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MAGAZINE ISSUE 13: Summer ‘26
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No Ka ‘oi College ID and OPD Camp
Madelyn Kakehi
Photos: Cory Ida
5/25/26
Aloha! My name is Madelyn Kakehi and I recently had the opportunity to participate in this year’s No Ka Oi College ID Camp for the first time. I’ve been playing soccer since I was about 3 years old and have always had a passion to go further and play D1 in college.
The 2026 No Ka Oi camp occurred on May 23rd to May 25th, at Waipio Soccer Complex. It consisted of a total of 5 sessions with college coaches. Between girls and boys there were about 300 kids and over 30 college coaches. Including TCU, UNLV, SeattleU, Wake Forest University and many other big soccer programs.
I really enjoyed my experience from this camp as I was able to learn new things and get lots of constructive feedback from a variety of coaches. I had the privilege to do drills and play in scrimmages in front of college coaches really giving me more exposure and a deeper understanding of college soccer expectations and coaching styles.
The college soccer recruiting process has always been a tough road for many, but the No Ka Oi camp really gives us players in Hawaii who have a harder time showcasing ourselves a head start. Players of all ages (permitted that year), levels and from different teams get the chance to communicate with college coaches and deepen their understanding of the recruiting process. It’s a great experience and gives you pathways to meet other people and make new connections.
NoKaoi Camp Sat 5/23/26
NoKaoi Sunday 5/24/26
NoKaoi Monday 5/25/26
Two goals enough for Paradise Soccer Club to reign supreme!
Mathew Vasconcellos
Photos: Cory Ida
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Two goals were enough.
In 90 minutes of playing time, the Paradise Soccer Club put a Division I Championship on their mantle over HI Rush Juniors, 2-0, at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium on Sunday!
Both teams began the opening stanza with some nip and tuck playing. Despite not scoring, HI Rush Juniors Goalkeeper #20 Kaiea Makillop made over three good saves and catches to keep his team in contention.
Paradise SC finally busted through the dam in the 38th minute when Yuki Shibata #20 aided in a goal from #26 Cotter Walker!
At halftime, Paradise led, 1-0!
“It was just the first half, but I think we could’ve scored more than one,” said Paradise SC’s Cyrus Ryuichi #22.
Going into the second half, HI Rush Juniors just needed one goal to tie things up and force a shootout.
Paradise SC foiled those plans in the second half. They added another goal from #18 Chris Churness in the 50th minute. Shibata also assisted in Churness’ goal.
“I felt that we could’ve had a chance to come back from it,” said HI Rush’s Jett Kobayakawa #19, an Iolani High School student.
Kobayakawa had a chance to score in the 79th minute, but his shot was blocked.
When the time ran out, Paradise had the upper hand. Ryuichi was stoked about the outcome, especially coming off an injury where he was inactive for eight months.
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