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Saturday, January 6, 2001

Freshman scores 27
points in Iolani win

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By Glen Higa
Special to the Star-Bulletin

Derrick Low, a 6-foot freshman guard, began his varsity boys' basketball career at Iolani in stellar fashion, scoring a game-high 27 points to lead the Red Raiders past Punahou, 55-43, last night at Iolani Gym.

"I thought we played really good defense against him," said Punahou coach Alan Lum.

"He (Low) had a couple of shots where he jumped over us and he shot balls where we had hands in his face. That's a credit to the boy."

Punahou started the game on a 9-2 run but Low scored eight of the Red Raiders' 17 points in the first quarter to give Iolani a four-point lead.

In the second half, Punahou tried to go to big-man Dane Uperesa in the middle but fell behind quickly.

"We made some nice runs where we forced a lot of turnovers and capitalized. When we did that we were successful," Iolani coach Mark Mugiishi said.

With sophomore sensation Bobby Nash saddled with foul trouble, Red Raider guards Bobby Webster, Travis McGaughy and Low went after the Buffanblu with a full-court press that forced turnovers and led to easy layups.

"Our guards played well," Mugiishi said. "We fouled too much and gave them too many baskets on free throws. But when you ask them to be aggressive, sometimes it happens."

Punahou utilized a 1-3-1 zone defense in an effort to contain Low but he consistently found the soft spots in the zone to hit short jumpers.

"He played well. None of his shot attempts were forced, they were all within the pattern of the offense," said Mugiishi.

Low was the man for the Red Raiders. He scored 11 points in the last 11 minutes of the game after Nash left with his fourth foul. He also dished the ball to McGaughy for baskets on the baseline and played outstanding defense.

"People always talk about Derrick Low and his point production, but he's becoming a complete player and that makes me happy," Mugiishi said.

Travis McGaughy added 11 points for Iolani. Lucas Love led the Buffanblu with 10 points.

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ILH

At Iolani

Punahou	13	7	11	12 -- 43
Iolani	17	9	18	11 -- 55

PUNAHOU: Kynan Pang 2, Richard Kim 7, Daniel Lam 6, Andrew Amigleo 0, Todd LaFountaine 2, Jason Ching 2, John Freese 2, David Dowsett 1, David Kowen 4, Lucas Love 10, Ryan Zabriskie 0, Dane Uperesa 9.

IOLANI: Derrick Low 27, Travis McGaughy 11, Bobby Webster 7, Robert Mageo 3, Bronson Melemai 1, Bobby Nash 4, Tyler McCready 0, Joe Udell 0, Jon Grobe 2.

3-pointers--Punahou 2 (Kim 2), Iolani 6 (Low 2, McGaughy 2, Webster, Mageo).

Kamehameha 80, Mid-Pacific 62:

Nainoa Spencer drilled three 3-pointers and finished with 17 points as the Warriors gave first-year coach Micah Kroeger a win in the ILH opener.

At Kamehameha

Mid-Pacific	14	7	14	25 -- 62
Kamehameha	17	21	19	23 -- 80

MID-PACIFIC: Lawren Kanno 7, Clint Copulos 5, Brian Terayama 1, James Ogiwara 7, Ricky Baver 12, Kyle Yanabu 10, Tyler Young 5, Chris Hoe 9, Matt Friedman 2, Chad Wheeler 2.

KAMEHAMEHA: Eric Shaver 11, Mike Cummings 2, Kolo Kapanui 9, Nainoa Spencer 17, Sean Uyehara 7, Caleb Spencer 10, Ko Kealoha 2, Mana Aweau 0, Nalu Perkins 7, Ray Oka 1, Aaron Kahaloa 4, Willie Melemai 10.

3-pointers--Mid-Pacifc 5 (Hoe 2, Kanno, Copulos, Yanabu). Kamehameha 6 (N. Spencer 3, Shaver, Uyehara, C. Spencer).

Damien 48, Maryknoll 47:

The host Monarchs came from behind to edge the Spartans. Damien trailed 36-33 going into the final quarter.

At Damien

Maryknoll	14	9	13	11 -- 47
Damien	14	11	8	15 -- 48

MARYKNOLL: R. Hirata 0, N. Corwin 2, R. Calizar 3, S. Ortiz 5, R. Sypowicz 12, Lee 7, P. Torres 9, M. Dator 7.

DAMIEN: D. Ahakuelo 3, P. Campos 2, A. Jarmillo 16, A. Saifoloi 16, D. Sonico 8, D. Wilson 0, J. Akino 0, J. Garma 3.

3-pointers--Maryknoll 2 (Ortiz, Torres). Damien 3 (Jarmillo 3).

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OIA

Kahuku 73, Farrington 57:

Micah Casey hit six field goals and 2-of-3 free throws in the second quarter as the host Red Raiders (2-0) pulled away to beat the Governors (0-1). Casey finished with a game-high 25 points.

At Kahuku

Farrington	14	13	12	18 -- 57
Kahuku	11	23	16	23 -- 73

FARRINGTON (0-1): Sanford McKee 7, Michael Rabago 2, Ronald Caday 0, Jason Domingo 4, Shaun Tabil 2, Chad Mock 7, Naseri Sunia 12, Chester Pacquing 0, Richard Udani 0, Warren Gaspar 18, Kinohi Aki 2, Lawrence Wilson 0, Billy Pasea 3.

KAHUKU (2-0): Trumaine Oto 6, Ferron Fonoimoana 0, Philip Alisa 15, Anthony Hill 2, Inoke Funaki 2, Micah Casey 25, James Kammerer 9, Nahi Smith 0, Adonis Buttel 8, Tala Esera 0, Jonathan Mapu 2, Quin Ah-You 4.

3-pointers--Farrington 0, Kahuku 5 (Oto 2, Alisa, Kammerer, Buttel).

Junior varsity: Farrington 54, Kahuku 32.

McKinley 50, Roosevelt 36:

Lima Toa scored eight of his 10 points in the third quarter as the host Tigers handed the Rough Riders their second consecutive defeat.

McKinley (2-0) outscored Roosevelt, 17-7, in the third quarter to open up a close game.

At McKinley

Roosevelt	8	7	7	14 -- 36
McKinley	9	11	17	13 -- 50

ROOSEVELT (0-2): John Castro 3, Joshua Yoshimoto 5, Cyle Kuwanoe 10, Chris Mols 0, Keola Stietzel 12, Casey Gouveia 3, T.J. Talaro 3, Anthony Holyfield 0, Andrew Choy 0, Shown Francis 0, Leanoa Wong 0.

MCKINLEY (2-0): Lima Toa 10, Justin Book 0, Anthony Alborado 3, Edsley Hicks 8, Curt Leong 12, Voltaire Gansit 5, Christopher Clooney 2, Isaiah Aina 7, Dominic Souza-Larimore 0, Shawn Pacquing 3, Salesi Fifita-Atkins 0, Marco Mowrey 0.

3-pointers--Roosevelt 4 (Stietzel 2, Yoshimoto, Gouveia), McKinley 6 (Leong 3, Gansit, Aina, Pacquing).

Junior varsity: Roosevelt 37, McKinley 25.

Pearl City 57, Radford 51:

Terry Ayers and Ty Jarrett combined for 35 points as the Chargers handed the Rams their first regular-season loss since 1999.

Ayers poured in 18 and Jarrett 17 as Pearl City improved to 2-0 and dropped the Rams to 1-1.

At Radford

Pearl City	17	9	18	13 -- 57
Radford	12	11	15	13 -- 51

PEARL CITY (2-0): Marcus Felder 2, Kaipo Monis 4, Ty Jarrett 17, Terry Ayers 18, David Tilley 2, Kristopher Liederbach 5, Clifton Weaver 7.

RADFORD (1-1): Justin Rellin 4, Charles Senior 6, Jeffery O'Garro 0, Joshua Redding 2, Dwight Edwards 4, Kula Tanuvasa 10, Sam Baker 4, Fritz Crighton 2, Jonathan Atimua 0, Justin Puluti 4, Kevin Calloway 15.

3-pointers--Pearl City 3 (Jarrett 2, Ayers), Radford 1 (Calloway).

Junior varsity: Pearl City 50, Radford 42

Aiea 35, Waipahu 31:

Chris Antonio paced Na Alii (1-1) with 11 points, and the Marauders slipped to 0-2. Aiea outscored Waipahu, 12-7, in the third quarter.

At Aiea

Waipahu	8	4	7	12 -- 31
Aiea	5	7	12	11 -- 35

WAIPAHU (0-2): Thomas Mason 3, Jacob Aga 0, Shane Kalaiwahea 2, Kenneth Cheers 3, Paulo Aga 0, Maurice Daniels 9, Chris Coloma 5, Phil Solomua 9.

AIEA: Jerome Duldulao 1, Chris Antonio 11, Daniel Min 4, Taylor Watanabe 3, Wes Williams 6, Aaron Powell 3, Anthony Johnson 5, Dennis Dedicatoria 0, Aarhur Phanphengdy 2, Alika Leovao 0.

3-pointers--Waipahu 2 (Cheers, Daniels), Aiea 3 (Watanabe, Williams, Powell).

Kaimuki 58, Kalani 35:

Kila Kamakawiwo'ole and Daniel Tautofi each scored 13 points to help the visiting Bulldogs (1-1) win. Kalani fell to 0-2.

At Kalani

Kaimuki	15	17	12	14 -- 58
Kalani	5	14	5	11 -- 35

KAIMUKI (1-1): Jesse Wong 6, Justin Faimealelei 4, Brandon Hayashida 6, Daniel Swearingen 2, Daniel Tautofi 13, Brandon Plan 6, Junior Maiava 0, Matt Jenkins 0, Kila Kamakawiwo'ole 13, Alex Lauriano 0, James Davis 4, Darren Tautofi 4.

KALANI (0-2): Yorke Ashiba 0, Kekoa Tam 3, Brandon Mikami 2, Kevin Nakamura 2, Hunter Lewis 11, Robert D'Amato 1, Russell Dement 8, Chad Nakamoto 5, John Hong 1, Matt Young 1, Alex Utoafili 1.

3-pointers--Kaimuki 4 (Plan 2, Wong, Kamakawiwo'ole), Kalani 3 (Lewis 2, Dement).

Leilehua 77, Mililani 59:

The Mules' high-powered offense was in full-gear as they blasted the host Trojans (1-1).

Joshua Jumawan hit four 3-pointers and tallied 18 points, and Garland Gantt and Eric Marshall also scored 18 points apiece for the Mules, who have averaged 80 points in their first two wins.

At Mililani

Leilehua	19	15	18	25 -- 77
Mililani	9	14	23	13 -- 59

LEILEHUA (2-0): Garland Gantt 18, Lance Tuggle 0, Ricardo Bachelor 9, Joshua Jumawan 18, Clifford Feliciano 13, Shaun Fetzer 0, Demitrius Washington 0, John Dolac 0, Eric Marshall 18, Duon Adams 0.

MILILANI (1-1): Gary Deliz 2, Koji Price 6, Rashaun Broadus 10, Troy Wailehua 0, Alex Aguda 0, William Broadus 16, Andrew Min 0, Hoku Patoc 10, Chad DeMello 0, Kaipo Patoc 15.

3-pointers--Leilehua 5 (Jumawan 4, Feliciano), Mililani 6 (R. Broadus 2, H. Patoc 2, K. Patoc 2).

Junior varsity: Mililani 52, Leilehua 50.