Maui Sports
Honoapiʻilani to be closed in Launiupoko for Maui Oceanfront Marathon, Jan. 18
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is advising highway users to prepare for potential traffic delays on Sunday, Jan. 18, as the Maui Oceanfront Marathon will proceed from the Shops at Wailea to Launiupoko Beach Park.
First Tee Hawaiʻi opens 2026 youth golf programs at four Maui courses
Registration is now open for First Tee – Hawaiʻi’s first programming opportunities of 2026, with youth golf classes offered at four Maui locations.
Kapalua Tennis Garden announces tennis, pickleball programming and rates
Kapalua Tennis Garden has announced its visitor tennis and pickleball programming and rates. The facility offers membership options, drop-in play, clinics and private lessons for players of all skill levels.
Aloha Pacific FCU makes 10-year investment in UH Esports, new arena set for 2027
Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union has entered into a 10-year partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, pledging significant financial support to advance the university’s esports program.
Sentry donates $1M to Maui nonprofits: Beneficiaries include Maui United Way, Maui Food Bank and Aloha Pu‘u Kukui
Sentry is donating $1 million to three Maui-based nonprofit organizations in recognition of their vital contributions to community well-being, environmental restoration, and the island’s continuing recovery.
Middle School Menehune Basketball League tips off in 2026
The Maui Middle School Menehune Basketball League has announced the start of its 2026 season, with player evaluations underway for students in grades 6 through 8 across Maui County.
Six Maui middle school wrestlers claim championship titles at statewide tournament
Six Maui middle school wrestlers captured championship titles at this year’s Hawaiʻi Jr Officials Championships, held Monday, Dec. 22, at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama on Oʻahu.
Carissa Moore and Maui’s Eli Hanneman win Florence Pipe Pro presented by HTA
Carissa Moore (HAW) and Maui’s Eli Hanneman claimed victories at the Florence Pipe Pro Presented by HTA on Saturday, a World Surf League Hawaiʻi/Tahiti Nui Qualifying Series men’s and women’s QS 2,000-level event.
After upgrades, Lānaʻi Fifth Street Courts to reopen as multipurpose courts facility Dec. 18
After undergoing extensive repairs and renovations, Lānaʻi Fifth Street Courts will reopen Thursday, Dec. 18, as a multipurpose courts facility that includes pickleball, tennis, volleyball and basketball, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Kā‘anapali donates $10,000 to support UH men’s and women’s golf
Kā‘anapali Golf Courses has donated $10,000 to support the University of Hawaiʻi men’s and women’s golf programs, continuing its financial support of UH student-athletes for a third consecutive year.
Maui’s Kyle Trudell wins HSJGA Tour Championship boys 11-12 division
Maui junior golfer Kyle Trudell of Kula captured the boys 11-12 division title at the Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association | First Tee – Hawaiʻi (HSJGA | FTH) Tour Championship, held Dec. 6–7 at The Club at Kukuiʻula on Kauaʻi.
Sentry donates $120K to Maui charities in recognition of PGA TOUR players
Sentry is honoring the players who qualified for The Sentry 2026 by making charitable donations to Maui nonprofits in their names—supporting Maui United Way and player-selected organizations that strengthen the Maui community. This release highlights a total of $120,000 in contributions made on behalf of 60 qualifying players.
Seabury Hall’s Hensley and Kreusling sign National Letters of Intent for NCAA Division I athletics
Seniors Finn Hensley and Ava Kreusling, both members of Seabury Hall’s Class of 2026, were celebrated by classmates, faculty, coaches, friends, and family as they signed National Letters of Intent to compete in NCAA Division I athletics.
Kā‘anapali Golf Courses named Indigo Sports’ Facility of the Year, West
Kā‘anapali Golf Courses on Maui has been named Indigo Sports’ Facility of the Year for the West Region, recognizing operational and service excellence at Troon-affiliated facilities.
First Responder and Military Honolua Classic to take place this weekend
Surf conditions are lining up for this weekend’s 2nd Annual First Responder and Military Honolua Classic, with organizers issuing a Green Light alert as of Dec. 3. The invitation-only event is scheduled for Dec. 6–7 at Honolua Bay.
Road Advisory: 6th Annual Pedal Imua takes place Saturday morning
The Pedal Imua committee is alerting motorists to be aware of cyclists on the road on Saturday, Dec. 6, leaving from Imua Family Services near Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului and looping around the West Maui Mountains.
Kaʻapuni Boys Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday with games at Baldwin and Seabury Hall
The 2025 Kaʻapuni Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday, Dec. 3, with games hosted at Baldwin High School’s Jon Garcia Gymnasium and Seabury Hall’s Erdman Athletic Center. The tournament runs through Saturday, Dec. 6, and brings together one of its strongest fields yet, featuring six teams entering the season as reigning league champions.
Maui Classic returns Dec. 19–20 for elite women’s hoops
The Maui Classic, one of the premier women’s basketball tournaments in the nation, returns to Maui for its 9th annual event on Dec. 19–20, 2025.
Historic backfield duo leads Kamehameha Maui to second-straight Division II state football championship
To cap the night, Zedekaiah Campbell scored his 22nd touchdown of the season on a 16-yard run that put him over the 1,000-yard mark for rushing on the season and broke the school record that he set last year.
Chad Baker-Mazara is first player to win two Maui Invitational championships after leading USC to the crown at Lahaina Civic Center
Baker-Mazara, whose 23-point performance led the Southern California Trojans to an 88-75 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils, also won the tournament last year with Auburn before he transferred to USC.
