King Kekaulike Football Tryouts Begin July 25

Former King Kekaulike defensive coordinator Kyle Sanches (left) is now the head coach at the Upcountry school. File photo by Rodney S. Yap.

By Rodney S. Yap

The King Kekaulike High School Football will be holding tryouts for the 2013 season, beginning July 25 through July 27.

All interested athletes must have an up-to-date physical.

King Kekaulike’s varsity team opens its 2013 football schedule with a non-league contest Saturday, Aug. 17, at Kamehameha Hawaii.

First-year head coach Kyle Sanches said his team will “fly in and fly out” the same day. Although the start time still has not been determined, Sanches said the game will start between 1 and 2 p.m.

“We plan to leave Maui about 8:50 a.m. and our return flight leaves the Big Island about 7 p.m.,” said Sanches of his team’s only preseason game.

King Kekaulike opens its Maui interscholastic League regular-season schedule at Kamehameha Maui on Saturday, Aug. 24.

For more information on the football program call the school office at 573-8710.

2013 MIL Schedule by Rodney S. Yap.