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Lahainaluna makes emotional return to the football field

Lahainaluna played its first game of the season since the devastating wildfires in August. The Lunas beat Baldwin 42-0 on Saturday.

By Jamm Aquino

Sept. 30, 2023

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The rising moon is seen over Lahainaluna fans in the stands during the first half at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday in Wailuku. It was Lahainaluna’s first game of the season since the devastating wildfires in August. The Lunas beat Baldwin 42-0.
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The rising moon is seen over Lahainaluna fans in the stands during the first half.
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Lahainaluna's Kaulana Tihada, left, closes his eyes during the national anthem.
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Lahainaluna fans listen to the alma mater prior to the game.
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Lahainaluna fans listen to the alma mater prior to the game.
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Lahainaluna players wear Nike shoes donated by NFL player Marcus Mariota.
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Lahainaluna co-head coach Dean Rickard shakes hands with Avery Baybayan.
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Lahainaluna's Kaulana Tihada works to bring down Baldwin's Josiah Nakihei.
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Lahainaluna's Kuola Watson rushes the ball during the first half.
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Lahainaluna's Chaser Boaz (25), Kahi Magno (5), and Mauaalina Montgomery (46) work to bring down Baldwin's Brock Toma.
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Lahainaluna fans cheer at the conclusion of the alma mater prior to the start of the game.
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Lahainaluna players hold their helmets during the national anthem.
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Lahainaluna's Kuola Watson makes a catch in the end zone for Lahainaluna’s first touchdown of the season during the first half.
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Lahainaluna associate head coach Garret Tihada looks on from the sideline during the first half.
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Lahainaluna co-head coach Dean Rickard, left, and Lahainaluna associate head coach Garret Tihada talk to their players during the first half.
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Lahainaluna's Lyrik Kahula throws the football during the first half.
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Lahainaluna fans cheer at the conclusion of the alma mater prior to the start of the game.
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Lahainaluna's Michael Rayray, middle, reacts after a play with teammates Kuola Watson, left, and Avery Baybayan (3).
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The rising moon is seen over Lahainaluna fans in the stands during the first half.
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Baldwin's Ethan Bacos (45) and Joshua Sniffen (42) break up a pass intended for Lahainaluna's Avery Baybayan.
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Lahainaluna's Kuola Watson reacts after scoring Lahainaluna’s first touchdown of the season.
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Lahainaluna's Kaulana Tihada lunges for yardage during the first half.
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Lahainaluna's Kaulana Tihada breaks through the Baldwin defense on the way to a touchdown during the first half.
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Lahainaluna's Kaulana Tihada reacts after a touchdown against the Baldwin Bears during the first half.
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Baldwin's Ethan Bacos breaks up a pass intended for Lahainaluna's Kaulana Tihada.
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Lahainaluna's Kuola Watson rushes the ball during the first half.
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The rising moon is seen over Lahainaluna fans in the stands during the first half.
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The rising moon is seen over Lahainaluna fans in the stands during the first half.
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Lahainaluna associate head coach Garret Tihada reacts after a play during the first half.
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Baldwin's Kalaheo Kanae Oliveira throws the football during the first half.
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The rising moon is seen over Lahainaluna fans in the stands during the first half.
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Baldwin head coach Cody Nakamura, right, embraces Lahainaluna co-head coach Dean Rickard at midfield after the game.
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Lahainaluna co-head coach Dean Rickard looks on from the sideline during the first half.
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Lahainaluna's Ikaika Cabrera tries to shake Baldwin's Sam Koshi.
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The rising moon is seen over Lahainaluna fans in the stands during the first half.
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Lahainaluna co-head coach Dean Rickard yells at his team during the first half.
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Lahainaluna's Kaulana Tihada reacts after a touchdown against the Baldwin Bears during the first half.
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Lahainaluna's Kaulana Tihada reacts after a touchdown against the Baldwin Bears during the first half.
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Lahainaluna co-head coach Dean Rickard, right, embraces Baldwin assistant coach Jordan Helle.
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Lahainaluna co-head coach Dean Rickard, right, embraces Baldwin assistant coach Jordan Helle.
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Lahainaluna's Ikaika Gonzales, middle, smiles while singing the alma mater.
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Lahainaluna players hold hands while singing the alma mater after the game.
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Baldwin's Pita Takafua smiles while shaking hands with Lahainaluna players.
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Baldwin's Pita Takafua (53) celebrates with Lahainaluna's Thomas Borges (7) and Mauaalina Montgomery (46).
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Lahainaluna players are congratulated by fans.
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Lahainaluna players are congratulated by fans.
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Lahainaluna players are congratulated by fans.
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Lahainaluna players are congratulated by fans.
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Lahainaluna quarterback Lyrik Kahula is embraced by family and friends after the game.
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Lahainaluna quarterback Lyrik Kahula is embraced by family and friends after the game.

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