Posted on: Wednesday, September 1, 2004

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Kaimuki coach suspended after arrest

Advertiser Staff

Kaimuki High has suspended varsity football coach Daniel Mafua for the remainder of this week, including Saturday's game at Kahuku, because he was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving early Saturday morning.

Athletic director Fred Lee said during the suspension, which went into effect after yesterday's practice, Mafua cannot attend practices or coach in the Kahuku game. Lee said the incident did not occur while Mafua was supervising players, but added that as a coach of students he is considered a "role model" thus the sanction.

Mafua will return to coaching Monday.

According to police, Mafua was stopped on the H-1 Freeway westbound near the Waikele exit at 4:15 a.m., and was released at 6:10 a.m. after posting $500 bail.

Mafua did not return messages left by The Advertiser.

Lee has not determined if one of Mafua's assistants will serve as acting head coach for the week.

Mafua is in his first season as a head varsity football coach. The Bulldogs have lost nonleague games to Mililani and Pac-Five.

The Kahuku game is Kaimuki's O'ahu Interscholastic Association East season opener.

Volleyball

Chaminade rallies to top Toros on road

Chaminade remained undefeated by rallying past Cal State Dominguez Hills, 18-30, 30-24, 30-24, 30-19, yesterday at Carson, Calif.

Valasi Sepulona led Chaminade with 19 kills (.417 hitting percentage) and Kahala Kabalis added 16 kills and 13 digs.

Carol Hamilton led Dominguez Hills (4-1) with 10 kills and Christine Tran had 15 digs. The Toros hit just .194 for the match. Chaminade (2-0) hit .248.

Fishing

Fishing tournament set for Sept. 18

The Mahi Mahi World Championship, featuring 50 boats competing for more than $12,000 in cash and prizes, takes place Sept. 18 at Koko Marina Center.

The boats begin exploring Maunalua Bay at 6 a.m. Fish weigh-in will take place between 3 and 6 p.m., with the awards banquet to follow.