KAPA‘A — It’s been five years since the Kaua‘i Cowboys semi-pro football team played in the Tsunami Bowl. Back in 1999, the Cowboys faced the Kihei Heat and fell by one point, 14-13. Today’s Tsunami Bowl matchup on Maui takes
KAPA‘A — It’s been five years since the Kaua‘i Cowboys semi-pro football team played in the Tsunami Bowl.
Back in 1999, the Cowboys faced the Kihei Heat and fell by one point, 14-13.
Today’s Tsunami Bowl matchup on Maui takes a look at the two teams once again, but this time instead of the Kihei Heat, Kaua‘i will duel with the Maui Stars.
In addition, the Cowboys look to reverse their fortunes and bring home the championship, which has evaded their grasp since the league’s inception back in 1994. “We want to go over there (Maui) and take care of business,” Head coach/player Al Ah Loo said. Although Hurricane Iniki happened over 10 years ago, Ah Loo wants to bring back hurricane-like intensity to the Tsunami Bowl.
“We want Maui to experience what it feels like to go through a Hurricane, so we’re storming over there and giving them all we’ve got,” Ah Loo said.
Maui was able to beat Kaua‘i in both of their matchups this season. The Stars trounced the Cowboys in the first game, 32-8, but Kaua‘i gave a valiant effort in the second contest, 38-34 in a game that according to Ah Loo, the team should’ve won.
With a Tsunami Bowl win, the Kaua‘i Cowboys hope to bring some excitement back to the Garden Isle and a championship football team.
“Our goal is to be the 102nd thing to do on Kaua‘i,” Ah Loo said, referring to the increased popularity of the team this season.
