Kahuku moves to top
POSTED: Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Kahuku collected 16 of 24 first-place votes to take the No. 1 spot from 'Iolani in the Star-Bulletin Boys Basketball Top 10.
The Raiders tumbled to No. 3 after a loss to Saint Louis over the weekend.
The Red Raiders (14-1, 9-0 Oahu Interscholastic Association), meanwhile, are unbeaten against local teams, including a pair of two-point wins over defending state champion Punahou.
With a towering frontcourt led by 6-foot-8 Christian Feagai and a savvy backcourt anchored by point guard Irwin Ah-Hoy, the Red Raiders are deep, quick and tough under pressure.
“;It's an honor for them and shows how they've worked hard,”; Kahuku coach Hiram Akina said. “;We've talked about it. It's not about being No. 1 now. It's about being No. 1 after the last game of the season.”;
After an overtime win over Kaimuki on Friday, the Red Raiders had a campout and enjoyed team-bonding activities before crashing in the old wrestling room, Akina said.
“;The kids had a fun night. We practiced early the next day, had a nice breakfast donated from a restaurant,”; the coach said.
On Saturday night, the Red Raiders traveled to Kalaheo to support the Kahuku girls team, which won a nail-biter in overtime.
“;I think the kids are having fun,”; Akina said.
Kamehameha moved up to No. 2 after blitzing Punahou 62-45, the fourth win in a row for the Warriors.
Campbell, co-leader in the OIA Red West, entered the poll at No. 10.
In the Girls Basketball Top 10, Farrington is at No. 1 for the fourth straight week.
Now 10-0 in OIA action, the Lady Governors garnered 10 of 16 first-place votes.
Boys Basketball Top 10
The Top 10 high school boys basketball teams as voted on by coaches and media from around the state. First-place votes in parentheses. Ten points for first-place votes, nine for second, eight for third, etc.
| Team, Record | Last game | next game | PTS. | PVS. |
| 1. Kahuku (16), 14-1 | beat Kaimuki | vs. Farrington | 230 | 2 |
| 2. Kamehameha (7), 14-3 | beat Punahou | vs. Maryknoll | 217 | 3 |
| 3. 'Iolani (1), 16-4 | lost to Saint Louis | at Mid-Pacific | 197 | 1 |
| 4. Punahou, 10-7 | lost to Kamehameha | vs. Damien | 145 | 4 |
| 5. (tie) Kaimuki, 11-7 | lost to Kahuku | at Moanalua | 134 | 6 |
| 5. (tie) Saint Louis, 9-4 | beat 'Iolani | at Mid-Pacific | 134 | 8 |
| 7. Radford, 12-5 | beat Waipahu | at Mililani | 58 | 10 |
| 8. Mililani, 13-4 | beat Aiea | vs. Radford | 55 | 7 |
| 9. Kalaheo, 10-7 | lost to Farrington | vs. McKinley | 39 | 5 |
| 10. Campbell, 12-4 | beat Leilehua | at Aiea | 35 | —
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» Also receiving votes: Moanalua 30, Farrington 17, Waiakea 8, Mid-Pacific 7, Roosevelt 5, Baldwin 4.
» No longer in top 10 (previous rank): Moanalua (No. 9).
Girls Basketball Top 10
The Top 10 high school girls basketball teams as voted on by coaches and media from around the state. First-place votes in parentheses. Ten points for first-place votes, nine for second, eight for third, etc.; Not including last night's results.
| Team, Record | Last game | next game | PTS. | PVS. |
| 1. Farrington (10), 16-4 | beat Roosevelt | vs. Moanalua | 150 | 1 |
| 2. Punahou (3), 12-3 | beat Mid-Pacific | at 'Iolani | 144 | 2 |
| 3. Konawaena (3), 20-2 | beat Waiakea | at Kealakehe | 129 | 3 |
| 4. Lahainaluna, 17-1 | beat King Kekaulike | at KS-Maui | 109 | 4 |
| 5. Kamehameha, 7-8 | beat 'Iolani | at Mid-Pacific | 87 | 6 |
| 6. 'Iolani, 10-8 | lost to Kamehameha | vs. Punahou | 86 | 5 |
| 7. Kahuku, 15-2 | beat Kalaheo | vs. Anuenue | 52 | 8 |
| 8. Mid-Pacific, 14-6 | beat Sacred Hearts | vs. Kamehameha | 44 | 7 |
| 9. Waiakea, 9-7 | lost to Konawaena | vs. Kealakehe | 31 | 9 |
| 10. Kaimuki, 13-5 | beat Anuenue | vs. Kaiser | 12 | 10
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» Also receiving votes: Mililani 10, Sacred Hearts 5, Maryknoll 4, McKinley 4, Aiea 3, Campbell 2, Hawaii Prep 1, Kamehameha II 1.
