Apr 24, 2025
Kanoa Kuailani took the boys No. 4 as King Kekaulike swept all four MIL surf contests and claim their third title in four years. Photo courtesy Ernie Blake
King Kekaullike claimed the boys and girls team MIL surfing titles, as they won the fourth and final team event at Hookipa Beach Park on Saturday.
For the Na Ali’I boys it was their third MIL title in four years as they swept all four surf contests this year. For the girls, who won three of the four surf meets, it was the first MIL title for seniors Chrislyn Simpson-Kane and Bella Kuailani.
“The goal was to win as a team and we did that today,” Simpson-Kane said. “It feels so good, all the hard work these past four years finally paid off.” Simpson-Kane was third in girls No. 1.
Kuailani, who won girls No. 4., said, “I feel so happy right now, it really did take a team effort. We were always like top three before so being our senior year and winning makes it even more sweeter.”
The other Na Ali’I scorers were junior Sochi Henderson, third at No. 3, and freshmen Ayla Daian and Kaja Przecieshowska, who won the No. 2 and No. 5 divisions.
“I like our freshmen, so sweet, so talented and I’m definitely going to miss them, ” Kuailani said. “Hopefully this win gives them some motivation to keep it going.”
Teiva Keomaniboth, the only senior on the Na Ali’I boys team, completed his season undefeated, winning all eight of his heats at the four MIL contests.
“This team win definitely makes it more special because it’s my last year,” Keomaniboth said. “I shocked myself that I won every semi and final as I fluctuated between two divisions.”
King Kekaulike co-head coach Scott Schellhammer was all smiles after their double win. “What an epic season, good waves, some nail biting finishes and a plethora of talent across the league,” Schellhammer said. “What a fantastic season. We had a great group of kids in and out of the water, that pretty much says it all.”
Season Standings Final
Boys — King Kekaulike 52, Kihei Charter 44, Seabury Hall 35, Maui Prep 35, Maui Christian 35, Baldwin 32, Hana 25, Kamehameha 18, Kulanihakoi 17, Maui High 10, Haleakala Waldorf 8, Lahainaluna 6.
Girls — King Kekaulike 49, Maui Christian 45, Maui Prep 42, Kihei Charter 31, Baldwin 29, Seabury Hall 25, Haleakala Waldorf 25, Lahainaluna 24, Kulanihakoi 24, Maui High 12, Kamehameha 7.
Results
Boys
Team scores — King Kekaulike 58, Kihei Charter 53, Seabury Hall 50, Maui Christian 45, Baldwin 40, Maui Prep 37, Hana 34, Kamehameha 27, Kulanihakoi 24, Maui High 10, Haleakala Waldorf 8, Lahainaluna 2.
Individual results
No. 1 — Kahlil Pineres-Schooley, Seabury Hall, 11.00; 2. Angel Jardine, Maui Christian, 10.27; 3. Aiden Haas, Kihei Charter, 9.40; 4. Zolten Poulsen, Maui Prep, 9.07; 5. Kingston Panebianco, King Kekaulike, 5.87; 6. Duke Stanton, Baldwin, 4.50
No. 2 — 1. Chase Burnes, King Kekaulike, 13.17; 2. Blake Gebb, Seabury Hall, 11.87; 3. Rexford Ang, Baldwin, 10.04; 4. Keano Jardine, Maui Christian, 9.77; 5. Jayden Craig, Kihei Charter, 7.94; 6. Ezra Offergeld, Maui Prep, 6.90.
No. 3 — 1. Teiva Keomaniboth, King Kekaulike, 12.00; 2. Miki Przeciechowski, Kihei Charter, 8.47; 3. Noah Dvorak, Maui Christian, 7.13; 4. Maui Lind Jr., Hana, 6.53; T.J. Hehemann, Maui Prep, 5.20; Ayden Truong, Baldwin, 4.87.
No. 4 — Kanoa Kuailani, King Kekaulike, 12.83; Noah Haas, Kihei Charter, 11.53; Sage Ryden, Seabury Hall, 10.07; Mikala Sakuma, Kamehameha, 7.43; Hu Vu, Baldwin, 7.40; Noah Richard, Maui Prep, 5.33.
No. 5 — 1. Ozzi Reyes, Kihei Charter, 11.00; 2. Kai Nelson, 10.53; 3. Josey Romanchak, Seabury Hall, 10.10; 4. Jack Hill, Maui Christian, 8.60; Dylan Molina, Baldwin, 530; Joshua Kawaiaea, Hana, 4.40.
Girls
Team scores — King Kekaulike 59, Maui Prep 55, Maui Christian 46, Kihei Charter 43, Seabury Hall 38, Baldwin 30, Lahainaluna 28, Haleakala Waldorf 26, Kulanihakoi 25, Maui High 6, Kamehameha 6.
Individual results
No. 1 — 1. Sloane Jucker, Maui Prep, 12.90; 2. Mikaia Barnes, Maui Christian, 12.90; 3. Chrislyn Simpson-Kane, King Kekaulike, 9.77; 4. Gianna Pogni, Lahainaluna, 7.17; 5. Peyton Prouty, Seabury Hall, 6.33; 6. Layla James, Kihei Charter, 6.26.
No. 2 — 1. Ayla Daian, King Kekaulike, 12.50; 2. Lila Sloan, Maui Christian, 8.17; 3. Imani Caserta, Maui Prep, 7.20; 4. Kelea DaCaro, Kihei Charter, 6.50; 5. Alexa Johnson, Kulanihakoi 4.83; 6. Wai Smith, Seabury Hall 4.67.
No. 3 — 1. Talia Sloan, Maui Christian, 11.60; 2. Zoey Offergeld, Maui Prep, 8.96; 3. Sochi Henderson, King Kekaulike, 6.93; 4. Oliana Schur, Lahainaluna 6.40; 5. Zenara Dattola, Kihei Charter, 6.10; 6. Sachi Yamaguchi, Seabury Hall, 5.73.
No. 4 — 1. Bella Kuailani, King Kekaulike, 10.60; 2. Sophie Bunch, Maui Christian, 9.83; 3. Layla Merrill, Maui Prep, 7.40; 4. Natalie Riggs, Kihei Charter, 5.87; 5. Akasia Knight, Baldwin, 5.70; Bobby Goldyn, Seabury Hall, 0.00.
No. 5 — 1. Kaya Przeciechowski, King Kekaulike, 10.17; 2. Alyssa Condrey, Maui Prep, 6.73; 3. Sadie Hanks, Kihei Charter, 5.60; 4. Misaki Chun, Seabury Hall, 5.04; 5. Bailee Hughes, Haleakala Waldorf, 4.43; 6. Fabiola Sofia Melendez, Kulanihakoi, 4.27.
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