Winter Sports Wrap Up

As the winter sports season comes to a close, we recognize the dedication, perseverance, and outstanding achievements of our Voyager athletes and coaches. This season was filled with challenges, triumphs, and history in the making, as our basketball, paddling, soccer, and swim teams battled through injuries and adversity while representing Island School with pride.

Congratulations to our mixed paddling team, who captured the KIF Championship title and will proudly represent the KIF and Island School at the HHSAA State Championships this Saturday, February 8, at Keʻehi Lagoon on Oʻahu. Preliminaries begin at 9 AM, and the team has trained tirelessly for this moment. Best of luck to Nola Brown, Keala Doyle, TaiMana Kjeldsen, Jude Washburn, Elijah Enoka, Max Evslin, Kea Eu-Parziale, Mia Javellana, Ruby Swartz, and Ilihia Ventura.

Our girls swimming team made history yet again, led by senior TaiMana Kjeldsen, as they secured their fourth consecutive KIF title in an unbelievable display of excellence - you had to be there. With only five swimmers, the Lady Voyagers had to be perfect - and perfect they were. Their grit and determination earned them a spot at the State Swimming Championships at UH Mānoa Duke Kahanamoku Swim Aquatics Center on Saturday, February 15. Congratulations and good luck at States to TaiMana Kjeldsen, Hannah Hovland, Maiha Kjeldsen, Eva-Rose Rapp, Xochitl Morales-Widmer, and boys state qualifier and individual champion Sean Lottermoser.

This winter marked the long-awaited return of girls basketball after a 15-year hiatus, a major milestone for the program and an inspiration for future generations of Voyager athletes. The team made an immediate impact, stunning the league with back-to-back upset victories to start the season. Their competitive spirit and strong core of young talent lay the foundation for a promising future. With renewed momentum, Voyager girls basketball is here to stay.

Our JV girls paddling team continued their dominance, securing the title of top girls paddling team in the KIF for the second consecutive year. Their championship victory is a testament to their hard work and competitive drive. As they prepare to move up to the varsity level, the future looks bright for girls paddling, with another KIF title within reach.

Across all our winter sports - basketball, paddling, soccer, and swimming - our teams displayed resilience and determination, leaving it all on the field, the court, and the water week after week, no matter the challenges they faced. We commend every athlete and coach for their unwavering commitment and relentless hard work, which continue to define who we are as Voyagers.

This Friday, February 7, at 6:30 PM in Wilcox Gym, we close out the winter sports season with our final home game and a special Senior Night celebration for boys basketball. Come show your support as we honor our graduating seniors: Lucas Summerhays, Orion Magaoay, Rocco Sand, and Garrett Hadley. Let’s pack the stands, celebrate their contributions, and send them off with the appreciation they deserve.

We’re in the home stretch. A new era begins with girls flag football, bringing excitement and opportunity to our athletic program. Boys volleyball looks to defend its KIF title and return to States, while girls track aims for an impressive fourth straight KIF championship. Meanwhile, boys golf and tennis are determined to reclaim their places atop the KIF standings.  Boys baseball returns to competition after missing last season, along with the unveiling of our new baseball field - Ochoa Field.  Good luck to our athletes and coaches.

To all our graduating seniors, this is your final season of high school sports - a chance to compete and leave a lasting mark on Island School athletics. Whether you’ve been playing for years or are stepping in for one last run, finish strong and go out in style - with no regrets.

Stay tuned throughout the Spring Season for updates, schedules, and results.

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