Author Archives: TravisGaniko

I’ve begun my baseball conditioning, which is me regimen of rigorous running and weight lifting excersises. I have to be stronger and faster than every to confidently make the team, and preperation is the key for any sport. I go running around the neighborhood, or bike hills. My goal is to better condition myself, so i can keep up with all the running the coaches ask me to do. Wish me luck! Continue reading →

Now that football is done, i have alot more time to rest. Before I used to sleep at 10:30, because of all the homework I had to do.Now i can sleep an hour earlier at 9:30. I don come home tired every night, So I have more time to spend with my family. I get to relax more and play some video games, Something I never get to do during the week. Hopefuly now I can get those Aś my mom wanted. Continue reading →

Today i am going to a baseball game at the University of Hawaii Baseball Stadium. It is going to be two minor leauge teams, who send their best players to the major leauges. My Punahou baseball team holds a fundraiser to raise money to help keep the uniforms and equipment inn tip top shape, and also helps everyone get to know each other. Iḿ almost late! I cant wait to go. Continue reading →

Another big day is looming on Saturday. I have a football game against Word of Life, and another baseball game against a Babe Ruth team. So many things to do so little time. What can i do to get a break around here? Continue reading →

My days are getting more busy by the second. Now I have another baseball leauge to attend to, and it eats up about 4 hours of my weekend time. With football, I lose up to 4 hours every day from 3-7. Then I have japanese on Sunday, Piano on Saturdays, and all of my school work to go with it. Can things get any more busy ? Continue reading →

The crowd was roaring, and the other team was laughing. The Punahou team was too small, there was no way they could defeat saint louis, one of the best teams around. But they did.

After trailing 6-0 on the opening drive, punahou came back big. Even though saint louis had a great running back, the Punahou defense was shutdown and they held Fe ao to only one rushing touchdown. With Punahou on the attack, they outscored Saint Louis 26-20 in a huge upset. And with Travis Ganiko at team captain, Punahou was sure to have a strong leader.

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Yesterday, my time was filled to the top with sports. At 10:00, I had a football game against Iolani, who always has a strong football team. Then after returning to school ragged and tired, I had to eat lunch quickly and prepare for baseball practice. I practiced hard, and my love of the sport gave me a little extra energy to play on. After practice, I returned home for a little relaxation, and then at 6 it was off to the Aloha stadium, where i went with my friend Aaron to watch the Uh college football game. I cheered loud, and Hawaii won by a huge deficit. I returned home at 9 to do my homework, and I finaly got to bed at 11. What a day! Continue reading →

So far, my first few days as a feshman have been great. I have alot of good friends who support me, and alot of new teachers who understand me. I been able to keep up with all my homework, and Japanese class is much easier now that I have been coming to Nacos. Hopefully i will be able to continue to do well in high school, and get into college. Continue reading →

  A spark for the engine  　エンジンに火がついた　３
 
　私は１１才、小学６年生になった時、突然、心境の変化がありました。 ホームランを打つようになったのです。 また、ピッチャーになってエースになりました。 それからの私は、情熱を持って野球に熱中するようになりました。 私はもっと野球がうまくなるように、父と練習に励みました。 父と一緒に、テレビのメジャーリーグの試合を見て研究しました。 私は父と祖父の喜ぶ顔を見るために、野球をする機械になりたいと思いました。
 
　１２才の時、私はアイエアのオールスターチームに入りました。 アイエア地区の１２才と１３才だけの野球チームで、４チームの選手の中からトップベスト３プレイヤーだけが入ることが出来ます。 私は選ばれました。 リーグの名前は Broncoです。 私はブロンコのチャンピオンシップで絶対に優勝したいと思いました。 そしてとうとう決勝戦で、私はピッチャーをしたのです。 今、私はいつもチームのトッププレイヤーの一人です。 私は尊敬を勝ち得たのです。 Continue reading →

  A spark for the engine  　エンジンに火がついた　２
 
　私が６才の時、父は私をパールシティータイガーズに入れるため、入団の申し込みをしました。 しかし、私は、小さい頃からあまりスポーツが得意ではなかったので、本当はあまり入りたくありませんでした。 父は高校時代、学校の野球チームでいつも優勝していました。父はピッチャーで、エースでした。 それで、父は私にも野球をして欲しかったのです。
 
　２時に学校の授業が終わると、４時から６時まで、毎日、野球の練習がありました。 私は練習がつらいので、練習に行きたくありませんでした。 しかし何も言いませんでした。 私は父の喜ぶ顔が見たかったからです。 私は 「いくら頑張ってもうまくならないし、野球は苦手だ」 と父に言いました。 父は冷静な態度で、何も言いませんでした。 私は 「野球をやめたい！」 と、心の中で叫びました。しかし、もし、それを言えば父を悲しませると思い、口に出しませんでした。６才から１０才ぐらいまで、「つらい！　野球をやめたい！」 と思い続けました。 Continue reading →