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POSTED: Saturday, January 03, 2009

Chapter 1 in the Kahuku-Kaimuki saga unfolded with a good beginning for the Red Raiders.

Jray Galeai and Nehoa Akina combined for 29 points as No. 5 Kahuku rallied past sixth-ranked Kaimuki 64-50 last night in the Oahu Interscholastic Association opener for both teams. A crowd of about 400 watched at the Bulldogs' gym, including at least 100 vocal Kahuku fans.

Kahuku (6-1 overall) had been idle since edging Punahou in a nonconference game before Christmas, but showed no signs of rust last night. It took a charge out of coach Hiram Akina to get the Red Raiders working right.

Down 32-27 at intermission, Kahuku had been outrebounded by the smaller Bulldogs 17-9.

“;I've got no voice, but I told them, 'I can't believe, we're supposed to be the most feared team, probably, in the league, and we've got only nine rebounds,”; Hiram Akina said in a hoarse voice.

Kahuku turned the game around after halftime with plenty of defense, too. Using both 1-3-1 and man-to-man defenses, the visitors limited Kaimuki to 14 percent shooting from the field after the break (4-for-29). Kaimuki missed all 14 of its 3-point shots in the second half as Kahuku went on a 26-11 blitz.

Kahuku's towering frontcourt gave Kaimuki's Desmond Tautofi fits. Tautofi, who had 20 points and 20 boards in a recent game against 'Iolani, managed just three points on 1-for-11 shooting and nine caroms.

“;We wanted to keep him off the offensive boards,”; coach Akina said. “;By running and pressing, we knew we could wear them down.”;

Galeai led Kahuku with 16 points, mostly in transition, and Nehoa Akina added 13 points, including 10 in the pivotal third quarter. Pivot men Kona Schwenke (10 points), Christian Feagai (nine) and Shairone Thompson (eight) gave Kahuku plenty of options on the low post against Kaimuki's man defense.

David Taulung led Kaimuki with 12 points, but struggled in the second half as Kahuku shut off the pipeline of kick-out passes to 3-point gunners. Ryan Kakitani and Kelly Tobin added 11 points each.

Coach Kelly Grant wasn't pleased, but he wasn't worried, either.

“;We're still not in condition yet. I really believe in not peaking too early,”; he said. “;If Kahuku was in the ILH, they'd be up there with the best teams. It comes down to quality shots and plays, and they had their legs. We just had too many turnovers outside the key.”;

The Bulldogs got 3-pointers from Elijah Morita and Kakitani to spark a 16-3 run in the first half. Even with Tautofi on the bench with two fouls, Kaimuki was up 27-14 midway through the second quarter.

The 6-foot-8 Feagai scored six points in a row to halt Kaimuki's run.

Kahuku's full-court pressure took a toll on the Bulldogs. Galeai and Aulola Tonga, both first-team All-State defensive backs in football, had key steals during Kahuku's rally. The two finished with three steals apiece. Galeai's only 3-pointer, from the left wing, gave Kahuku a 36-35 lead midway through the third quarter.

After Thompson hustled for a putback, Kahuku led 39-37 and never trailed again. Nehoa Akina spotted up in transition and hit two treys in the third, including one with 3 seconds left for a 53-43 lead.

“;The shots happened to be there,”; said Akina, who also had five assists. “;Irwin (Ah-Hoy) was able to kick it out.”;

Kahuku shot 49 percent from the field (23-for-48) and 67 percent from the foul line (14-for-21).

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At Kaimuki

                                                                                                                                           

Kahuku (1-0)	11	16	26	11	—	64
Kaimuki (0-1)	14	18	11	7	—	50

KAHUKU—Mikeli Damuni 2, Jray Galeai 16, Irwin Ah-Hoy 2, Aulola Tonga 2, Mua Malufau 0, Sage Kaka 2, Kohl Nauahi 1, Nehoa Akina 13, Jackson Kaka 0, Shairone Thompson 9, Michael Tyau 0, William Beatty 0, Kona Schwenke 9, Christian Feagai 8, Tyler Aughenbaugh 0.

KAIMUKI—Gabriel Stietzel 0, Tevin Nishiyama 5, David Taulung 12, Donavan Keaulani 2, Ekolu Vares 0, Ryan Kakitani 11, Clay Montiho 1, Elijah Morita 5, Kelly Tobin 11, Dayton Ortiz 0, Desmond Tautofi 3.

3-point goals—Kahuku 4 (Akina 3, Galeai), Kaimuki 3 (Nishiyama, Morita, Kakitani).

No. 9 Moanalua 62, McKinley 53

Randy Starks scored 12 of his team-high 14 points in the first half as Na Menehune ran out to a first-half lead and then held off the Tigers.

                                                                                                                                           

McKinley (0-1)	6	12	11	24	—	53
Moanalua (1-0)	19	12	15	16	—	62

McKINLEY—Kaleo Ponce 5, Ricardo Siasoco 4, Lesley Machiguchi 7, Tavita Woodard 17, Jordan Macalma 7, Jason Sabado 0, Tana Woodard 9, Wai Kalama 4.

MOANALUA—Aaron Davis 0, Joshia Kauhola 8, Reece Racoma 11, Randy Starks 14, Shane Aquino 4, Alexander Braswell 0, Dexter Williams 0, Bradley Lakin 2, Marcus Monroe 12, Carl Ko 0, Marcellis Turner 0, Richard Villasenor 11, Pete Elizade 0, Austin Miranda 0.

3-point goals—McKinley 1 (Ponce), Moanalua 3 (Racoma 2, Monroe).

Junior varsity—McKinley beat Moanalua, score not available

  No. 4 Kalaheo 46, Farrington 43, OT

Matt Gasprine scored six of his game-high 18 points to lead a fourth-quarter rally, and Richard Preza-Haynes hit two free throws to clinch the win for the fourth-ranked Mustangs over the Govs.

Ronald Willams had 12 points for Farrington but missed a possible game-winning layup attempt late in regulation.

                                                                                                                                                           

Farrington (0-1)	8	9	13	10	3	—	43
Kalaheo (1-0)	11	6	3	20	6	—	46

Farrington—Dayton Kealoha 9, James Smith 11, Ronald Williams 12, Andre Pettis 7, Lancelot Williams 4, Michael Carter 0.

Kalaheo—Richard Preza-Haynes 10, Christian Kepa 5, Kona Makaula 3, Aaron Fernandez 10, Matt Gasprine 18.

3-point goals—Farrington none, Kalaheo 3 (Fernandez 2, Makaula).

Junior varsity—Kalaheo 40, Farrington 37.

RED WEST
Leilehua 46, Kapolei 41

Hoku Kama scored eight of his 11 points in the second half to lead the Mules over the visiting Hurricanes.

                                                                                                                                           

Kapolei (0-1)	8	11	14	8	—	41
Leilehua (1-0)	9	7	17	13	—	46

KAPOLEI—John Spearman 2, Spencer Faintain 0, Pomai Mero 2, Nathaniel Osada 0, Alex Makinano 6, Kainoa Pakele 5, Magic Halmos 7, Austin Gaskin 5, Jordan Ferreira 6, Jonathan Yang 0, Lorenzo Imamura 2, Chaunce Lawson 0, Luke Kaumahie 6.

LEILEHUA—Treycer Togashi 0, Elijah Padilla 4, Marcus Breakfield 0, Brent Lemon 9, Andrew Manley 9, Hoku Kama 11, Philip Legrier 2, Carlos Marshall 5, Xavier Ager 6.

3-point goals—Kapolei 1 (Pakele), Leilehua none.

Radford 71, Waipahu 46

Quentin Kimura dropped 20 points to lead the Rams past the host Marauders.

Derrell Lee scored six of his 15 points in the fourth quarter, helping Radford outscore Waipahu 24-8 to close out the game.

                                                                                                                                           

Radford (1-0)	16	16	15	24	—	71
Waipahu (0-1)	16	10	12	8	—	46

RADFORD—Pan Gilinan 2, Jared Victorino 2, Tavita Baravilala 0, Jefferson Siesta 0, Derrell Lee 15, Tony Reid 13, Aldvin Valdez 6, Quentin Kimura 20, Jaenne Fontenot 11, Kamu Taulelelu 2.

WAIPAHU—Duke Tili 0, Robinson Atud 0, Daniel Dimananpo 0, Glenn Labuguen 9, Kendall Tomas 15, Anthony Agustin 4, Micah Alipio 2, Kaimi Haina 0, Regan Prestige 10, Anson Castello 6.

3-point goals—Radford 4 (Kimura 3, Lee), Waipahu 3 (Tomas 2, Labuguen).

Junior varsity—Radford 42, Waipahu 44.

  OIA WHITE
Pearl City 54, Anuenue 27

Kellan Oshiro sank a trey and scored seven of his game-high 12 points in second quarter to lead the Chargers over Na Koa.

                                                                                                                                           

Anuenue (0-1)	4	13	3	7	—	27
Pearl City (1-0)	11	19	10	14	—	54

ANUENUE—Kekoa Sitarek 0, Kaipo Cullen 0, Aina Kelii-Supnet 5, Mahuka Cullen 0, Ikaika Gante 6, Makana Fernandez 4, Kahooipo Mossman-Ancog 0, Makamae Otani-Wengler 8, Kealoha Smith 0, Iokepa Waiwaiole 4.

PEARL CITY—Micah Choy 6, Nick Villarmia 0, Johnson Chao 10, Kellan Oshiro 12, Hayden Conception 6, Tyler Yamanouchi 0, Kalei Mitchell 3, Jeremy Fermin 0, Skye Kaapuni 0, Josiah Demello 6, Kanekoa Batoon 2, Mitchell Resurrection 9.

3-point goals—Anuenue 2 (Kelii-Supnet, Otani-Wengler), Pearl City 3 (Oshiro 2, Choy).

  Waianae 51, Nanakuli 45

Anthony Niederschmidt paced the visiting Seariders with a game-high 18 points in a victory over the Golden Hawks.

                                                                                                                                           

Waianae (1-0)	13	13	13	12	—	51
Nanakuli (0-1)	6	12	9	18	—	45

WAIANAE—Kalin Sandobal 8, Christian Mendonza 14, Fauniatu Loua 2, Danny Kekoanui 2, Anthony Niederschmidt 18, Troy Faliuga 7, Guyson Amina 0, B.J. Ahwong 0, Mike Foster 0.

NANAKULI—Kaimana Silva 13, Calvin Laumana 8, Robinson Pahinui 7, Micah Milho 3, Benjamin Weiss 6, Nilo Paulo 6, Alapati Fuaga 2.

3-point goals—Waianae 2 (Mendonza 2), Nanakuli 5 (Laumana 2, Silva, Pahinui, Milho).

Junior varsity—Waianae 49, Nanakuli 22.

  Kailua 72, Roosevelt 61

Dylan Farias hit for 20 points to lead the Surfriders over the Rough Riders.

                                                                                                                                           

Kailua (1-0)	11	20	15	26	—	72
Roosevelt (0-1)	13	14	8	26	—	61

KAILUA—Chevy Mikaele 0, Calen Friel 4, Rhys Nakakura 4, Kauila Miller 4, Dylan Farias 20, Kenny Ellis 14, Cory Lau 14, Luis Valenzuela 0, Alii Kaiama 8, Isaiah Vasconcellos 2, Tesi Fisilau 2, Jordan Decorte 0.

ROOSEVELT—Rylan Ikehara 3, Kainoa Gasper 3, Bobby Chun 0, Clint Washington 8, Matt Moe 8, Brandon Mitchell 0, Chaz Francisco 2, Chase Yogi 8, Reid Oshiro 15, Lowen Kahooilihala 7, Kaipo Pale 7, Aston Koki 0.

3-point goals—Kailua 2 (Nakakura, Farias), Roosevelt 6 (Oshiro 3, Yogi 2, Kahooilihala).

Junior varsity—Roosevelt 49, Kailua 27.