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Homecoming brings out the best in Lahainaluna

Since its establishment in 1831, Lahainaluna has always been unique, and Saturday’s homecoming was especially so for the oldest existing school west of the Rocky Mountains.

By George F. Lee

Oct. 21, 2023

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Lahainaluna fans sweated it out in the afternoon sun on Saturday at Lahainaluna Stadium.
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The Lahainaluna Lunas sang the national anthem prior to the start of the game against the Baldwin Bears on Saturday.
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The Lahainaluna Lunas sang their school song prior to the start of the game.
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The Lahainaluna Lunas sang their school song prior to the start of the game.
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The saxophone section of the Lahainaluna band, Ziek Gando, left, Ricardo Perez Ramirez and Anya Alvarado, were ready for Halloween.
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Lahainaluna's Lyrik Kahala handed the ball off to Kaulana Tihada.
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Lahainaluna's Joseph Arcangel kicked the extra point against the Baldwin Bears.
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Lahainaluna's Tevainui Loft chased down Baldwin's Antone Sanches.
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Lahainaluna's Erland Pahukoa carried the ball against the Baldwin Bears.
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Lahainaluna's Tj Borges carried the ball against the Baldwin Bears.
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Lahainaluna's Tj Borges carried the ball against the Baldwin Bears.
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Lahainaluna fans sweated it out in the afternoon sun on Saturday Here, dad Kai Kealoha cheered on his son Ka‘ea‘ea Kealoha during the junior varsity game against the Baldwin Bears.
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Lahainaluna's Ikaika Gonzales scored a touchdown against the Baldwin Bears.
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Homecoming queen Lavinia Tuitofa Tuavao-Tupou looked on as king Ayva Gazmen was crowned by Marie Tafea at Lahainaluna Stadium on Saturday.
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Homecoming queen Lavinia Tuitofa Tuavao-Tupou and king Ayva Gazmen were crowned at Lahainaluna Stadium on Saturday.
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Homecoming queen Lavinia Tuitofa Tuavao-Tupou and king Ayva Gazmen were crowned at Lahainaluna Stadium on Saturday.
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A rainbow set over the stadium at Lahainaluna on Saturday.
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Lahainaluna fan Lisa Haufekai, 19, cheered on the JV team.
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Lahainaluna fans took in the JV game against the Baldwin Bears at Lahainaluna Stadium on Saturday.
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The Lahainaluna junior varsity squad raised hands at the conclusion of the school song.
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Maui’s first responders were honored before the start of the varsity game.
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The Lahainaluna Lunas prayed prior to the start of the game against the Baldwin Bears on Saturday.
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The Lahainaluna Lunas sang the national anthem prior to the start of the game against the Baldwin Bears on Saturday.

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