By Shan Yonamine s.yonamine@trojantimes.org The Varsity boys wrestling team body slammed their competition, securing MHS’ first ever Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) Championship title on Feb. 26 at Leilehua High School’s Paul T. Kobayashi Gymnasium. “It felt good. We all went crazy. We all held hands in a circle, then when they announced the score [...]
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Trojans join forces with Marauders, create Central Oahu Rugby Team
By Reagan Paz r.paz@trojantimes.org Rugby, as most people know, is a national sport in other countries like New Zealand and Fiji, but is not yet widely known to the youth here in Hawaii. However, it has recently been recognized as a local recreational sport. Senior Titus Strickland and his father Sean Strickland hope to help [...]
Reaching their goal: Fujinaga, Torquato, Uehara sign letters of intent to play college soccer
By April-Joy McCann a.mccann@trojantimes.org For Seniors Kristen Fujinaga, Lauren Uehara and Renato Torquato, soccer isn’t just a sport, it’s a passion that led them to sign letters of intent. A signing ceremony was held at the Sheraton Wakiki Hotel on Feb. 1. Fujinaga and Uehara will be [...]
Serving up something new: Agsalda becomes head tennis coach
By Cyanne Ito c.ito@trojantimes.org Though he may be the new head coach for the Varsity boys and girls tennis team, Jason Agsalda is not new to the job itself. After two years of instructing the girls golf team, Agsalda’s love for coaching has led him to his current position. “(I like) being able to pass [...]
Making a splash at OIA swim competition, boys take first, girls take second
By Jessica Fontenot j.fontenot@trojantimes.org As the boys swimming team took first place at the Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) championships on Jan. 21, the girls took second place, both for the third year in a row. From the start of the season to the championships, members from both teams never gave up the idea of having [...]
MHS Varsity boys soccer takes down Falcons, First State Championship title since 2004
Jessica Fontenot j.fontenot@trojantimes.org MHS’ Varsity boys soccer was at it again, after gaining the Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA) Red Division Championship title against Kapolei High School, they also secured the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) State Championship title on Feb. 18. It was through a combination of the team’s support for their fellow players, [...]
Trojan of the Month: January 2012
By Kara Nitta k.nitta@trojantimes.org For the MHS Varsity girls basketball team, guard and forward Junior Kapilialohaokekai Amamalin has played a key part in their successful record of 9 wins, 1 loss and the title of OIA West Champions. “I think she’s a great team player … she’s one of those players who makes everyone around [...]
