Softball team takes senior games title

ST. GEORGE, UTAH --- Five players from Maui helped Hanapa'a, a 60-and-over softball team, win the gold medal at the Huntsman World Senior Games held Oct. 5-9.

Maui residents Dennis Holland, Hiram Kaukane, Michael Dickens, Lonnie Hardesty and Leo Chesebro helped lead the team of players from Kauai, Oahu, Maui, the Big Island and transplanted Hawaii players who now live in Las Vegas.

Hanapa'a took two of their first three preliminary games before winning 15-4 in their first double-elimination round contest, with Kaukane sharing the victory. They went on to an 18-9 victory in the second game and a 18-13 win in the third game behind Hardesty's 3-for-3 performance. Kaukane earned the victory in the fourth game, too, helping Hanapa'a to another 18-13 triumph.

Trailing 11-0 against Jeld-Wen in the championship game, Hanapa'a stormed back with a five-run sixth inning to capture their second gold medal in four years.

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Ohana athletes claim 11 golds

PEARL CITY, Oahu --- Athletes from Ohana Martial Arts won 11 gold medals at Sunday's Hawaii Kajukenbo Association Karate Championships at Pearl City High School.

Joshua Morales was first in 8-10 intermediate boys and girls kata (forms), and 9 and under stick fighting, and was fourth in 8-10 boys kumite (point fighting).

T.J. Idemoto took the titles in the open weapons division and 11-13 advanced kata.

Evan Reed was first in boys 6-7 kumite, and second in 6-7 boys and girls intermediate kata. Kaumana Garcia was first in 11-13 boys intermediate kumite, second in 10-12 stick fighting and fourth in 11-13 advanced kata.

Johnny DiMuro was the 8-10 boys intermediate kumite champion, and placed second in 8-10 intermediate boys kata.

Gillen Llaneza was the 10-12 open stick fighting champion, and took third in 11-13 advanced kata.

Kayla Kaya won the 6-7 girls intermediate kumite title.

Rodrigo Haro took the boys 14-17 advanced kumite title.

Christian Barth was the 11-13 boys intermediate kumite runner-up, and placed third in 10-12 stick fighting.

Isaac Kala placed second in boys 11-13 intermediate kumite, and fifth in 10-12 stick fighting. Reshmi Rao-Main was second in 11-12 advanced kata. Makoa Palos was the third-place finisher in 11-13 boys intermediate kumite, and took fourth in 10-12 stick fighting. Karina Arroyo-Haro was third in girls intermediate 8-10 kumite.

Kaleo Yardbrough finished third in 18-and-over men's beginner kumite.

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10K run/5K walk to be held in Wailea

WAILEA --- The Four Seasons Resort Maui will host the 20th annual Day of Hope 10-kilometer run and five-kilometer walk along Wailea Alanui on Nov. 7 at 7 a.m.

The event will benefit the American Cancer Society's Maui Unit and the Pacific Cancer Institute of Maui.

For more information, visit dayofhopemaui.com or call Terese Revercomb at 874-2580.

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Water sports held on Furlough Fridays

KIHEI --- Swimming, diving and water polo will be offered at no cost at the Kihei Aquatic Center from 9 a.m. to noon on Furlough Fridays.

No preregistration is needed and participants must be able to swim.

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Boys track and field coach sought for Baldwin

WAILUKU --- Baldwin High School is seeking a boys track and field coach.

For information, call athletic director Kahai Shishido at 984-5656, ext. 326.

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Water polo classes offered in Kihei

KIHEI --- The Maui County Aquatics Division is sponsoring water polo instruction and practices at the Kihei pool.

Children between the ages of 7 and 13 can attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of backstroke and freestyle and also tread water for one minute.

Another instructional class with practices is being offered for anyone 14 and older on Sundays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sakamoto Pool.

These will consist of high school and masters level water polo workouts.

For questions or more information, call Shawn Donohue at 385-3907.

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Menehune hoops tryouts upcoming

MAKAWAO --- Girls and boys in grades 6-8 can try out for the Upcountry Menehune Basketball League at Eddie Tam Gym.

Tryouts will take place Nov. 2-6 from 4 to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 572-1836.

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Facuri aces eighth hole at Waiehu

WAIEHU --- Mariano Facuri recorded a hole-in-one at the Waiehu Municipal Golf Course on Wednesday.

Using a Ben Hogan hybrid, Facuri's shot fell into the cup on the 150-yard eighth hole with playing partners Edward Okamine and Blaine Miura serving as witnesses.

* This article includes a correction from the original published on Thursday, October 22, 2009.