Posted on: Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Kamehameha alum named coach of year
| • | Local player's pride isn't just skin deep |
By Leila Wai
Advertiser Staff Writer
Saddleback College head baseball coach Jack Hodges, a Kamehameha graduate, has been selected as the American Baseball Coaches Association/Diamond Sports Company California Community College Coach of the Year for 2004.
Three players from Hawai'i played for Saddleback last season: third baseman Joseph Kala (Maui '03 of Kahului), left-handed pitcher Morgan Kruger-Burgess (Kealakehe '02 of Holualoa) and first baseman Keahi Kapana (Campbell '02 of 'Ewa Beach).
Hodges will be presented his award at the Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year banquet in the Opryland Hotel during the ABCA National Convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Jan. 7.
• Idaho State sophomore defender Jennifer Loo (Mililani '03) had two assists over the weekend as the Bengals defeated Southern Utah, 2-1, and Brigham Young, 3-1. BYU junior defender Charlene Lui (Punahou '02 of Ho-nolulu) started for the Cougars.
• Southern Methodist sophomore forward Adria Campbell (Punahou '03 of Kailua) scored a goal as the Mustangs defeated Texas Christian, 4-0, for their 10th straight season-opening victory.
• Oregon freshman forward Kami Kapaku (Baldwin '04 of Wailuku) was pulled down from behind on a one-on-one near the goalie box, setting up a game-tying penalty kick as the Ducks played to a 1-all tie with No. 10 Ohio State in an exhibition Aug. 24..
Reach Leila Wai at lwai@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-2457.
Hodges guided the Gauchos to the state championship of the 2004 California Community College season with a 29-12 record, Saddleback's first-ever state title in baseball.
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