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It appears the paniolo spirit is alive and well in Hawaii high schools. Ride ’em cowboy, cowgirl
Kamehameha sophomore Jesse Dowsett and Kalaheo freshman Ryanna Cambra are the all-around champions of the Hawaii High School Rodeo Association's Oahu District Finals.
The competition was held recently at New Town & Country Stables.
HHSRA holds its state finals at Parker Ranch on the Big Island, June 9-12. The top four competitors in each event there win a chance to compete in the nationals, July 24-30 in Springfield, Ill.
The National High School Rodeo Association is represented in 38 states and four Canadian provinces.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL: OIA tournament starts tomorrow
The Oahu Interscholastic Association girls' basketball tournament starts tomorrow, with the lower eight seeds beginning play. The top four seeds, including unbeaten Kalaheo (9-0) and Moanalua (10-0), play their first games Friday. The Mustangs are the defending champions. The championship game will be played at the Stan Sheriff Center on May 6 at 2:30 p.m.
BASEBALL: Kamehameha earns state berth
By winning the Interscholastic League of Honolulu regular season championship, Kamehameha (12-2) is in the state tournament. The league's overall champion and second state berth will be determined in the ILH tournament, played over the next two weeks. Friday's games pit the Warriors against University/Hawaii Baptist, Mid-Pacific vs. Maryknoll, Iolani vs. Damien and St. Louis vs. Punahou.
By Dave Reardon, Star-Bulletin
A total of 14 football players will be honored by the Hawaii chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame at a banquet May 7 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Fourteen football
players to be honoredThey are finalists for the organization's nominee for a national scholarship.
The players are Kanoa Alapai (Kamehameha), Benson Broyles (Waimea), Timmy Chang (St. Louis), Matthew DeCoito (Hilo), Russ Fukushima (Moanalua), Everett Hesia (Kamehameha), Chad Kahale (St. Louis), Britton Joel Komine (Pac-Five), Jonathan Nagato (St. Louis), Jesse Park (Moanalua), Bronson Sismar (St. Louis), Jesse Vaiagae (Aiea), Nolan Wada (Baldwin) and Reid Yoshikawa (Kaimuki).
Tommy Kaulukukui and Jerry M. Neumann Sr. will receive awards for service to Pop Warner football.
Hawaii High School Athletic Association executive director Keith Amemiya will speak, and John Fink is master of ceremonies.
For information contact Earl Galdeira at 839-5575.
MORE JASON:
The honors keep pouring in for Hilo's Jason Mandaquit, Mr. Basketball Hawaii 2000. Mandaquit, the 5-foot-9 point guard who led the Vikings to the state championship, was recently named the Rivals.com State Player of the Year.Eddie Griffin of Pennsylvania was chosen the national Player of the Year.
FOLLOWING UP:
The Kaimuki-Kaiser baseball game last Wednesday was ruled forfeited by Kaimuki after umpires said two ejected coaches didn't leave the field.Umpire Curtis Cho said he ejected a Kaimuki player for arguing balls and strikes, head coach Clyde Hayashida for arguing and assistant coach Dwight Kanetoku for swearing, and the coaches failed to leave the field immediately.
Kaimuki athletic director Ray Fujino did not appeal, and the player and coaches served a one-game suspension Saturday, according to OIA rules.
PADDLING DOWN UNDER:
The Kamehameha Schools paddling team is training to be the first high school squad to enter the World Sprints.The competition is Aug. 12 in Townsville, Australia.
Those wishing to help the team raise money for the trip can contact Cindy Namohoe at 263-7663.
Compiled by Dave Reardon and Tim Crouse
BASEBALL
OIA Varsity
Western Division
Regular-season standings
W L Pct. GB Leilehua 8 0 1.000 -- Mililani 7 1 .875 1 Waianae 6 2 .750 2 Aiea 6 2 .750 2 Campbell 5 3 .625 3 Pearl City 5 3 .625 3 Moanalua 3 6 .333 5-1/2 Nanakuli 2 6 .250 6 Radford 2 7 .222 6-1/2 Waipahu 1 7 .125 7 Waialua 0 9 .000 8-1/2
Eastern Division
Regular-season standings
W L Pct. GB Kailua 6 1 .857 -- Castle 6 1 .857 -- Kaiser 4 3 .571 2 McKinley 4 3 .571 2 Kahuku 3 4 .429 3 Kalani 3 4 .429 3 Kaimuki 3 4 .429 3 Roosevelt 3 4 .429 3 Kalaheo 2 5 .286 4 Farrington 1 6 .143 5
Yesterday's result OIA Junior varsity
Castle 11, Farrington 5
Kahuku 13, Kaiser 6
Roosevelt 13, McKinley 4
Mililani 8, Pearl City 0
Moanalua 10, Leilehua 5
Final regular-season standings ILH Varsity
W L Pct. GB x-Kamehameha 12 2 .857 -- Mid-Pacific 11 3 .786 1 Iolani 10 4 .714 2 St. Louis 9 5 .643 3 Punahou 8 6 .571 4 Damien 2 12 .143 10 Maryknoll 2 12 .143 10 UHBA 2 12 .143 10 x-clinched state tournament berth
BASKETBALL
OIA Varsity girls
Western Division
Final regular-season standings
W L Pct GB x-Moanalua 10 0 1.000 -- x-Leilehua 9 1 900 1 y-Nanakuli 8 2 .800 2 y-Aiea 7 3 .700 3 y-Pearl City 6 4 .600 4 y-Radford 5 5 .500 5 Mililani 4 6 .400 6 Waianae 3 7 .300 7 Campbell 2 8 .200 8 Waipahu 1 9 .100 9 Waialua 0 10 .000 10 x-clinched first-round playoff bye
y-clinched playoff spot
Eastern Division
Final regular-season standings
W L Pct GB x-Kalaheo 9 0 1.000 -- x-McKinley 7 2 .778 2 y-Roosevelt 6 3 .667 3 y-Kahuku 6 3 .667 3 y-Kalani 5 4 .556 4 y-Farrington 3 6 .333 6 Kaimuki 3 6 .333 6 Castle 3 6 .333 6 Kaiser 2 7 .222 7 Kailua 1 8 .111 8 x-clinched first-round playoff bye
y-clinched playoff spot
Yesterday's results OIA Junior Varsity Playoffs
McKinley 47, Mililani 40
Aiea 15, Kahuku 14
Kalaheo 31, Campbell 25
Moanalua 52, Roosevelt 27
Regular-season standings ILH Varsity Division I
W L Pct GB x-Kamehameha 11 0 1.000 -- Punahou 7 3 .700 3-1/2 Iolani 8 4 .667 3-1/2 Mid-Pacific 5 6 .454 6 Sacred Hearts 4 6 .400 6-1/2 Maryknoll 3 8 .273 8 University 0 11 .000 11 x-clinched regular season championship
Regular-season standings ILH Varsity Division II
W L Pct GB x-St. Francis 12 1 .923 -- Punahou 10 3 .769 2 Kamehameha 10 3 .769 2 La Pietra 6 7 .462 6 Hawaii Baptist 5 8 .385 7 Iolani 5 8 .385 7 St. Andrew’s 3 10 .231 9 Redemption 0 13 .000 12 x-clinched regular season championship
(Selected by a 13-member statewide panel representing coaches and officials) SOFTBALL
All-state team
Position Player of the Year: Ioneta Lei, Iolani
Pitcher of the Year: Mitzi Ing, Iolani
Coach of the Year: Chris Shimabukuro, Iolani
First team
Pitcher: Mitzi Ing, Sr., Iolani; Johnna Rowland, So., Mililani; Shannon Tabion, Jr., Baldwin. Catcher: Aurea Astro, Sr., Iolani. Infield: Erin Castillo, So., Waimea; Taryn Nagata, Jr., Iolani; Kacy Nekoba, Sr., Iolani; Kaleo Eldredge, Jr., Baldwin; Lisa Iwamoto, Sr., Iolani. Outfield: Ioneta Lei, So., Iolani; Marie Jackson, Sr., Mililani; Kimberly Makahilahila, Sr., Kamehameha; Cindy Higa, Sr., Iolani; Utility: Rachel Lacar, Sr., Pearl City.
Second team
Pitcher: Erin Leo Sing Chow, So., Kamehameha; Lehua Kiaaina, Sr., Kalaheo; Loihi McKeague, Sr., Pearl City. Catcher: Kayla Kahuli, Sr., Leilehua; Anuhea Diamond, Jr., Mililani. Infield: Britney Shimamoto, Fr., Mililani; Leilani Kuhaulua, Sr., Waianae; Noelle Izumi, Jr., Iolani; Ashley Ruff, So., Kamehameha; Tiari Keliinoi, Jr., Mililani. Outfield: Amber Juan, So., Sacred Hearts; Adrienne Kasaoka, So., Mililani; Jana Pintz, Jr. Kailua; Megan Spath, Sr., Baldwin.
Player of the Year: Myra Amisone, Waiakea. BIIF First Team
Coaches of the Year: Wayne Abalos, Waiakea; Mercy Henrigques, Kealakehe.
Firstbase: Marilla Save, Sr., Konawaena.Secondbase: Chana Ichinotsubo, Sr., Waiakea. Thirdbase: Allison Agliam, So., Waiakea. Shortstop: Alana Power, So., Kealakehe. Outfield: Kristine Irvine, So., Waiakea; LeeAnn Hoke, Jr., Waiakea; Lei Hoopii, Jr., Waiakea. Catcher: Kristen Beaudet, Jr., Kealakehe; Diana Nakoa, So., Waiakea. Pitcher: Myra Amisone, Jr., Waiakea. Utility: Puananai Kaimiola, Jr., Kealakehe; Nina Kyser, Sr., Pahoa.
Player of the Year: Mitzi Ing, Iolani ILH First Team
Coach of the Year: Chris Shimabukuro, Iolani
Catcher: Aurea Astro, Sr., Iolani. Firstbase: Taryn Nagata, Jr., Iolani. Secondbase: Lisa Iwamoto, Sr., Iolani. Thirdbase: Kacy Nekoba, Sr., Iolani. Shortstop: Noelle Izumi, Jr., Iolani. Outfield: Ianeta Lei, So., Iolani; Cindy Higa, Sr., Iolani; Amber Juan, So., Sacred Hearts. Utility: Skylar Tokumine, Jr., University. Designated Hitter: Holly Wakazaru, Jr., University. Pitcher: Tina Gonsalves, Sr., Sacred Hearts; Erin Sing Chow, So., Kamehameha.
Player of the Year: Erica Awai, Waimea KIF First Team
Coach of the Year: Pat Baniaga, Waimea
Pitcher: Albette Nawai, So., Waimea. Catcher: Erica Awai, Sr., Waimea. Firstbase: Erin Castillo, So. Waimea. Secondbase: Tiana Laranio, So, Kapaa. Thirdbase: Rochelle Perreira, Sr., Kauai; Shortstop: Robyn Hoopi-Manuel, Jr., Waimea; Outfield: Jennifer Fukino, Sr., Waimea; Breanne Baptista, Sr., Waimea; Bridget Louis, So., Waimea. Utility: Alisa Racelo, Sr., Kauai.
Position Player of the Year: Kaleo Eldredge, Baldwin MIL First Team
Pitcher of the Year: Shannon Tabion, Baldwin
Coach of the Year: Earl Kukahiko, Lahainaluna
Catcher: Nicole Baraoidan, Jr., Lahainaluna. Firstbase: Charito Richardson, Sr., Baldwin. Secondbase: Kalei Robia, Sr., Lahainaluna. Thirdbase: Bobbie Jean Medeiros, So., Molokai. Shortstop: Kaleo Eldredge, Jr., Baldwin. Outfield: Megan Spath, Sr., Baldwin; Wendy Mathis, Jr., Kekaulike; Alena Matsui, Jr., Baldwin. Pitcher: Shannon Tabion, Jr., Baldwin. Utility: Michelle Castro, Sr., Baldwin.
Player of the Year: April Crowell, Roosevelt OIA East First Team
Coach of the Year: Clayton Okamura, Roosevelt
Pitcher: Lehua Kiaaina, Kalaheo; Kelly Tanabe, Roosevelt. Catcher: April Crowell, Roosevelt. Firstbase: Stephanie Gould, Kailua. Secondbase: Kelsi Kobashigawa, Roosevelt. Thirdbase: Le Hahn, Roosevelt. Shortstop: Ashlie Dutro, Roosevelt. Outfield: Jana Pintz, Kailua; Courtney Dang, Roosevelt; Robin Okawa, Kalani. Utility: Jamie Reyes, Kaimuki.
Player of the Year: Johnna Rowland, Mililani OIA West First Team
Coach of the Year: Mike Okimoto, Mililani
Pitcher: Johnna Rowland, Mililani; Jasmine Choy, Waianae. Catcher: Shaylla Moases, Waianae. Firstbase: Hoonani Kahoopii, Pearl City. Secondbase: Karyna Wilkerson, Mililani. Thirdbase: Miki Asamura, Mililani. Shortstop: Tiari Keliinoi, Mililani. Outfield: Marie Jackson, Mililani; Hoku Hamili, Waianae; Charlotte Garcia, Leilehua. Utility: Rachel Lacar, Pearl City.
TENNIS
ILH postseason tournament
Varsity boys
Yesterday's resultsSemifinal singles: Richard Salem (Pun) def. Stephen Conching (Kam), 6-1, 6-1; Jesse Paer (Pun) def. Bucky Jencks (Pun), 6-4, 6-1.
Semifinal doubles: Tyler Black-Cole Millare (Kam) def. Kevin Ching-Sean Jobe (Pun), 6-3, 6-3; Noah Parker-Chase Kutara (StL) def. Ryan Ishii-Derrick Lajola (Iol), 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.
Varsity girls
At Iolani H.S. CourtsQuarterfinal doubles: Janalle Kaloi-Kim Kaloi (Kam) def. Kea Asato-Tomo Noji (Iol), 6-2, 6-2; Jenna Ishii-Allison Ishii (Iol) def. Lisa Ayabe-Nichole Tokeshi (Pun), 6-1, 6-1; Kellie Goo-Betty Chang (Kam) def. Courtney Takahashi-Erin Seu (Pun), 6-3, 2-6, 7-5; Marianna Lee-Miclynn Crail (Iol) def. Kim Masuno-Logan Takahashi (HBA), 6-0, 6-1.