The Saint Louis Crusaders pose for a photo after defeating Waiakea for the Division I championship. | Photo Credit: Rayden Aoki, Special to HSRN
Saint Louis Crusaders are baseball champions for first time since 2014
BY MICHAEL LASQUERO | HSRN
PUBLISHED MAY 11, 2025
WAILUKU – The koa trophy returns to the slopes of Kalaepohaku.
Saint Louis won its first baseball championship since 2014 with a 5-0 win over Waiakea in the Division I state title game Saturday night before a crowd of over 3,000 at Iron Maehara Stadium.
Lincoln Pang scattered three hits in a complete game effort with two strikeouts to help the Crusaders (15-6) claim the state crown.
Bruin Agbayani, son of Saint Louis head coach Benny Agbayani, was named the tournament’s most outstanding player after finishing the state tournament batting 8-for-14 with a double, two triples, a home run, five runs scored and three RBIs.
Saint Louis head coach Benny Agbayani shares a moment with son Bruin Agbayani after the Crusaders defeated Waiakea for the Division I championship. | Photo Credit: Rayden Aoki, Special to HSRN
Lincoln Pang was the winning pitcher for the Crusaders, who defeated Waiakea in shutout fashion. | Photo Credit: Rayden Aoki, Special to HSRN
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