Campbell positions itself
as state D-II challenger
Watch out for Campbell.
The Sabers dropped to the OIA White (Division II) Conference in football this year and are rolling up some big wins.
A year ago, the team started slow, but came on strong with victories over Waipahu and Waianae to finish 2-6 overall and 2-5 in the OIA Red West Conference.
"Every game, we progressed last year," coach Tumoana Kenessey said. "We also lost to Leilehua by one and to Nanakuli by two.
"This year, the kids are bringing it on and carrying it forward, and they're responding to their hard offseason training."
The Sabers (4-1, 4-0) are coming off a 45-0 rout of Radford in a game that many considered to be a litmus test between two White Conference challengers.
With the victory, Campbell proved it's a legitimate contender for the state's second Division II tournament.
Aiea, now up in the Red West Conference, won the inaugural event last year.
"We're progressing slowly but surely," Kenessey added. "For us, it's important to control the clock and keep the defense fresh."
The Sabers' only loss was a 2-0 defensive affair against Waianae.
Campbell has a bye this week and visits Waipahu (3-2, 3-1) for a key conference game Oct. 1.
Back in the coaching ranks: La Pietra hired Jack Danilewicz as its new basketball coach, according to athletic director Katy Bourne.
"We're excited to have him," Bourne said. "He brings enthusiasm and young energy and I think he'll grow right along with our young team."
Danilewicz is also a freelance writer for the Star-Bulletin and he also works as a counselor advocate for Hale Kipa, Inc.
He last coached at Alan B. Shepard High School in the Chicago area in 1993. He also played for the school in the mid-1980s.
"I was looking for the right opportunity to get into coaching again," Danilewicz said.
Danilewicz's stepfather is Len Scaduto, who is on coach Riley Wallace's staff at the University of Hawaii. Scaduto is a member of the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame.
A year ago under coach Tim Shepherd, La Pietra went 7-5 in Interscholastic League of Honolulu Division II.
Athletes beware: Most high school athletes know they can jeopardize their eligibility and amateur status by taking money for a performance. But some find out the hard way.
A high school bowler on Oahu won $80 in prize money while bowling in an outside league.
The bowler is no longer eligible to compete in any sport at the high school level and may also be ineligible to participate in college sports.
Hawaii's unbeatens: Seven football teams across the state are unbeaten after five weeks of competition -- Mililani (5-0), Leilehua (4-0), Iolani (4-0), Hilo (4-0), Lahainaluna (4-0-1), Kamehameha (3-0-1) and Baldwin (2-0-2).
Red Raiders move up: Kahuku jumped one spot to No. 8 in the West Region of the Tony Poll national football rankings.
The Red Raiders have a bye this week. They shut out Farrington 41-0 last week and face windward rival Castle on Oct. 2.
Kahuku isn't ranked in the West Region of the USA Today Super 25.
Na Alii seek coaches: Aiea is looking for boys and girls tennis coaches and a girls basketball coach.
Interested applicants can send resumes to: Aiea High School athletic department, 98-1276 Ulune St., Aiea, HI 96701.
Final numbers in: The Oahu Interscholastic Association's cross-country invitational on Sept. 11 earned $5,500 for the Lanakila Rehabilitation Center.
Volleyball change: The site for the Oct. 15 Aiea-Mililani volleyball match has been switched to Mililani from Aiea.
Athletes of the Week
» Isaac Laupola, Campbell football: Caught four passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Radford. He also scored on an interception return.» Lauren Ho, Hawaii Baptist cross country: Won the Iolani Invitational.
Honor Roll
Football
» Shaye Asoau, Campbell: Threw for 208 yards vs. Radford.» Krypton Taito, Waipahu: Rushed for 115 yards and a TD in a win over Kaiser.
» Austen Benito, Waipahu: Scored three TDs against Kaiser.
» Shannon Wise, Kaiser: Rushed for 206 yards and two TDs against Waipahu.
» Matt Ching, Kaiser: Caught seven passes for 115 yards against Waipahu.
» Malosi Te'o, Kahuku: Rushed for 151 yards and scored two TDs in a win over Farrington.
» Tui Richter, Roosevelt: Had 101 receiving yards and scored three TDs in a win over McKinley.
» Rudy Artuyo, Roosevelt: Threw four TD passes against McKinley.
» Sheldon Otsuka, Waikea: Threw three TD passes in a win over Ka'u.
» Alvin Foster, Waialua: Rushed for 144 yards in a win over Kalani.
» Richard Akau, Kalani: Passed for 201 yards against Waialua.
» Jayson Rego, Kamehameha: Rushed for 118 yards and three TDs in a win over Punahou.
» Ikaika Hardie, Kamehameha: Caught six passes for 112 yards against Punahou.
» Va'a Faualo, Damien: Rushed for 122 yards in a loss to Iolani.
» Royden Nabarro, Hilo: Scored three TDs in win over Kamehameha-Hawaii.
» Kekai Cazimero, Keaau: Scored three TDs in a loss to Konawaena.
» Michael Kopra, Hawaii Prep: Scored five TDs and kicked six extra points in a win over Honokaa.
» Stanford Leti, Moanalua: Scored three TDs in a loss to Kalaheo.
» David Pershin, Kalaheo: Threw for three TDs in a win over Moanalua.
» Kenny Estes, Waimea: Rushed for 104 yards in a win over Kauai.
Bowling
» Suzana Signaigo, St. Andrew's Priory: Rolled a 246 in a loss to Sacred Hearts.» Jennifer Kanemaru, Hawaii Baptist: Rolled a 567 series in a win over Hanalani.
» Shane Dagdag, Aiea: Bowled a 258 game and 652 series in a win over Leilehua.
» Cherish Sanders, Kapolei: Rolled a 569 series in a win over Radford.
» Eric Tsukamoto, Hawaii Baptist: Rolled a 259 in a win over University.
» James Pirtle, Pearl City: Rolled a 248 game and 675 series in a win over Waianae.
