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Wednesday, January 10, 2001

By George F. Lee, Star-Bulletin
Kalaheo's DC Daniels chases down the ball against
McKinley's Anthony Alborado and Edsley Hicks last night.

Kalaheo puts on a show
against McKinley

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By Tim Crouse
Special to the Star-Bulletin

With a roster full of athletically-gifted players, and coach Pete Smith's ability to get the most out of them, the Kalaheo Mustangs are as entertaining as they are good.

It's doubtful, though, that McKinley fans viewed Kalaheo's 71-44 win over the host Tigers yesterday as entertainment.

Skyler Wilson ran Kalaheo's offense with style, finding -- and creating -- holes in the defense.

DC Daniels, a perfect complement to Wilson, used his quickness to blow past defenders and his jumping ability to soar over them.

And the 6-foot-6 Ikaika Francis not only controlled the middle -- swatting shots away and ripping down rebounds -- he also played every minute hard, diving for a loose ball with five minutes to go and Kalaheo up by 30 points.

"It's a great group of kids," Smith said. "We can do a lot of different things, and figuring out what we can do with them is fun."

One way that Smith has found to put all of his great athletes to use is by employing a pressure defense.

The Mustangs (3-0) used a ferocious man-to-man press defense to jump all over the Tigers (2-1) early, and McKinley was never able to get back into the game.

"They kind of overwhelmed us," McKinley coach Jason Tittle said. "We had prepared for (the press) but they were still able to do it."

Smith said he's been stressing to his players that they can always turn to their defense.

"On the offense you can have good nights and bad nights, but you can play good defense every night," Smith said. "They're doing a great job with it so far."

Kalaheo led 26-10 at the end of the first quarter and scored seven of the first nine points in the second to take a 33-12 lead.

McKinley scored the final four points of the half, on a Voltaire Gansit jumper and a layup by Justin Ka'apa.

"The second quarter we tried to use a lot of guys and we kind of lost our intensity level," said Smith. "One of the things we've been talking to these guys about is if we want to play at the next level, and get ready for the playoffs, we have to bring our intensity up."

The Mustangs got the message, opening the second half with a 10-2 run.

"We only scored seven points in the second quarter so we were a little concerned about that," Wilson said. "(Coach) told us to pick it up."

Wilson scored the first eight points, including a strong putback on a Daniels miss. He had a chance to complete a three-point play, but missed the foul shot.

Francis swooped in and completed the play with a layup, giving Kalaheo a 43-18 lead.

In those opening minutes of the half, Francis had a block, a steal, two rebounds and two points. He finished just short of a triple-double, with 11 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks.

"Now we know where we have to be," Tittle said. "If we face them again later in the season, we have to be better. Much better."

Kalaheo	26	7	22	16 -- 71
McKinley	10	12	16	12 -- 44

KALAHEO: Skyler Wilson 16, DC Daniels 16, CJ Kaimiola 15, Ikaika Francis 11, James Robertson 0, Nate Ijima 0, Shaydon Marumoto 3, Shane Harada 0, Charles Elliot 3, Aubrey Bradley 3, Justin Pedrina 0, Keoki Duarte 2, Mike Garcia 0, Remington Chun 2, Kiona Siliga 0.

MCKINLEY: Lima Toa 4, Justin Book 2, Anthony Alborado 0, Edsley Hicks 2, Curt Leong 10, Voltaire Gansit 11, Christopher Cluney 1, Isaiah Aina 6, Dominic Souza-Larimore 0, Shawn Pacquing 2, Salesi Fifita-Atkins 0, Marco Mowrey 0, Justin Ka'apa 6.

3-pointers--Kalaheo 3 (Kaimiola 2, Marumoto), McKinley 2 (Leong, Gansit).

Kailua 55, Kaiser 44

Samson Satele scored eight of his 15 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Surfriders back from a halftime deficit. Jordan Montgomery scored eight points in the third for Kailua (2-1)

Jason Peters of Kaiser (0-2) led all scorers with 25 points.

Kaiser	9	19	6	10--44
Kailua	11	13	18	13--55

KAISER: Jeremy Yim 0, Moki Larsen 0, John Hahn 10, Noa Amerson 0, Adam Wickern 0, Chris Watson 0, Jason Peters 25, Nate Ushio 0, Garrett Wong 0, Tyler Fujie 7, Eric Ching 2, Nathan Gano 0.

KAILUA: Taleki Mailau 5, Kyle Kunioka 0, Michael Cathcart 5, Kealii Kalahiki 3, Lawrence Hamocon 3, Brad Ching 0, Kai Hovey 0, Ammon Kaleo 0, Kekoa Sniffen 6, Kaoli Castillo 4, Jordan Montgomery 10, Edward Campbell 4, Xavier Hoolulu 0, Samson Satele 15.

3-point goals--Kaiser 5 (Peters 3, Fujie, Hahn), Kailua 2 (Hamocon, Mailau).

Junior varsity: Kailua 49, Kaiser 39

Farrington 55, Roosevelt 50 (OT)

Jason Domingo hit 5-of-5 free throws and Sanford McKee made 4-of-5 in overtime to lift the host Governors (1-1) to victory.

Kala Koki had 12 points to lead Roosevelt (0-3).

Roosevelt	14	8	9	12	7--50
Farrington	19	11	8	5	12--55

ROOSEVELT: Jon Castro 0, Joshua Yoshimoto 8, Kyle Kuwanoe 6, Chris Mols 6, Keola Stietzel 9, T.J. Talaro 5, Anthony Holyfield 4, Shaun Francis 0, Liana Wong 0, Kala Koki 12, Eugene Dawson 0.

FARRINGTON: Sanford McKee 15, Michael Rabago 0, Ronald Caday 0, Jason Domingo 12, Shaun Tabil 0, Chad Mock 11, Naseri Sunia 5, Patrick Costlo 0, Chester Pacquint 0, Richard Udani 4, Warren Gaspar 6, Kinohi Aki 2, Lawrence Wilson 0, Billy Tafea 0.

3-point goals--Roosevelt 3 (Kuwanoe 2, Stietzel), Farrington 3 (McKee 2, Mock).

Junior varsity: Farrington 62, Roosevelt 50

Kaimuki 56, Moanalua 24

Kila Kamakawiwo'ole and Justin Faimealelei each scored six points in a 16-3 first quarter blitz as the visiting Bulldogs (2-1) beat the Menehunes (1-2).

Kaimuki	16	14	9	17--56
Moanalua	3	9	4	8--24

KAIMUKI: Jesse Wong 4, Justin Fiamealelei 14, Brandon Hayashida 4, Daniel Swearingen 9, Daniel Tautofi 6, Jr. Maiava 4,Matt Jenkins 0, Kila Kamakawiwo'ole 13, Alex Lauriano 0, James Davis 2, Darren Tautofi 0.

MOANALUA: Aaron Fujino 8, John Simbahon 2, Joey Sierra 3, Peruo Nagasako 0, Brent Stone 0, Ric Fukushima 0, Chris Young 6, David Kilborn 3, Nick Slate 0, Chris Beck 2, James Westbrook 0.

3-point goal--Kaimuki 1 (Kamakawiwo'ole)

Junior varsity: Moanalua 56, Kaimuki 46

Kahuku 66, Kalani 63

Micah Casey scored 16 points and James Kammerer added 12 more as the Red Raiders (3-0) overcame seven 3-pointers by the Falcons (0-3).

Kalani	6	18	18	21 -- 66
Kahuku	10	15	18	23 -- 63

KALANI: Justin Numazu 15, Yorke Ashiba 3, Kevin Nakamura 0, Hunter Lewis 20, Robert D'Amato 3, Russell Dement 14, Chad Nakamoto 1, Michael McQuay 6, Matt Young 0, Alex Utoafili 1.

KAHUKU: Ferron Fonoimoana 0, Philip Alisa 8, Aaron Francisco 10, Anthony Hill 3, Inoke Funaki 10, Micah Casey 16, James Kammerer 12, Nahi Smith 0, Adonis Buttel 0, Tala Esera 1, Jonathan Mapu 6, Quin Ah-You 0.

3-pointers--Kalani 7 (Lewis 4, Numazu 2, Yorke), Kahuku 0.

Junior varsity: Kahuku 60, Kalani 36

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ILH

Iolani 55, Kamehameha 41

Freshman Derrick Low poured in 18 points for the host Raiders (3-0).

Kolo Kapanui scored 16 points for the Warriors (1-1).

Kamehameha	10	9	9	13--41
Iolani	14	14	10	17--55

KAMEHAMEHA: Eric Shaver 0, Mike Cummings 3, Kolo Kapanui 16, Nainoa Spencer 0, Sean Uyehara 13, Caleb Spencer 2, Mana Aweau 4, Nalu Perkins 2, Aaron Kahaloa 1, William Melemai 0.

IOLANI: Derrick Low 18, Travis McGaughy 8, Bobby Webster 8, Robert Mageo 0, Bronson Melemai 2, Bobby Nash 8, Tyler McCready 9, Joe Udell 0, Jon Grobe 2.

3-point goals--Kamehameha 2 (Uyehara 2), Iolani 2 (McGaughy 2).

Punahou 69, Damien 52

The Buffanblu broke open a close game in the fourth quarter to win at home.

Dane Uperesa paced Punahou (2-1) with 16 points. Brandon Ahakuelo led the Monarchs (1-2) with 20 points.

Damien	10	18	16	8 -- 52
Punahou	13	19	15	22 -- 69

DAMIEN: Peter Campos 0, Ashton Saifoloi 2, Aaron Jarmillo 8, Brandon Ahakuelo 20, Stean Abe 3, Dustin Sonico 5, Jarin Garma 14.

PUNAHOU: Richard Kim 9, Kynan Pang 5, Daniel Lam 6, Andrew Amigleo 0, Todd LaFountaine 1, Jasaon Ching 5, John Freese 8, David Dowsett 0, David Kowen 5, Lucas Love 11, Dane Uperesa 16, Ryan Zabriskie 3.

St. Louis 46, Mid-Pacific 22

Frank Rivers led the Saints with 12 points and Justin Harris added 11 as host St. Louis improved to 2-0 with a rout of the Owls (0-3).

Mid-Pacific	3	4	7	8 -- 22
St. Louis	12	13	9	12 -- 46

MID-PACIFIC: Brian Terayama 0, Ryan Leong 0, Kyle Yanabu 1, Tyler Young 1, Matthew Friedman 2, Chad Wheeler 0, James Ogiwara 7, Ricky Bauer 6, Brandyn McCall 3.

ST. LOUIS: Justin Harris 11, Frank Rivers 12, Jose Vidad 8, Bobby Tappy 2, Jonah Lakatani 5, J.P. Kanoa 8, T.J. Moe 0, Jason Rivers 0.

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