The Iolani Raiders realize their 34-20 victory over Edison (Calif.) last Friday was just another step in their preparation for the Interscholastic League of Honolulu football season. Iolani took
big step vs. EdisonBy Jason Kaneshiro
jkaneshiro@starbulletin.comBut what a remarkable step it was.
Led by Raynold Stowers' four-touchdown performance and an aggressive defense, Iolani rallied from a 20-6 halftime deficit to upset the Chargers, whose only loss last season was to Long Beach Poly in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Division I title game.
True, it was Edison's first game of the year, and the Chargers are replacing a busload of starters. But a win over a team of Edison's stature still carries considerable value for the Raider program.
"We talked about how this game against Edison would be a great measure of how good we can be and I think it was a good confidence boost," Iolani coach Wendell Look said.
But as much as they enjoyed the victory, the Raiders know it won't win them any points in their ILH campaign, which begins Saturday against Damien.
Look dispelled any notions that his ejection early in the third quarter was a motivational ploy. He wouldn't elaborate on what he said to draw two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties on Iolani's first drive of the second half, but said he apologized to the team afterward.
"It's something that shouldn't have happened," Look said. "I felt I let the team down."
First serve for OIA: The Oahu Interscholastic Association volleyball season begins tomorrow with matches at five OIA East schools. The OIA West begins play Saturday.
Defending girls champion Kahuku faces McKinley tomorrow and boys champion Pearl City takes on Waialua on Saturday. The OIA regular season runs through Oct. 25, with the championships to be decided on Nov. 7.
ILH pool party: The ILH boys water polo season begins Friday. Kamehameha plays at Punahou and Iolani hosts Pac-Five. The Division II matches start at 5 p.m., and the Division I matches follow at 6:15.
Champion Bulldogs reunite: Members of Waialua's 1952 OIA championship football team will be recognized at halftime of the Bulldogs' homecoming game against Kalani on Saturday.
It will be the first time the players have gathered since they went on a run of four OIA titles under coach Toshi Nakasone.
Ranking watch: If the rankings hold, the HHSAA Football Classic will feature three of the nation's top 10 high school football teams.
St. Louis jumped from No. 13 to No. 10 in this week's Student Sports Fab 50 National Football Rankings. De La Salle continues to hold the top spot, while Long Beach Poly moved from 7 to 4.
Kahuku also made an appearance in the West region rankings, checking in at No. 15.
The Tony Poll, which takes the average of several national polls, rates De La Salle first, Poly fourth and Kahuku ninth. St. Louis is ranked 22nd.
Corrections: The Web address to order tickets for the HHSAA/ First Hawaiian Bank Football Classic is www.ticketplushawaii.com. An incorrect Web site was listed in Sunday's paper. Tickets are also available at all Ticket Plus outlets or by calling (808) 526-4400 or (877) 750-4400.
Also, KUMU 1500-AM will be the only radio station broadcasting the game. Two stations were listed in Sunday's paper.
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Athletes
of the Week>> Raynold Stowers, Iolani football: Rushed for 127 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead the Raiders to a 34-20 upset of Edison (Calif.). Boys
>> Ikaika Asinsin, Nanakuli football: Racked up 138 yards rushing and 91 receiving in the Golden Hawks' 26-22 loss to Kapolei. Asinsin has scored all 44 of Nanakuli's points this season.
Honor Roll
FOOTBALL
>> Ranson Kepa, Kailua: Passed for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead the Surfriders to a 54-0 win over Roosevelt.>> Bronson Kamaka, Kailua: Rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns against Roosevelt.
>> Kekoa Sua, Kailua: Averaged more than 8 yards per carry en route to a 133-yard rushing performance.
>> Larry Martin, Kailua: Recorded nine tackles, including two sacks, for the Surfrider defense.
>> Grant Yamanouchi, Waialua: Caught 13 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown in the Bulldogs' 33-26 win over Kaiser.
>> Larry Ladao, Waialua: Returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a TD against Kaiser.
>> Waikoloa Noa, Kaiser: Caught six passes for 191 yards for the Cougars.
>> Sautia Lave, Waianae: Rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown to power the Seariders to a 26-12 victory over Leilehua.
>> Shawn Agustin, Iolani: Returned an interception 45 yards for the winning touchdown against Edison.
>> Ethan Gonzalves, Castle: Nailed a 47-yard field goal to spark the Knights to an 18-14 comeback win over Farrington.
>> Chris Thorp, Radford: Returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown in the Rams' 14-7 win over Mililani.
>> Clinton Carvalho, St. Anthony: Rushed for two scores in the Trojans' 19-6 win over Maui. The win snapped St. Anthony's 10-game losing streak.
>> Justin Cabansag, St. Louis: Ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns in the Crusaders' 49-0 victory over Punahou.
>> Chester Wilson, St. Louis: Recovered a fumble for a touchdown and snagged an interception against Punahou.
>> Kahuku defense: Accounted for 18 points in the Red Raiders' 40-6 win over Kalaheo. Ryan Barenaba scored on a fumble return, and Sam Spurrier and Gunderson Lauano had interception returns for touchdowns.
>> Mapu Malupo, Campbell: Led the Sabers to a 27-14 win over Waipahu by rushing for 160 yards and a touchdown.
>> Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada, Kapolei: Rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Hurricanes past Nanakuli.
>> Brandon Pieper, Kapolei: Caught three passes for 102 yards against Nanakuli.
>> Shelden Sarcedo, Kaimuki: Rushed for three touchdowns and returned a kickoff 91 yards for another score in the Bulldogs' 48-7 win over Kalani.
>> Travis Tyler, Pac-Five: Caught 7 passes for 120 yards and threw a 45-yard touchdown pass in the Wolfpack's 47-29 loss to Beverly Hills (Calif).
>> Travis Beyer, Kamehameha: Ran for three touchdowns in the Warriors' 40-6 win over Kapaa.
>> The last time St. Louis lost an Interscholastic League of Honolulu opener was in 1990, when Punahou beat the Crusaders 19-14. Now You Know
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