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30 Years of Comradery The Daddy Haine Tournament brings athletes together and invites new players to experience the passion everyone has for the game. By Ashley Caro ➳ On Dec. 23, 2023, amateur athletes competed alongside professionals who play in the AVP Tour—including Taylor Crabb, Tri Borne, and Carly Kan—and collegiate players, such as Noah Haine (BYU), Riley Haine (USC), Kāna’i Akana (UHM), and Keau Thompson (Ball State), to play in the 30th annual Daddy Haine Tournament. This year, Kawika Shoji was awarded a volleyball in recognition of his outstanding representation of Hawai‘i and the United States throughout his career. He serves as an inspiration for young volleyball players, as he exemplifies what can be accomplished with dedication and hard work. A portion of the proceeds of the event were donated to Lahainaluna High School, to help with the cost of constructing beach courts. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible, and to all participants. Additionally, thanks to the Haine family for keeping this competition going, uniting everyone, and demonstrating how Tom “Daddy” Haine would play hard and with integrity. The 2023 winning team included Ryan Wilcox, Sky Engelman, Nick Andrews and Xander Pink.
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From top le¥: Ryan Wilcox, Marc Haine, Xander Pink, Nick Andrews and Sky Engelman; Taylor Crabb; Alakai Todd
MARCH / APRIL 2024 | AMA 27
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