KIF canoe paddling teams excelled at states this past season, led by Kula’s boys squad, who took the top spot for a Kaua’i team, with a fifth-place finish at Ke’ehi Lagoon. Recently, KIF canoe paddling all-stars were released by the
KIF canoe paddling teams excelled at states this past season, led by Kula’s boys squad, who took the top spot for a Kaua’i team, with a fifth-place finish at Ke’ehi Lagoon.
Recently, KIF canoe paddling all-stars were released by the league and the team consists of a good mix from all five schools.
The Warrior boys ended up in eighth-place in the state, with the Warrior girls taking seventh, and the Red Raider girls grabbing the eighth-place slot.
Kapa’a fielded two athletes on the all-star girls squad in Kelly Nakagoshi and Lokelani Manaku.
The rest of the team included Kula’s Danielle Hoen, Kaua’i’s Candace La’amea, Waimea’s Jojie Geronimo, and Island’s Kelli-Rose Hooser.
Kula took two spots on the boys squad, with Jeff Sexton and Kibo Smith leading the way.
Kapa’a’s Ethan Dinnan, Kaua’i’s Preston Ramson, Waimea’s Cyril Botelho, and Island’s Chris Marsh rounded out the boys team.
Each school got two representatives on the mixed all-star squad.
Kapa’a’s Alan Kahaunaele/Rachel Smith, Kula’s Sam Richard/Amber Loughead, Kaua’i’s Skye Viernes/Alison Katahira, Waimea’s Kimo Farias/Mariah Teter, and Island’s Brian O’Brien/Jenna Smalling were all recognized for their amazing talents in the canoe.
KIF Canoe Paddling All-Stars
Girls
Kelly Nakagoshi, Kapa’a
Lokelani Manaku, Kapa’a
Danielle Hoen, Kula
Candace La’amea, Kaua’i
Jojie Geronimo, Waimea
Kelli-Rose Hooser, Island
Boys
Jeff Sexton, Kula
Kibo Smith, Kula
Ethan Dinnan, Kapa’a
Preston Ramson, Kaua’i
Cyril Botelho, Waimea
Chris Marsh, Island
Mixed
Alan Kahaunaele, Kapa’a
Rachel Smith, Kapa’a
Sam Richard, Kula
Amber Loughead, Kula
Skye Viernes, Kaua’i
Alison Katahira, Kaua’i
Kimo Farias, Waimea
Mariah Teter, Waimea
Brian O’Brien, Island
Jenna Smalling, Island
*All-Stars were selected by coaches
