Hawaiian Crusaders Baseball Team Wins

The Hawaiian Crusaders Baseball Team from Waianae took South Carolina by storm and showered them with God and Hawaii's love and aloha like they have never seen. From the moment the Hawaiian Crusaders arrived in South Carolina they showed their love and aloha to all they came in contact with. The team was the first team from Hawaii to ever play in the Cal Ripken Sunset Classic Myrlte Beach South Carolina week long tournament. The tournament started on Sunday, August 16,2009 with the opening ceremonies and the skills competitions. The Hawaiian Crusaders won 1st place in 2 out of the 3 competitions. Monday - Wednesday they played double headers, back to back games, winning all 6 games with a record of 6-0. Thursday they were the #1 seed and played only one game. The game was all or nothing. If they lost, that would end their tournament, but if they won, they would move on to the championship game on Friday. They came out victorious and won now with a record of 7-0 and the only undefeated team in the tournament. Before and after each game the boys prayed and gave God the glory because we all new that if not for God they would never had made it to South Carolina. After each game the team gave gifts of puka shell necklaces, shell leis, Hawaiian Crusader car stickers, Hawaiian Crusader baseball, macadamia nuts, and other items from Hawaii to every player and coach. The boys made God and Hawaii proud with their humbleness, and loving attitudes toward everyone. They were like magnets attracting all they came in contact with and making life long friendships. At the championship game we were told that they never did see in any other tournaments where all the other teams would come out to the championship game and cheer on one team. When we looked at our cheering section, it was huge and we were truly blessed. The boys won the tournament with a score of 3-2 and brought home the championship. Praise God. Joshua Lincoln of the Hawaiian Crusaders was named the tournaments MVP, which he truly deserved it. All of the boys played awesome and played as a team supporting one another. They were smaller then the mainland teams, but that didn't stop them from being victorious. We praise God and give Him all the glory for blessing us with an experience like this one. We are still receiving comments from South Carolina stating that they have never met a team like this one and that the Hawaiian Crusaders represented what baseball and sportsmanship was all about and they team and supporter showed such class. We are so proud of our young men and are truly blessed that they had such wonderful coaches and such extremely loving support. We thank everyone that helped us get there and for all the prayers, love and support. GO HAWAIIAN CRUSADERS!!! "Win or Lose we will Praise Him"

The Crusader Team consisted of: Coach Roy Kaululaau, Coach Roddie Miguel, Coach Kimo Lincoln, Coach Ed Benner, Coach Eddie Kuakini, -
Players: Mana Kaululaau, Nicholas Benner, Christian Paling, Ejay Kuakini, Joshua Lincoln, Dallas Ranada, Rudyjay Keopuhiwa Jr., Lonn Okinaka, Edward Hiilani Nauka, Napoleon Napalapalai, Alexcio Meyers, Jimmy Nunuha, and Jaymason Nunuha. (Lucky 13)

Contact Info for Hawaiian Crusaders:
Phone: 808-291-0742
Fax: 808-696-7230
Email: hawaiiancrusaders@hawaii.rr.com