The Kalawai Youth Baseball Club held their opening baseball games at Kalawai field in Kalaheo on Jan. 4, with nine teams in 2 divisions.
Players ages 5 thru 9 competed. Below are the results thus far in league action.
Pinto Division
Kalawai A’s came from behind to beat the Kalaheo Indians 15-13.
Outstanding offensive players for the A’s: Taylor Nix – 4 hits, Shaun Tavares – 3 hits (triple), Michael Nix – 3 hits, Destiny Martin-Lazaro – 4 hits. Outstanding offensive players for the Indians: Nick Leota – 3 hits, Caleb Licke – 3 hits, Vaughn Thompson – 3 hits, Mikeo Rita – 3 hits (triple), J. Quinlan – 3 hits, Travis Soares – 4 hits.
Kalawai Blue Jays outlasted Kalawai Yankees 19-8.
Outstanding offensive players for the Blue Jays: Keoki Palau – 4 hits (double), Jamen Albarado – 3 hits (HR), Braeden Sullivan – HR, Jonah Malapit – triple. Outstanding offensive players for the Yankees – Steven Perreira – 3 hits, Jake Corona – 3 hits.
Kalawai Pirates won over the Kalawai Yankees 15-3.
Outstanding offensive players for the Pirates: Brennan Wortman – 3 hits (HR, 3B, & 2B), Dallas Correa – 3 hits, triple, Kaiohi Brun – 3 hits (double), Chyson Goais – 3 hits (HR, triple), Roso Ozaki – 3 hits (HR), Collin Valhurdi – 2 doubles.
Shetland Division
Kalawai Giants vs Kalawai Yankees.
Outstanding offensive players for the Giants: Mikey Rita – 3 hits (HR), Brock Ephan – 3 hits (HR), KaLawai’a Silva – 3 hits, Emma Sloan – 3 hits. Outstanding offensive players for the Yankees: Jesse Chang – 3 hits, Kawena Warren – 3 hits, Tabin Shamblin – 3 hits, Levi Silva – 3 hits.
Kalawai Lions vs Kalawai Warriors.
Outstanding offensive players for the Lions: Jordon Tehero – 3 hits (HR), Dominic Armstrong – 3 hits (HR), Jake Ozaki – 3 hits, Joshua Doi – 3 hits.
Outstanding offensive players for the Warriors: Justin Garma – 3 hits, Kalani Kawamura – 2 hits, Micah Chun – 3 hits, Kaeo Howard – 3 hits.
Wed. Jan. 8, Pinto Division
Kalawai Pirates won 13-6 over Kalawai Indians.
Outstanding offensive players for the Pirates: Brennan Wortman – 3 hits (triple), Sam Dunham – 3 hits (double), Ashley Medeiros – 4 hits (double), Dallas Correa – 3 hits, Kaioli Brun – 3 hits, Chyson Goais – 3 hits (HR, triple). Outstanding offensive players for the Indians: Nick Leota – 3 hits, Taylor Ephan – 3 hits, B.J. Kai – 2 hits, Joshua Qunlan – 2 hits (triple).
Blue Jays 28 vs A’s 22
Outstanding offensive players for the Blue Jays – Ikaika Kamaka-ahina – 3 hits (2HR), Keoni Ana – 3 hits (HR, double), Jamen Albarado – 2 hits (triple, double), Issac Tehero – 4 hits, Jordan Kamakeo – 4 hits, Wyatt Taniguchi – 4 hits. Outstanding offensive players for the A’s: Taylor Nix – 4 hits, Garrett Byer – 4 hits, Shawn Tavares – 2 hits (2 doubles), Michael Nix – 3 hits (2 doubles), Koa Silva – 3 hits.
Thurs. Jan. 9, Shetland Division
Kalawai Giants vs Kalawai Lions
Outstanding offensive players for the Giants: Kelson Andrade – 3 hits, Trey Aguano – 3 hits, Tyler Elwin – 3 hits, Jace Brown – 2 hits, Sophia Britzmann – 2 hits. Outstanding offensive players for the Lions: Karlyee Malapit – 3 hits, Domonic Armstrong – 3 hits, Braeden Armstrong – 3 hits, Shannin-Alana Correa – 3 hits, Nicole Valhurdi – 2 hits.
Kalawai Warriors vs Yankees
Outstanding offensive players for the Warriors: Kahai Tanigawa – 2 hits, Tyren Kaneshige – 2 hits, Cy Corona – 3 hits, Krieg Medeiros – 3 hits. Outstanding offensive players for the Warriors: Kenji Mori – 3 hits, Kaikene Anderson – 3 hits, Pono Anama – 3 hits, Tystin Gummerus – 3 hits, Lopaka Ventura – 2 hits.
Sat. Jan. 11, Pinto Division
Indians won 17-9 over the Yankees
Outstanding offensive players for the Indians: Travis Soares – 3 hits, Caleb Licke – 3 hits, Taylor Ephan – 3 hits, Nick Leota – HR, Joshua Qunlan – HR. Outstanding offensive players for the Yankees: Issac Ramboyan -2 hits, Jake Corona – HR, Erwin – 2 hits.
Pirates 28 – A’s 12
Outstanding offensive players for the A’s: Taylor Nix – 3 hits, Shaun Tavares – 2 hits, Michael Nix 2 hits (HR). Outstanding offensive players for the Pirates: Dallas Correa – 4 hits (triple, double), Chyson Goias – 4 hits, Sam Dunham – 4 hits (triple, double), Byron Freitas – 3 hits (triple), Shosho Ogawa – 4hits, Kyle McDonald – 4 hits (3 double, 1 triple).
Pirates 18 Blue Jays 15
Outstanding offensive players for the Pirates: Kaioli Brun – 3 hits (triple), Sam Dunham – 3 hits (double), Bryron Freitas – 3 hits, Ashley Medeiros – 3 hits (double). Outstanding offensive players for the Blue Jays: Jordan Kamakea – 3 hits, Ikaika Kamaka-Ahina – 3 hits (HR), Wyatt Taniguchi – 4 hits (HR, triple), Keoni Ana – 3 hits.
Shetland Division
Giants vs Warriors:
Outstanding offensive players for the Giants: Mikey Rita – 4 hits (HR), Brock Ephan – 4 hits (HR), Kyren – 4 hits (HR), Kelson Andrade – 4 hits (HR), Tyler Elwin – 4 hits (HR), Eli Sloan (HR). Outstanding offensive players for the Warriors: Brandon – 4 hits, Micah Chun – 3 hits (HR), Tyson Gummerus – 3 hits, Kenji Mori – 4 hits, Lopaka Ventura – 4 hits.
Lions vs Yankees
Outstanding offensive players for the Lions: Kellan Wortman – 3 hits, Jake Ozaki – 3 hits, Joshua Castilla – 3 hits, Caysha Soares – 2 hits. Outstanding offensive players for the Yankees: Jessie Chang – (HR), Kreig Medeiros – 3 hits (HR), Cy Corona – 3 hits (HR), Micah Quinlan – 3 hits (2HR)
