2027 Maui Middle School Basketball League Announces Start Dates
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League officials at Central Maui Sports Ohana announced the start of the 2027 Maui Middle School Basketball League on November 12, 2026, in Waiuku, HI. The league, which will span from January 17, 2027, to March 27, 2027, is open to students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th from across Maui County, including the island of Lanai. Teams will be formed by districts or schools, with openings for private school-based teams as well.
Player evaluations will be conducted in November, December 2026, and January 2027. Each district or school may enter teams in the A, B, or C divisions, depending on the skill, abilities, and age of the players. Team A is the most competitive, followed by Team B, and Team C, which includes younger, less experienced, or less skilled players. If four teams sign up, a girls' division will be included, and divisions can be coed.
The league encourages all qualified athletes to participate. Contact information for the league coaches to find out their player evaluation schedules in your respective district or school is provided below:
- Kahului Boys: Cliff Alakai, 808-283-0444 - Kahului Girls: Rhod Bulosan, 808-234-3366 - Kihei (Boys and Girls): Aaron Batulayan, 808-298-6984 - Lahaina Boys: Casey Smythe, 808-344-9566 - Lahaina Girls: Iolani Kaniho, 808-463-7809 - Lanai (Boys and Girls): MaryLouise Kaukeano, 808-563-2703 - Upcountry Boys: Kit Okazaki, 808-268-2287 - Kihei (Boys and Girls): Gary Hall, 202-748-3872 - Wailuku Boys: Joe Blackburn, 808-870-2123 - Wailuku Girls: Dedrick Sabas, 808-280-9872
Central Maui Sports Ohana looks forward to an exciting season of skill-building, teamwork, and competition.
The league is designed to foster a competitive yet supportive environment for middle school students. Teams will compete in divisions based on skill levels, ensuring that all participants have the opportunity to develop their basketball skills and enjoy the sport. The league aims to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and the development of young athletes.
The dates for player evaluations are crucial for ensuring that teams are properly placed in the appropriate divisions. Students and coaches are encouraged to take advantage of these evaluation sessions to determine the best placement for their teams. The league organizers are committed to providing a fair and equitable evaluation process to ensure that all teams are appropriately challenged and supported.