Nile C. Kinnick's Jaylah Petty and E.J. King's Joanna Hall try to head the ball during Saturday's DODEA-Japan girls soccer match. The Red Devils won 2-0.
St. Mary’s Beardsley breaks own record in 1,600

Okinawa teams fare well in trips north in a busy weekend of sports across DODEA’s Pacific theater.

Humphreys' Atticus Heathscott tries to play the ball between Osan's Reid Iverson and Cannon DiSanto during Saturday's DODEA-Korea boys soccer match. The Blackhawks won 4-2.
Pacific Scoreboard: April 13, 2024
Frank Macias, who taught and coached at Matthew C. Perry for 12 years and is now coaching Kadena's baseball team, is back at his old school this weekend for a series of games against Japan teams.
Macias’ return to Perry one of several key weekend events

Longtime Samurai football and baseball coach now heads Kadena, one of a host of Okinawa-based teams headed to Japan and South Korea for matchups this weekend.

Kubasaki junior Luka Koja threw a no-hitter over Kadena five days after getting hit around in a 14-7 loss at American School In Japan. The left-hander said he needs to prepare for the Far East Division I Tournament at Nile C. Kinnick, where the turf field is the same as the one at ASIJ.
Koja bounces back from rough outing with no-hitter

Kubasaki junior got torched in start on unfamiliar field against American School In Japan before recovering nicely against Okinawa rival Kadena.

Kubasaki left-hander Luka Koja delivers during Friday's 14-7 loss at American School In Japan.
Dragons top Titans, but fall three times to Mustangs

Kubasaki gets only one baseball victory in series against Japan-based international schools, including trio of losses to team it defeated last year for Far East title.

Kubasaki's Lukas Gaines tags out American School In Japan's Ryan Chon in a rundown during Friday's 14-7 Mustangs victory.
Pacific Scoreboard: March 30, 2024
Humphreys "may have the fastest runners in DODEA-Pacific, athletics director Ben Pak says of Blackhawks senior Javon Foreman and junior D'Jhontae Douglas. Douglas is the new holder of the Pacific's 100-meter record in 10.53 seconds.
Humphreys junior shatters 100-meter mark

D’Jhontae Douglas clocked 10.53 seconds on what observers called an “ideal day,” temperatures in the 60s and little to no wind.

In addition to holding the Pacific and Far East meet cross-country records, Matthew C. Perry senior Jane Williams now owns the Pacific's 3,200-meter track and field mark.
Another record down. What’s next for Williams?

Matthew C. Perry senior now holds Pacific mark for 3,200 after record-breaking cross country performances earlier this year. She’s got a better time and 800 and 1,600 marks in her sights as well.

Kubasaki first baseman Jenelle Glade sees a Kadena popup into her glove during Tuesday's DODEA-Okinawa softball game. The Panthers won 8-2 and took a 2-0 season-series lead.
Pacific Scoreboard: March 13, 2024
Senior Sharday Baker is already noticeable because of her red braided hair. The Kadena sprinter is also hoping to break some Pacific sprint reccords and gain more notoriety.
Okinawa athletes looking for breakout seasons

Whether it’s on the track, baseball diamond or soccer pitch, Kadena and Kubasaki each have some athletes looking to leave their marks on the spring sports season.