Mililani rally stuns Campbell

If it wasn't the numbers, it was certainly a matter of heart.

After struggling from the floor for three quarters, Mililani got a spark from defensive whiz Jordan Torres to pull out a remarkable 54-48 win over Campbell last night.

The win boosted Mililani to 3-0 in Oahu Interscholastic Association West play. Campbell slipped to 2-1.

The Trojans trailed by 15 on their home court early and were down by 14 in the fourth quarter when they made their comeback.

Campbell still led 47-46 when reserve forward Jayden Delizo missed a tough 10-foot baseline jumper. Ken Moses rebounded and found Torres open for an easy layup.

Torres' go-ahead shot, during a 21-1 run, gave the Trojans the lead for good, 48-47, with 1:27 left.

"Coach said, 'Just play tight 'D' and don't let them have any easy shots," said Torres, who scored two baskets and a free throw and had two steals and two assists during the run. "I was just waiting for my chance like everyone else."

The Trojans led 53-47 with 25 seconds to go when Delizo made a free throw to bring the Sabers within five with 12 seconds left. But the Sabers got no closer.

Moses finished with 16 points, nine rebounds, seven steals and three assists. Olmos overcame a cold-shooting touch to finish with 10 points, including two key 3-pointers during the final quarter.

"Our team just stepped up. We have only three seniors, but everyone showed they've got heart," said Moses, a senior swingman. "Jordan really stepped up with great 'D' on their best guard."

Low posts David Otte (nine rebounds) and Brandon Dela Cruz (seven boards) helped Mililani control the glass in the pivotal final quarter.

"I didn't say nothing," Mililani coach Hiram Akina said. "They just knew they had to protect their house. They knew they'd come back. That's why I kept Donovan in. His shots were missing, but he had to keep shooting. It was a true team effort."

At Mililani H.S. gym

Campbell (2-1)	15	15	8	10	--	48
Mililani (3-0)	10	9	11	24	--	54

CAMPBELL--Raymond Samante 7, Ryan Hayes 15, Matthew Samante 4, Michael McDonald 0, Jayden Delizo 1, Tristan Sealy 13, Walter Daniels 5, Sean Kelley 3.

MILILANI--Fred Nillo 0, Nick Kanno 6, Jordan Torres 4, Ken Moses 14, Jon Vazquez 1, Donovan Olmos12, A.J. Clark 7, Kristian Guillen 2, David Otte 3, Brandon Dela Cruz 5.

3-point goals -- Campbell 2 (R. Samante, Hayes), Mililani 2 (Olmos 2).

Junior varsity -- Mililani 72, Campbell 41

Pearl City 53, No. 8 Radford 48

Rollie Salvacion scored nine of his game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter and Travis Cruz added two clutch 3-pointers in the final 8 minutes as the Chargers erased a 30-17 halftime deficit by outscoring the Rams 26-11 in the final quarter to pull off the upset.

At Pearl City H.S. gym

Radford (2-1)	17	13	7	11	--	48
Pearl City (2-1)	9	8	10	26	--	53

RADFORD--Garriet Canteen 4, Mike Sooto 9, Justin Lord 4, Joe Brundidge 1, Zac Brisley 0, Gardner Nakatani 0, Jeremy Hayes 0, Matt Alofaituli 8, John Watson 0, Gary Satterwhite 13, Antonio Williams 2, Michael Goodman 7.

PEARL CITY-- Alan Agni 0, Rollie Salvacion 21, Sheldon Luicus 0, Troy Antoque 2, Travis Cruz 13, Andrew Blue 0, Kawika Borden 4, Skye Kaapuni 1, John Giron 0, Karlo Rarangol 12.

3-point goals -- Radford 4 (Sooto 2, Satterwhite 2), Pearl City 5 (Cruz 3, Salvacion 2).

Junior varsity -- Radford 55, Pearl City 49

Waipahu 44, Aiea 41

The Marauders, led by Jasper Leano's eight fourth-quarter points, came back to defeat Na Alii and get their first league win.

At Waipahu H.S. gym

Aiea (0-2)	4	13	13	11	--	41
Waipahu (1-1)	7	11	16	10	--	44

AIEA--Lofa Liilii 0, Lito Alvarez 0, Josh Asuncion 2, Kali Kuia 11, Jerry Miller 9, Seth Nelson 8, Eric James 0, Kekoa Baptista 4, Kai Ah-Mook-Sang 5, Ryan Morris 2, Robert Holiday 0, Miah Tausaga 0.

WAIPAHU-- Jasper Leano 10, Mike Poscablo 2, Robert Donley 6, Jomar Pedro 9, Justin Dixon 2, Rowel Rivera 1, Lester Orsino 1, Geoffrey Tedious 0, Mason Namu 0, James Pacupac 13, Castro Masaniai 0, Maa Siani 0, James Tirao 0.

3-point goals -- Aiea 2 (Nelson 2), Waipahu 3 (Leano 2, Pedro).

Junior varsity -- Aiea 49, Waipahu 45

Waianae 50, Waialua 46

Ramsey Beers and Nathaniel Kahala each nailed three 3-pointers and Beers finished with 18 points for the Seariders, who held off the Bulldogs.

At Waialua H.S. gym

Waianae (2-1)	14	13	11	12	--	50
Waialua (1-2)	11	9	14	12	--	46

WAIANAE--Alfred Coffin 0, Charlton Taitin 0, Nathaniel Kahala 10, Kaipo Punihaole 0, Ramsey Beers 18, Junior Faliuga 7, R.J. Beers 0, Jeremy Green 7, Alex Tupulua 0, Liko Manuel 4, Jesse Lafua 4, Leroy Lee-Kiaaina 0.

WAIALUA--Marc Nacapuy 20, Bernard Menor 3, Edwin Rubio 10, Isiah Ramirez 0, Enoch Zawadi 0, Brian Graziano 6, Aaron Lapitan 2, Tauese Tapusoa 0, Caleb Fore 4, Joshua Whittaker 1, Robert Kroger 0.

3-point goals -- Waianae 7 (Kahala 3, Beers 3, Green), Waialua 2 (Rubio, Menor).

Junior varsity -- Waianae 37, Waialua 32

Leilehua 59, Nanakuli 54, OT

The Mules made five of seven free throws in overtime to defeat the visiting Golden Hawks.

At Leilehua H.S. gym

Nanakuli (0-3)	11	17	11	13	2	--	54
Leilehua (1-2)	11	16	13	12	7	--	59

NANAKULI--Anson Amaral 4, Kalai Kahalekai 11, Alika Willacker 0, Kalani Kahalekai 0, Travis Hulama 6, Ben Asi 8, Levi Luavasa 17, Michael Patronis 8, Jerry Kea 0, Vincent Mao 0.

LEILEHUA--Dustin Pau 8, Kennedy Orteza 18, Kolwin Dixon 0, Mike Tyron 8, Josh Brooks 0, Art Laurel 18, Viliami Haunga 1, Clayton Laurel 6.

3-point goals -- Nanakuli 0, Leilehua 2 (Orteza 2).

Junior varsity -- Leilehua 43, Nanakuli 31

ILH

Division I junior varsity boys

Saint Louis 51, Maryknoll 49

Division II junior varsity boys

Hawaii Baptist 40, University 33