It was expected, but not necessarily written in stone. Many thought Kapa’a could turn it around and crack the rock that served as Waimea’s stronghold for the duration of the season. But Kapa’a could only chip a tiny piece off
It was expected, but not necessarily written in stone.
Many thought Kapa’a could turn it around and crack the rock that served as Waimea’s stronghold for the duration of the season.
But Kapa’a could only chip a tiny piece off the Menehune authority – they were the only team to beat Waimea this season. They did it only once and in 12 innings.
And on Saturday, in an on-again off-again drizzle at Kaumakani Ball Park, the Waimea Menehunes won two games over the Warriors and retained the 2002 KIF Softball Title.
They beat the Warriors with a seventh inning RBI tie-breaker from Erin Castillo to take the first game 6-5, and then swamped Kapa’a in the finale 11-1.
For the group who worked so hard during the year – even conducting work-outs on New Year’s Day – all one can say is, “How sweet it is.”
The KIF tips its hat to the Menehunes and wish them well in the State Championships.
The 2002 KIF Softball Champs
1. Destinie “Maka” Keamoai
3. Melissa Moreno
4. Alexys Nawai
5. Ashley Mier
6. Shenelle DePeralta
7. Ann Gucwa Bucasas
8. Melody Manuel
9. Daelene Perreira
10. Che’Lyssa Fabro
11. Veronica Kanahele
12. Bridget Louis
14. Fiana Moe
15. Jaimie “Tia” Koerte
16. Elena Souza
17. Lynette Perreira
18. Albette Nawai
19. Jessica Rita
20. Erin Castillo
21. Ashley Lazaro
Head Coach: Pat Baniaga
Asst. Coach: Vincent Parongao
Kelly Robinson
Leila Kamakele
Dickie Sialana
