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Aquino beats wind
and Kapolei

Through every possible obstacle, Tony Aquino has learned to breathe and endure.

That knowledge helped yesterday in 30-mph gusts. Aquino struck out 12 and scattered four hits as Mililani blanked Kapolei 11-0 in six innings at the Hurricanes' field.

With distractions from above -- fighter jets, jumbo jets, DC-9s among an assortment of aircraft that hovered every few minutes -- Aquino's ability to concentrate was key. Even the powerful gust blowing out to right field couldn't hinder the senior right-hander.

"The wind helped me. It made my curve and fastball get more movement," he said. The gusts also gave him plenty of air to work with.

"Coach (Dean Sato) brought in a new program about breathing and relaxing, so I just stay focused," said Aquino, who threw his fastball at his normal mid-80-mph range. His curveball was mind-bending, helping Aquino record four strikeouts in a row during the middle innings.

"I'm very impressed with Tony," Sato said. "His composure was great, throwing in these gusts."

Ranked No. 3 in the Star-Bulletin Top 10, Mililani improved to 3-0 in the Oahu Interscholastic Association West Division (12-5 overall).

Kapolei, which has faced some of the West's top teams recently, dropped to 0-4 in league play (6-11 overall).

"We're young, so it's a learning experience," Kapolei coach Tom Ibanez said. "Hopefully, we can feed off this and it'll help us."

Hurricanes starter Jon Santiago had a rough go in the first two innings, throwing 73 pitches. Mililani jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first inning after a double by Chaz Miyashiro and a two-run double by Brandon Oshiro. Dustin Antolin's sacrifice fly brought home Oshiro to cap the first frame.

The Trojans broke the game open with five runs in the second. Kelsey Nakata led off with a triple to center, and Miyashiro stroked another ground-rule double to right-center. Kamaka Crabbe delivered a two-run double. Antolin and Justin Sagami also ripped RBI doubles.

Aquino fed off his team's offensive explosion, throwing just 72 pitches for the win.

"When I get a lead, I feel more comfortable. I just want to keep 'em down. You could feel their momentum go down," he said. "They were quiet."

Jordan Canionero led Kapolei with two hits, including one off a curveball.

"You gotta stick it out and wait for your pitch," he advised. "You can't try to hit it over the fence. He has good speed on the fastball."

The Hurricanes were as focused as can be despite losing ace pitcher Cameron San Gregory for an indefinite time. The senior was assaulted last Sunday night at a theater and underwent surgery yesterday for injuries to his face.

"He's such a nice guy. He led this team by example, and all the kids fed off that," Ibanez said. "He went to the theater to pick up a friend, and some other kids stopped him and demanded his money. That was the last thing he could remember."

The assault suspects were rounded up, Ibanez said, when they were spotted still at the theater a while later by an adult who broke up the assault.

"One of them was waiting around for his mother to finish watching a movie," Ibanez said.

San Gregory pitched for Kapolei as a freshman before playing at Mililani the past two seasons.

At Kapolei H.S. field

Mililani (3-0)	350	012	--	11	14	2
Kapolei (0-4)	000	000	--	0	4	0

Tony Aquino and Kamaka Crabbe. Jon Santiago and Michael Kahalehoe. W--Aquino. L--Santiago.
Leading hitters--Mil: Aquino, 2-3, 2 runs; Chaz Miyashiro, 2-4, 2 2b, 2 runs; Brandon Oshiro, 1-3, 2b, 2 RBIs; Kamaka Crabbe, 1-3, 2b, 2 RBIs; Dustin Antolin, 1-2, 2b, 2 RBIs; Justin Sagami ,1-2, 2b, RBI; Kelsey Nakata, 1-3, 3b. Kapo: Jordan Canionero, 2-3.

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WestNo. 8 Leilehua 14, Waialua 0

Andrew Ontai struck out all nine batters he faced and Casey Yamaguchi and Kelsey Yoshikami each drove in three runs as the Mules routed the Bulldogs.

At Waialua Recreation Center Field

Leilehua (3-0)	303	62	--	14	15	0
Waialua (0-3)	000	00	--	0	2	2

Andrew Ontai, Delbert Macanas (4) and Ehukai Wolley. Shawyn Peiler, Casey Onizuka (5) and Derrick Nacario. W--Ontai. L--Peiler.
Leading hitters--Lei: Ontai 2-3, 2b, RBI; Byrant Moniz 3-3, 3b, RBI; Casey Yamaguchi 2-2, 3 RBIs; Kelsey Yoshikami 3-3, 3 RBIs; Wolley 2-3, 2b.

Campbell 13, Waipahu 3

Cruz Romero and Blaine Dequito combined for a four-hitter as the Sabers defeated the Marauders in five innings.

Tristan Bailey and James Bannister drove in three runs each as the Sabers led 10-0 early in the game.

Jaris Komoro-Rosete scored Waipahu's only runs on his three-run homer in the third inning.

At Waipahu H.S. field

Campbell (3-1)	604	03	--	13	8	1
Waipahu (0-4)	003	00	--	3	4	3

Cruz Romero, Blaine Dequito (5) and Kendall Hodson. Derek Kiyabu, Jansen Rios (1), Mark Peralta (3) and Ridge Kalekini. W--Romero. L--Kiyabu.
Leading hitters--Cam: Tristan Bailey 3-4, 2b, 3 RBIs; James Bannister, 3b, 3 RBIs; Ian Velez, 2b, 2 RBIs. Waip: Jaris Komoro-Rosete, HR, 3 RBIs.

Pearl City 9, Radford 0

Craig Calantoc and Jason Tamanaha combined to pitch a four-hitter, striking out eight, and Kory Valenzona hit a bases-clearing double as part of a five-run fifth inning to lead the Chargers past the Rams.

At Radford H.S. field

Pearl City (4-0)	220	050	0	--	9	12	0
Radford (0-4)	000	000	0	--	0	4	1

Craig Calantoc, Jason Tamanaha (6) and Paul Domingo, Rylan Nakahada (6). Sean Irish, Justin Lord (6) and Kyle Howell. W--Calantoc. L--Irish.
Leading hitters--PC: Dustin Kim Seu 2-4, 2 2b's, RBI; Kory Valenzona 2-4, 2b, 3 RBIs.

Aiea 18, Nanakuli 0

No details reported.

OIA EAST
Moanalua 21, Farrington 1

Peter Arakawa hit a grand slam and Andrew Blomberg added a three-run homer as the Menehunes dominated the Govenors.

Alex Mendoza and Matt Baltazar each hit a double for Farrington in a losing effort.

At Joey DeSa Field

Moanalua (2-1)	583	23	--	21	15	0
Farrington(1-3)	000	10	--	1	4	1

Adam Arakawa, Mike Amorozo (4), Shawn Kaulukakui (5) and Donovan Souza. Anthony Gabrillo, Andrew Ganaban (2) and JayAr Mariano, Gabrillo (3). W--A. Arakawa. L--Gabrillo.
Leading hitters--Moan: Peter Arakawa 1-1, Grand slam, 3 runs, 4 RBIs; A. Arakawa 3-3, 2 RBIs; Andrew Blomberg 2-2, HR, 2b, 4 RBIs; Kekoa Lee 2-3, 3b, 3 RBIs; Markus Miyashiro 1-3, 2b, RBI; Dayne Dela Cruz 1-2, HR, RBI. Farr: Alex Mendoza 1-2, 2b; Matt Baltazar 1-2, 2b; Alison Tolentino 2-2.

Kalani 10, McKinley 0

Reid Matsumura tossed a four-hit shutout and Joshua Markwith broke open the game with a three-run double in the sixth as the Falcons scored nine runs in the final two innings to rout the Tigers.

At McKinley H.S. field

Kalani (4-0)	001	045	--	10	7	1
McKinley (1-2)	000	000	--	0	4	5

Reid Matsumura and Preston Pires. Jarren Hirasaki, Kalen Kuniyuki (5), Devin Okinaga (6) and Andrew Mitani. W--Matsumura. L--Hirasaki.
Leading hitters--Kaln: Joshua Markwith 2-4, 2b, 3 RBIs; Pires 3b; Darren Takemoto 2b.

Roosevelt 4, Castle 2

Rick Yoshikane hit two doubles and drove in two runs and Kalani Yoshimura picked up the save as the Rough Riders held on to beat the Knights.

Ikaika Reppuhn picked up the loss, but did smack a two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth for Castle's only runs of the game.

At Castle H.S. field

Roosevelt (4-0)	012	001	0	--	4	7	0
Castle (1-3)	000	002	0	--	2	7	1

David Chow, Kalani Yoshimura (7) and Kevin Fujii. Ikaika Reppuhn, Kazu Meyer (7) and David Mohika. W--Chow. L--Reppuhn. SV--Yoshimura.
Leading hitters--Roos: Fujii 2b; Nicholas Wong 2-3, 2b; Yoshimura 2b, RBI; Rick Yoshikane 2-3, 2 2b's, 2 RBIs. Cas: Reppuhn 2-3, HR, 2 RBIs; Shane Dydasco 2-3.

Kailua 22, Kaimuki 4

Kekoa Su'a hit a three-run home run over the left-field fence in a 22-4 Surfrider rout of the Bulldogs. Su'a, one of eight Surfriders to get an extra-base hit, finished 3-for-4 with three runs and five runs batted in.

The Surfriders started the scoring early, sending 12 batters to the plate in the top of the first inning and bringing home seven runners on seven hits.

At Kaimuki H.S. field

Kailua (4-0)	713	38	--	22	18	0
Kaimuki (0-4)	102	01	--	4	10	4

Kevin Matsumoto, Preston Nakata (4) and Michael D'Alessio. Kaeo Neal, Akoni Sexton (4), Albert Olive (5), Corey Morihara (5) and Keha Akau, Danny Berger (2). W--Matsumoto. L--Neal.
Leading hitters--Kail: Matsumoto, 2-3, 2b, 2 runs; Kelroy Kohatsu, 2-2, 2 2bs, 2 runs; Kekoa Su'a, 3-4, HR, 3 runs, 5 RBIs; Ryan Rodrigues, 3-4, 2 2bs, 3 runs, 3 RBIs; Matthew Kinoshita, 2b; Kelii Klobucar, 2b, 2 RBIs; Kurt Sasaoka, 2 runs; Troy McCreadie, 2-3, 3b, 2 RBIs; D'Alessio, 2b, 2 runs; Ranson Kaanoi, 2 runs. Kaim: Morihara, 3-3, 3 runs; Neal, 2-3, 2b; Sexton, 2-2; Akau, 2-3.