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Hawaii Beat
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Martin makes West Oahu a winner
Cleveland Indians prospect Todd Martin broke open a tie game with a home run in the sixth inning to help the West Oahu CaneFires beat the Waikiki BeachBoys 5-3 in Hawaii Winter Baseball at Hans L'Orange Field yesterday.
The teams agreed to end the game after seven innings to save their pitchers. It was the seventh game in seven days for the developmental league and it isn't scheduled for a day off until tomorrow.
Martin, who led the New York-Penn League in hitting in the spring, had been in an 0-for-17 slump before his blast. West Oahu's Anthony Hatch helped out with a solo home run in the seventh inning.
Michael Cooper earned the win, while Aaron Jensen took the loss.
» Shingo Matsuzaki, Ryan Ouellette and Chad Thall combined to limit the North Shore Honu to two hits as the Honolulu Sharks won 2-0 in the night game.
Nate Samson and Matt Wieters drove in the runs for the Sharks.
» Kamehameha graduate Kanekoa Texeira will join the Honolulu Sharks and remain with the team for the rest of the season.
Texeira, a pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization, struck out 58 batters in 52 2/3 innings for the Kannapolis Intimidators during the regular season.
Ownership switch for ABA club
The Hawaii Hurricanes, the state's fledgling professional franchise in the American Basketball Association, have come under new leadership with the season tip-off less than a month away.
The team's operations have been transferred to Pacific Rim Basketball, Inc., taking over for Hawaii Basketball Inc.'s Andrew Moss.
Coach Alika Smith, the former University of Hawaii standout player and assistant, said he remains on board, and will operate team practices up to the scheduled season opener Nov. 11. Smith is working with Ira Harge Jr., in operating the franchise, according to David Patterson, owner of the PR Store.
Patterson had been helping the Hurricanes and is now working with the new entity. Patterson said neither he nor Smith have had contact with Moss recently. He said the group is working on putting together the funding necessary for the team to play this season through investors and sponsors.
Moss could not be reached for comment.
Wahine golfers share second
CHULA VISTA, Calif. » The Hawaii women's golf team tied for second at the San Diego State Aztec Fall Classic yesterday.
Xyra Suyetsuga was the leading Rainbow Wahine golfer, finishing tied for third at 148. Hawaii's Carolina Perez shared 11th place at 151, nine strokes behind medalist Patty Chawlitmetha of UC Irvine.
The Anteaters won the 19-team tournament with an aggregate 593, 10 strokes better than Hawaii and East Tennessee State.
The Wahine close out the fall season with their Kent Youel Invitational at Kapolei Golf Course, Oct. 30-31.
Ako named to Soccer Buzz Team
Hawaii's Ambree Ako was named to the Soccer Buzz Team of the Week after helping the Rainbow Wahine to two conference wins last week.
Ako scored three goals and had one assist as Hawaii downed Nevada and Fresno State, the top two preseason favorites in the Western Athletic Conference.
It was the second "Buzz" honor for Ako, who helped UH set a new school record with seven straight home victories and remain undefeated at home this season (9-0-1). Ako is first in the WAC in game-winning goals (4), second in goals (8) and third in total points (19).
The Wahine begin a three-match road trip at San Jose State Sunday.
Wahine softball schedule set
Coming off its most successful season in school history. the Hawaii softball team will host five tournaments, including the Western Athletic Conference Championship May 7-10.
Highlighting the schedule are games against nine teams that advanced to the NCAA regionals, and contests against Team USA and the Dutch national team as they prepare for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Hawaii opens its 24th season with the Oceanic Time Warner Cable Paradise Classic, Feb. 15-17, featuring Central Florida, Kentucky and Long Beach State. The Wahine then travel for a pair of tournaments, the Feb. 21-24 Palm Springs (Calif.) Tournament, and the Feb. 29-March 2 Eller Media Stadium Classic at UNLV.
Five seniors return off the Hawaii team that shattered several school records and advanced to the NCAA Super Regional. Back are WAC Pitcher of the Year Kate Robinson, shortstop Valana Manuma, pitcher Jessica Morton, outfielder Brandi Peiler and outfielder/catcher Kaulana Gould.
EVP volleyball coming up
The Extreme Volleyball Professional Beach Volleyball Tour, featuring top men's and women's amateur doubles teams, concludes its season with two stops in Hawaii.
EVP's Honolulu "Day at the Beach" is Nov. 3 at Queen's Beach in Waikiki with a purse of $6,000. Play begins at 7 a.m.
Among the players participating are Mark Paaluhi, Leanne Haarbauer, Mike Dauernheim and Rasa Virsilaite.
The first EVP event on the Big Island is scheduled at the Keauhou Bay and Coconut Grove courts on Nov. 10.
The entry fee for each tournament is $100. For information, contact Carlos Himenez at 773-EVP-1198 or at carlos@evptour.com
[ PACWEST PLACE ]
Kauliakamoa PacWest POW
Chaminade outside hitter Trina Kauliakamoa was named the PacWest Player of the Week for averaging 5.5 points per game.
Kauliakamoa pounded out 31 kills and had 21 digs in a split of two matches at Notre Dame de Namur.
Hilo men lose to Monterey Bay
UH-Hilo goalkeeper Marc Fournier allowed three goals in the first half as the Vulcans lost to Cal State Monterey Bay 3-1 yesterday at Seaside, Calif.
Andy Scott-Webster scored Hilo's only goal of the game. The Vulcans fell to 5-9, while the Otters improved to 7-6-2.
» The Hilo women's team allowed a second-half goal to lose to Cal State Monterey Bay 2-1 before the men's game.
Vanessa Butin scored for the Vulcans, who dropped to 8-6. The Otters improved to 4-6-2.
PACWEST VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS
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League |
Overall |
| Team |
W |
L |
W |
L |
| Hawaii-Hilo |
7 |
0 |
16 |
5 |
| Notre Dame de Namur |
4 |
3 |
7 |
13 |
| BYU-Hawaii |
5 |
4 |
9 |
8 |
| Hawaii Pacific |
3 |
5 |
9 |
11 |
| Grand Canyon |
3 |
5 |
7 |
13 |
| Chaminade |
2 |
4 |
9 |
5 |
| Dixie State |
3 |
6 |
5 |
18 |
Team statistics
Hitting percentage
| Hawaii-Hilo |
.239 |
| Chaminade |
.205 |
| Grand Canyon |
.201 |
| BYU-Hawaii |
.193 |
| Hawaii Pacific |
.188 |
| Notre Dame de Namur |
.164 |
| Dixie State |
.120 |
Opponent's hitting percentage
| Hawaii-Hilo |
.157 |
| Dixie State |
.175 |
| BYU-Hawaii |
.190 |
| Hawaii Pacific |
.197 |
| Grand Canyon |
.203 |
| Notre Dame de Namur |
.203 |
| Chaminade |
.206 |
Kills per game
| Hawaii-Hilo |
.15.56 |
| BYU-Hawaii |
.14.60 |
| Chaminade |
.14.43 |
| Hawaii Pacific |
.13.51 |
| Notre Dame de Namur |
.13.04 |
| Grand Canyon |
.13.01 |
| Dixie State |
.11.30 |
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
| Hitting percentage |
| Kelly Balanay, HPU |
.364 |
| Vanja Radanovic, CUH |
.354 |
| Evelyn Bluthenthal, CUH |
.315 |
| LeeAnn Mapu, BYUH |
.307 |
| Faylynn Merrick, BYUH |
.287 |
Kills per game
| Noelle Filimoeatu, BYUH |
4.49 |
| Dana Edington, GCU |
4.09 |
| Trina Kauliakamoa, CUH |
3.72 |
| Antje Buskies, HPU |
3.72 |
| Hillary Hurley, UHH |
3.65 |
Assists per game
| Desiree Agader, UHH |
12.38 |
| LeeAnn Mapu, BYUH |
11.07 |
| Tanya Alvino, CUH |
11.07 |
| Audra Slemmer, GCU |
10.56 |
| Anna Bullard, DX |
8.41 |
Blocks per game
| Fabiane Seben, UHH |
1.17 |
| Mariesa Nielson, DX |
1.16 |
| Ashley Bright, GCU |
1.14 |
| Shea Robinson, GCU |
1.11 |
| Vanja Radanovic, CUH |
1.00 |
Service aces per game
| Leslie Schipper, HPU |
0.65 |
| Lila Sapolu, CUH |
0.62 |
| Laura Rodriguez, UHH |
0.60 |
| Trina Kauliakamoa, CUH |
0.54 |
| Fabiane Seben, UHH |
0.52 |
PACWEST MEN'S SOCCER STANDINGS
|
League |
Overall |
| Team |
W |
L |
T |
W |
L |
T |
| Grand Canyon |
6 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
4 |
3 |
| Hawaii Pacific |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
| Notre Dame de Namur |
3 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
1 |
| BYU-Hawaii |
2 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
0 |
| Hawaii-Hilo |
2 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
9 |
0 |
| Chaminade |
0 |
5 |
0 |
2 |
11 |
1 |
Points per game
| Andrew Bailey, GCU |
1.20 |
| Brian Noguera, BYUH |
1.21 |
| Adam Rieke, HPU |
1.40 |
| Dustin Daley, UHH |
1.00 |
| Tony Judice, GCU |
0.81 |
Shots per game
| Andrew Bailey, GCU |
3.27 |
| Andres Caballero, NDNU |
3.14 |
| Shawn Blymiller, BYUH |
2.50 |
| Adam Rieke, HPU |
2.50 |
| Brian Noguera, BYUH |
2.43 |
| Dustin Daley, UHH |
1.00 |
PACWEST WOMEN'S SOCCER STANDINGS
|
League |
Overall |
| Team |
W |
L |
T |
W |
L |
T |
| Dixie State |
5 |
1 |
1 |
11 |
3 |
1 |
| BYU-Hawaii |
5 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
5 |
1 |
| Hawaii-Hilo |
5 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
0 |
| Grand Canyon |
3 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
11 |
2 |
| Notre Dame de Namur |
3 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
8 |
1 |
| Hawaii Pacific |
1 |
5 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
0 |
| Chaminade |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
Points per game
| Mikala Wilkes, DX |
2.29 |
| Jill Haar, BYUH |
1.43 |
| Erika Mouritsen, DX |
1.43 |
| Jani Carmona, UHH |
1.33 |
| Karissa Robertson, UHH |
1.00 |
Shots per game
| Mikala Wilkes, DX |
3.86 |
| Jill Haar, BYUH |
3.71 |
| Vanessa Young, GCU |
2.67 |
| Sally Olsson, NDNU |
2.54 |
| Karissa Robertson, UHH |
2.50 |
