A wild comeback finish capped by a spectacular play seemed appropriate for a meeting of the only undefeated teams in the Oahu Interscholastic Association Red East.
Taylor Jay hit two clutch free throws to tie things up at 48 with 26.3 seconds left, a huge call gave Kalaheo the ball back, and Cheynne Lishman fed Bruce Andrews for the game-winning layup with just over 2 seconds left to give the No. 5 Mustangs an improbable 50-48 win at home over No. 8 Kahuku.
Kalaheo players mobbed each other on the court while the Red Raiders walked off stunned.
Lishman led the Mustangs (7-0) with 19 points, four rebounds and three assists, and none was bigger than the last to Andrews.
It resulted in the first points of the game for the senior, usually relied upon for his energy and defense.
"My defender jumped off to help on Cheynne, and I happened to slip behind," Andrews said. "Lucky Cheynne found me, and I thanked him for the game-winner. I'm so excited."
That play wouldn't have been possible without a controversial call from the officials, who deliberated for a moment after a wild, contested Kahuku shot sailed out of bounds following Jay's free throws. After quickly conferring, they ruled that Kalaheo had not touched the ball and the Mustangs had 15 seconds to go for the game-winner. The Kahuku fans, making up almost half of the crowd, booed lustily.
Kalaheo coach Chico Furtado wanted the ball in Lishman's hands for the final shot, but after Jay passed to him just across midcourt, Kahuku double-teamed Lishman at the top of the key. The extra defender was Andrews' man, and Lishman fired a one-hander to the cutting guard before the Red Raider defense could help.
"At first I was looking to score, but they had two guys on me -- one on my back and one right in front of me," said Lishman, who hit all three of his 3-pointers in the first quarter. "I knew one guy was going to be open. I kept my head up, Bruce flashed, and I knew I had to give it to him."
After a Jay floater cut Kahuku's lead to a basket, the visitors were forced to call their last timeout with 44 seconds left to avoid a turnover. It proved to be huge, as Kahuku couldn't stop the clock following Andrews' game-winner.
To make things worse, the Red Raiders' Jray Galeai put up a tough running shot immediately coming out of the timeout, and Kalaheo recovered the ball. Galeai fouled out guarding Jay as he brought the ball up on the ensuing play, and Jay calmly sank both shots despite the head-splitting noise in the gym.
Kahuku coach Nathan James had no comment after the game, pointing to his players as the ones who should speak instead.
"I was just telling the boys that we gotta play together," Kahuku's Jack Damuni said. "We just fell short, made a couple of mistakes and next time we play them we'll try to learn from it."
At Kalaheo H.S. gym
| Kahuku (6-1) |
8 |
12 |
14 |
14 |
-- |
48
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| Kalaheo (7-0) |
11 |
12 |
11 |
16 |
-- |
50 |
KAHUKU -- Jack Damuni 8, Jray Galeai 8, Willie Ching 2, Irwin AhHoy 13, Aulola Tonga 6, Justin Afalava 3, Mikeli Damuni 2, Shiloah Te'o 4, Patrick Au 2.
KALAHEO -- Alika Ka'anapu 3, Taylor Jay 13, Richard Preza-Haynes 6, Cheynne Lishman 19, D.J. Chang 2, Cody vonAppen 0, Bruce Andrews 2, Matt Gasparine 3, Christian Kepa 2, Keano Bruhn 0.
3-point goals--Kahuku none, Kalaheo 5 (Lishman 3, Jay, Preza-Haynes).
Junior varsity -- Kahuku 65, Kalaheo 24
OIA RED EAST
Roosevelt 50, Kailua 49
Jason Nutter scored a game-high 23 points, including five 3-pointers as the Rough Riders defeated the Surfriders.
At Roosevelt H.S. gym
| Kailua (2-5) |
11 |
16 |
12 |
10 |
-- |
49
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| Roosevelt (1-6) |
12 |
13 |
8 |
17 |
-- |
50 |
KAILUA -- Jackie Uemoto 15, Billy Oden 6, Bubu Naki 4, Kenny Ellis 18, Mike Flynn 2, Kaimi Sarkissian 2, Nick Raymond 0, Tesi Fisilau 0, Chauncy Makainai 2.
ROOSEVELT -- Jason Nutter 23, Lowen Kaho'oilihala 2, Matthew Kualii-Moe 4, Kainoa Gaspar 4, Chaz Francisco 7, Reid Oshiro 0, Keoki Schuman 2, Ethan Williams 6, Asten Koki 2.
3-point goals -- Kailua none, Roosevelt 5 (Nutter 5).
Junior varsity -- Roosevelt 59, Kailua 51
Moanalua 59, Kaimuki 46
With three players scoring in double figures, the Menehunes proved to be too much for the Bulldogs.
At Moanalua H.S. gym
| Kaimuki (2-5) |
9 |
14 |
8 |
15 |
-- |
46
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| Moanalua (3-3) |
17 |
17 |
14 |
11 |
-- |
59 |
KAIMUKI-- Gabe Stietzel 10, Chezz Ramos-Dias 7, Desmond Tautofi 10, Chauncey Nikola 6, Ryan Kakitani 11, Clay Montiho 0, Kelly Tobin 2, Preacher Namdrik 0.
MOANALUA-- Josiah Kauhola 5, Randy Starks 6, Shane Aquino 0, Stevie Austin 12, Josh Kure 13, Marcus Monroe 12, Shawn Richey 2, A.J. Kirkman 4, Richard Villasenor 5, Maurice Allen 0.
3-point goals -- Kaimuki 2 (Stietzel 2), Moanalua 6 (Kure 2, Kauhola 1, Austin 1, Monroe 1).
Junior varsity -- Moanalua 48, Kaimuki 42
OIA RED WEST
Pearl City 40, Waianae 28
Johnson Chao scored nine points as the Chargers defeated the Seariders.
At Pearl City H.S. gym
| Waianae (0-7) |
8 |
6 |
4 |
10 |
-- |
28
|
| Pearl City (3-3) |
11 |
6 |
13 |
10 |
-- |
40 |
WAIANAE -- Jarred Burns 8, Ryeshawn Greer 5, Jamerson Smith 7, Bryson Kekahuna 4, Abdullah Morris 2, DJ Awong 0, Shawn Asberry 2, Anthony Niederschmidt 0, Earnest Stevens 0, Paki Garcia 0.
PEARL CITY -- Karlo Rarangol 7, Troy Antoque 0, Antoin DeWalt 4, Micah Choy 6, Johnson Chao 9, Kellan Oshiro 6, Kalei Mitchell 4, Scott Ballestero 2, Bryson Hue 0, Clayton Darity 0, Skye Kaapuni 2.
3-point goals -- Waianae none, Pearl City 3 (Choy 2, Mitchell).
Junior varsity -- Pearl City 48, Waianae 43
Leilehua 66, Campbell 55
Art Laurel scored 16 points to lead the Mules over the Sabers.
At Leilehua H.S. gym
| Campbell (4-3) |
11 |
13 |
18 |
13 |
-- |
55
|
| Leilehua (5-1) |
13 |
16 |
19 |
18 |
-- |
66 |
CAMPBELL -- Michael Makinano 11, Terence Tafai 2, Zachary Manuel 12, Nicholas Daniels 5 , Christian Storment 0 , Razi White 0, Laval Harris 0, Kevin Newcomb 2, Timothy Hurd 0, Patrick Ward 15, Eddie Gaines 8.
LEILEHUA -- Dillion Pau'u 6, Hoku Kama 9, Kolwin Dixon 8, Jamael Hill 0, Chase Acohido 0, Andrew Manley 9, Bryann Hollis 0, Gary Rodeffer 11, James Samuel 0, Art Laurel 16, Nathan Hall 0, Bronson Pausa 0, Tavana Alailima 7.
3-point goals -- Campbell 4 (Ward 3, Manuel), Leilehua 1 (Manley).
Junior varsity -- Leilehua 57, Campbell 41
Mililani 57, Kapolei 49
Two players scored in double figures to help the Trojans to a win over the Hurricanes.
At Mililani H.S. gym
| Kapolei (5-2) |
10 |
9 |
16 |
14 |
-- |
49
|
| Mililani (5-2) |
14 |
21 |
11 |
11 |
-- |
57 |
KAPOLEI -- Keanu Montez 7, Darius Richardson 0, D'shaun Dubois 7, Magic Halmos 0, Nate Dixon 12, Jordan Ferreira 2, Mason Koa 8, Lawrence Olive 13.
MILILANI -- Curtis Murakami 2, Scott Burns 1, Warren Duke 11, Aaron Lenchanko 5, Jon Keen 9, Reid Pangelinan 4, Nehoa Akina 16, Nick DeMusis 9, Devin Castellano-Chock 0, Cody Kilthau 0, Moshi Mabry 0, Bo Keto 0, Devin Hall 0.
3-point goals -- Kapolei 4 (Dixon 3, Montez 1), Mililani 5 (Akina 4, Lenchanko 1).
Junior varsity -- Mililani 60, Kapolei 30
OIA white
Farrington 51, McKinley 37
Christian Hernandez hit four 3-pointers en route to 16 points to lead the Govs over the Tigers.
At McKinley Student Council gym
| Farrington (7-1) |
13 |
14 |
15 |
9 |
-- |
51
|
| McKinley (4-3) |
5 |
10 |
10 |
12 |
-- |
37 |
FARRINGTON -- Michael Carter 1, Stephen Kamano 6, Jordan Ibana 7, Christian Hernandez 16, Bryson Tatupu-Leopoldo 5, Dio Labayog 0, Oscar Carter 4, Dayton Kealoha 8, Deo Domingo 0, Joshua Wallace 2, Ephrian Vita 2, Andre Pettis 0.
MCKINLEY -- Julius Borje 0, Kaleo Ponce 0, J.T. Thabiti 0, Moku Spencer 5, Earvin Sione 12, Tavita Woodard 16, Marshall Miyasaka 0, Tana Woodard 4, Tae Lee 0.
3-point goals -- Farrington 7 (Hernandez 4, Kealoha 2, Tatupu-Leopoldo), McKinley 1 (Sione).
Junior varsity -- Farrington 56, McKinley 34
Nanakuli 71, Thompson 20
Tyrone Cross scored 17 points, including three 3-pointers, as the Golden Hawks routed the Sharks.
At Nanakuli H.S. gym
| Thompson (0-7) |
6 |
0 |
11 |
3 |
-- |
20
|
| Nanakuli (4-4) |
13 |
26 |
17 |
15 |
-- |
71 |
THOMPSON -- C.J. Jones 4, Justin Irvine 4, Danny Sharpe 3, Jordan Eror 5, Ian Mahone 0, Tom Mukaida 1, Nate Oliveria 0, Ty Turner 3.
NANAKULI -- Nalu Garcia 4, Jerson Bacalso 13, Arnold Kidder 12, Tyrone Cross 17, Markus Albarico 7, Jess Kaapuni 8, Fo Agutonu 2, Kolei Kea 8, Ben Weiss 0.
3-point goals -- Thompson none, Nanakuli (Cross 3, Kidder 2, Bacalso).
Aiea 86, Anuenue 43
Obie Woods scored 15 points and pulled down 5 rebounds in Na Alii's win over Na Koa.
At Aiea H.S. gym
| Anuenue (1-6) |
7 |
12 |
7 |
17 |
-- |
43
|
| Aiea (8-0) |
29 |
29 |
13 |
15 |
-- |
86 |
ANUENUE -- Ikaika Gante 5, Kekoa Sitarek 7, Kelii Kon 15, Aina Kelii-Supnet 10, Makamai Otani-Wengler 0, Kaiponohea Preston 0, Kamaki Sherman 6, Kanani Armitage 0, Lopaka O. 0.
AIEA -- Kory Naeole 8, Keaton Miyashiro 2, Daniel Liilii 0, Dalton Alcantara 7, Keenan Naeole 2, Darryl Fong 4, Jarred McKee 0, Jarrett Vea 7, Josh Chung 10, Latupou Faumuina 1, David Savaitasi 4, James Buchanan 6, Steven O'Meally 4, Aldodius Colquitt 6, Obie Woods 15, Zack Hannenmann 10.
3-point goals -- Anuenue 2 (Sherman, Kon), Aiea 5 (Chung 2, Woods 2, Alcantara).
Waipahu 73, Waialua 66, OT
Christian Dadulla scored seven of his 20 points in overtime to lead the Marauders over the Bulldogs.
At Waialua H.S. gym
| Waipahu (4-4) |
14 |
24 |
14 |
10 |
11 |
-- |
73
|
| Waialua (3-5) |
14 |
8 |
19 |
21 |
4 |
-- |
66 |
WAIPAHU -- Jacob Esteron 0, Jarron Vallente 3, Kendall Tomas 6, Christian Dadulla 20, Randy Agustin 1, Atu Loua 2, Asalemo Fruean 16, Chris Kelly 1, Gordon Cox 5, Tyler Martin 8, Regan Prestidge 6, Ryan Komatsu 5, Haven Tuisamatatele 0.
WAIALUA -- Micah Hatchie 2, Vance Maluyo 2, Kanale Tashiro 3, Marnick Dela Cruz 9, Matthew Manalo 28, Cassidy Klinefelter 8, Mike Aphay 3, Saray Sok 0, Donovan Matas 11, Graham Rowley 0.
3-point goals -- Waipahu 7 (Martin 2, Thomas 2, Dadulla 2, Vallente), Waialua 3 (Manalo 2, Tashiro).
Junior varsity -- Waipahu 52, Waialua 26
