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National federation
to pass 35-second
shot clock rule
in basketball

The National Federation of State High School Associations is expected to approve a rule change for boys and girls basketball this week.

The NFHS will make a 35-second shot clock mandatory for all state associations. The matter then will be handled by each association on an individual basis. The change would not go into effect until next season.

California has used the shot clock in recent years, setting a precedent. If other states choose not to use a shot clock, the NFSHSA could issue a sanction against associations. That would take away voting privileges, but nothing more.

For example, the federation standard in track and field is a maximum of four events for an individual in a state championship meet. However, in Hawaii, an individual is allowed six events. The difference in Hawaii is that trials and finals are held two days apart, unlike many states on the mainland, where they are held on the same day.

In basketball, the shot clock could widen the gap between upper-echelon programs and the lesser teams. The establishment of Division I and Division II state tournaments in girls basketball decreases the amount of lopsided games, but individual leagues decide their own schedule formats.

This year, the Maui Interscholastic League went to a divisional schedule. Division I teams are playing in a home-and-away round-robin format, as are the MIL's Division II teams.

There is no crossover.

The same is true of the Oahu Interscholastic Association.

In the Big Island Interscholastic Federation, however, all teams participate in a crossover round-robin schedule. That has led to numerous 50-point wins for defending state champion Konawaena.

Adding a shot clock to Hawaii high school basketball would be costly, as well. In addition to the shot clocks, there is also a price to pay for maintenance and operation. Currently, scoreboard clock operators at OIA games are paid $10 per game.

Punahou Relays set: The 60th annual Punahou Relays begins tomorrow at 3:45 p.m, with finals Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.

More than 800 participants from 25 high schools will compete in 30 running, relay and individual field events on a "best performance" basis.

No team points will be accumulated.

The event includes the Hawaii's Fastest Human 100-meter dash and the football power relay for individuals who weigh at least 200 pounds.

NFL junior camp returns: Registration is under way for a youth football camp at Moanalua High School.

The camp, June 13-18, is open to youths 12-14. Players will receive instruction and participate in full-contact drills. They will be outfitted in full gear during the camp. There is no weight limit.

"It's really a fun time, especially for the bigger kids," Moanalua High School coach and camp coordinator Arnold Martinez said of the youngsters who are too big to play Pop Warner football.

Registration forms can be found on the Internet at www.moanaluafootball.com and can be dropped off at the the Moanalua High School main office.

The camp is open to the first 180 applicants.

Each participant will receive a free NFL practice jersey, football and bag.

For more information, call Martinez at 368-7673.

Buffanblu on the charts: Punahou (25-2-1) entered the USA Today Baseball Super 25 last week at No. 15.

The Buffanblu, ranked No. 1 in the Star-Bulletin Top 10, are the first Hawaii team to land in the the poll. Writer Chris Lawlor noted Punahou senior pitcher Jared Pate as a key reason for Punahou's success.

The next USA Super 25 will be released today.

Score of the week: Kealakehe, one of the largest schools in the BIIF, went to tiny Ka'u for a baseball game on Saturday. The Waveriders won 21-17.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the island, Honokaa also gave up 17 runs, but lost to Keaau.

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Athletes of the week

BOYS

Cameron Kawai, Kohala baseball: Went 3-for-3 with a home run and threw a five-hitter in upset win over Hilo.

GIRLS

Shawna-Lei Kuehu, Punahou basketball: Had 24 points, 12 rebounds and five steals against Maryknoll.

Honor roll

BASEBALL

Tony Aquino, Mililani: Went 3-for-4 and was the winning pitcher against Pearl City.
Jordan Arakawa, Lahainaluna: Went 3-for-4 with two RBIs against Seabury Hall.
Nanea Baird, Kaiser: Went 3-for-3 with three doubles and three runs scored vs. Farrington.
James Bannister, Campbell: Homered, drove in two runs and was the winning pitcher at Pearl City.
Kyle Blair, Radford: Went 3-for-4 with a homer, double and two RBIs vs. Nanakuli.
Andrew Blomberg, Moanalua: Went 3-for-4, including a two-run homer, and pitched the Menehunes to a victory over Kailua.
Jordan Duropan, St. Louis: Went 3-for-3 against Mid-Pacific.
Travis Fernandez, Molokai: Went 3-for-4 against Maui and had 20 hits in 26 at-bats over a five-game span. He then struck out nine batters in a 2-1 loss in another game against the Sabers.
Nick Freitas, Kamehameha: Had two hits and drove in five runs against Maryknoll.
Colby Ho, Kaiser: Went 3-for-5 and scored three runs against Farrington.
Landon Kaaua, Kaiser: Hit a grand slam vs. Farrington.
Makena Kitamura, Kamehameha: Went 3-for-4 against Damien.
Roger Kraemer, McKinley: Went 3-for-3 with two triples, four RBIs and three runs scored against Kaimuki.
Wally Marciel, Iolani: Threw a shutout vs. Pac-Five.
Andrew Ontai, Leilehua: Struck out 11 and walked one in a win over Waianae.
Preston Pires, Kalani: Went 3-for-3 against Kalaheo.
Aaron Powell, Aiea: Went 3-for-5 with a double vs. Mililani.
Justin Sagami, Mililani: Went 3-for-4 with a double against Aiea.
Aaron Santiago, Kapolei: Homered and doubled against Leilehua.
Reece Uyeno, Mid-Pacific: Went 3-for-4, scored twice against St. Louis.
Kelii Zablan, St. Louis: Went 3-for-4 with two triples and two RBIs vs. Damien.

BASKETBALL

Camilla Ah-Hoy, Kahuku: Scored 18 points, including four treys, against Roosevelt.
Sherice Ajifu, Mid-Pacific: Tallied 23 points and six assists vs. Sacred Hearts.
Jazzmin Awa-Williams, Konawaena: Scored 25 points at Ka'u.
Shana Cazimero, Kohala: Scored 19 points, including five treys, at Waiakea.
Jackie Ganiron, Pahoa: Scored 20 points, including six treys, against Keaau.
Kirsty Imai, Keaau: Scored 27 points, including six treys, at Pahoa.
C'ani Kealoha, Farrington: Scored 21 points, including three treys, at Moanalua.
Ulu Kelekoma, Kauai: Scored 19 points vs. Kapaa.
Jamie Mattos, Kamehameha-Hawaii: Scored 20 points at Kohala.
Tereva Moore, Radford: Scored 27 points vs. Nanakuli.
Janet Plescia, Pahoa: Scored 22 points vs. Keaau.
Sharde Pratt, Kaiser: Scored 18 points against Roosevelt.
Chelsie Sato, McKinley: Scored 21 points vs. Kahuku.
Rachael Taira, Kauai: Scored 26 points vs. Waimea.
Kamakani Victorino, McKinley: Scored 19 points against Kalaheo.

WATER POLO

Karen Curameng, McKinley: Scored four goals vs. Mililani and three against Castle.
Rebecca Fonoimoana, Kahuku: Tallied six goals against Kapolei.
Serena Makaiwi, Leilehua: Scored five goals against Aiea and four goals against Kaiser.
Mildred O'Reilly, Leilehua: Scored four goals vs. Aiea.
Marissa Young, Roosevelt: Tallied five goals vs. Kaiser.

To nominate ... To nominate an athlete of the week, contact the Star-Bulletin Sports Department by 11 p.m. Sunday: Phone: 529-4782 Fax: 529-4787 E-mail: sports@starbulletin.com