Prep Beat

By Star-Bulletin Staff

Saturday, January 8, 2000

Punahou, Maryknoll win
overtime thrillers

Richard Kim sank two free throws with 11 seconds left in overtime to give Punahou a 51-50 victory over Kamehameha last night in an Interscholastic League of Honolulu boys' basketball season opener at the Buffanblu gym.

Kolo Kapanui was a major force for the Warriors with 28 points.

But four 3-point shots in the last 90 seconds of regulation play enabled Punahou to wipe out an 11-point Kamehameha lead and send the game into OT.

Ryan Saito hit three treys before David Cowen buried another with 10 seconds to play, tying the game at 44. They were Punahou's only 3-pointers in the game.

Saito had 13 points for the Buffanblu.

Kamehameha	6 10 15 13 6-50
Punahou		7  7 10 20 7-51

KAMEHAMEHA: Nouveau Naumu 1, Sean Uyehara 2, Puni Ellis 0, Mike Cummings 0, Nainoa Spencer 7, Kanoa Alapai 0, Isaiah Alameda 12, Kolo Kapanui 28, Josh Steinhoff 0, Willy Melemai 0, Reggie Maldonado 0.

PUNAHOU: Tim Hau 0, Kynan Pang 2, Richard Kim 7, Chris Young 0, Daniel Lam 6, Ryan Saito 13, Todd Lafountaine 2, Jason Ching 2, Pono Kaimuloa 2, David Kowen 6, John Freese 0, Adam Kyle 3, Alex Fergus 3, Lucas Love 5, Dane Uperesa 0.

MARYKNOLL 94, UNIVERSITY HIGH 89

Russell Sypowicz scored eight points in the third overtime period as the Spartans beat the Junior Rainbows in an ILH game.

Maryknoll got 39 points from Kenny Lindsay, who fouled out during the second overtime period. Sypowicz took over, finishing with 19 points.

Casey Kushiyama scored 24 points for University High.

Maryknoll	15 16  7 15 8 18 15 - 94
University High	13 16 11 13 8 18 10 - 89

MARYKNOLL: Erik Valdriz 8, Nate Cowan 0, Christian Keliinoe 2, Sean Ortiz 14, Russell Sypowicz 19, Adi Maranovic 8, Jason Lum 2, Eric van Gorder 0, Kenny Lindsay 39, Justin Holzgrove 0, Johnsson Kilangtang 2.

UNIVERSITY: Rodney Tamario 8, Thomas Nah 6, Conan Salanoa 13, Patrick Okubo 7, Chaz Hirata 10, Tyson Nam 2, Nik Clay 16, Casey Kushiyama 24, Kory Yonemoto 3, Reid Kodama 0.

IOLANI 45, DAMIEN 38

At Damien, Travis McGaughy scored five of his seven points and Bobby Nash had four of his 13 in the final quarter as the Raiders pulled out a season-opening ILH victory over the Monarchs.

Damien's Palani Lopez led all scorers with 14 points.

Iolani		8 14 6 17-45
Damien		4 12 9 13-38

IOLANI: Bronson Melemai 4, Travis McGaughy 7, Kyle Labenz 2, Shane Ouchi 1, Leroy Nichols 0, Bobby Nash 13, Bobby Webster 2, Tyler McCready 6, Joe Udell 2, Donny Matekaki 6, Ryan Hannemann 0.

DAMIEN: Marlon Agraan 0, Jon Callahan 0, Palani Lopez 14, Mark Arquero 1, Aaron Jaramilo 7, Jarin Garma 7, Jay Saavedra 0, Sam Taeu 4, Marcus Anguay 3, Andy Lee 2.

KAIMUKI 51, KALANI 47

At Kalani, Justin Faimealelei scored eight of his 16 points during a fourth-quarter rally that carried the Bulldogs past the Falcons in Oahu Interscholastic Association East play.

Brandon Ross pumped in 26 points for Kalani, which led by three after three quarters but couldn't hold off the Faimealelei-led Bulldogs.

Kaimuki		10 13 14 14-51
Kalani		9 18 13  7-47

KAIMUKI: Brandon Hayashida 0, Justin Faimealelei 16, Fred Kaluna 10, Justin Kubo 2, Tony Moore 2, Koko Barquis 0, Darrell Tautofi 11, Chris Kamakeeaina 1, Kila Kamakawiwo'ole 4, Matt Faga 5.

KALANI: Brandon Ross 26, Keala-Joe Fujimori 2, Justin Kobayashi 0, Ahren Kersting 1, Cory Okimura 3, Justin Numazu 1, Alex Utoafili 0, Kimo Ormond 6, Russell Dement 8, Michael McQuay 0.

WAIANAE 53, MILILANI 46

At Mililani, brothers Rashaun and William Broadus combined for 31 points to key the Seariders' OIA West victory over the Trojans.

Rashaun Broadus had 16 points and William Broadus packed eight of his 15 into the second quarter, when Waianae outscored Mililani, 14-4, to take command.

Ryan Santos led the Trojans with 10 points.

Waianae		13 14 10 16-53
Mililani	12  4 10 20-46

WAIANAE: Mike Autida 7, Jonah Nunuha 0, Kealii Lopes 0, Rashaun Broadus 16, William Broadus 15, Calvin Brown 3, Wilfredo Dinong 12.

MILILANI: Chad Townsend 4, Troy Wailehua 2, Daireyon Abrams 3, Edwin Hernandez 5, Koji Price 3, Taylor Kirihara 0, Lawrence Ching 7, Kauka Castro 0, Hoku Patoc 4, Justin Gvahovac 8, Ryan Santos 10.

KALAHEO 63, FARRINGTON 38

At Kalaheo, the Mustangs stunned the Governors with a 23-point first quarter and breezed to an OIA East win.

D.C. Daniels scored 11 of his game-high 15 points in Kalaheo's opening spurt.

Kenneth Gasilos had 10 points for Farrington.

Farrington	8  6   9 15-38
Kalaheo		23 10 16 14-63

FARRINGTON: Kona Tuupoina 3, Brandon Parras 1, Kenneth Gasilos 10, Shaun Tabil 2, Ronald Dela Santos 6, Richard Udani 6, Sosaia Taumoefolau 2, Nalo Cabuyaban 8.

KALAHEO: C.J. Kaimoloa 4, Eric Sandobal 4, Shaydon Marumoto 5, Ikaika Francis 10, Duane Ijima 12, Erin Moorehead 2, D.C. Daniels 15, Andrew Braley 4, Karl Kuhau-Liftee 4, Adrian Aurelio 3.

NANAKULI 54, PEARL CITY 51

At Pearl City, Herman Asinsin scored seven of his game-high 15 points in overtime as the Golden Hawks beat the Chargers in an OIA game.

Asinsin drained two of his three 3-pointers and one free throw during the overtime period. Kapena Keopuhiwa added 10 points for Nanakuli.

Christian Luke had 12 points and Courtney Schirmer 10 for the Chargers.

Nanakuli	7 8 13 14 12 - 54
Pearl City	6 12 11 13  9 - 51

NANAKULI: Sandoval 2, Napolean 0, Medeiros 3, Mahealona 0, Figueroa 5, Mafua 8, Duarte 4, Herman Asinsin 15, Kapena Keopuhiwa 10, Pualo 0, Laquaton 8, Ancheta 0.

PEARL CITY: Jason Mello 2, Joseph Kang 0, Terry Ayers 13, Nimrod Garcia 9, Kaipo Monis 4, Justin Angel 0, Miguel Parks 1, Courtney Schirmer 10, Christian Luke 12, Richard Lehner 0, Charles Patterson 0.