Majors prepare for state

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Zaedyn Tupou, from left, Kamekona Thompson, Kimo ‘Mo’ Kupihea and Zane Victorino of the Kawaihau Majors All Stars thank a shopper for her support Friday at the Safeway store in Hokulei Village, Puhi, during fundraising for their trip to the state championship.

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Kimo Kupihea of the Kawaihau Majors All Stars winds up for a pitch during practice Thursday at Kapahi Park.

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Kamekona Thompson of the Kawaihau Majors All Stars makes a play on Zane Victorino at home during practice Thursday at Kapahi Park.

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Zaedyn Tupou of the Kawaihau Majors All Stars releases a pitch with a base runner, Zane Victorino, on second base, during practice Thursday at Kapahi Park.

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The Kawaihau Majors All Stars, players being between 10 and 12 years old, take a break from practice for a team photo before heading to the Hawaii Little League State Championships on the Big Island. In front from left are Noah Ibaan, Kaimana Chong, Nainoa Melchor, Matthew Estrada and Iden Kaui-Reconsal. In back from left are Zane Victorino, Manager John Melchor, Kimo Kupihea, Lehia Tihada, coach Kiko Kaneali‘i, Andrew Sadamitsu, Colten Banquel, coach Dustin Mundon, Kamekona Thompson, Zaedyn Tupou, coach Aaron Kupihea, Samiuela Kauvaka, and Brysen Ka‘auwai.

Members of the Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All Stars will be exchanging their baseball gear for fishnets, sponges, brushes, hoses, and even Zumba wear — for the next few days, at least.

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