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March 21, 2007Meet the Coach
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March 8, 2007Mid-Pacific takes state paddling championship
The Mid-pacific boys varsity canoe paddling team won The First Hawaiian Bank State Canoe Paddling Championships in Hilo Saturday. The winning teams all set state meet records. The Mid-Pacific boys won its first state title in 3 minutes, 37 seconds. The ILH champion Mid-Pacific girls placed second in 4:13.34.
Photo by Tom Kualii (www.extremeimageology.com) for HHSAA
The members of the crew were Sammy Agsen, Jon-Michael Grindle, Ryan Harrison, David Markle, Travis Niederhauser, Arthur Simpson, Reyn Halford and Kody Rieh.
"They worked hard to peak at the right time," Hines said
Sara McKay-Hines: "Paul 'Bear' Bryant said, 'It is not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.' This team had that will, and then some. Every run, biathlon, every 4040 sprint when the coach would yell, "again!" This team would lead with their best effort, every time."
"Preparation, planning, and perseverance led this team to the State Championship. Every team member did their job; they followed the plan and it was their hard work and mental toughness that helped them execute that plan. There was a palpable excitement and tension in the air at Hilo Bay, but the team did not allow anything to distract them from their goal of doing what they had prepared for: doing their best."
“This team shared a dream. We knew the secret, but it was only in winning that final race that it was there for everyone else to see, and what a dream it was!”
Mark Hines: “Finishing first was a testimony to focus, setting goals and working hard. The boys had set a goal back in November to push themselves to try and win the state championship. We set up workout schedules that could give them the strength and fitness they needed, but ultimately THEY chose to sacrifice, work hard and work together to achieve the goal. All nine paddlers were part of the winning season and our depth became one of our strengths."
"We often worked with the boys on how you lay a foundation and you plan and execute so that on race day, nothing is left to chance. They continued to improve all season and that allowed them to smash the state record. The had great support from their families, the school administration and athletic department and the M Club in attaining this championship."
"One of our refrains this year was the question: Who is your competition? And the answer was "we are own competition." The race was always about attaining personal best, not 'beating' other crews. They understood that distinction and it made all the difference!”
BOYS
1, Mid-Pacific (Sammy Agsen, Jon-Michael Grindle, Ryan Harrison, David Markle, Travis Niederhauser, Arthur Simpson, Reyn Halford, Kody Riehl) 3:37.00. 2, Maryknoll 3:37.78. 3, Kamehameha 3:40.11. 4, Kula 3:47.99. 5, 'Anuenue 3:49.70. 6, Baldwin 3:50.93. 7, Kalaheo 3:54.23. 8, Kealakehe 3:54.94.
GIRLS
1, Kamehameha 4:12.90. 2, Mid-Pacific 4:13.34. 3, Punahou 4:15.90. 4, Baldwin 4:18.29. 5, Konawaena 4:23.17. 6, McKinley 4:27.10. 7, King Kekaulike 4:28.16. 8, Mililani 4:13.07.
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March 6, 2007MPI Spring Team Rosters
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March 1, 2007Mid-Pacific in the news
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MPI Canoe Paddling Teams Top ILH
Varsity 1 crew members: Mallory Kurosumi, Ashlyn Young,
Jean Cullinan, Leigh Cullinan, Rhonda Aoki, Katherine Levins.
Varsity 1: Travis Niederhauser, Sammy Agsen, Ryan Harrison,
Jon-Michael Grindle, Kody Riehl and David Markle
ahead of Maryknoll and Kamehameha.
Congratulations to the MPI Boys and Girls paddling teams for taking ILH division 1 championships. This marks the first time in history that the MPI girls canoe paddling team has won the ILH racing series! This is the seventh ILH championship for the MPI boys.
Both the girl's and boy's teams will travel to Hilo March 2 to compete in the state championships.
"This was a very historic year for the girls paddling team," said MPI girls coach Gregg Kaneko. "The Varsity 1 team won the ILH Championship title for the first time in ILH paddling history. It was a nail-biting season as the championship title came down to the last race in which MPI dominated the competition. Overall, the girl's team did well making this the most successful season ever. It was also one that was enjoyed by everyone including the coaches."
Cumulative results for the boys included 13 firsts and 9 second-place finishes. "Overall, this was the greatest MPI team we have ever fielded," said coach Mark Hines. "All teams raced at the top of their division all season."
The MPI girls coach is Gregg Kaneko; assistant coaches are Keith Endow and Barry Ishida (all 1996 MPI grads). The MPI boys coaching staff includes Sara and Mark Hines; assistant coaches John Stasack and Jeremy Cole; JV coaches Luke Evslin and Kelly Foster.
Ryan Harrison, Sammy Agsen, Travis Niederhauser
MPI athletes cheering at this past Saturday's race.
Boys Season synopsis
MPI raced teams in 4 divisions: Varsity Division 1, Varsity Division 2, JV Div 1, JV Div 2.
Varsity Div. 1, JV Div. 1 and JV Div. 2 all won their division. Varsity Div. 2 was second in theirs. "It was very impressive that every athlete raced, and all either were on winning or second place finishes. Every athlete contributed to this season... that is what made it remarkable!"
ILH racing is open-ocean, long-distance format, from 25 to 60 minutes long. It is a challenging sport requiring focus, impeccable form and athleticism to race non-stop over 3-5 miles.
"We set a goal for the athletes back in November to commit to personal excellence," said Hines. "They responded by raising their effort and expectations all season. By the last race, they all raced their best race. Usually races are determined by gaps of 10 or 20 seconds - By our last race, varsity 1 won by a minute, the JV 1 squad by 2 minutes and JV 2 by over 3 minutes! We started each pre-race meeting by reminding the athletes that they were racing themselves - they were their own competition. We also reminded them that they represented MPI... the honor of my school is mine. They lived this commitment all season."
The MPI paddling motto: "No Subs, No Timeouts, No Water Breaks, No Wimps!"
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500 attend M Club Gala
More than 500 people attended the M Club Gala fund raiser Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Sheraton Waikiki.
2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
Norman Ching '58 and Carl Wheeler were inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame.
As a teacher, athletics supporter, counselor, administrator, coach and parent to MPI students, Carl Wheeler has been involved in every facet of Mid-Pacific Institute's activities. During his five decades of service, it is hard to imagine any living person associated with MPI who has not been touched by his commitment to the institution.
While a student at Mid-Pacific Institute, Norman Ching excelled in basketball and baseball. In baseball, he was named Interscholastic League Honorable Mention in 1957 and 1958. In basketball, he was named to the Interscholastic League All-Star Team in 1957 and 1958. He was also named MPI's Basketball MVP in 1957 and 1958, Most Outstanding Athlete in 1958, and Scholar-Athlete in 1958. He went on to play basketball at the University of Hawaii, and was named team captain his senior year. After UH, he played professional basketball for one year in the Philippines. Norman was also the Head Coach of the MPI Boys Varsity Basketball Team in 1968 and 1969.
Guest Speaker
Marcus Allen
NFL Hall of Fame Running Back
Marcus Allen is considered one of the greatest running backs of all time. Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 1982 as the tenth overall pick, the former USC standout played 16 seasons in the NFL - 11 with the Raiders, and five with the Kansas City Chiefs. Widely regarded as one of the best goal line and short-yardage runners in NFL history, Allen was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
In Allen's senior year as a tailback for the University of Southern California, he had one of the most spectacular seasons in NCAA history. He rushed for 2,342 yards, becoming the first player in NCAA history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season. He also gained a total of 2,683 all-purpose yards, led the nation in scoring, won the Heisman Trophy, the
Maxwell Trophy, the Walter Camp Award and was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year.
In his 16 seasons as a pro, Allen gained 12,243 yards rushing, 5,411 yards receiving, and scored 145 touchdowns. At the time of his retirement in 1997, he held the single-season record for most rushing and receiving yards combined (2,314), was second in consecutive 100-yard games, and was third in career-combined yardage. Allen was the first player ever to gain more than 10,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards during his career. His long list of NFL honors includes six Pro Bowl appearances, an NFL MVP Award (1985), Super Bowl XVIII MVP, Rookie of the Year (1982), and Comeback Player of the Year (1993).
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