Maui Sports
2023 HHSAA Hall of Honor class includes Lānaʻi’s Keala Montgomery
Congratulations to softball, basketball and olleyball player Keala Montgomery of Lānaʻi. Montgomery is among 12 outstanding senior student-athletes selected for their athletic achievement, character, sportsmanship, academic record and community service.
Maui surfer Ian Gentil makes mid-season cut, fights for a chance at the Final 5
Maui surfer Ian Gentil made the mid-season cut on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour, and now looks to begin a fight for a chance at the Final 5 starting next week in Lemoore, California.
Maui student among finalists for prestigious Duke scholarship award
Maui’s Rio Blue Imperato was one of seven finalists considered for the prestigious Duke Kahanamoku award in recognition of an exceptional Hawaiʻi high school senior who exemplifies the character and values of Duke Kahanamoku.
Hundreds of keiki to participate in Menehune Mayhem hosted by pro surfer Ian Walsh
Pro surfer, Ian Walsh of Maui hosts the 19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem at Ho’okipa Beach Park, this weekend, May 13-14, 2023. This year’s Menehune Mayhem will see over 400 kids ages 15 years old and younger participate in two days of surfing.
Two more local golfers advances to final qualifying for the US Open
Former University of Hawaiʻi golfer Jared Sawada of Mililani fired a 6-under 66 to claim second place yesterday at Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, Calif.
Maui’s Anson Cabello advances out of US Open local qualifying event
Maui’s Anson Cabello advanced out of US Open local qualifying held Wednesday at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course. The 18 year old from Kahului, was among the top two in the event, finishing at 73 (+2).
Maui Surfer Girls opens 2023 Teen Camp Scholarship program
Maui Surfer Girls is now accepting applications for full scholarships for their 22nd Teen Girls’ Summer Surf Camp, which is open to teen girls between the ages of 13 and 17.
2023 Maui Marathon road closures and traffic delays, Sunday, April 23
Motorists are being alerted of traffic delays and road closures associated with the upcoming Maui Marathon, taking place this Sunday, April 23, 2023.
19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem to draw more than 400 participants
Pro surfer, Ian Walsh of Maui hosts the 19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem at Ho’okipa Beach Park, May 13-14, 2023.
Maui youth train in the Netherlands with professional soccer clubs
A total of 36 young soccer players from across Hawaiʻi, including 12 from Maui, spent their spring break training with professional football clubs in The Netherlands.
2023 Maui Marathon to utilize collapsible, reusable cups
In a new effort to reduce waste, the Maui Marathon will be using the HydraPak SpeedCupTM instead of paper/wax cups at all of the aid stations. Organizers say, “together, participants and organizers can work to prevent single-use cups from filling our landfills or littering the roads and trails.”
Final results: 2023 ʻĀnuenue Spring Break Classic at Kā’anapali
Zoe Campos of UCLA held the lead to take home the Individual Trophy; and team Pepperdine earned top honors in the 2023 ʻĀnuenue Spring Break Classic at Kā’anapali.
2023 ʻĀnuenue Spring Break Classic at Kāʻanapali 2nd Round results
The Pepperdine Waves were led by Lion Higo (T4), Yingzhi Zhu (T6) and Maui’s own Reese Guzman (T8) (pictured here) who tied for the second-best score Tuesday, 66 (-5) at the 2023 ʻĀnuenue Spring Break Classic at Kāʻanapali.
2023 ʻĀnuenue Spring Break Classic tees off at Kāʻanapali
The University of Hawai‘i will host the ninth annual Anuenue Spring Break Classic at Kā‘anapali. Fourteen women’s college golf teams from eight states will compete over three days on Maui from March 27-29, 2023 at the Royal Kā‘anapali on Maui.
Founder of Peʻahi Big Wave contest retires, looks back at Maui surfing pioneers
Rodney Lash Nui Kilborn was a firefighter on Maui and had sponsored a number of amateur surfing events as a volunteer organizer on the Valley Isle, when he led a number of other watermen to help to start the first annual Peʻahi surfing contest in the mid-1990s. Maui Now writer Gary Kubota interviewed Kilborn for our People of Maui feature.
Four Seasons Resort Maui hosts Molokini Kaʻapuni 2023
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea welcomed canoe teams from sister properties in Bora Bora and Hawaiʻi, as well as local Maui crews for an outrigger canoe paddle called “Molokini Kaʻapunui.” The cultural gathering on Saturday, March 11, was timed to celebrate the end of Makahiki season.
Maui 5K raises $57,000 for Maui Nui schools
Nearly 1,000 participants ran and walked in last weekend’s 12th annual Maui 5K, raising more than $57,000 for Maui Nui schools. The participation from Maui residents and visitors alike marked a record number for the event.
Maui’s Jackson Bunch wins Air Tahiti Rangiroa Pro, claims Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui Regional title
It was an epic day for Maui’s Jackson Bunch who took home his first ever World Surf League win during Finals Day of the Air Tahiti Rangiroa Pro QS 1,000, the final event of the Hawaii/Tahiti Nui 2022/23′ QS season.
Kapalua Golf professionals honored by Aloha Section of the PGA of America
The Aloha Section of the PGA of America named Kapalua Golf General Manager Alex Nakajima as its “2022 Golf Professional of the Year” and Plantation Course Head Professional Michael Castillo its “2022 Merchandiser of the Year” for resort properties.
Kāʻanapali Golf Courses’ teaching professional Chris Armanini wins PGA’s #GameChanger award
Kāʻanapali Golf Courses’ PGA Teaching Professional Chris Armanini has been named a 2022 PGA Jr. League #GameChanger Award winner by the PGA of America.
