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Maui High School seeking coaches
Maui High School is accepting applications for coaching positions in boys and girls bowling and girls water polo.
To apply, email a resume to athletic director Michael Ban at michael.ban@mauihigh.org.
The deadline to apply is Friday.
Maui weightlifters medal at world masters
Two athletes from HI Performance Athletics, the gym owned by former Maui Olympian Vernon Patao, captured medals at the 2022 World's Masters National Championships that were held Dec. 1-10 in Orlando, Fla.
Maui's Valerie Matsunaga, competing in the women's 65 age division at 55 kilograms, won the silver medal -- she had a total of 72 kilograms after 39 in the snatch and 43 in the clean and jerk.
Eric Chang of Maui won the bronze in the men's 45 age division in the 67 kilogram weight class. He had a total of 184 kilograms, 84 in the snatch and 100 in the clean and jerk.
Chris Alcantara of Maui was fourth in the men's 35 age division at 73 kilograms with a 214 kilogram total after an 88 snatch and 126 clean and jerk.
Linda Nguyen of Maui was 11th in the women's 40 age division and 59 kilograms with a 111 total after a 43 snatch and 58 clean and jerk.
Oahu's Jewelyn Cabigon was fourth in the women's 45 age division at 71 kilograms. She had a 129 kilogram total after a snatch of 55 and a clean and jerk of 74.
Paia Bay Beachfest set for Jan. 21-22
The 25th annual Paia Bay Beachfest is scheduled for Jan. 21-22 at the Paia Youth & Cultural Center.
The family-oriented bodyboard and soft top surf competition, presented by Positively+KAI, is open to all ages. The first heat is in the water at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, following the event blessing and dedication.
Registration is currently open and will close on Jan. 19. All registration will be done online at pyccmaui.org. Families and friends can follow the scores and schedule during the event from the same website.
The entry fee is $30, and $10 per additional division. Divisions will be strictly split by age. Competitors receive a collectible T-shirt and swag from sponsors.
The event will feature special guests, emcees and judges, including world-champion waterman Kai Lenny. Two days of competitive wave-riding will be followed by an awards ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 22 at sunset.
Tintiangco of Wailuku has ace at Waiehu
Chris Tintiangco of Wailuku made a hole-in-one on Saturday at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course.
Tintiangco aced the No. 2 hole from 138 using an 8-iron. Witnesses were Lee Miyashiro, Paul Petro and Julie Petro.