Top-ranked Kamehameha outlasted No. 4 St. Louis 54-49 in an overtime thriller last night in front of a boisterous crowd at Kekuhaupio Gym.
Warrior Rykin Enos led the way with a game-high 16 points, including the crucial layup that sent the game into OT.
With 6 seconds remaining in regulation, Enos penetrated the Crusader defense for the bucket to tie the score at 45.
"Coach (Jesse Nakanishi) just said 'Take it to the hole,' and all my teammates split out, and I just took it down the middle," Enos said. "I've been practicing my shot this week, and the coaches were telling me to shoot with confidence."
In the extra period, Kamehameha (10-0) jumped out to a 49-46 advantage, only to have St. Louis' Jeremiah Masoli drain a 3-pointer to tie the game.
But with 18 seconds to play, Randy Cummings hit a 3-pointer of his own to put the Warriors up 52-49. Masoli, who finished with 13 points, tried to tie the game yet again with a long 3-point attempt, but he could not hit, and Enos sank two free throws to seal the victory for Kamehameha.
"I'm just ecstatic," Nakanishi said. "In November, we set this goal to get first or second (in the ILH) and not have to play in the ILH tournament, and we accomplished that tonight. This is a nice confidence booster to beat a great team like St. Louis."
The Warriors jumped out to an early 13-6 lead, thanks in part to eight straight points from Enos. But St. Louis (6-4) closed the gap to 13-10 at the end of the first quarter when Scott Smith got a quick two points off an in-bound lob pass with 1 second left.
Kamehameha increased its advantage to 17-10 to begin the second period, but the Crusaders pulled to within 19-18. Two free throws by Kamehameha's Andrew Godinet increased the lead to three points, but Saint Louis' Jamison Miller converted a three-point play after being fouled while making a lay-up.
Enos missed a 3-pointer as time ran out, leaving the score at 21-21 at intermission.
St. Louis jumped out to a 33-26 advantage with 4:17 to play in the third quarter. Kamehameha rallied back to within three points, but the Crusaders increased their lead to 42-37 with 2:58 remaining in regulation.
However, St. Louis' inability to hit free throws down the stretch kept the Warriors in the game and allowed Kamehameha to gain enough momentum for the victory.
"It's a critical situation where you gotta knock down free throws in that stretch, and we didn't," Crusader head coach Delbert Tengan said. "It's been our Achilles' heel. We've lost four games, three of them in overtime, and they all came down to a matter of making free throws.
"It comes down to making plays, and they made the plays when they had to and we didn't."
The Warriors are guaranteed a spot in the state tournament with the victory. Kamehameha has two regular-season games remaining against Punahou and Iolani.
"The kids are putting themselves in a position to let things go their way, and they are being rewarded," Nakanishi said. "We're going to go into the locker room and set a new goal. ... I'm sure it will be to win the ILH championship."
At Kekuhaupio Gym
| Saint Louis (6-4) |
10 |
11 |
15 |
9 |
4 |
-- |
49
|
| Kamehameha (10-0) |
13 |
8 |
12 |
12 |
9 |
-- |
54 |
SAINT LOUIS--Rickkson Pacarro 0, Kulia Aiona 4, John Quindara 3, Kawika Kekuawela 0, Scott Smith 12, Cameron Bayne 4, Joshua Yuen 0, Cole Shidaki 4, Jeremiah Masoli 13, Mona Aigamaua 0, Kalua Noa 0, Elliot Purcell 4, Jamison Miller 5.
KAMEHAMEHA--Randy Cummings 6, Jesse Moniz 2, Brandon Ahlo 0, Andrew Godinet 5, Mitchell Kauweloa 8, Jacob Ho 10, Pono Hanson 2, Rykin Enos 16, Jay Kauka 0, Kanoa Mokiao 0, Kea Smith 5, Treston Rego 0.
3-point goals -- Saint Louis 4 (Masoli 3, Shidaki), Kamehameha 5 (Enos 2, Ho, Godinet, Cummings).
No. 2 Iolani 69, No. 7 Maryknoll 48
Kawika Shoji nailed two 3-pointers and scored a game-high 21 points as the Raiders rolled over the Spartans.
Tyler Tsukazaki had 14 points and Travis Liu added 10 for Maryknoll.
At Mid-Pacific Institute gym
| Maryknoll (3-7) |
9 |
9 |
6 |
24 |
-- |
48
|
| Iolani (8-2) |
11 |
12 |
17 |
29 |
-- |
69 |
MARYKNOLL--Tyler Tsukazaki 14, Chris Hsia 4, Tommy Nguyen 3, Garrick Chock 0, Simeon Ke-Paloma 2, Rian Huizingh 1, Richardson Talavera 0, Javen Correira 0, Travis Liu 10, Zachary Misajon 5, Jordan Ho-Ching 5, Richard Herring 4.
IOLANI-- Kela Marciel 0, Vinny Nip 4, Barry Kang 6, Ryan Dung 10, Case Miyahira 7, Taylor Mounts 1, Kekai Kealoha 0, Kawika Shoji 21, Berton Wong 0, Brandon Ball 0, Jan Takamura 4, Liloa Nobriga 6, Blayne Yama 3, Wally Marciel 6, Team 1.
3-point goals -- Maryknoll 1 (Liu), Iolani 5 (Shoji 2, Miyahira 2, Dung).
Damien 39, Mid-Pacific 35
Mana Mikaele scored a team-high 11 points to lead the Monarchs to their first win of the season.
Marcus Holyfield had a game-high 17 points for the Owls.
At Mid-Pacific Institute gym
| Damien (1-10) |
16 |
5 |
10 |
8 |
-- |
39
|
| Mid-Pacific (1-10) |
9 |
15 |
6 |
5 |
-- |
35 |
DAMIEN-- Nikko Roman 3, Kama Bailey 1, Winnie Gapuz 3, Matt Gochenouer 0, Tony Cerezo 3, Aminis Thompson 4, Haku Correa 0, Kenneth Rossi 0, Mike Siupili 10, Mana Mikaele 11, Sione Tau 4.
MID-PACIFIC-- Samson Won 9, Marcus Holyfield 17, Jaime Rivera 0, Daniel Gordon 3, Robert Hsu 0, Jarryd Yasui 0, Kellar Ellsworth 6, Tiger Hill 0, Sililo Pale 0.
3-point goals -- Damien 4 (Roman, Cerezo, Sipili, Mikaele), Mid-Pacific 2 (Holyfield, Gordon).
Division II junior varsity boys
University High 61, HBA 59 OT
OIA EAST
Roosevelt 55, No. 5 Kahuku 53
Kerstan Ho's runner in the lane with a second left in overtime gave the Rough Riders the upset victory over previously undefeated Kahuku.
Okesene Ale Jr. scored a game-high 26 points and nailed a jumper with 4 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime. Ho scored four of his team-high 17 points in the extra period.
At Roosevelt H.S. gym
| Kahuku (10-1) |
19 |
10 |
9 |
10 |
5 |
-- |
53
|
| Roosevelt (7-4) |
11 |
13 |
17 |
7 |
7 |
-- |
55 |
KAHUKU--Pele Soliai 0, Kaulin Krebs 0, Iona Teriipaia 0, Devin Unga 9, Shiloah Te'o 6, Okesene Ale Jr. 26, Kevin Unga 2, Manti Te'o 4, Charles Bell 2, Jacob Kahawaii 4.
ROOSEVELT--Robbie Fukuhara 2, Jason Tasaka 2, Kila Delovio 9, Kerstan Ho 17, Keo Keola 16, Jeremy Harvest 4, Kaipo Spencer 2, Troy Quon 3.
3-point goals -- Kahuku 4 (Ale 3, S. Te'o), Roosevelt 3 (Ho 3).
Junior varsity -- Kahuku 61, Roosevelt 41
No. 10 Kaimuki 83, Kalani 59
Keone Reyes tallied 17 points to lead the Bulldogs over the Falcons.
With the win, Kaimuki clinched the second seed out of the East and a first-round bye in the upcoming OIA tournament. At 9-2, Kaimuki finished tied with Moanalua, but gets the higher seed with its win over the Menehunes earlier this year.
Thomas Pyo and Beau Albrechtson each added 15 points in the win.
At Kaimuki H.S. gym
| Kalani (1-10) |
12 |
16 |
15 |
16 |
-- |
59
|
| Kaimuki (9-2) |
19 |
23 |
18 |
23 |
-- |
83 |
KALANI--Brandon Liao 4, Jeff Khautakoun 13, Jonah Letoto 8, Max Fujio 3, Holu Kaaihue 8, Josh Markwith 19, Daniel Morisato 4, Brandon Cabacungan 0, Chris Pieper 0, Troy Kashiwabara 0.
KAIMUKI--Daniel Colon 8, Bryan Lim 0, Alika Higa 4, Shaun Dela Calzada 2, Swaine Seto-Mook 4, Keone Reyes 17, Shadrach Ramos Dias 9, Thomas Pyo 15, Phillip Miyasaka 5, Jarett Shiu 4, Beau Albrechtson 15, Craig Cabudol 0.
3-point goals -- Kalani 6 (Letoto 2, Markwith 2, Liao, Khautakoun), Kaimuki 4 (Pyo 3, Miyasaka).
Junior varsity -- Kaimuki 56, Kalani 31
Kalaheo 71, Farrington 58
Mana Guerreiro scored nine of his 12 points in the first quarter as the Mustangs outscored the Governors 26-10 in the first 8 minutes before cruising to a 13-point victory.
Kahua Hollinger added 11 points and Cheynne Lishman nailed two 3-pointers for the Mustangs.
At Kalaheo H.S. gym
| Farrington (3-8) |
10 |
6 |
18 |
24 |
-- |
58
|
| Kalaheo (8-3) |
26 |
12 |
13 |
20 |
-- |
71 |
FARRINGTON--Nathan Serdenia 9, Elijah Filifili 7, Elijah Lesu 5, Winston Matas 10, Randy McKee 0, Jeff Valoria 5, Ziggy Muramoto 3, Rey Bartian 4, Jarret Gabriel 4, Devan Selman 0, Michah Kalingo 5, Cody Hua 0, Glenn Ernest 6.
KALAHEO--Elias David 9, Chris Tumaneng 5, Koa Siliga 0, Donte Price 3, Mana Guerreiro 12, Kahua Hollinger 11, Jacob Anderson 0, Marvin Judd 7, Cheynne Lishman 8, Jeff Whitworth 4, Clifton Pires 0, Deaux Burns 2, Tyler Caswell 8, Chase Moses 2.
3-point goals -- Farrington 5 (Valoria, Serdenia, Filifili, Muramoto, Kalingo), Kalaheo 3 (Lishman 2, Guerreiro).
Junior varsity -- Kalaheo 69, Farrington 59
Moanalua 55, McKinley 35
Wayne West scored 20 points, including three 3-pointers, as the Menehunes routed the Tigers.
Moanalua was held to nine points in the third quarter but came out firing in the fourth, scoring 23 to ensure the win.
At Moanalua H.S. gym
| McKinley (6-5) |
6 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
-- |
35
|
| Moanalua (9-2) |
10 |
13 |
9 |
23 |
-- |
55 |
MCKINLEY--Bryce Ishikawa 0, Dat Vo 4, Earvin Sione 5, Nainoa Lessary 11, Jonathan Lee 7, Jefferson Pou 1, Oliver Diguc 7,
MOANALUA--Bao Jun Lei 11, Stephen Kina 5, Jay Yoshizawa 2, Paul Wasada 0, Eric Garcia 0, Stevie Austin 8, Casey Schuler 0, Stanford Leti 2, Chris Holt 3, Wayne West 20, Jehan Brown 2, Tyler Thornton 0, Savali Eselu 2.
3-point goals -- McKinley 1 (Sione), Moanalua 7 (West 3, Austin 2, Kina, Holt).
Junior varsity -- Moanalua 54, McKinley 48
Kaiser 54, Castle 47
Andrew Wingert scored 19 points and Race Chun-Ming added 15 points as the Cougars defeated the Knights.
Kaiser held the lead throughout the game, except for the end of the first quarter, when it trailed by two.
Scott Keiter-Charles led Castle with 14 points in a losing effort.
At Castle H.S. gym
| Kaiser (4-7) |
9 |
22 |
10 |
13 |
-- |
54
|
| Castle (4-7) |
11 |
15 |
9 |
12 |
-- |
47 |
KAISER--Scott Uehara 5, Kalani Calizar 3, Pa'a Kamauoha 0, Timothy Phillips 0, Andrew Wingert 19, Keoki Leong 0, Andy Uehara 0, Adam Aila 7, Jake Esteban 5, Dustin Chang 0, Noel Okuma 0, Race Chun-Ming 15.
CASTLE--Keanu Bruhn-Naleihei 4, Barron Meyer 6, Scott Keiter-Charles 14, Micah Clore 0, Alika Kalopodes 6, Eric Tom 0, Matt Kodama 2, Bryce Kalaukaaea 10, Kyle Kia 5, Tyler Kanemori 0.
3-point goals -- Kaiser 3 (Aila, Esteban, Wingert), Castle 3 (Kalaukaaea 2, Meyer).
Junior varsity -- Castle 33, Kaiser 29
