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Volleyball teams prepare for upcoming season

Girls volleyball prepares for upcoming season. from MHS Pinion on Vimeo.

May 28, 2015

Filed under Sports

As the school year comes to an end, the volleyball teams are already conditioning for the next season. Volleyball is a popular sport. Whether you’re competing, or playing for fun with friends, it’s a great way to stay active. “It’s a competitive sport, and I mean I’m not competitive,...

Study hall initiated before football practice

Kapono Costorio-Meyer, reporter

April 29, 2015

Filed under Sports

Athletic coaches always ask if their athletes are doing well in classes. McKinley has a new football coach and he is making a change. Football players go to study hall before practice. “Having a study hall before football practice for the upcoming season is a good idea,” said freshman Damian Tinay. Tinay...

Sports builds character

Sammie Yee, reporter

April 18, 2015

Filed under Sports

Sports have always been regarded as something that builds character. “Trust is important. If you do not have 100% trust in your team, you will fall,” senior Kairis Yam said. Yam was involved in competitive cheerleading for two years. To have a solid foundation in a team, one must have full...

Individual sports still require team communication

Sammie Yee, reporter

April 17, 2015

Filed under Sports

“You must have good sportsmanship and be able to support each other,” freshman Henry Trinh said. Trinh said an individual sport such as cross country still requires good communication with team members to become a better athlete. Cross country runners cannot receive any help when they run....

Hoop Dreams

Karrina Johnson, reporter

March 10, 2015

Filed under Sports

Shoes squeaking. Clock ticking. Crowd cheering. Basketball is one of the most popular American sports right now. Whether you’re playing to compete or for fun, it’s a good way to stay active. My Dad is a big basketball fan. “I remember when I got my first basketball when I was about eight, and...

McKinley’s softball field blessed in

Sean Gleason and photography class

February 28, 2015

Filed under Showcase, Sports

As the sky cleared and the sun shone down, members of the McKinley’s softball team, students from Leilani Okuda’s team sports class, Principal Ron Okamura, Athletic Director Bob Morikuni and news organizations gathered for the blessing of McKinley’s softball field. First, Morikuni shared a few ...

Paddling impels Allen Zhang to succeed

Jane Lavea, Web Co-Editor

February 21, 2015

Filed under Sports

Senior Allen Zhang has been paddling since freshmen year. Teammates said that he is the heart of the team. Zhang wants to become a physical therapist assistant because he likes working with people. He plans on attending Kapiolani Community College. Zhang learns teamwork in paddling. In addition,...