WAILUKU — Da Maui High School baseball team showed grit and determination in their last two games. When faced with challenges, the Sabers found a way to fight back and win.
On Saturday, the Sabers rallied from a four-run deficit to snatch a 9-6 win over Kamehameha Maui, completing a sweep of the three-game series. The day before, they scored single runs in the last two innings to beat the Warriors 4-3. ??
This win pushed the Sabers, ranked second in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser top-10 poll, to an impressive 6-0 record in Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Division I play. The Warriors, however, fell to 4-5. ?
Maui High coach Chase Corniel praised his team’s never-give-up attitude, saying that every game against Kamehameha Maui is tough. He emphasized the importance of competing all the way through the game. ??️
Senior pitcher/infielders Chris Mata and Jonah Richardson lead the Sabers. Mata expressed his confidence in the team’s strength, stressing the importance of playing together and supporting each other. ?
The Warriors managed to score twice in the first inning and extended their lead to 4-0 in the second. The Sabers, however, began their comeback in the bottom of the second inning, scoring their first two runs. They then continued their rally, pushing the lead to 7-4 and eventually 9-4. ??
Kamehameha Maui’s head coach, Shane Dudoit, was ejected after arguing a call in the Sabers’ third inning. Dudoit wanted to spark a fire in his players and get them to focus more on the game. ⚾️?
The Warriors managed to score a few more runs but fell short, with the final score being 9-6 in favor of the Sabers. The team’s strong performance and resilience have put them on top in the MIL, and if they maintain their momentum, the season should be an exciting one. ??
Da game’s final stats were: KS Maui 220 110 0–6 6 3 Maui High 045 000 x–9 10 3
Lead hitters for Kamehameha Maui included Ziah Chang, who went 3-5 with three runs and one RBI. For Maui High, David Vergel de Dios, Chris Mata, Haiden Sanchez, and Jonah Richardson all contributed significantly to the victory. ??
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?Sabers Triumph Over Warriors, Maintaining 6-0 Record ?⚾️
WAILUKU — The Maui High School baseball team demonstrated grit and determination in their last two games. When faced with challenges, the Sabers found a way to fight back and win ?.
On Saturday, the Sabers rallied from a four-run deficit to claim a 9-6 win ? over Kamehameha Maui, finishing a sweep of the three-game series one day after scoring single runs in each of the last two innings to beat the Warriors 4-3.
This victory moved the Sabers, ranked second in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser top-10 poll, to 6-0 in Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) Division I play ?. The Warriors’ record dropped to 4-5.
Maui High coach Chase Corniel praised his team’s never-give-up attitude, stating that the boys competed throughout the game, refusing to give in despite the heat and challenging opponents ?.
The Sabers are led by senior pitcher/infielders Chris Mata and Jonah Richardson. Mata, who had an impressive game both on the field and at the plate, emphasized the importance of teamwork, camaraderie, and having each other’s backs ?.
The Warriors managed to score twice in the first inning, but the Sabers refused to back down. They steadily chipped away at the lead, showing immense resilience and determination ?.
Mata’s RBI single and Nariyuki Dumlao’s walk contributed to the Sabers’ lead, while Richardson, Vergel de Dios, and Sanchez also had strong performances at the plate.
Kamehameha Maui head coach Shane Dudoit was ejected after arguing a call in the Sabers’ third inning ?. Dudoit hoped his ejection would serve as motivation for his players and help them regain focus.
Despite Dudoit’s efforts, the Warriors couldn’t keep up with the Sabers. Maui High’s Logan Kuloloia took to the mound in relief and successfully ended the threat posed by the Warriors with a groundout from Gilliland.
As the game progressed, the Sabers held their ground and eventually turned a 5-4-3 double play started by Nick Nashiwa. Kuloloia then secured a 3 1/3-inning save with a groundout to Mata.
Richardson expressed confidence in the team’s performance, saying that if they maintain this momentum, the season should be enjoyable ?.
In summary, the Maui High School baseball team showed tenacity and a strong sense of teamwork in their recent games. Their determination and never-give-up attitude have carried them to an impressive 6-0 record in the MIL Division I standings ??.
