
Maryknoll seizes the throne, winning first softball state crown
By Paul Honda on May 13, 2022Marvin Malczon gives free hugs. That is, hugs to the Datahouse/HHSAA Softball State Championships koa trophy. Moments before the longtime Maryknoll assistant coach bear-hugged the koa trophy, head coach John Uekawa pointed at his friend. “Marvin has been with me from day one,” Uekawa said after the Lady Spartans toppled ILH champion and top-seeded ‘Iolani, 5-2, for the state title. Malczon laid on his back, nestled on the grass near the dugout, clutching the trophy. A few minutes earlier, at […]