Christian Shimabuku
Sports Reporter at Aloha State Daily
Sports reporter for @alohastatedaily. Previously @KHONnews, @StarAdvertiser, @sportingnews, @KaLeoSports. [email protected]. Instagram: cshimsports.
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alohastatedaily.com | Christian Shimabuku
The Seariders played all of their games on the road in 2024, while a new turf surface at Raymond Torii Stadium was being installed. One of O‘ahu's most picturesque stadiums now has a playing surface to match. Wai‘anae High School's Raymond Torii Stadium recently completed a series of renovations that cost north of $6 million, highlighted by a new turf surface and a six-lane track.
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alohastatedaily.com | Christian Shimabuku
The son of a Tongan father and Filipino mother, Hale Motu'apuaka was born to a pair of entertainers. A young Hale would watch his parents perform at a former venue at the Ala Moana Hotel called the Hawaiian Hut. His mother was an emcee and dancer, while his father was a musician. Motu'apuaka's desire to entertain was instilled from a young age. In addition to watching his parents, he found himself mystified by fireknife dancers.
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alohastatedaily.com | Christian Shimabuku
The Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League opened up minicamp on Maui on Tuesday, engaging in multiple community event and activations across the Valley Isle. After arriving on Maui on Monday, the Rams took the field at War Memorial Stadium on Tuesday in Wailuku. Star players such as quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Puka Nacua were present and greeted by fans.
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alohastatedaily.com | Christian Shimabuku
Across the ever-changing world of collegiate sports, university alignment from the president on down is viewed as paramount to any successful program. Following a saga that began with the sudden removal of former University of Hawai‘i athletics director Craig Angelos on Nov. 19, 2024, the new leadership in place in Mānoa believes it has the alignment it's been seeking for over half a year.
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alohastatedaily.com | Christian Shimabuku
Saint Louis senior shortstop Bruin Agbayani was the lone Hawai‘i high schooler invited to the MLB Combine, a showcase event for the country's top professional prospects at the amateur level. The 2025 MLB Combine began on Tuesday at Chase Field in Phoenix, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. A total of 322 prospects accepted invitations to the event, which runs through Saturday.
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Rick Nomura was the first player from Hawai‘i to suit up for the University of Arkansas baseball team. He certainly wasn't the last. More on the gift that keeps on giving for @RazorbackBSB: https://t.co/onpBBnir9F @rkn27 https://t.co/LgvOYPlgI8
Before the day ends, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how fun it was to talk #HawaiiBSB with @Scotty_Scott_1, @billyhull and Tanner this morning. Always good times on LTS!
Kanoa is away, so that means I'll be joining @billyhull today on Lets Talk Sports @ESPNHonolulu today and tomorrow (7am-9am) We got Athletic Director news to talk about, and apparently there's a basketball game happening today?
What kind of leader is UH getting in new AD Matt Elliott? According to HCF CEO Micah Kāne, "one of the top leaders that I've ever had the opportunity to work with." More on Elliott's desire to move back to Hawai‘i despite his success at UCLA: https://t.co/qnTbXeXmDk
