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ScoringLive staffMay 23, 2016, 3:17am
MANOA — The Third Annual ScoringLive Distinguished Athlete Awards, presented by the Great Aloha Run, were held at the Manoa Grand Ballroom at the Japanese Cultural Center Sunday evening.
Among the nearly 20 student-athletes honored at the event were All-Hawaii players of the year in the sports of football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball and softball.
The top awards were presented to Mililani football player Vavae Malepeai and Konawaena girls basketball player Chanelle Molina, who were selected as the Distinguised Male and Female Athletes of the Year, respectively.
"It means a lot and I'm honored to receive this award," said Malepeai, a 6-foot, 200-pound running back and the reigning Division I Offensive Player of the Year. "I know there are a lot of athletes in a lot of sports out there, but for me to be selected by the ScoringLive staff, I'd just like to thank them. It just makes me hold myself to a higher standard. I need to stay humble and really try to be a role model to the younger ones coming up."
Malepeai led the state with 1,944 rushing yards and 34 total touchdowns in 2015. He is the state's all-time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdown and is a three-time All-Hawaii First Team selection. Malepeai, who will play for the University of Southern California next season, was selected to participate in Nike's "The Opening" in Eugene, Ore. last summer and after his senior season — in which he led the Trojans to the Division I state semifinals — he took part in the prestigious Army All-American Game, where he was the game's leading rusher.
Other finalists for the award were Kamehameha distance runner Kaeo Kruse and Punahou swimmer Aukai Lileikis.
Molina, a three-time Division I Player of the Year in girls basketball, helped Konawaena to its second straight state championship in February. She averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and 7.6 assists per game, including 24 points in the state final. She is a four-time Big Island Interscholastic Federation Player of the Year and also a three-time Gatorade State Player of the Year.
Although she was unable to attend Sunday's awards dinner, Molina took some time Friday to talk about what her second straight Distinguished Female Athlete of the Year selection meant to her via telephone.
"I had no idea that all my hard work from my freshman year until now would pay off in the end," said Molina, who will play for Washington State University next season. "It's a really good feeling and just an honor."
Molina beat out Kamehameha wrestler Teshya Alo and Hawaii Prep hurdler Emma Taylor for the award.
University of Hawaii football coach Nick Rolovich delivered the keynote address. Also honored Sunday were 12 All-Hawaii coaches of the year in various sports, as well as the Pizza Hut Newcomers of the Year.
A full list of honorees can be found below.
2015-2016 All-Hawaii Players of the Year
Football Division I offense: Vavae Malepeai, Mililani Division I defense: Keala Santiago, Kahuku Division II offense: Ace Faumui, Radford Division II defense: Jordan Walker, Radford
Boys Basketball Division I: Hugh Hogland, Iolani Division II: Ryan Hobus, University Lab
Girls Basketball Division I: Chanelle Molina, Konawaena Division II: Ally Wada, Hawaii Baptist
Boys Soccer Offense: Shandon Hopeau, Kapolei Defense: Tyler Ohata, Punahou
Girls Soccer Offense: Daelenn Tokunaga, Pearl City Defense: Rachel Bowler, Iolani
Baseball Division I: Kawena Alo-Kaonohi, Baldwin Division II: Daylen Calicdan, Kamehameha-Hawaii
Softball Division I: Danielle Cervantes, Campbell Division II: Karley Ann Yoshioka, Pac-Five/University Lab
2015-2016 All-Hawaii Coaches of the Year
Football Division I: Walter Young, Waianae Division II: Brad Uemoto, Konawaena
Boys Basketball Division I: Darren Matsuda, Punahou Division II: Greydon Espinda, Kaimuki
Girls Basketball Division I: Bobbie Awa, Konawaena Division II: Weston Willard, Kamehameha-Hawaii
Boys Soccer Geoffrey Maeda, Radford
Girls Soccer Frank Baumholtz III, Pearl City
Baseball Division I: Jon Viela, Baldwin Division II: Andy Correa, Kamehameha-Hawaii
Softball Division I: Tony Saffery, Kapolei Division II: Cecil Hasegawa, Pac-Five
Pizza Hut Newcomer of the Year Male: Taulia Tagovailoa, Kapolei football Female: Sunshine Fontes, Pearl City soccer
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