Alika Kish of Maui High throws Dominic Naganuma of Kamehameha Maui in a boys 198-pound bout during the 2026 Maui Interscholastic League Judo Championships Saturday at Kamehameha Maui. Courtesy photo Randal Valoroso

Maui High won the boys and girls team titles at the Maui Interscholastic League Judo Championships on Saturday at Kamehameha Schools Maui.

The Sabers boys have been a force throughout the season, and Brody Reyes (114), Evan Dela Cruz (121), Andy Oviedo (178), Alika Kish (198) and Coen Perriera (220) all secured individual titles for the boys, who captured the team title with 158 points.

Kamehameha Maui was second with 126 team points, while King Kekaulike finished third and Baldwin was fourth.

While Maui High showed strong balance across the middle and upper weights, Kamehameha Maui proved it too is dangerous, especially in the lighter and mid weights. Mason Kurokawa (108), Aaron Ikehara (132), Pono Hodges (145) and Ki’Aikale’A Kalipi (161) all won first-place honors in their weight classes for Kamehameha Maui.

The Sabers girls also won the team title with 150 points, while Kamehameha Maui finished second, King Kekaulike was third and Baldwin was fourth.

The girls from Maui High who won individual titles included Chezarey Barut (109), Kristin Camit (129), Lauren Imamura (139), Shaylee Watari (154), Madelein Milliet (172) and Kellee Yi (220).

Shaylee Watari of Maui High throws Faith Hubin of Kamehameha Maui during a girls 154-pound bout at the 2026 MIL Judo Championships. Photo courtesy Randal Valoroso

While the Maui High girls dominated with consistent placement across the brackets, King Kekaulike saw three girls win individual titles, including Abigail Tamayose (98), Kaiya Hoopai Sylva (115) and Ariana Macanas (122).

The top two competitors from the MIL in each weight class qualified for the Hawaii High School Athletic Association Judo State Championships on Saturday at the Neal Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu.

MIL 2026 Judo Championships

Boys Results

Team scores — 1. Maui High, 158; 2. Kamehameha-Maui, 126; 3. King Kekaulike, 51; 4. Baldwin, 18.

108 — 1. Mason Kurokawa, Kamehameha Maui; 2. Renier Santiago, Maui High; 3. Aeden Cu, Maui High.

114 — 1. Brody Reyes, Maui High; 2. Kaizen Kahalekulu-Hussey, Kamehameha Maui.

121 — 1. Evan Dela Cruz, Maui High; 2. Micha Hudson, Maui High; 3. Elias De Jesus, King Kekaulike; 4. Jett Siphers, Kamehameha Maui; 5. Miles Flemens, King Kekaulike.

132 — 1. Aaron Ikehara, Kamehameha Maui; 2. Namakakekoaokalani Andaya, Kamehameha Maui; 3. Kevin Guitierrez-Juarez, King Kekaulike; 4. Brian Suarez Sanchez, Baldwin.

145 — 1. Pono Hodges, Kamehameha Maui; 2. Kalahikiola Jeremiah, Kamehameha Maui; 3. Kazen Inouye, Baldwin; 4. Peyton Casio, Maui High.

161 — 1. Ki’Aikale’A Kalipi, Kamehameha Maui; 2. Blake Yatsushiro, King Kekaulike; 3. Kuaialii Jeremiah, Kamehameha Maui; 4. Hunter Quitevis, Maui High.

178 — 1. Andy Oviedo, Maui High; 2. Nevin Wehner, King Kekaulike; 3. Kamau Tomita, King Kekaulike.

198 — 1. Alika Kish, Maui High; 2. Dominic Naganuma, Kamehameha Maui; 3. Johnathan Delo Santos, Maui High; 4. Josiah Adams-Kahuhu, Kamehameha Maui.

220 — 1. Coen Perriera, Maui High; 2. Marshall Mamizuka, Maui High; 3. Haven Cabradilla, King Kekaulike.

Girls Results

Team scores — 1. Maui High, 150; 2. Kamehameha Maui, 76; 3. King Kekaulike, 48; 4. Baldwin, 8.

98 — 1. Abigail Tamayose, King Kekaulike; 2. Irie “Kahanu” Ho’Oikaika-Mansanas, Kamehameha Maui; 3. Maya Dinong, Maui High; 4. Stephanie Serles, Baldwin.

103 — 1. Jayde Agustin, Kamehameha Maui.

109 — 1. Chezarey Barut, Maui High; 2. Malia Kim, Kamehameha Maui.

115 — 1. Kaiya Hoopai Sylva, King Kekaulike; 2. Jazirae Manuel, Maui High.

122 — 1. Ariana Macanas, King Kekaulike; 2. Leila Miyamoto, Kamehameha Maui.

129 — 1. Kristin Camit, Maui High; 2. Olive Harper, Maui High; 3. Naleialohaikanaluopuhele “Puhele” Prais, Kamehameha Maui; 3. Kuumomimaamae Campos, Kamehameha Maui.

139 — 1. Lauren Imamura, Maui High.

154 — 1. Shaylee Watari, Maui High; 2. Faith Hubin, Kamehameha Maui.

172 — 1. Madelein Milliet, Maui High; 2. Amanda Juarez, Maui High; 4. Raquel Cabusas, Baldwin.

220 — 1. Kellee Yi, Maui High; 2. Dejah Aguirre, Maui High

Ariana Macanas (center) of King Kekaulike stands on the podium after winning her third individual MIL judo championship on Saturday. Courtesy photo Randal Valoroso

Three-time MIL judo champion Aaron Ikehara of Kamehameha Maui stands atop the podium in the 132-pound weight class. Courtesy photo Randal Valoroso