HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Dung’s final shot kills Kamehameha
Iolani's mantra is "One Team," but it could also be "Refuse to Lose."
The five-time defending state champion, somewhat forgotten as other elite teams took the spotlight early in the season, rallied from a 12-point deficit and got a game-winning 3-point bomb by Ryan Dung with 3 seconds left to edge Kamehameha 42-41 last night at Kekuhaupio Gym.
"We refuse to lose. Last year we lost to them here on a last-second shot by Rykin (Enos)," Dung said. "This is my first game-winner and it feels real good."
Dung got help from guard Kela Marciel, who sparked a resilient defensive effort by the Raiders.
After Kamehameha extended its lead to 41-39 on a free throw by Kawika Lyons with 9.9 seconds left, Marciel took the inbounds pass and raced up the floor. he dribbled down the right side of the key and drew two defenders into the key.
"If it was open, I was gonna take it," Marciel said. "I saw Ryan open, and he's one of our best 3-point shooters."
The pass was deflected en route to Dung, forcing him to back up more than 2 feet behind the arc.
"(Kela) got stuck a little bit, so I floated to the corner," Dung said.
Kamehameha got the ball after a timeout with 1.6 seconds left, but Mitchell Kauweloa's long pass was intercepted by Iolani's Liloa Nobriga in the corner.
A boisterous crowd of about 800 saw Iolani, ranked No. 1 in the Star-Bulletin Top 10, improve to 6-1 in Interscholastic League of Honolulu play (16-6 overall). Dung finished with 15 points, including 11 in the final quarter, to pace the Raiders. Case Miyahira and Nobriga chipped in with seven apiece.
Enos led Kamehameha (3-4) with 18 points, including 16 in the first half. Kauweloa added eight points for the hard-luck, 10th-ranked Warriors.
"We're lucky to win," Iolani coach Mark Mugiishi said. "We missed all our free throws down the end. Kamehameha had an excellent game plan and had us confused for a lot of the game.
At Kekuhaupio Gym
| Iolani (6-1) |
8 |
11 |
6 |
17 |
-- |
42
|
| Kamehameha (3-4) |
15 |
14 |
4 |
8 |
-- |
41 |
IOLANI--Kela Marciel 6, Ryan Dung 15, Case Miyahira 7, Taylor Mounts 5, Liloa Nobriga 7, Lionel Fujioka 0, Berton Wong 2, Bricen McCartney 0, Pablo Warner 0.
KAMEHAMEHA--Randy Cummings 0, Kawika Lyons 1, Mitchell Kauweloa 8, Andrew Godinet 4, Pono Hanson 3, Rykin Enos 18, Jay Kauka 0, Levi Goeas 0, Pii Minns 2, Conrad Scheidt 2, Kamakoa Downey-Jovanovich 3
3-point goals--Iolani 5 (Dung 3, Miyahira 2), Kamehameha 3 (Enos 3).
Mid-Pacific 69, Damien 40
Marcus Holyfield scored a game-high 16 points and Devon Takenaka added 13 to lead the Owls over the Monarchs.
At Mid-Pacific H.S. gym
| Damien (0-7) |
11 |
7 |
10 |
12 |
-- |
40
|
| Mid-Pacific (3-4) |
19 |
17 |
17 |
16 |
-- |
69 |
DAMIEN--Nikko Romuar 2, Mitchel Cabreros 2, Shane Philpot 0, Anthony Tuitele 4, Chris Cross 0, Aminis Thompson 11, Austin Dawson 0, Kaiakoili Lima 10, Kenneth Rossi Jr. 4, Haku Correa 7, Christian Vasconcellos 0.
MID-PACIFIC--Ryan Kurihara 0, Sampson Won 5, Marcus Holyfield 16, Jaime Rivera 2, Jarryd Yasui 4, Kellar Ellsworth 10, Devon Takenaka 13, Josh Grant 7, Bryson Beirne 12.
3-point goals -- Damien 1 (Lima), Mid-Pacific none.
Waipahu 72, Nanakuli 49
Robert Donley scored a game-high 19 points to lead the Marauders over the Golden Hawks.
At Nanakuli H.S. gym
| Waipahu (5-5) |
14 |
17 |
17 |
24 |
-- |
72
|
| Nanakuli (1-9) |
12 |
12 |
15 |
10 |
-- |
49 |
WAIPAHU--Tyler Martin 2, Jasper Leano 9, Andrew Petello 0, Gordon Cox 2, Robert Donley 19, Randy Agustin 6, Mike Pascablo 0, Christian Dadulla 13, Dexter Cabrabilla 5, Regan Prestidge 14, Jordan Morales 0, Ryan Komatsu 2.
NANAKULI--John Smith 8, Sydney Samoa 0, Jerson Bacalso 2, Julius Seabrooks 17, Tyrone Cross 2, Marcus Albarico 11, Folauga Agatonu 0, Lui Teo 0, Kenika Kaimi 2, William Eli-Kido 0, Gysen Garcia 0, Vincent Mao 7.
3-point goals -- Waipahu 1 (Donley), Nanakuli 3 (Seabrooks 3).
Junior varsity -- Waipahu 56, Nanakuli 44
Aiea 51, Waialua 42
Na Alii outscored the Bulldogs 22-12 in the fourth quarter for their Oahu Interscholastic Association White-leading ninth victory. At this time last year, Aiea was 1-9.
At Aiea H.S. gym
| Waialua (3-7) |
8 |
10 |
12 |
12 |
-- |
42
|
| Aiea (9-1) |
12 |
10 |
7 |
22 |
-- |
51 |
WAIALUA--Star Lacar 2, Edwin Rubio 10, Matthew Manalo 0, Isiah Ramirez 3, Marnick Dela Cruz 0, Bernard Menor 0, Enoch Zawadj 0, Marc Nacapuy 7, Jordan Chun 6, Cassidy Klinefelter 0, Brian Graziano 12, Aaron Lapitan 2, Tauese Tapusoa 0, Caleb Fore 0.
AIEA--Lofa Liilii 6, David Sevaaetasi 2, Ryan Mora 5, Jarred McKee 3, Alan Fonoti 0, Josh Chung 12, Eric James 2, Keenan Naeole 0, James Buchanan 7, Aldodius Colquitt 4, Obie Woods 10.
3-point goals -- Waialua 1 (Graziano), Aiea 2 (Chung, McKee).
Junior varsity -- Aiea 61, Waialua 34
BIIF
Varsity boys
Hawaii Prep 61, Christian Liberty 57
Kamehameha-Hawaii 49, Kohala 41
High scorers--
HPA: Honu Look 18, Nic Schenk 16.
CL: Kevin Pavel 15, Keoni Ucker 12.
Kam: Kealoha Kramer 9, Hogan Rosehill 9.
Koh: Ikaika Kaho'opi'i 11.
ILH
Varsity Division II
Kamehameha 75, Christian Academy 37
Iolani 46, Saint Louis 36
High scorers--CA: Joshua Ko 17. Kam: Conway Kaka 12, Koa Saul 12. Iol: Matt Smith 13. StL: Brandon McKee 13.
