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A perfect ending A complete game, a state championship and a home run in her final at-bat.
The starsBy Tim Crouse
tcrouse@starbulletin.comAfter an outstanding senior season, everything fell into place on the last day of Leo Sing Chow's high school softball career at Kamehameha.
Sing Chow hasn't had a chance yet to slow down during a busy senior year to reflect on her accomplishments, but she has made a decision on where her next step will take her.
The 2002 Star-Bulletin Player of the Year will take her bat and glove over to the Big Island in the fall to join her older sister at the University of Hawaii-Hilo. Sing Chow has made a verbal commitment to UHH, and will sign a letter of intent in early April.
"I went for a visit there and I liked the environment," Sing Chow said. "It's a strong program and my sister goes there. It's home, but away from home."
Tanya Sing Chow, a sophomore at Hilo, also played at Kamehameha and was in the stands when the Warriors beat Kailua for the state title. The sisters will play together in the fall for the first time since Tanya was a senior and Leo was a freshman at Kamehameha.
"She kind of pushed (for me to go to Hilo)," Leo said. "It helped that she's enjoying herself. She said it would be a good place for me."
Also appealing to Leo is the country style of the Big Island.
"I like the feeling. It's relaxed, not too much to do. That's what I like," she said.
Sing Chow may enjoy a relaxed atmosphere off the field, but she gave opponents a lot of stress on the field this season.
Sing Chow was 10-0 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu regular season, throwing a pair of no-hitters in the process. She maintained her unblemished record through the state tournament, earning three more wins and allowing just one unearned run in 21 innings while striking out 23 batters.
Her final numbers for the season were staggering: A 13-0 record with a 0.24 ERA in 87 innings pitched -- with just three earned runs allowed. She gave up 33 hits while striking out 99 batters and walking only 15. But her value to the team didn't end in the pitcher's circle. Sing Chow hit .476 (20-for-42), with four doubles, a triple, three home runs and 13 RBIs.
"She's been working hard ever since she's been playing," Tanya Sing Chow said. "When she wants something she normally gets it.
"I don't think she'll have a tough time adjusting (to college)."
Kamehameha coach Ty Sing Chow, Leo's uncle, is the Star-Bulletin Coach of the Year after guiding the Warriors to their first state title since 1998.
JOINING SING CHOW on the first team from Kamehameha are senior shortstop Ashley Ruff -- who will play at Hawaii in the fall -- outfielders Gina Cummings and Brandi Peiler and first baseman Kate Robinson.
"(Ashley's) athleticism makes her special at shortstop," Iolani coach Chris Shimabukuro said. "As a leadoff batter she was difficult to keep off the bases."
Peiler, a sophomore, had a .548 average to repeat as a first-team selection. Cummings, a senior, hit .528. Robinson, another sophomore, hit .500, with 13 RBIs.
Sing Chow's ILH rival, Ianeta Lei of Iolani, is the second pitcher on the first team. Lei, a senior, was 9-2 in the ILH, losing only to Kamehameha. In 72 innings, she struck out 40 and walked just five. Her ERA was 0.97.
Sing Chow and Lei were both first-team selections last year.
Another repeat first-teamer is Baldwin senior catcher Ashlyn Russell.
"She's ferocious," Ty Sing Chow said. "She's intimidating behind (the plate)."
Two Oahu Interscholastic Association infielders are on the first team by virtue of their incredible bats. Kaimuki junior Tyleen Tausaga and Kaiser junior Mary-Ann Tualau both hit over .700 during the regular season.
"(Tausaga) is unbelievable," Shimabukuro said. "She hits for power and average. She is a definite Division I prospect."
Mililani junior Asamura is the first-team utility player. Asamura played in the infield and was 4-0 without allowing a run in the pitcher's circle. She threw two more shutouts in the OIA tournament.
Two speedy outfielders, both juniors, round out the first team. B.J. Shimamoto of Mililani -- a repeat selection -- and Zoie Sevilla of Baldwin were catalysts for their teams, causing problems on the basepaths with their speed and playing well in the outfield.
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Player of the Year First Team
Leo Sing Chow, Kamehameha, senior
Coach of the Year
Ty Sing Chow, Kamehameha
P -- Leo Sing Chow, Kamehameha, senior
P -- Ianeta Lei, Iolani, senior
C -- Ashlyn Russell, Baldwin, senior
1B -- Kate Robinson, Kamehameha, sophomore
IF -- Tyleen Tausaga, Kaimuki, junior
IF -- Ashley Ruff, Kamehameha, senior
IF -- Mary-Ann Tualau, Kaiser, junior
OF -- B.J. Shimamoto, Mililani, junior
OF -- Gina Cummings, Kamehameha, senior
OF -- Brandi Peiler, Kamehameha, sophomore
OF -- Zoie Sevilla, Baldwin, junior
U -- Miki Asamura, Mililani, junior
P -- Courtney Kessell, Kailua, freshman Second Team
P -- Johnna Rowland, Mililani, senior
C -- Natalie Fujimoto, Punahou, senior
1B -- Marci Uyehara, Moanalua, senior
IF -- Samantha Sardinha, Kamehameha, senior
IF -- Sharee Fonoti, Kamehameha, sophomore
IF -- Karyna Wilkerson, Mililani, senior
OF -- Danielle Young, Kailua, junior
OF -- Maile Sylva, Iolani, senior
OF -- Sachelle Featheran, Castle, junior
OF -- Pikaki Choy Foo, Kailua, junior
U -- Lia Pedrina, Castle, sophomore
Baldwin: Sabrina Alesna-Mindoro. Castle: Anuhea Young, Kalena Souza. Iolani: Stacey Higa, Blair Agena. Kailua: Kainoa Hughes. Kamehameha: Kaulana Gould, Napua Naumu. Leilehua: Heidi Garcia, Alexis San Nicholas, Pikake Nutter-Gaudet. Maui: Jana Medeiros. Mililani: Erika Au, Charity Senas. Pearl City: Kellie Nishikida. Punahou: Sarah Weisskopf, Lindsay Fujita. Sacred Hearts: Amber Juan. University: Kehau Yamaguchi. Waiakea: Myra Amisone. Waimea: Erin Castillo, Bridget Louis. Honorable Mention
League All-Stars
Big Island Interscholastic Federation
Player of the Year -- Myra Amisone, Waiakea
Coach of the Year -- Jasmine Urasaki, Waiakea
First Team
P -- Myra Amisone, Waiakea. C -- Jenna Yanagi, Waiakea. 1B -- Hokulani Kaimiola, Kealakehe. 2B -- Deena Gushiken, Waiakea. 3B -- Cynthia Haraguchi, Waiakea. SS -- Kahaunani Kahananui, Kealakehe. OF -- Kuulei Kahanu, Waiakea. OF -- Kristine Irvine, Waiakea. OF -- Krystelle Garcia, Waiakea. U -- Chelsea Rice, Waiakea.
Second Team
P -- Alana Power, Kealakehe. C -- Joannalyn Muranaka, Honokaa. 1B -- Leigh Springer, Waiakea. 2B -- Hina Kimitete, Kealakehe. 3B -- Joann Costa, Honokaa. SS -- Dawn Shiroma, Waiakea. OF -- Vaaiga Feiloaiga, Pahoa. OF -- Shannon Wibberly, Pahoa. OF -- Wendi Kaiawe, Kealakehe. U -- Kuuipo Nihipali, Keaau.
Honorable Mention
Hilo: Alisha Mihara. Honokaa: Kristyn DeLuz, Kami Shigematsu, Deynna Pahio. Keaau: Jeni-Lee Cruz, Nohea Villanueva, Rorie DePonte. Kealakehe: Lelia Kanuha, Whitney Correa, Stephanie Cabillin, Tasha Fabinal. Kohala: Charla Cazimero, Malia Medeiros. Laupahoehoe: Jessica Ignacio. Pahoa: Janet Plescia, Monique Oliveira, Joleen Beavers, Sarah Steele. Waiakea: Nikki Riviera.
Interscholastic League of Honolulu
Player of the Year -- Leo Sing Chow, Kamehameha
Coach of the Year -- Ty Sing Chow, Kamehameha
First Team
P -- Kehau Yamaguchi, University. P -- Ianeta Lei, Iolani. C -- Natalie Fujimoto, Punahou. 1B -- Kate Robinson, Kamehameha. 2B -- Samantha Sardinha, Kamehameha. 3B -- Sharee Fonoti, Kamehameha. SS -- Ashley Ruff, Kamehameha. OF -- Maile Sylva, Iolani. OF -- Brandi Pelier, Kamehameha. OF -- Gina Cummings, Kamehameha. U -- Amber Juan, Sacred Hearts. DH -- Brianna Tsukamoto, University.
Second Team
P -- Sarah Weisskopf, Punahou. P -- Jessica Miller, La Pietra. C -- Kaulana Gould, Kamehameha. 1B -- Blair Agena, Iolani. 2B -- Randi Miura, St. Andrew's; Lindsay Fujita, Punahou. 3B -- Penny Chocks, Sacred Hearts. SS -- Tina Hamayasu, Punahou. OF -- Stacey Higa, Iolani. OF -- Kimi Daniel, Sacred Hearts. OF -- Napua Naumu, Kamehameha. U -- Carolyn Fisher, St. Francis. DH -- Kelly Asato, Iolani.
Honorable Mention
Kamehameha: Liane Horiuchi, Katherine Spencer. Iolani: Tara Yanagihashi, Stacey Toguchi, Tiffany Rodrigues, Jocelyn Tamayo, Tricia Sakamoto. Sacred Hearts: Noelle Yempuku, Nicole Cazinha, Tiani Lopez-Mattos. University: Tara Hiramatsu, Kuulei Padeken, Mandy Yoshizu, Dorothy Baga. Punahou: Erin Arakawa, Cherisse Sakumoto, Mona Char, Erica Miyabara, Shanna-Lei Decanay, Gail Matsushima. Hawaii Baptist/St. Andrew's/St. Francis: Jamie Shibata, Rachel Yoshizu. Mid-Pacific: Ashley Sato, Lauren Fujita, Laurie Morihara. La Pietra: Ann Waid, Claire Haranda.
Kauai Interscholastic Federation
Player of the Year -- Bridget Louis, Waimea
Coach of the Year -- Pat Baniaga, Waimea
P -- Albette Nawai, Waimea. C -- Destinie Keamoai, Waimea. 1B -- Erin Castillo, Waimea. 2B -- Melody Manuel, Waimea. 3B -- Shenlle Deperalta, Waimea. SS -- Ashley Mier, Waimea. OF -- Jamie Koerte, Waimea. OF -- Jacklyn Alapai, Kapaa. OF -- Bridget Louis, Waimea. U -- Tiana Laranio, Kapaa.
Maui Interscholastic League
Player of the Year -- Ashlyn Russell, Baldwin
Pitchers of the Year -- Sabrina Alesna-Mindoro, Baldwin; Jana Medeiros, Maui
Coach of the Year -- Bobby Medeiros, Maui
First Team
P -- Sabrina Alesna-Mindoro, Baldwin. P -- Jana Medeiros, Maui. C -- Ashlyn Russell, Baldwin. 1B -- Tiffany Nava, Lahainaluna. 2B -- Kristi Ah Yen, Baldwin. 3B -- Jennifer Ornallas, Lanai. SS -- Kanani Ventura, Maui. OF -- Zoie Sevilla, Baldwin. OF -- Audrey Chihara, Lahainaluna. OF -- Faaali Patolo, Baldwin. U/DH -- Kayla Luuloa, Molokai.
Second Team
P -- Chanel Kauai, King Kekaulike. P -- Tiara Kukahiko, Lahainaluna. C -- Natalie Lansman, Maui. 1B -- Angela LaRose, Baldwin. 2B -- Tami Bernades, Lahainaluna. 3B -- Chevy Wong, Baldwin. SS -- Jenna Mailou, Baldwin. OF -- Ericka Williams, Lahainaluna. OF -- Shasta Morris, Maui. OF -- Kristy Friend, Maui. U/DH -- Justine Ige, Lanai.
Oahu Interscholastic Association
Eastern Division
Player of the Year -- Tyleen Tausaga, Kaimuki
Coach of the Year -- Jon Berinobis, Castle
First Team
P -- Lia Pedrina, Castle. P -- Danielle Young, Kailua. C -- Anuhea Young, Castle. 1B -- Marci Uyehara, Moanalua. 2B -- Kalena Souza, Castle. 3B -- Mary-Ann Tualau, Kaiser. SS -- Ashlie Dutro, Roosevelt. OF -- Kelly Tanabe, Roosevelt. OF -- Pikake Choy Foo, Kailua. OF -- Sachelle Featheran, Castle. U -- Tyleen Tausaga, Kaimuki.
Second Team
P -- Lehua Moefu, Kaimuki. P -- Mika Tanji, Moanalua. C -- Cassie Chun-Ming, Kaiser. 1B -- Brina Doka, Kalaheo. 2B -- Jamie Mukai, Roosevelt. 2B -- Jasmine Shigematsu, Moanalua. 3B -- Keala Homer, Castle. SS -- Amanda Shigetani, Moanalua. OF -- Camille Peraro, Moanalua. OF -- Justina Yanuaria, Roosevelt. OF -- Kepua Lee, Moanalua. U -- Katie Uechi, Kalani.Honorable Mention
Castle: Cheri Defiesta, Hollie Young, Steph Panee, Jaylene Berinobis, Megan Cravalho, Puna Waiolama, Kristen Uza. Farrington: Jenny Hamson, Cherlyn Ligot, Sharlene Corpuz, Revelyn Cabaya, Xania Cadoy, Charde Caballero, Ellaine Mae Bihag. Kahuku: Savanah Sabido, Yvonne Arrington. Kailua: Kainoa Hughes, Courtney Kessell, Chante Mundon, Deja Cavaco, Loke Lastimosa, Sharde Marshall, Jaushlyn Mansinon. Kaimuki: Lovely Moyle, Sheena Asoau, Trina Larosa, Mele Matealona, Dalia Solia, Kara Hayashida, Punohu Aiko. Kaiser: Whitney Yui, Samantha Saffery. Kalaheo: Tiki Eguchi, Jadine Lau, Sheelana Pestano, Pua Kalua, Jamie Napihaa, Ashley Terrui, Kapu Chung, Denise Pearl. Kalani: Darcie Takemoto, Heather Takahashi, Erin Tanaka, Jodi Matsuoka, Nicole Woitovitch. McKinley: Nicole Figueroa, Dawn Yara, Jamie Kawamura, Malina Okuda, Safia Mareko. Moanalua: Jazminnn Yamamoto, Joy Matsukawa, Marisa Tamura. Roosevelt: Megan Pasion, Genoa Aiko, Kim Fuller.
Western Division
Player of the Year -- Miki Asamura, Mililani
Coach of the Year -- Mike Okimoto, Mililani
First Team
P -- Miki Asamura, Mililani. C -- Erika Au, Mililani. 1B -- Kellie Nishikida, Pearl City. 2B -- Karyna Wilkerson, Mililani. 3B -- Alyssa Celine Akana, Pearl City. SS -- Ashley Streadbeck, Campbell. OF -- Alicia Pada, Campbell. OF -- B.J. Shimamoto, Mililani. OF -- Noela Noga, Waipahu. U -- Maile Christian, Leilehua.
Second Team
P -- Tracy Kane, Waianae. C -- Shaylia Moses, Waianae. 1B -- Adrienne Kasaoka, Mililani. 2B -- Jalen Garcia, Campbell. 3B -- Jovonna Kealohi, Campbell. SS -- Charity Senas, Mililani. OF -- Adeline Kahalekomo, Waianae. OF -- Pikake Nutter-Gaudet, Leilehua. OF -- Amber Pagatpatan, Pearl City. U -- Chaz Ebalarosa, Kapolei.
Honorable Mention
Aiea: Pukai Castillo, Jamie Tachihata, Namaka Kuroda, Tracie Koide, Abby Lee, Darci Yoichisako. Campbell: Jenna Sylva, Jessica Sylva, Jana Kealohi, Jolan Bobbit. Kapolei: Alexandria-Paul "Kawai" Naki, Jasmine Sanchez, Stephanie Sanchez, Austi Paris, Renee Malachi, Jenny Tabios. Leilehua: Alexis San Nicolas, Coco Guerrero, Shannon Guerrero, Heidi Garcia, Ericka Ige, Megan Correa, Shannon Kalahiki. Mililani: Johnna Rowland, Jenna Rowland. Nanakuli: Lehua Yap, Jandie Higashi, Diana Kekoa, Candice Copp. Pearl City: Stacy Sakata, Krystal Plunkett, Kristin Lai. Waialua: Treasure Chun, Jaylyn Keao, Kelly Seloska, Kelli Yokonuma, Julia Yamanouchi, Ashley Onizuka, Natasha Morlock, Maile Manutai, Kuulei Enesi. Waianae: Ashley Voss, Monica Maneafaiga, Wailana Darden, Chassidy Joseph, Alica Campbell, Shantell Laa. Waipahu: Casie Fuentes, Malama Manuma, Maureen Cozo, Valana Manuma-Aloy. Radford: Marlena Faaliga.
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