Stories by Jason Blasco

Menehune look to capture a KIF-championship

KAPAA —Kauai High School basketball guard Marissa Layosa said she refused to shift her team focus on the potential rematch with Waimea, after the Red Raiders went into the Menehune home gym, and 58-46 last Friday night.

Red Raiders’ victory forces season-finale matchup

WAIMEA — Kauai High girls basketball player Marissa Layosa knew her team needed to topple top-ranked Waimea High Saturday night in Waimea to continue their quest for the Kauai Interscholastic Federation varsity title.

KIF wrestlers excel at Waimea High School meet

WAIMEA — Kauai High wrestler Ganen Silva-Cardenas used Saturday afternoon’s Kauai Interscholastic Federation wrestling meet at Waimea High to springboard his chance to qualify for the state tournament.

Menehune to host KIF-sanctioned tourney today

The Kauai Interscholastic Federation wrestling regular season is short, and many of the KIF competitors in their respective weight classes will face each other several times before the KIF state qualifying Championships Feb 8.

North Shore Lions get ready for golf outing

The Kauai North Shore Lions, in conjunction with Aloha Roofing Supply, will hold its annual golf tournament for scholarships at the Makai Golf Course starting with a shotgun at 8 a.m. in Princeville on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Off the blocks!

The Kapaa High School boys and girls swimming teams have dwindled in numbers before the start of the season.

KIF conference to be a force in next decade

When conducting a Talk Story for this Sunday’s TGI at Thursday afternoon’s Kauai High basketball practice with Ipo Yoshioka, he reminded me of a trait of the Kauai Interscholastic Federation.

Talk Story: Ipo Yoshioka

Kauai High School boys basketball coach Ipo Yoshioka has a long-standing history with the sports of basketball and baseball.