Senior Night for the Sacramento Amazons and Islanders Rugby Team

The high school team is the first all-girls Polynesian rugby team in America.

Leilani Teaupa, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

Vosa Makaafi , a senior on the team who has played since a freshman, being walked down by her sisters, brothers and mom. Her sister is also holding a picture of their late dad. (Leilani Teaupa)

Alitia Mataikibau, a senior on the team who joined us her sophomore year, is being walked down by her parents, siblings, and a lot of her cousins. She plans on continuing her education at BYU Hawa’ii. (Leilani Teaupa)

La’nia Kaihea has been on the team since her freshman year. She is being walked down by her family- some distant and some close. (Leilani Teaupa)

Elizabeth Dyck is a senior on the team who joined last year after a fun season of HS Fall 7s. She is being walked down by her parents and sister. (Leilani Teaupa)

MaryLouise Matailevu, who is new to the team this season. She is being walked down by her uncles, aunties, and cousins, some who are also on the team. (Leilani Teaupa)

Amelia Qoro, playing since her freshman year, is now a senior being walked down by her siblings, parents, and some cousins, some who also plays on the team. (Leilani Teaupa)

Seniors apart of the high school girl’s Amazon’s take a picture together before playing their last ever home game. (Leilani Teaupa)

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Leilani Teaupa

Leilani Teaupa

Leilani Teaupa is a freshman at Granite Bay High school. This is her first year on the Gazette staff.

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