Mililani baseball coach Mark Hirayama said it best just moments after Kailua shut out his squad on four hits: “;It's hard to win when you don't score.”;

The Surfriders (10-3) rode 5 2/3 shutout innings from starter Bryson Gauthe, and benefited from a two-run, bases-loaded single off the bat of Keoki Reis-Moniz to blank the visiting Trojans 3-0 in an Oahu Interscholastic Association quarterfinal playoff game yesterday afternoon.

Kailua, the OIA East No. 1 seed, advances to today's semifinal game against Campbell (8-4, West No. 2). More importantly, the Surfriders claimed a state tournament berth by guaranteeing themselves a position among the league's top four teams.

“;Our goal is always to try to make it to states, and this year's team did it,”; Kailua coach Corey Ishigo said. “;We're still trying to move forward, win the OIA. But there are still some tough teams we have to beat to have a chance to win.”;

Gauthe scattered four singles and struck out three as the right-hander spotted his pitches effectively, throwing 51 of 84 for strikes. He retired nine of his last 10 batters before giving way. Closer Alika Ramseyer-Ho shut down Mililani the rest of the way for the four-out save.

“;They both threw strikes, and they were able to throw strikes with every pitch—it wasn't just spotting their fastball, they were able to spot their off-speed pitches as well,”; Ishigo said. “;Bryson pitched well when he was in jams today, he made quality pitches.”;

Kailua, ranked No. 6 in the Star-Bulletin Baseball Top 10 statewide poll of coaches and media, scratched a run across in the third frame to take a 1-0 lead as Reis-Moniz doubled to lead off the inning, advanced to third on Alan Baldwin's bunt single, and scored when Trojans starter Joey Aquino unleashed a wild pitch.

The Surfriders added two insurance runs in the sixth inning as Reis-Moniz laced a single up the middle with the bases loaded to plate Reyn Matsuki and Ryan McMonigle.

Conversely, OIA West No. 4 seed Mililani (7-7) could not convert on two early scoring opportunities. The Trojans put runners on second and third base in the first inning, and loaded the bases in the third frame, but came up empty on both occasions, as Travis Goo flied out to left field and third base to kill both rallies.

“;That was the big difference. They came through in the clutch and we're still trying to get to that point,”; said Hirayama of his squad, which stranded five runners in scoring position. “;Kailua just did a better job executing today. They never die, they're always going to come after you, and that's the mark of a good team.”;

No. 10 Moanalua 5, Roosevelt 4

A Rough Riders error plated Michael Igami to give Na Menehune the win in the bottom of the seventh inning. Moanalua advances to an OIA Red semifinal matchup against Pearl City.

Campbell 5, Kaiser 4

Charles Kaalekahi drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th to propel the Sabers past the Cougars.

OIA WHITE PLAYOFFS

Kahuku 15, Waialua 5, 5 innings

The Red Raiders won handily at home over the Bulldogs, scoring in every inning.

Radford 15, Kaimuki 6

The Rams used a five-run surge in the sixth inning to solidify their lead.

Damon Puskarich picked up the win and Matthew Canerer got a save.

ILH

No. 7 Punahou 4, Saint Louis 1

The Buffanblu scored all four runs in the second inning.

Jeremy Fujimoto picked up the pitching win and Kainoa Crowell led Punahou with a double and two RBIs.

No. 2 Kamehameha 16, Maryknoll 5, 5 innings

The Warriors scored 10 runs in the first inning on their way to dismantling the Spartans.

Mid-Pacific 12, Damien 3

Derek Tan had a big game for the Owls, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs.

No. 3 'Iolani 10, Pac-Five 0, 5 innings

The Raiders broke open a scoreless tie in a big way, posting 10 runs in the fifth.

ILH SOFTBALL

No. 2 'Iolani 2, Punahou 0

No. 9 Pac-Five 6, Kamehameha 4

St. Francis 7, Sacred Hearts 5