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7 Maui student-athletes among 41 scholarship recipients from Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation : Maui Now
Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Scholarship Finalists 2025 An evening of aloha and achievement lit up Waikīkī as the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation hosted Duke’s Night, an annual celebration honoring Hawaiʻi’s rising athletes. Held on Wednesday, May 7, at Outrigger Canoe Club, the event recognized outstanding local youth athletes and reaffirmed the community’s commitment to nurturing […]


An evening of aloha and achievement lit up Waikīkī as the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation hosted Duke’s Night, an annual celebration honoring Hawaiʻi’s rising athletes. Held on Wednesday, May 7, at Outrigger Canoe Club, the event recognized outstanding local youth athletes and reaffirmed the community’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of island leaders. All proceeds from the night will fuel future scholarships and grants, continuing Duke Kahanamoku’s enduring legacy of excellence and generosity.
Of the 41 local athletes to receive scholarship support from the foundation this year, seven were from Maui including: Kalia Kaneta and Kaysa Ong of Maui High School; Avery Kirkham of Maui Preparatory Academy; Kamakanōweo Kekauoha-Schultz and Bella Kuailani of King Kekaulike High School; and Kaili McMillin and Sage Ryden of Seabury Hall Academy.
Attending scholarship recipients were recognized on stage, and the top six scholarship candidates for the 2025 Duke Award Scholarship were showcased in a panel discussion led by ODKF Board Member, Bill Pratt. The Duke Award — a one-time student scholarship of $12,000 — recognizing an exceptional Hawaiʻi high-school senior who exemplifies the character and values of Duke Kahanamoku, went to Chalei Reid from Kahuku.

Chalei Reid is an accomplished volleyball player at Kahuku High School who will continue her athletic journey at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She was named ScoringLive’s OIA East Player of the Year in 2022 and earned OIA East First Team honors in both 2022 and 2024. Beyond sports, Chalei is deeply committed to service, organizing beach cleanups, leading a school supply drive for a school in Tonga, and hosting free volleyball clinics in American Samoa.
The other 2025 Duke Award Finalists, who will also received scholarships, are listed below:
- William Ancheta attends Punahou School and excels in ocean sports such as surfing, paddling, and spearfishing. He shares his love for the ocean by volunteering with Nā Kama Kai, teaching kids about the ocean and ocean safety, along with paddling and surfing. William has paddled the Kaʻiwi Channel multiple times in a six-man outrigger canoe and has raced internationally in Tahiti where his crew placed second in a 40-mile race.
- Kahealani Moriwaki, a senior at Punahou School, is committed to joining the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Rainbow Wahine volleyball team as a libero in 2025. She played on the Punahou Varsity 1 girls volleyball team, where she earned the title of team captain. Kahea plans to major in business at UH Mānoa. She aspires to enhance recruiting opportunities in Hawaiʻi, aiming to showcase the state’s volleyball talent to a broader audience.
- Reia Kimi is a Native Hawaiian scholar athlete at Punahou School, where she has demonstrated exceptional leadership as a four-year varsity water polo goalkeeper, varsity swimmer, and outstanding student. Reia was named to the USA Water Polo National Team in 2021 and the All-Star Regional Team in 2024. She was bestowed the Nick Johnson Inspiration Award by her club team and was twice voted the Most Inspirational Player on her school team. She will join the Villanova University D1 water polo team in the fall. She looks forward to further elevating the Aloha State through public service in the aquatics community and as a healthcare professional.
- Siena Settle, a senior at Le Jardin Academy, has been dedicated to water polo since age 7 and returns as co-captain after leading LJA’s undefeated 2024 ILH D2 championship team. Twice named ILH D2 Player of the Year, team MVP, LJA Athlete of the Year, and Scholar Athlete, Siena plans to continue playing water polo at the collegiate level. An LJA swimmer since 7th grade, she concludes her high school swimming career as varsity co-captain. Beyond athletics, Siena is passionate about developing experiential environmental education opportunities for Hawaiʻi’s keiki and plans to major in environmental studies.
- Jude Washburn from Island School grew up fishing, surfing, and diving in the ocean off Oʻahu and Kauaʻi. In high school, he discovered a passion for outrigger canoe paddling, receiving recognition as team MVP and a KIF All-Star three years in a row. One-man paddling training led to his multiple top-place finishes in the Kauaʻi Hoe Waʻa one-man races and helped Jude to become a better steersman; his Varsity Mixed team won the KIF title in his freshman and senior years.
The mission of Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation is to financially support the development of the individuals and organizations which perpetuate the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku – Hawaiʻi’s esteemed global ambassador of aloha. With active stewardship from generous donors and the waterman community – ODKF has gifted more than $3.9 million in grants and scholarships since its inception in 1986.
As Hawaiʻi’s young scholars strive to meet the rising cost of higher education, the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation (ODKF) aims to provide the necessary support for its recipients to achieve their education goals. Duke’s Night, now in its seventh year, seeks to celebrate the ODKF scholar-athletes while raising money for future scholarships.
“Duke’s Night is all about bringing amazing student-athletes together with their community to celebrate their success and their aloha spirit, and to let them know that Hawaiʻi is rooting for them, just like Hawaiʻi did for Duke Kahanamoku as he went off into the bigger world to represent us,” says Sarah Fairchild, Executive Director of the Foundation.
The program kicked off with an address by Sonny Tanabe, a swimmer in the 1956 Olympics and a Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Inductee. He passed on the same advice that Duke Kahanamoku gave him before the games in Melbourne, Australia, “Remember, you are representing yourselves and your family, your community that you live in, the territory of Hawaiʻi and the United States of America.”
A member of the Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition, the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation created the Duke Lifesaver Award to recognize a young person from Hawaiʻi who has demonstrated a meritorious act in or around the water to prevent a drowning or injury. As a Hawaiʻi waterman, Duke Kahanamoku demonstrated throughout his life that he cared about the safety of other people in the water, and continually invited people to enjoy all the ocean has to offer. Though there is no evidence he was a paid lifeguard, he performed preventative actions, rescued swimmers in distress, and even recovered the bodies of drowning victims. He worked extensively with the American Red Cross to promote swimming and water safety across the nation; he introduced surfing to people around the world; and he was the elected Sheriff of Honolulu for 13 terms, tasked with maintaining public safety.

Honolulu Ocean Safety Director Kurt Lager presented the 2025 Duke Lifesaver Award to Noa “Bubba” Puʻu, who has already conducted numerous ocean rescues at the age of 16. He plans to become a Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguard after graduating from Waiʻanae High School where he is currently a junior. Puʻu comes from a well-known Mākaha waterman family. His father is Mel Puʻu of the Mauka and Makai Foundation; his grandfather, Buffalo Keaulana, and uncle, Brian Keaulana, are both Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame inductees.
Brutus La Benz emceed the evening, and Music & Rhythm, an up-and-coming teenage duo from the North Shore of Oʻahu closed out the evening with a dynamic musical tribute.
Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation President, Dr. Andrew “Keola” Richardson, thanked the Dukeʻs Night sponsors: host sponsor, Outrigger Canoe Clun; Gold Sponsors, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Bone & Joint Centers and Raising Cane’s; and Silver Sponsors, Graystone Consulting of Morgan Stanley and First Hawaiian Bank.
Another youth, Anna Dao, was highlighted for donating a special lei t-shirt design; Dao, a student at Punahou, is a rising graphic artist and entrepreneur who owns XOXO, Anna Cards. She is also founder of Next Wave Hawaiʻi, a teen-run non-profit that seeks to break down inequalities.
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Washington State Cougars set to shine at NCAA track and field championships in Eugene
EUGENE, OR – Today is the start of the NCAA Championships for track and field, which will run through Saturday. The Washington State Cougars have some impressive talent taking the field over the week. The Washington State men’s track and field program will compete in four events at the 2025 NCAA Division 1 outdoor track […]
EUGENE, OR – Today is the start of the NCAA Championships for track and field, which will run through Saturday.
The Washington State Cougars have some impressive talent taking the field over the week.
The Washington State men’s track and field program will compete in four events at the 2025 NCAA Division 1 outdoor track and field championship.
Athletes will be taking the field at the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. They will start the event with a 4×100-meter relay.
The Cougs competing over the week are Bryson Stubblefield, Mason Lawyer, Parker Duskin, and Kennan Kuntz.
This quartet for the Cougs blasted a school record of 39.09 seconds at the NCAA West Regionals to qualify for the semifinals.
Starting at 5:25 pm, Mason Lawyer will be running in the 100 m dash.
Lawyer had qualified at the West Regionals with a blazing sprint of 9.95 seconds.
Lawyer will continue his stellar season at 6:29 pm with the 200-meter dash national semifinal.
He had qualified while the Cougs were down in College Station, Texas, with a school record of 20.34 seconds.
Cougs sophomore Evans Kuru,i who has the fastest 10.000 meter run in the NCAA this season at 28:19.22 with a ticket punched to the final.
Also, Kurui placed fifth at the regional championships and will run starting at 6:56 pm.
The WSU relay team and lawyer will be seeking a qualifying spot in Friday’s National finals.
Tomorrow, Thursday, June 12th, the Championships will continue with day 1 for the women.
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Ann Storck Center Hosted its 39th Annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge
Ann Storck Center – a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted its 39th Annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge on the sand in Pompano Beach on June 7. Players in attendance bumped, set and gave back to support the Center’s mission throughout […]

Ann Storck Center – a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted its 39th Annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge on the sand in Pompano Beach on June 7.
Players in attendance bumped, set and gave back to support the Center’s mission throughout all its programs and services to discover ability and build independence so that individuals live happier, more independent, fulfilling lives. The annual event raised $17,000 and awareness for the Ann Storck Center, which accommodates 96 permanent residents and serves more than 300 clients daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability-focused programs.
Players enjoyed a fun-filled day of volleyball, a live DJ, a raffle, prizes, lunch, dinner, beverages and more. Supporters played in co-ed 6’s volleyball teams in the beach volleyball tournament in competitive or recreational divisions.
“We are filled with gratitude after an unforgettable day at the 39th
Annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge on Pompano Beach,” said Ann Stock Center CEO Patricia (Pat) Murphy. “Seeing our community come together to support Ann Storck Center and the individuals we serve is truly inspiring. It reminds us of the strength and compassion surrounding our mission.”
Ann Storck Center thanks the sponsors for their generous support. 2025 sponsors are Beach House, Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill, Oceanic, Jet’s Pizza, Parkshore Pharmacy, Lowes, Gulf Stream Brewery, TDON and CHEW.
For more information, visit annstorckcenter.org/
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Five Bearcats sign to compete at the collegiate level • Paso Robles Press
Paso Robles High School celebrates student-athletes’ academic and athletic achievements during College Signing Day ceremony PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles High School proudly hosted its annual College Signing Day on Tuesday, May 20 at 4 p.m. in Gil Asa Gym, honoring five outstanding student-athletes who have committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at […]

Paso Robles High School celebrates student-athletes’ academic and athletic achievements during College Signing Day ceremony
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles High School proudly hosted its annual College Signing Day on Tuesday, May 20 at 4 p.m. in Gil Asa Gym, honoring five outstanding student-athletes who have committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
This special event celebrates the hard work, determination, and achievement of student-athletes who have earned the opportunity to compete in college athletics. It also acknowledges the unwavering support of families, coaches, educators, and teammates who have helped shape their journey.
The following Bearcat athletes signed their National Letters of Intent:
- Tyler Daillak – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (Division I Cross Country & Track & Field)
- Park Craig – California Lutheran University (Football)
- Denisse De La Cruz Lopez – Missouri Valley College (Wrestling)
- Garrett Haggmark – Seattle University (Division I Swimming)
- Ezra Smeltzer – Cuesta College (Water Polo & Swimming)
“We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes and the commitment they have shown to both their academic and athletic goals,” said Michael Sauret, Athletic Director at Paso Robles High School. “Their success reflects the strength of our school community and the dedication of everyone who has supported them along the way.”





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The 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships are underway at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The action kicked off on Wednesday, June 11 and concludes on Saturday, June 14. The men will compete on Wednesday and Friday, while the women will compete on Thursday and Saturday.
Here are the results from the finals of the meet.
Day 1: Wednesday, June 11
Men’s hammer throw
- Kostas Zaltos (Minnesota) – 78.08m
- Angelos Mantzouranis (Minnesota) – 76.96m
- Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan (Ole Miss) – 76.78m
- Texas Tanner (Air Force) – 75.22m
- Rory Devaney (Cal Poly) – 74.16m
- Ryan Johnson (Iowa) – 71.91m
- Daniel Reynolds (Wyoming) – 69.68m
- Christian Toro (Duke) – 68.94m
Theo Kahler is the news editor at Runner’s World. He’s a former all-conference collegiate runner at Winthrop University, and he received his master’s degree in liberal arts studies from Wake Forest University, where he was a member of one of the top distance-running teams in the NCAA. Kahler has reported on the ground at major events such as the Paris Olympics, U.S. Olympic Trials, New York City Marathon, and Boston Marathon. He’s run 14:20 in the 5K, 1:05:36 in the half marathon, and enjoys spotting tracks from the sky on airplanes. (Look for colorful ovals around football fields.)
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Long Beach Track and Field Community Mourning Beloved Coach Chucky Hampton – The562.org
The Long Beach track and field world lost one of its most beloved and respected coaches two weeks ago with the passing of Chucky Hampton following an illness. Hampton, a 1994 alum of Long Beach Poly, was a jumps coach who mentored and coached many of the city’s best and brightest athletes over the last […]

The Long Beach track and field world lost one of its most beloved and respected coaches two weeks ago with the passing of Chucky Hampton following an illness.
Hampton, a 1994 alum of Long Beach Poly, was a jumps coach who mentored and coached many of the city’s best and brightest athletes over the last two decades. No matter what school an athlete went to, Hampton loved working with Long Beach kids, whether as a club coach at the youth level, or with the city’s best high school leapers.
Poly coach Crystal Irving paid tribute to Hampton, who passed away shortly the Poly boys won a CIF-SS title, and Wilson won the girls’ title (with Poly in second).
“I went to visit him and took the CIF trophy to share the good news and pray and love on him,” she said. “Yesterday morning, God said it is time to go home with him. Your job here is done. I don’t know how we got through the season or even the day, just had to keep pushing for the kids.”
Irving remembered Hampton’s ability to look at an athlete and imagine a brilliant future for them based on their physical gifts.
“Just an amazing coach to youth and college athletes, he managed to bring out the best in each one he coached,” she said.
Hampton competed for Poly in high school, then at LBCC where he was the MVP in 1997. A two-time Moore League long jump champ, he was the recipient of the Mark Carrier Award and Leon Foreman Award at Poly. An assistant coach with Poly, Wilson, Cabrillo and many other schools through the years, Hampton had been on the staff at Cerritos College for the last two decades, coaching eight individual state champions as well as 27 SoCal and conference champs.
Hampton’s coaching legacy was felt up in Clovis at last weekend’s CIF State Finals, where one of his many mentees, Loren Webster, brought home a long jump state title for Wilson just days after his passing.
Known for a personality as bright as his coaching acumen, Hampton’s many athletes flooded social media with tributes to Hampton and his impact on their lives.
“Words can’t express the gratitude that I have for Coach Chucky, rest easy,” wrote Poly alum and UCLA long jumper Jade McDonald.
Poly alum and Texas A&M All-American Zhane Smith is now a pro jumper. She wrote, “You made such an impact on so many lives, especially mine. I wouldn’t be where I am today without you. Really the only person who still believed in me till this day. I promise to finish the job we started together.”
A strong testimony came from Poly alum Ariana Washington, a high school and college All-American, champion, and Olympian.
“My first coach–you always gave me everything you had and pushed me to do the same in everything I ever did. Your voice in my head got me through many workouts even in college. I’ll never forget any of our conversations and many moments when I needed a kick in the ass or a reminder of who I was. I felt so proud coming home after Rio to see you at the jumps pit…
“I’ll never understand what you and your mom saw in me as a little 8th grader at a middle school track meet that I ran in with not a lick of practice–you told my mom you’d guarantee I would go to college for free if I joined the Long Beach Sprinters. You were right, like you always were about many things. You were a genius.
“I will forever remember you for all that you are: unapologetic, loud, motivating, and selfless. LOVE YOU FOREVER + REST IN HEAVEN COACH CHUCKY.”
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EUGENE, OR – Coming off a stellar performance in the East Regionals in Jacksonville, hammer thrower Alex Kristeller competed in the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, OR on Wednesday afternoon.
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· The Graduate Student from Wilkes Barre, PA concludes his career donning the Green and White by competing in the Finals Round of the Men’s Hammer and threw 61.07m.
· Last week in the Southeast, Kristeller performed exceptionally well by throwing a top distance of 64.99 to clinch a spot in the finals weekend, edging out Virginia Tech’s Lukas Baroke.
· Kristeller became the second Jasper to take on the national field in Eugene, following former teammate RJ Decker who secured 17th place nationally in 2024.
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