‘Old School’ Technique

KEAAU – ‘Back to old school style’, is what Pahoa coach Elvis Lum has been preaching to his dozen grapplers during the Big Island Interscholastic Federation wrestling season.

Lum, a former BIIF champion in the unlimited weight division (189 pounds and above) in 1995 during his senior year at Pahoa, brings to his Dagger team the philosophy that the basic old school form of wrestling, still works if done correctly.

“A lot of coaches might disagree with me, but I believe in teaching the basics and to teach my team the stuff that works,” Lum said.

The Daggers feature Jake Torres at 145 and Dylan Coffel at 160 as their top two wrestlers as Lum has high hopes of qualifying some of his athletes for the state championships in February.

“We have some kids that could make it to states, but a big part of wrestling is the mental game and we need to get over that hurdle and gain more confidence on the mat,” he said.

This past Saturday the Dagger boys (no girls tried out for wrestling at Pahoa this year) took to the mat at Kamehameha’s Koa’ia gymnasium with schools from the East Side of the island, while West Side schools were wrestling in Honokaa.

: Dylan Coffel

Coffel was on the mat against Waiakea’s Jordan Maglinti as both boys battled for position.

“In the beginning I was trying to push him around for points, but I made a mistake when he was in front of me and I pulled him backwards,” Coffel said.

The result was that Maglinti landed on Coffel’s chest which caused an injury and Coffel was pulled from the rest of the meet for safety reasons.

“I won the match by a score of 9 to 6, but wasn’t able to get anymore matches in that day,” Coffel said. “I love wrestling for Pahoa as all the other teams are big and we get the smallest amount of money for our program.”

But despite the shortfalls in numbers and funding Coffel was optimistic in his view of Pahoa wrestling.

“What we lack in money we make up for in heart,” he said. “We have a very good conditioning program and I’m glad I’m here.”

: Jake Torres

Dagger teammate, Jake Torres, who won the Kealakehe tournament the previous week at 145, was on the mat facing Waiakea’s Pat Enos for the first time.

Torres jumped to a point advantage during the first period, but lost focus during the second and was pinned by Enos.

“I need to work on my sprawl and I need to be faster,” Torres said. “I had the opportunity to win the match but I failed to see the openings at the time and wasn’t able to reverse the situation.”

: Torrin McMurray

In the 152 weight class it was Pahoa’s Torin McMurray facing Kamehameha’s Roland Fernandez. McMurray looked to be in total control of the match as he led 10-3 during the second period.

“He (Fernandez) stuck in a half and rolled me over,” McMurray said. “I lost my focus and know I could have done better.”

McMurray was also seen by an athletic trainer and was scratched from the rest of the meet due to injury.

“I got back into coaching to show what I know,” Lum said. “And what I know is the basics, the things that worked in the past still works today.”

: Tiare Mata

Also on the mat for Pahoa was Tiare Mata, but she wasn’t there to wrestle as the recent high school graduate was in training to be a BIIF wrestling official.

“I love the sport and I can’t seem to get away from it,” she said. “Officiating is the closest I can come. Now I need to know the sport and improve on my self confidence to be a good official.

On the girls side it was Hilo’s first year head coach Alex Kalawe that was trying to bring his eight girls into a respectable position.

“We’re young, but we’re coming up,” Kalawe said.

: Sha Pagan

A pair of Viking freshman, Sha Pagan and Kaylan Kanakanui, was on the mat continuing on the learning curve.

Pagan was bumped up from her usually 108 class to the 114 division and on her opening match went against Kau’s Raquel Fields.

“With four seconds left in the first period I managed to drive from the top and put her in a half nelson to get the pin,” she said.

Pagan was introduced to wrestling when some of the boys on the team asked her to come out for the sports.

“This is a fun sport and a good way to express myself,” the Viking cheerleader said. My cheerleading coaches are worried that I might get injured, but all in all they are happy about my playing two sports.”

: Kaylan Kanakanui

Hilo’s Kaylan Kanakanui, also a freshman, came out to wrestling after spending a few years watching her brother, Isaiah, wrestle.

“I watched Isaiah, a senior, and thought that I could do that as well,” she said. “I love the sport as I like the vicious contact sports. I’m always trying my hardest and I like the overall conditioning that I get.”

BIIF wrestlers return to the mat on Saturday with divisional meets at Hawaii Prep and Hilo.

January 16, 2011 Posted by waynejoseph | Wrestling | Alex Kalawe, Dylan Coffel, Elvis Lum, Isaiah Kanakanui, Jake Torres, Jordan Maglinti, Kaylan Kanakanui, Koa'ia Gymnasium, Pat Enos, Raquel Fields, Roland Fernandez, Sha Pagan, Tiare Mata, Torin McMurray | 1 Comment

BIIF Boys Wrestling Results from Kealakehe

: Hilo High’s Isaiah Kanakanui

Kealakehe Wrestling Tournament Results Boys

108 1. Serafill Samorano- Keaau 2. Blake Aholelei- Kealakehe

3. Kono Kamatule- Kealakehe

114 1. Justin Raymond- Konawaena 2. Robin Arellano- Kealakehe

3. Warren Buenavista- Konawaena

120 1. Nalu Souza- Kamehameha 2. Dan Gampon- Kealakehe

3. Roland Baguso- Kealakehe

125 1. Sage Aoki- Konawaena 2. Justin Hairae- Kamehameha 3. Brenden Branco- Hilo

130 1. Jordan Enos- Hilo 2. Akeno Masutani- Waiakea 3. Michael Raiano- Konawaena

135 1. Shannon Samura- HPA 2. Keoni Rice- Waiakea 3. Kaleb Lukzen- Keeau

140 1. Chayden Quicho- Keaau 2. Allin Franco- Kealakehe 3. Max Oishi- Hilo

145 1. Jake Torres- Pahoa 2. Isaiah Guieb- Kealakehe 3. Aaron Kvenild- Laupahoehoe

152 1. Patrick Enos- Waiakea 2. Jens Beets- Hilo 3. Elvis Condera- Honokaa

160 1. Isaiah Kanakanui- Hilo 2. Ke-von Baun- Keaau 3. Dylan Coffel- Pahoa and Cody Manisingh- Honokaa- Due to the amount of matches

171 1. Kayden Rodrigues- Waiakea 2. Ha’aheo Chan- Keaau 3. Sean Araki- Hilo

189 1. Harry Auweloa – Honokaa 2. Kainoa Lyman – Honokaa 3. Treyven Ah-Quin- Keeau

215 1. John Pstrano- Konawaena 2. Troy Choi- HPA 3. Kekai Obrey- Kealakehe

HWT 1. Akoakoa Paleka-Kennedy- Kamehameha 2. Winton Palik- Kealakehe 3. Zephaniah Pavoa- Waiakea

January 9, 2011 Posted by waynejoseph | Wrestling | Akoakoa Paleka-Kennedy, Blake Aholelei, Brenden Branco, Dan Gampon, Isaiah Kanakanui, Justin Hirae, Justin Raymond, Kono Kamatule, Nalu Souza, Robin Arellano, Roland Baguso, Sage Aoki, Serafill Samorano, Warren Buenavista, Winton Palik, Zephaniah Pavoa | Leave a comment

BIIF Wrestling Results from Waiakea Invitational Meet

Coach Marlon Miller with Jasmine Iuta, Sable Young, Megan Aina, Kanoe Padaken and Kawehi Lopez.

2010 Waiakea Invitational BOYS

108: 1^st Justin Raymond, Kona 2^nd Blake Aholelei, Kealakehe 3^rd Serafin Samorano, Keaau

114: 1^stDylan Raiano, Kona 2^ndRyan Fujioka, HPA 3^rdJove Asagra, Keaau

120: 1^stDan Gampon, Kealakehe 2^ndSteven Ogi, Waiakea 3^rdDavid Yagong, Honokaa

125: 1^stNalu Souza, Kam 2^ndSage Aoki, Kona 3^rdJustin Hirae, Kam

130: 1^st Shannon Samura, HPA 2^ndMichael Raiano, Kona 3^rd Jordan Enos, Hilo

135: 1^stCheyden Quiocho, Keaau 2^nd Keoni Rice, Waiakea 3^rd Kona Phipps, Kona

140: 1^st Allin Franco, Kealakehe 2^ndJesse Huihui, Keaau 3^rdJacob Murphy, Hilo

145: 1^stTyler Yonemori, Waiakea 2^ndPat Enos, Waiakea 3^rdJens Beets, Hilo

152: 1^stIsaiah Guieb, Kealakehe 2^ndPatrick Enos, Waiakea 3^rdJason Fernandez, Kam

160: 1^stIsaiah Kanakanui, Hilo 2^ndKiliona Manzano, Kona 3^rd Jordan Maglinty, Waiakea

171: 1^stCJ Matsuyama, Kam 2^ndRuss Fiesta, Pahoa 3^rdHaaheo Chan, Keaau

189: 1^stHarry Auweloa, Honokaa 2^ndKaialoa Mossman, Waiakea 3^rdSean Arakaki, Hilo

215: 1^stTim Ekert, Kealakehe 2^ndTroy Choi, HPA 3^rdJohn Postrano, Kona

285: 1^stKeenan Greenbaum, HPA 2^ndDavid Cowan, Honokaa 3^rdZeph Pavao, Waiakea

GIRLS

103: 1^stMegan Aina, Kam 2^ndJharmine Postrano, Kona3^rdCara Nakayama, Waiakea

114: 1^stKanoe Padakin, Kam 2^ndDestiny Masters, Kealakehe 3^rdPhoebe Oda, Kam

125: 1^stKawehi Lopez, Kam 2^ndNoelle Pohina, Kam 3^rdElena Mello-Waiwaiole, Kau

130: 1^stRustee Johansen, Kam 2^ndMelissa Dumaguin, Kona 3^rdHilary Luna, Hilo

140: 1^stTanalei Louis, Kona 2^ndChantel Pohina, Kam 3^rdSharrylei Fernandez, Hilo

155: 1^stSable-Marie Young, Kam 2^ndKainoelani Lee, Hilo 3^rdAlexia-Marie Osburn, Kam

175: 1^stJasmine Iuta, Kam 2^ndKawehi Housman, Hilo 3^rdSharon Manaarpac, Hilo

220: 1^stTracy Poch, Waiakea 2^ndAimee Shiraki, Kona 3^rdKeani Mello-Waiwaiole, Kau

December 12, 2010 Posted by waynejoseph | Wrestling | Aimee Shiraki, Allin Franco, BIIF wrestling, Blake Aholelei, Cheyden Quiocho, Dan Gampon, Destiny Masters, Isaiah Kanakanui, Isaih Guieb, Jacob Murphy, Jasmine Iuta, Jesse Huihui, Justin Raymond, Kainoelani Lee, Kanoe Padakin, Kawehi Housman, Kawehi Lopez, Keoni Rice, Kiliona Manzano, Megan Aina, Nalu Souza, Patrick Enos, Rustee Johansen, Sable Marie Young, Sage Aoki, Steven Ogi, Tim Ekert, Tracy Poch, Troy Choi | Leave a comment

BIIF Judo Championship Results

Jenna Aina wins 4th BIIF judo championship - photo by CSUAINAJR

Results of the BIIF Individual Tournament

Boys Division Girls Division

Wt. Class	Place	Wt. Class	Place
108	1^st-Justin Raymond (Konawaena)	98	1^st-Megan Aina (Kamehameha)
	2^nd-Dyllan Raiano (Konawaena)
		103	1^st-Kiana Machado (Waiakea)
114	1^st-Teagan Nakamoto (Konawaena)
	2^nd-Gared Taira (Hilo)	109	1^st-Kanoe Padaken (Kamehameha)
	3^rd-Talmage Nakamoto (Konawaena)		2^nd-Mindy Lorance (Kealakehe)
			3^rd-Kaylyn Otsubo (Waiakea)
121	1^st-Sky Souza (Kamehameha)
	2^nd-Charles Aina (Kamehameha)	115	1^st-Jenna Aina (Kamehameha)
	3^rd-Sheldon Graham (Hilo)		2^nd-Haley Delos Santos (Konawaena)
			3^rd-Micah Ramos (Keaau)
132	1^st-Steven Ogi (Waiakea)
	2^nd-Jordan Enos (Hilo)	122	1^st-Puulena Luuwai-Augustin (Kamehameha)
	3^rd-Ikaika Villanueva (Kamehameha)
		129	1^st-Tanalei Louis (Konawaena)
145	1^st-Tyler Yonemori (Waiakea)		2^nd-Lisa Ann Nakagawa (Waiakea)
	2^nd-Jens Beets (Hilo)
	3^rd-Pat Enos (Waiakea)	139	1^st-Kalena Shiroma

161	1^st-Isaiah Kanakanui (Hilo)	154	1^st-Nissi Flores-Jumalon (Waiakea)
	2^nd-Tyler Vaughn (Hilo)		2^nd-Kailey Lapenia (Kamehameha)
	3^rd-Quinn Kunitomo (Konawaena)		3^rd-Marina Dally (Keaau)

178	1^st-Eric Young (Kamehameha)	172	1^st-Sharon Manarpaac (Hilo)
	2^nd-Sean Arakaki (Hilo)
	3^rd-Kacy Jennings (Kealakehe)	220	1^st-Lia Nakamura (Hilo)
			2^nd-Paulina John (Kealakehe)
198	1^st-Kawika Scott (Konawaena)

220	1^st-Mark Dumaguin (Konawaena)
	2^nd-Kekai Obrey (Kealakehe)
	3^rd-Esaiah (Kealakehe)