Comments on: Former Kahuku all-state hoopster Leiah Naeata chasing dream in Las Vegas

By: RRFL

RRFL — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:00:30 +0000

Its funny how people say she “single handedly carried the kahuku team” and blahblahblah and then bring up another girl who also moved to get an offer and ended up at a community College. Stop saying things like that bcoz u just discrediting the other players who DONT play year around and who actually BUST their butts too. That’s great and all that’s she is “dream chasing” but yall need to stop with that “Hawaii dont get exposure” bs already. There are athletes getting offers, if you ain’t getting anything, you ain’t a “baller” like you claim. One thing to talk about it. Another thing to be about it. Girls going to college for basketball from Hawaii. STOP playing that “oh I had to move bcoz Hawaii doesn’t get exposure”. ESPECIALLY when a player plays club ball YEAR AROUND! And if you been traveling and playing in all these tournaments, then playing in Hawaii isn’t the issue. Players need to LISTEN to their coaches and Parents need to STOP MAKING EXCUSES for their kids. All you Laie whatevaz people can come at me if you want , but your comments are the VERY REASON that these kids make all the excuses in the world. You only want to tell them good things and praise them. You not trying to push them to be better , you make them think they got it and then come senior year, they changing schools, blaming the coaches the schools , the state LOL for why they never got offers. Just coz its the truth and you mad , don’t say that I’m hating. ITS NOT HATE , ITS BEING HONEST SINCE YOU CANT BE

By: Laie Pride

Laie Pride — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:42:21 +0000

@RR4L, if you dont know who Sisi is, I question if you follow or have watched our ladies play. And i agree that Leiah carried our team. Most coaches around the island would agree.

By: RRFL

RRFL — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 03:18:58 +0000

@Laie Boy Leiah did not “Single handedly” carry the Kahuku Girls. And who is Sisi?

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 19:20:29 +0000

Proud of her in her pursuit of higher learning…college ed…via sports. Keep at it & it will happen. Miss watching b-ball this summer & of course watching 808 club. Nan & Bobby great coaches. Good luck young lady.

By: Laie Boy

Laie Boy — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 03:04:01 +0000

Go get um Leiah! 2 Time OIA POY. One of the top players in Hawaii. Huge sacrifice by the family. But that’s what you do for family. Leiah can handle anything these Vegas girls can throw at her!!! Single handedly carried Kahuku Girls since Sisi left! Rooting 4 you sista!

#RR4L #RR4L #RR4L #RR4L

Had to do um 4 times!

By: Supportive Parent

Supportive Parent — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 02:55:52 +0000

To my hanai niece, keep doing you girl! We hope to plan a family trip to Vegas to coincide with one of your games or even better your Senior Night! We are very excited to see you play against the best Vegas has to offer. We know you will hold more than your own against anyone in Vegas! Cheeeee! Keep working hard! I will make sure Ford and Lei do not forget you! We are so proud of you girl!

By: Fullcourt

Fullcourt — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 23:29:06 +0000

Does anyone know who coaches city high

By: Laie Girl

Laie Girl — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:23:11 +0000

The one and only Leiah Naeata. Great job. Yes a big sacrifice, but well worth it. Good luck and go get em!

By: Fullcourt

Fullcourt — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:16:40 +0000

@supportive parent is Dwayne Yuen still the club coach for city high ?

By: Laie Tutu

Laie Tutu — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:04:59 +0000

I think it is so sad to the anonymous people who go online and speak badly of Leiah. We as a community should support our keiki when they do anything positive. I just read above that there are critics and people saying Leiah isn’t ready. If you are not Leiah’s parents or coaches, may I ask why anyone is saying bad stuff? That is so pilau. Who does that kind of things. Who goes on a computer to talk badly about a kid? You keep doing you Leiah!