Kamehameha rebounds by
shutting out Maryknoll

The Warriors’ win helps them hang
onto second place in the ILH

Erik Price pitched seven innings of five-hit baseball, and Ryson Mauricio drove in four runs as No. 2 Kamehameha routed Maryknoll 7-0 in a critical game for the Warriors, who maintained their hold on second place in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu standings and on a potential playoff berth.

The Warriors (29-7,14-3) entered yesterday's game with the Spartans (3-14) trailing the ILH-leading and No. 15 nationally ranked Punahou Buffanblu by 1 1/2 games. On the previous night, Kamehameha lost 6-5 to Saint Louis, with the Crusaders' go-ahead run coming on a Warriors pitching error. The loss narrowed the Warriors' lead over Mid-Pacific (22-10, 12-5) and weakened their position for a playoff spot.

"We're not thinking about that," Kamehameha head coach Vern Ramie said. "We still have five games left, including Mid-Pac and Punahou -- a tough road ahead."

Kamehameha beat Punahou 4-3 earlier in the season, but after the collapse against Saint Louis, the Warriors have re-emphasized their attention to detail.

"We realize we can't afford to lose games, especially the ones we're suppose to win. And after last night's game, we have the attitude that we have to get it done," Price said. "It showed us we're not there yet."

The Warriors cemented yesterday's victory with a four-run fourth inning that was capped by senior second baseman Mauricio's three-run homer.

"We know we have to work hard and keep on winning," Mauricio said. "We won't worry about (Friday); we've put it behind us. This was a key win, and hopefully we can continue it."

Yesterday was Ramie's fourth game at the helm since returning from surgery to his left eye, which he needed after being injured during batting practice. He returned after two weeks with his vision restored to 20/20.

"Every game in this last round is a big game," Ramie said. "Last night was a great game and we had our opportunities. Today we beat a scrappy and underrated Maryknoll team. Our goal is to focus and come out and play well. We did that today. We've got to continue."

At Aloha Stadium

Maryknoll (3-14)	000	000	0	--	0	6	3
Kamehameha (14-3)	102	400	x	--	7	7	2

Peter Kirst and Ryan Tabata. Erik Price and Stuart Kam. W--Price. L--Kirst.
Leading hitters--Mryk: Matt Fukumoto 2-3. Kam: Ryson Mauricio 2-3, 2 runs, 4 RBIs, 3-run hr; Kam 3b, RBI; Makana Kitamura 2-2.

Mid-Pacific 11, Damien 0, 5 inn.

Conan Young pitched a one-hit shutout to lead the Owls past the Monarchs.

Nathan Rice batted 2-for-4 with three RBIs for the Owls. T.J. Esclito hit a triple for Damien's only hit.

At Aloha Stadium

Mid-Pacific (12-5)	014	33	--	11	12	0
Damien (3-14)	000	00	--	0	1	2

Conan Young and Kip Masuda, Aaron Fujiki (4). Robert Cuizon, Christian Stephenson (4) and Kai Higa. W--Young. L--Cuizon.
Leading hitters--MPI: Chad Takabuki 2-3; Masuda 2-3; Jayson Kramer 2 RBIs; Nathan Rice 2-4, 3 RBIs; Garrick Ikeda 2 RBIs; Blayne Fuke 2b. Dam: T.J. Esclito 3b.

Iolani 3, Pac-Five 0

Chris Johnson threw a one-hit shutout with eight strikeouts to lead the Raiders past the Wolfpack.

Greg Hackler of Iolani went 2-for-2 in the win with a double and a triple.

At Aloha Stadium

Iolani (7-9)	001	002	0	--	3	7	1
Pac-Five (2-15)	000	000	0	--	0	1	0

Chris Johnson and Jarvis Nohara. Samson Aina, Nick Miyamoto (7) and Aaron Chilcote. W--Johnson. L--Aina.
Leading hitters--Iol: Greg Hackler 2-2, 2b, 3b; Marc Factora 2-3, 3b; Kyson Morikuni 3b.

Maryknoll 5, Damien 0

Friday
At Ala Wai Field

Damien	000	000	0	--	0	5	2
Maryknoll	002	102	x	--	5	4	2

Evander Ledward, George Martin (5) and Kai Higa. Nick Holmberg and Brian Tabata. W--Holmberg. L--Ledward.
Leading hitters--Dam: Duncan Ebert 2-3, 2b. Mryk: Matt Fukumoto 2b; Brennan Young 2b.

No. 1 Punahou 3, No. 5 Saint Louis 2

Kaohi Downing hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to lead the Buffanblu over the Crusaders.

At Aloha Stadium

Saint Louis (11-6)	001	001	0	--	2	4	2
Punahou (15-1)	001	002	x	--	3	3	0

Ryan Sasaki, Grant Costa (3) and Sheldon Santiago. Carl Graves and Michael Chock. W--Graves. L--Sasaki.
Leading hitters--StL: Kelii Gablan RBI, 2b; Chester Wilson 2b. Pun: Bucky Aona RBI; Kaohi Downing 2-3, 2 RBIs, 2b, HR.

BIIF
Keaau 5, Kealakehe 1

Kaeo Schweitzer gave up five hits and struck out six batters over five innings to lead the Cougars past the Waveriders.

Schweitzer also drove in one of Keaau's five runs. Brad Hacoba had two hits and two RBIs in the win.

Radley Pilanca drove in Kealakehe's only run.

At Simmons Field

Keaau	300	101	0	--	5	11	3
Kealakehe	000	001	0	--	1	6	0

Kaeo Schweitzer, Kamalu Blaisdell (6) and Roi Tanimoto. Kai Miller, Paxton Chatfield (6) and Sam Yamazawa. W--Schweitzer. L--Miller. S--Blaisdell.
Leading hitters--Kea: Brad Hacoba 2-3, 2 RBIs; Rico Mahaulu 2-4, 2b, RBI; Haili Puerto 2-3, 2 runs, 3b. Keal: Radley Pilanca 2b, RBI.

MIL

Friday's results
Maui 12, Seabury Hall 0, 5 inn.
Molokai 16, Hana 6, 5 inn.