OIA BOYS BASKETBALL
Lishman, Kaanapu push Mustangs past Knights
Kalaheo is beginning to show a balance on offense that it has lacked in previous years.
Senior Cheynne Lishman scored a game-high 18 points and Alika Kaanapu added 12 on 6-for-7 shooting as the host Mustangs demolished Castle 66-36 to remain undefeated in Oahu Interscholastic Association Red East basketball.
After Castle's Isaiah Tilton buried the first of his four 3-pointers to open the game, Kalaheo scored the next 14 points and never looked back in winning its fifth straight game.
"The combination of great defense and patience on offense was the difference tonight," Kalaheo coach Chico Furtado said. "That was as close to a full game as we have played all year."
The Mustangs have been notorious for jumping out to big leads this season but have struggled coming out after halftime. Lishman made sure it wouldn't happen again, burying three 3-pointers in a 60-second stretch early in the fourth quarter to help put the game away.
Kalaheo also got solid contributions from starters Taylor Jay and Richard Preza-Haynes, who combined for 12 points, seven assists and five steals. Forward Matt Gasperine came off the bench to chip in six points and eight rebounds.
"The best teams we have had here are the ones that had balance," Furtado said. "If you look back, our state championship teams weren't the one-superstar teams."
One of Furtado's concerns coming into the season was finding scoring outside of Lishman, who is their only returning starter from a year ago. The 6-foot-4 Kaanapu has started to emerge recently, and made his presence felt under the glass last night. He made all four of his shots in the first half and his only miss came on his lone dunk attempt.
"I was trying to (dunk), but I got caught from behind," Kaanapu said. "I know I have to step up this year, and the main thing is trying to help this team be balanced."
The Mustangs outscored the Knights 34-10 in the first half and led by as many as 32 as 11 different Mustangs scored.
"In the preseason we tended to rush at times," Lishman said. "We stayed patient and it opened up a lot of things for us."
Star-Bulletin Top 10
The top 10 high school boys basketball teams, according to a poll of coaches and media.
| Team, record |
Last game |
Next game |
Pts. |
Pvs. |
| 1. Iolani, 9-6 (29) |
beat Maryknoll |
at Kamehameha |
297 |
1 |
| 2. Punahou, 12-2 |
beat Mid-Pacific |
vs. Damien |
270 |
2 |
| 3. Kalaheo, 14-5 (1) |
beat Castle |
vs. Kaimuki |
237 |
4 |
| 4. KS-Hawaii, 13-2 |
beat Waiakea |
vs. Hilo |
198 |
5 |
| 5. Kamehameha, 13-3 |
lost to Saint Louis |
vs. Maryknoll |
150 |
3 |
| 6. Saint Louis, 5-5 |
beat Kamehameha |
vs. Mid-Pacific |
149 |
7 |
| 7. Konawaena, 13-6 |
beat Honokaa |
at Ka'u |
90 |
10 |
| 8. Kahuku, 10-2 |
beat Kaimuki |
vs. Roosevelt |
67 |
-- |
| 9. Maryknoll, 9-6 |
lost to Iolani |
at Kamehameha |
63 |
8 |
| 10. Mid-Pacific, 13-8 |
lost to Punahou |
at Saint Louis |
43 |
6 |
» Voted on by coaches and media from around the state
» First-place votes in parentheses
» 10 points for first-place vote, 9 for second, 8 for third; etc.
» Also received votes: Moanalua 29, Leilehua 23, Mililani 15, Aiea 6, Lahainaluna 6, Honokaa 3, Kapolei 3, Kamehameha-Maui 1
» No longer in top 10 (previous rank): Moanalua (No. 9)
OIA Red East
Through Jan. 14
| TEAM |
W |
L |
| Kalaheo |
5 |
0 |
| Kahuku |
5 |
0 |
| Castle |
3 |
3 |
| Kaimuki |
2 |
3 |
| Moanalua |
2 |
3 |
| Kailua |
1 |
4 |
| Roosevelt |
0 |
5 |
OIA Red West
Through Jan. 14
| TEAM |
W |
L |
| Leilehua |
4 |
0 |
| Kapolei |
4 |
1 |
| Mililani |
3 |
2 |
| Campbell |
3 |
2 |
| Pearl City |
2 |
3 |
| Radford |
1 |
4 |
| Waianae |
0 |
5 |
OIA White
Through Jan. 14
| TEAM |
W |
L |
| Aiea |
6 |
0 |
| Farrington |
5 |
1 |
| McKinley |
4 |
1 |
| Kaiser |
5 |
2 |
| Waipahu |
2 |
3 |
| Nanakuli |
3 |
4 |
| Waialua |
2 |
4 |
| Kalani |
1 |
5 |
| Anuenue |
1 |
5 |
| Thompson |
0 |
5 |
At Kalaheo H.S. gym
| Castle (3-3) |
6 |
4 |
9 |
17 |
-- |
36 |
| Kalaheo (5-0) |
19 |
15 |
11 |
21 |
-- |
66 |
CASTLE--Michael Santos 6, Isaiah Tilton 12, Kevin Aipia 2, Malani Lum 3, Shayne Carvalho 2, Russell Ige 0, Nickolas Tuamoheloa 3, Marcus Ofoia 1, Layne Kihara 5, Failautusi Noa 0, Vernon Mitchell 1, Nicholas Cabunoc 1.
KALAHEO--Alika Kaanapu 12, Cheynne Lishman 18, Taylor Jay 5, Richard Preza-Haynes 7, D.J. Chang 2, Cody vonAppen 2, Keano Bruhn 4, Colby Lee 0, Bruce Andrews 2, Christian Kepa 2, Shawn Hipa 0, Aaron Fernandez 6, Giovanni Wozuiak 0, Matt Gasperine 6, Carlos Graig 0.
3-point goals -- Castle 6 (Tilton 4, Tuamoheloa, Lum), Kalaheo 7 (Lishman 3, Fernandez 2, Jay, Preza-Haynes)
Junior varsity--Kalaheo 55, Castle 33
OIA Red east
No. 8 Kahuku 60, Kaimuki 58
Jray Galeai hit four 3-pointers en route to a game-high 26 points as the Red Raiders stayed perfect in the win over the upset-minded Bulldogs.
At Kahuku H.S. gym
| Kaimuki (2-3) |
15 |
12 |
19 |
12 |
-- |
58 |
| Kahuku (5-0) |
14 |
20 |
17 |
9 |
-- |
60 |
KAIMUKI -- Gabe Stietzel 0, Chezz Ramos-Dias 5, Desmond Tautofi 15, David Taulung 6, Duke Okudara 11, Chauncey Nikola 3, Ryan Kakitani 18, Clay Montiho 0, Preacher Namdrik 0.
KAHUKU -- Jray Galeai 26, Jack Damuni 14, Mikeli Damuni 3, Willie Ching 2, Irwin Ah-Hoy 2, Roger Van Ness 4, Kohl Nauahi 0, Justin Afalava 2, Alola Tonga 7, Patrick Au 0, Shiloh Teo 0 .
3-point goals -- Kaimuki 3 (Okudara, Kakitani, Tautofi), Kahuku 6 (Galeai 4, Jack Damuni, Mikeli Damuni).
Junior varsity -- Kahuku 71, Kaimuki 33
Kailua 55, Moanalua 41
Billy Oden and Jackie Uemoto combined for 25 points to lead the Surfriders over Na Menehune, who played without standout guard Stevie Austin.
At Kailua H.S. gym
| Moanalua (2-3) |
13 |
7 |
12 |
9 |
-- |
41 |
| Kailua (1-4) |
15 |
15 |
15 |
10 |
-- |
55 |
MOANALUA--Josiah Kauhola 9, Randy Starks 4, Shane Aquino 4, Josh Kure 12, Marcus Monroe 2, Shawn Richey 2, A.J. Kirkman 6, Maurice Allen 2.
KAILUA--Jackie Uemoto 12, Alan Ilae 0, Rhys Nakakura 0, Billy Oden 13, Bubu Naki 2, Kenny Ellis 10, Mike Flynn 5, Kaimi Sarkissian 9, Alii Kaiama 0, Chauncy Makainai 4, Tesi Fifilau 0.
3-point goals--Moanalua 3 (Kure 2, Kauhola), Kailua 3 (Oden 2, Flynn).
Junior varsity--Moanalua 61, Kailua 35
OIA Red West
Radford 59, Waianae 50
Quentin Kimura's 18 points led the Rams to their first victory.
Bryson Kekahuna had 15 for the Seariders in the loss.
At Radford H.S. gym
| Waianae (0-5) |
13 |
12 |
12 |
13 |
-- |
50 |
| Radford (1-4) |
13 |
14 |
14 |
18 |
-- |
59 |
WAIANAE -- Jarred Burns 4, Jamerson Smith 12, Bryson Kekahuna 15, Aaron Saragena 0, Abdullah Morris 11, D.J. Awong 2, Shawn Asberry 4, Anthony Niederschmidt 0, Earnest Stevens 2, Paki Garcia 0, Rodney Taguingan 0.
RADFORD -- Andre Brown 0, Jared Victorino 7, Josh Panglinian 0, Billy Johnson 0, Jon Combis 4, Derell Lee 0, Jared Brown 8, Tony Reid 5, Aldrin Valdez 4, Quentin Kimura 18, Shawn Putman 6, Omar Caldwell 2, Brad Osbourne 5, Marcus Malepeai 0.
3-point goals -- Waianae 3 (Smith 2, Kekahuna), Radford 2 (Kimura 2).
Junior varsity -- Waianae 42, Radford 35
Campbell 76, Mililani 65
Michael Makinano drained four 3-pointers and scored a game-high 28 points to lead the Sabers past the Trojans.At Campbell H.S. gym
| Mililani (3-2) |
16 |
22 |
18 |
9 |
-- |
65 |
| Campbell (3-2) |
24 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
-- |
76 |
MILILANI--Curtis Murakami 15, Scott Burns 5, Warren Duke 3, Aaron Lenchanko 0, Jon Keen 8, Reid Pangelinan 4, Nehoa Akina 19, Nick DeMusis 3, Devin Castellano-Chock 0, Cody Kilthau 8, Moshi Mabry 0.
CAMPBELL--Michael Makinano 28, Terence Tafai 14, Zachary Manuel 10, Nicholas Daniels 1, Danny Mau 4, Christian Storment 4, Razi White 1, Timothy Hurd 0, Eddie Gaines 14.
3-point goals--Mililani 4 (Akina 3, Murakami), Campbell 6 (Makinano 4, Manuel 2).
Junior varsity--Mililani 57, Campbell 51
OIA White
McKinley 60, Thompson 16
Brothers Tavita (15) and Tana (14) Woodward combined for 29 points as the Tigers cruised past the Sharks.
At McKinley H.S. gym
| Thompson (0-5) |
3 |
2 |
5 |
6 |
-- |
16 |
| McKinley (4-1) |
17 |
18 |
13 |
12 |
-- |
60 |
THOMPSON--C.J. Jones 3, Justin Irvine 0, Danny Sharpe 8, Jordan Eror 2, Ian Mahone 0, Tom Mukaida 2, Nate Oliveria 0, Ty Turner 1, Xavier Aki 0.
MCKINLEY--Julius Borje 2, Kaleo Ponce 8, J.T. Thabiti 5, Moku Spencer 4, Earvin Sione 8, Tavita Woodard 15, Marshall Miyasaka 1, Tana Woodard 14, Tae Lee 3.
3-point goals--Thompson 2 (Sharpe 2), McKinley 1 (Thabiti).
Farrington 69, Kalani 31
Oscar Carter scored 14 points, including two from behind the arc, as the Govs routed the Falcons.
At Kalani H.S. gym
| Farrington (5-1) |
14 |
20 |
15 |
20 |
-- |
69 |
| Kalani (1-5) |
5 |
5 |
10 |
11 |
-- |
31 |
FARRINGTON--Michael Carter 4, Steven Kamano 4, Jordan Ibana 5, Christian Hernandez 7, Bryson Tatupu-Leopoldo 9, Dio Labayog 7, Oscar Carter 14, Dayton Kealoha 2, Charles Rocha 0, Deo Domingo 2, Joshua Wallace 2, Ephraim Vita 11, Andre Pettis 2.
KALANI--Max Fujio 2, Anthony Asuncion 5, Takuma Kawasaki 0, Kameron Noyama 2, Troy Kashiwabara 5, Jonathan Cheng 7, Tanner Takata 3, John Kahalawai 7, Kyle Sakimoto 0, Jason Fujioka 0.
3-point goals -- Farrington 4 (Carter 2, Labayog, Vita), Kalani 1 (Asuncion).
Junior varsity -- Kalani 50, Farrington 48
Aiea 80, Waipahu 56
Josh Chung had 24 points, seven rebounds and four steals to lead undefeated Na Alii over the Marauders.
At Aiea H.S. gym
| Waipahu (2-3) |
7 |
24 |
10 |
15 |
-- |
56 |
|
| Aiea (6-0) |
26 |
18 |
22 |
14 |
-- |
80 |
WAIPAHU--Jacob Esteron 0, Robinson Atud 0, Jarron Vallente 0, Glenn Labuguen 0, Kendall Tomas 5, Christian Dadulla 15, Randy Agustin 5, Atu Loua 4, Asalemo Fruean 10, Chris Kelly 0, Gordon Cox 0, Tyler Martin 7, Regan Prestidge 4, Ryan Komatsu 6.
AIEA--Kory Naeole 6, Keaton Miyashiro 0, Daniel Liilii 3, Dalton Alcantara 0, Keenan Naeole 5, Darryl Fong 3, Jarred McKee 0, Jarrett Vea 5, Josh Chung 24, Latupou Faumuina 2, David Savaitasi , James Buchanan 4, Aldodius Colquitt 8, Obie Woods 14, Zack Hannenmann 6.
3-point goals -- Waipahu 3 (Martin, Fruean, Tomas), Aiea 9 (Chung 3, Woods 2, Vea, Naeole, Fong, Liilii).
Junior varsity -- Waipahu 37, Aiea 26
Nanakuli 75, Waialua 40
Arnold Kidder and Lui Teo each scored 12 to lead the Golden Hawks over the Bulldogs.
At Nanakuli H.S. gym
Waialua (2-4) 9 8 7 16 -- 40
Nanakuli (3-4) 16 11 24 24 -- 75
WAIALUA -- Micah Hatchie 2, Vance Maluyo 2, Kanale Tashiro 6, Marnick Dela Cruz 8, Matthew Manalo 10, Cassidy Klinefelter 7, Saray Sok 0, Donovan Mata 2, Graham Rowley 3.
NANAKULI -- Nalu Garcia 2, Jerson Bacalso 5, Arnold Kidder 12, Tyrone Cross 10, Markus Albarico 11, Jess Kaapuni 9, Fo Agutonu 2, Lui Teo 12, Kenika Kaimi 6, Kolei Kea 6, Ben Weiss 0.
3-point goals -- Waialua 2 (Tashiro, Dela Cruz), Nanakuli 3 (Bacalso, Kidder, Kaapuni).
Junior varsity -- Nanakuli 57, Waialua 43
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Varsity girls
Hawaii Prep 35, Parker 34
