Even though many of the players' families lost their homes to the wildfire, they all said they wanted to continue with their season.
The Lahainaluna High School football team reunites in wake of wildfires.seen in Lahaina following last month's wildfires, one group of student-athletes is pushing forward to give the community hope.
The team's school and field were destroyed during the blaze last month, and many of the players' homes were also damaged. Still, the players traveled more than an hour to Kihei for the practice.Mauaalina Montgomery, a 16-year-old player who is on the team along with his brother, told ABC News that playing helped to get his mind off all of the struggles his family has faced, including losing their home."We’re playing for them, all the Lahaina people.
The Lahainaluna High School team practiced together for the first time since the deadly wildfires one month ago."There were options being thrown around where they could enroll at other schools if they intended to play sports, but for them, it wasn’t an option because they couldn’t see themselves wearing any other color than red," Rickard said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hawaii lawmaker says Biden’s brief, sleepy visit was ‘slap in the face’ to MauiHawaii House Minority Floor Leader Diamond Garcia, R-Oahu, said the community is still reeling from the fires that left more than 100 dead and the city of Lahaina leveled.
Read more »
Kitten named `Engine,' 5 Jack Russell Terriers newest pets flown from Maui to San DiegoEach of these orphaned pets come from the Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation and each of their transports will open up kennel space for animal shelters on the island.
Read more »
Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamationMost of West Maui will officially reopen to travelers Oct. 8 under a new wildfire emergency proclamation signed on Friday by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green.
Read more »
Elon Musk reacts to Joe Rogan's comments on Maui wildfiresRogan recently spoke with former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard about the local and federal governments' handling of the devasting fires.
Read more »
Oprah denies viral video's claims about her Maui homeOprah Winfrey at the center of viral TikTok seen by millions about her response to the Maui wildfires.
Read more »
Joe Rogan and Tulsi Gabbard slam Biden administration response to Maui wildfiresPodcast host Joe Rogan and former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard expressed heavy criticism of the Biden administration over its response to the Maui wildfire disaster and the lack of support residents have received.
Read more »