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Robert D. Edgren's Jenna Mahoney lunges for a forehand return against Jillian Mock of Nile C. Kinnick during Saturday's girls singles A final in the DODEA-Japan tennis tournament. Mahoney won 8-2.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Robert D. Edgren's Jenna Mahoney lunges for a forehand return against Jillian Mock of Nile C. Kinnick during Saturday's girls singles A final in the DODEA-Japan tennis tournament. Mahoney won 8-2.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Prep roundup

Edgren freshman wins DODEA-Japan tennis title

Zama wins volleyball tournament for first time, while Kinnick, Yokota and ASIJ runners take top honors in cross country events.

Robert D. Edgren quarterback Raphael Lykins has accounted for seven touchdowns in the Eagles' first two games.<br>John E. Higbee/Special to Stars and Stripes
Robert D. Edgren quarterback Raphael Lykins has accounted for seven touchdowns in the Eagles' first two games.<br>John E. Higbee/Special to Stars and Stripes

Trojans, Eagles prepare to battle for D-II football host rights

It’s a battle of football teams that have not competed for a Far East championship in quite some time.

Andrew Neloms (77), Jacob Berry (35) and Daegu was unable to continue beyond the first series of the second half against Raphael Lykins (5) and Robert D. Edgren on Oct. 6 when the Warriors fell short of players.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Andrew Neloms (77), Jacob Berry (35) and Daegu was unable to continue beyond the first series of the second half against Raphael Lykins (5) and Robert D. Edgren on Oct. 6 when the Warriors fell short of players.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Formats other than 11-man being considered for D-II football

Is there a possibility that Pacific Division II football might go the way of Division III in Europe, where five schools are experimenting with a six-man tackle format?

Seisen's Lilu Vandercamme tries to hit past Kubasaki's Abby Robinson.<br>Mayu Ono/Special to Stripes
Seisen's Lilu Vandercamme tries to hit past Kubasaki's Abby Robinson.<br>Mayu Ono/Special to Stripes

Prep roundup

Kubasaki regains volleyball title by stopping Seisen

The Dragons won the title in the first YUJO tournament in 2015, but had lost in the final to host ASIJ in 2016 and Seisen in 2017.

Kadena running back Uriah Morris breaks a tackle for a long run against Humphreys durring a football game at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. <br>Marcus Fichtl/Stars and Stripes
Kadena running back Uriah Morris breaks a tackle for a long run against Humphreys durring a football game at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. <br>Marcus Fichtl/Stars and Stripes

Kadena romps past Humphreys to grab title berth

With the win, the Panthers (4-1 overall, 4-1 D-I) qualified for their Pacific-record 11th D-I title game, including the last six straight.

ASIJ-Kinnick game has clear title implications

Red Devils will likely earn host rights with victory, while a Mustang triumph opens door for Kadena to join other two in tie.

Yokota High School's tennis court fencing and court border separation wood took a pounding Sunday from Typhoon Trami and the courts are no longer playable, according to coach Tommy Palmer and athletics director Tim Pujol.<br>Photo courtesy of Tommy Palmer
Yokota High School's tennis court fencing and court border separation wood took a pounding Sunday from Typhoon Trami and the courts are no longer playable, according to coach Tommy Palmer and athletics director Tim Pujol.<br>Photo courtesy of Tommy Palmer

Better late than never for Edgren football

The Eagles’ season begins Saturday after a delay of more than a month, when it was unclear whether the Eagles would field a team.

Kadena shuts out Kubasaki to sweep series

Eric McCarter rushed for 105 yards and two scores on 10 carries and was 2-for-5 passing, both completions for touchdowns of 53 and 34 yards to Rasheed Fountroy.

Weather pushes two football games back three weeks

Kadena-Yokota and Nile C. Kinnick-Kubasaki won't happen now until Oct. 26, leaving a single game on the schedule this weekend.

Maddie Tsirlis and Kadena's tennis team heads to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni for weekend matches against E.J. King and host Matthew C. Perry.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Maddie Tsirlis and Kadena's tennis team heads to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni for weekend matches against E.J. King and host Matthew C. Perry.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Kadena happy to see someone else on other side of net

Visit by Panthers will be only meeting against D-I school for Perry and E.J. King.

Kadena's Eric McCarter started at quarterback for the injured Wyatt Knopp and responded with 185 yards total offense and four touchdowns.<br>L.J. Hollingsworth/Special to Stripes
Kadena's Eric McCarter started at quarterback for the injured Wyatt Knopp and responded with 185 yards total offense and four touchdowns.<br>L.J. Hollingsworth/Special to Stripes

Kadena bounces back to blitz ASIJ

Eric McCarter – who started at quarterback for the injured Wyatt Knopp – gained 160 yards on 11 carries and threw a 25-yard TD pass to Malachi Johnson.

Christopher Mason, left, Kaine Roberts and Nile C. Kinnick's football team make a school-first visit Saturday to Humphreys. Eric McCarter and Kadena hope to rebound from a 34-33 defeat against the Red Devils when the Panthers host American School In Japan.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Christopher Mason, left, Kaine Roberts and Nile C. Kinnick's football team make a school-first visit Saturday to Humphreys. Eric McCarter and Kadena hope to rebound from a 34-33 defeat against the Red Devils when the Panthers host American School In Japan.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Kinnick and Humphreys meet for first time on football field

They gathered for the team’s traditional Thursday pasta feed, in the school cafeteria at Humphreys, something the Blackhawks have been doing since Steven Elliott took the team’s reins in the 2016 season.

Kadena's Eric McCarter stiff-arms Kinnick's Zach Kornegay.<br>Mary Obsuna/Special to Stripes
Kadena's Eric McCarter stiff-arms Kinnick's Zach Kornegay.<br>Mary Obsuna/Special to Stripes

Down big, Kinnick rallies to upend Kadena

Trailing 33-6 with less than 8 minutes to play, Red Devils score final 28 points to get some revenge for last year's title-game defeat.

Senior Mimi Larry and junior Abigail Robinson are two returners for a Kubasaki team bringing back almost its entire lineup from last year.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Senior Mimi Larry and junior Abigail Robinson are two returners for a Kubasaki team bringing back almost its entire lineup from last year.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Volleyball preview

Dragons hungry to return to D-I throne

The 2017 volleyball season could be summed up in two words for the Kubasaki Dragons: Injuries and disappointments. At least until the third-place match of last October’s Far East Division I Tournament.

Senior Annabelle Stafford is tasked with filling the shoes of Nile C. Kinnick's departed big three girls cross country runners of last year, including 2017 Far East champion Taryn Cates-Beier.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Senior Annabelle Stafford is tasked with filling the shoes of Nile C. Kinnick's departed big three girls cross country runners of last year, including 2017 Far East champion Taryn Cates-Beier.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Cross country preview

High-powered teams in rebuilding mode

Nothing lasts forever, especially where chasing multiple Far East cross country team championships are concerned.

Kadena's Eric McCarter rushed 18 times for 128 yards and three touchdowns.<br>Mary Obsuna/Special to Stripes
Kadena's Eric McCarter rushed 18 times for 128 yards and three touchdowns.<br>Mary Obsuna/Special to Stripes

Kadena not 'sharp,' but still routs Kubasaki

A combined 51 flags flew during the contest; Kadena had three touchdowns called back due to penalties.

Junior Wyatt Knopp, under center, takes over at quarterback for Cody Sego, who graduated last spring.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Junior Wyatt Knopp, under center, takes over at quarterback for Cody Sego, who graduated last spring.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Kadena sports new QB, but fields plenty of familiar faces

It's been years since Panthers haven't had a Sego in the lineup, but plenty of talent returns for defending D-I champions.

Kadena's Eric Fletcher heads the ball out of Kubasaki's Noah Hayes' way during Wednesday's final in the Far East Division I boys soccer tournament. The Dragons pulled away in the second half for a 4-0 win. <br>Mary Obsuna/Special to Stripes
Kadena's Eric Fletcher heads the ball out of Kubasaki's Noah Hayes' way during Wednesday's final in the Far East Division I boys soccer tournament. The Dragons pulled away in the second half for a 4-0 win. <br>Mary Obsuna/Special to Stripes

D-I boys soccer

Kubasaki gets revenge on island foe in taking title

Ryo Elliot’s name will never be prominent on a soccer stat sheet, says his coach at Kubasaki, Chris Eastman.

Nile C. Kinnick senior Exotica Hall matched her Far East meet record of 1.65 meters in the high jump, but missed three times at 1.68.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Nile C. Kinnick senior Exotica Hall matched her Far East meet record of 1.65 meters in the high jump, but missed three times at 1.68.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Far East track/roundup

More marks fall as Kinnick and potential new rival Humphreys triumph

She scratched on every attempt during last year’s Far East. Trinity Fiers vowed that she wouldn’t make the same mistakes again this year – and set a new meet record in the discus throw along the way.

Kubasaki senior Ja'Tavia Callier clears the hurdles en route to breaking the Pacific and Far East meet records in the 100 hurdles Monday in the Far East track and field meet. <br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Kubasaki senior Ja'Tavia Callier clears the hurdles en route to breaking the Pacific and Far East meet records in the 100 hurdles Monday in the Far East track and field meet. <br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Far East roundup

Two records fall in first day of track finals

Ja’Tavia Callier of Kubasaki and Nile C. Kinnick’s girls distance relay unit wasted no time shattering records as the Far East track and field meet got underway Monday.

Kubasaki senior Ja'Tavia Callier hopes to set a new Far East meet standard in the 100 hurdles. She already holds the Pacific record.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Kubasaki senior Ja'Tavia Callier hopes to set a new Far East meet standard in the 100 hurdles. She already holds the Pacific record.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Track preview

Even record-setting efforts might not topple Kinnick

Talk to any member of Nile C. Kinnick’s track and field teams, athlete or coach, about what’s made them so successful the past three-plus years – including three Far East Division I team titles – and they’ll invoke one word: balance.

Kadena sophomore right-hander Jared Duenas, with one no-hitter to his credit, is one of two ace pitchers coach Boe Roberts hopes can match up with Far East Division I Tournament favorite American School In Japan.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Kadena sophomore right-hander Jared Duenas, with one no-hitter to his credit, is one of two ace pitchers coach Boe Roberts hopes can match up with Far East Division I Tournament favorite American School In Japan.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Baseball preview

It's all about pitching - quality and quantity

A year ago, Frank Macias was enjoying the best of possible worlds for a baseball coach in a Far East tournament.

Kadena school info

Location: Kadena Air Base, Okinawa
Mascot: Panthers
Colors: Black and gold
Enrollment: 812
Website: http://www.kadena-hs.pac.dodea.edu/kdhsdnn/home/dotnetnuke/Default.html

Principal: Kris Kwiatek
Athletics director: Tom Bell

Coaches:
Football: Sergio Mendoza
Tennis: Aaron Fisk
Cross country: Seth Renquist
Girls volleyball:Joanna Wyche
Boys basketball: Robert Bliss
Girls basketball: Johnny Cooper, Elonzo Higginson II
Wrestling: Holly Willenbrock, Dennis Page
Boys soccer: Christopher Anderson, Thomas Johnston
Girls soccer: Abraham Summers
Golf: Robert Bliss
Baseball: Steven Ferch
Softball: Tom Bell
Track and field: Doyle Roberston

Wall of champions

Far East Championships for Kadena:

2017

Division I girls cross country
Division I boys soccer
Track: Wren Renquist, DI girls 800, 1,600; Division I girls 3,200 relay; Nikeria Albritton, DI girls shot put, discus

2016

Division I football
Division I girls basketball
Wrestling: Demetrio DeLaRosa, 101; Dominic Santanelli, 168
Division I softball

2015

Track: Damien Seals, boys high jump; Jazmyn Sharper, girls shot put; Jasmine Rhodes, girls high jump; Apryl-Len Cabase, girls 100 hurdles
Wrestling: Gabe Duplon, 122; Jason Bland, 141

2014

Division I football
Division I boys soccer
Division I softball
Track: Preston Harris, boys high jump; Damien Pierre, boys 110 hurdles
Wrestling: James Alexander, 168

2013

Division I boys soccer
Cross country: Andrew Kilkenny, Divsion I boys; Ana Hernandez, Division I girls
Tennis: Kristin Howard and Alex Howard, girls doubles
Track: Derrick Taylor, boys 110 hurdles; boys 300 hurdles; Rhodes, girls high jump; Pashence Turner, girls 100 hurrdles; girls 300 hurdles
Wrestling: Alex Rojas, 141

2012

Cross country: Kilkenny, Divsion I boys; Hernandez, Division I girls
Tennis: K.Howard and Erika Youngdahl, girls doubles
Track: Gabe Ahner, boys shot put; Chinyere Turner, girls 100 hurdles; girls 400 relay; girls 1,600 relay
Wrestling: Justin Duenas, 101

2011

Boys track Girls track Track: Ahner, boys shot put; Lotty Smith, boys high jump, boys long jump; Tomas Sanchez, boys 800; Jacob Bishop, boys 1,600; boys 1,600 relay; C.Turner, girls 400
Wrestling: Thomas Cioppa, 108; Jacob Bishop, 148; Cory Peckins, 158, Aaron Ahner, heavyweight

2010

Softball
Division I football
Division I boys basketball
Division I girls cross country
Division I wrestling (dual)
Boys track Track: Smith, boys long jump; James Thompason, boys 400; Sanchez, boys 800; boys 3,200 relay; girls 400 relay; girls 1,600 relay
Wrestling: Harry Bloom, 158

2009

Division I football
Division I wrestling (dual)
Tennis: Kyle Sprow, boys singles; Elissa Mason, girls singles; Sprow and Elliot Mason, boys doubles; Eli.Mason and Christin Gentz, girls doubles
Wrestling: Shanon Lautenschlager, 141; H.Bloom, 148

2008

Wrestling
Division I girls cross country
Division I girls basketball
Tennis: Sprow, boys singles; Eli.Mason, girls singles; Sprow and Ell.Mason, boys doubles
Wrestling: Chris Hoshaw, 129; H.Bloom, 141; Jacob Bloom, 148;

2007

Division I girls basketball
Girls cross country
Boys cross country
Tennis: Sprow, boys singles
Wrestling: Hoshaw, 122; Brandon McCullough, 141; J.Bloom, 148

2006

Wrestling
Girls cross country
Division I boys soccer
Division I girls soccer
Wrestling: J.Bloom, 129; Austin Copeland, 148

2005

Division I girls soccer
Division I boys basketball
Cross country: Victoria Lyle, girls
Boys cross country
Wrestling: McCullough, 129; Devon Copeland, 168

2004

Division I girls soccer
Division I boys soccer
Cross country: Jon Turner, boys; Niki Kauzlarich, girls
Tennis: Amy Lopes, girls singles; Ian Copeland and Katherine Otterson, mixed doubles
Wrestling: D.Copeland, 168; Cole Maxey, 215

2003

Division I girls basketball
Division I boys soccer

2002

Cross country: Kim Lyle, girls
Wrestling: Brenden Stanford, 101; Mundre Fleming, 148

2001

Wrestling: Fleming, 135

2000

Girls soccer

1999

Boys soccer
Division I boys basketball

1998

Girls soccer

1996

Wrestling: Jon Roundtree, 101; Adam Peaden, heavyweight

1995

Division I boys basketball

1994

Division I girls basketball

1992

Division I boys basketball
Wrestling: Ed Pineda, 141; Matt Osborne, 158

1991

Division I boys basketball

1989

Tennis: Dae Kim, boys singles; Hyo Kim and D.Kim, boys doubles

1988

Division I girls basketball

1987

Division I boys basketball
Division I girls basketball
Wrestling: James Arnestad, 135; John Metalf, 168

1986

Division I boys basketball

1985

Wrestling: Pat Walsh, 148; Nate Hodges, heavyweight

1984

Division I boys basketball
Cross country: Kiela Snyder, girls; boys

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Cael Bowen, right, and a staunch defense has helped Nile C. Kinnick to a DODEA-Japan tournament title and a 19-1-1 record this season.<br>Vanessa Badiola/Special to Stripes
Cael Bowen, right, and a staunch defense has helped Nile C. Kinnick to a DODEA-Japan tournament title and a 19-1-1 record this season.<br>Vanessa Badiola/Special to Stripes

Boys soccer roundup

Teams have had a Devil of a time scoring against Kinnick

Travis Stevens might have been pleased enough about his team capturing the title in last month’s DODEA-Japan boys soccer tournament. But the way his Nile C. Kinnick team won the event was what really pleased him.

Olivia Witherow pitched Kubasaki to a 15-4 triumph Friday in Game 1 of the best-of-three Okinawa district softball finals. The Dragons swept the series 2-0, winning Game 2 15-11 and becoming the first Kubasaki team in school history to win both the regular season and district finals in the same year.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
Olivia Witherow pitched Kubasaki to a 15-4 triumph Friday in Game 1 of the best-of-three Okinawa district softball finals. The Dragons swept the series 2-0, winning Game 2 15-11 and becoming the first Kubasaki team in school history to win both the regular season and district finals in the same year.<br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Prep roundup

Kubasaki primed for Far East softball run

Dragons take island regular season title, finals series for first time over rival Kadena.

It's been a busy two weeks for Robert D. Edgren right-hander Brittany Crown, who struck out 82 batters in six games, including 17 in Saturday's DODEA-Japan softball tournament final, which the Eagles won 13-12 over Yokota. <br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes
It's been a busy two weeks for Robert D. Edgren right-hander Brittany Crown, who struck out 82 batters in six games, including 17 in Saturday's DODEA-Japan softball tournament final, which the Eagles won 13-12 over Yokota. <br>Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes

Prep roundup

Edgren now has softball throne to go along with Crown

Eagles right-hander pitches team to victory and scores winning run to help team take away title from rival Panthers.

District bragging rights on line as postseason begins

It would be perfectly understandable if coaches and athletes gathered Saturday at Camp Humphreys gazed with one eye on the track and another on the sky.