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In two words: Instant classic. Problem is, very few of the estimated 1,000 athletes and fans who were in attendance Saturday, would be able to describe the record-breaking feats of Baldwin High School’s La’akea Kahoohanohano-Davis more succinctly.

It’s championship week for Maui Interscholastic League track and field athletes, which means fans of the sport will get one last opportunity to see some of the state’s most talented boys compete in their respective specialties, while enjoying the much-anticipated girls duel between Baldwin and Seabury Hall.

it was the competition that brought on the success that Baldwin High School enjoyed in both the boys and girls divisions at the finals of the Victorino Ohana Invitational.

Minus the football uniform, fans watched Ewaliko, now 20 pounds of muscle heavier than a year ago, capture gold medals in the boys 100, 200 and 400 relay, while setting meet records in the 100 and 200.

Maui Now caught up with Lahainaluna co-head coach Bobby Watson for a final season-ending, question-and-answer interview.

Mauinow.com caught up with Lahainaluna co-head coach Garret Tihada for a final season-ending, question-and-answer interview.

Football is big in the small town of Lahaina in West Maui.

For the first time in school history, the Lahainaluna High School football team and its cheerleaders competed on Oahu, on the same day, in their respective state competitions.

Lahainaluna High School handled its business on Oahu like it has done all year on the Valley Isle — with a shutout, it’s seventh of the season.