Raiders win Na Menehune Classic
POSTED: Thursday, December 31, 2009
For now, it appears Raider nation rules.
'Iolani overpowered Kamehameha 57-46 last night in the final of Na Menehune Holiday Classic at Moanalua High School.
Trevyn Tulonghari had 13 points and six rebounds to lead 'Iolani (7-5). Jarrett Arakawa added 10 points. With a healthy lineup, 'Iolani was at full strength this week for the first time.
Shane Matayoshi had 11 points to lead Kamehameha. The defending state champion played without leading scorer and rebounder Micah Christenson, who was at a mainland volleyball tournament.
'Iolani's smothering defense set the tone early, forcing nine Kamehameha turnovers in the first quarter. After a 3-pointer by Arakawa, the Raiders led 13-6, and they extended the lead to 23-10 on a flurry of fastbreak buckets midway through the second quarter. Center Josiah Sukumaran benefited with three layups and reserve guard Reid Saito drained a trey during the run.
The Raiders' run continued in the second half. 'Iolani got baskets from Kainoa Chu, Tulonghari and Sukumaran—all in the paint—for a 32-16 lead with 5:59 left in the third quarter.
Arakawa's 3-pointer from the corner off a feed from Ammon Baldomero opened the lead to 40-22 with 2:21 left in the third.
From there, 'Iolani spread the floor—not into a four-corner offense—and worked a motion attack while melting the clock down.
The Raiders patiently got some back-door layups and Kamehameha never got the lead down to single digits.
Na Menehune Holiday Classic
St. Francis School - Merv Lopes Classic Final at King Armory
Punahou (10-1) 50, Arcata (11-4) 43
At Moanalua
Yesterday
'Iolani 57, Kamehameha 46
Marina (Calif.) 75, St. Joseph 64
Moanalua 51, Mid-Pacific 47
Waiakea 46, Kaimuki 30
Punahou II 65, 'Iolani II 41
Baldwin 44, McKinley 37
Maryknoll 46, Christian Academy 42
Kalani 48, Kaiser 38
St. Francis Merv Lopes Classic
Last night's results
Eisenhower (Ill.) 53, Kalaheo 30
Kahuku 40, Saint Louis 37
Kamehameha-Hawaii 49, Roosevelt 40
Damien 50, Kapolei 40
Kailua 47, Leilehua 32
Hanford (Calif.) 70, Kamehameha II 53
Leading scorers—Eis: Dustan Lewis 16. Kalh: Kona Makaula 10. Kah: Nehoa Akina 16. StL: Max Boticelli 10. KSH: Colby Cabatu 21, Kekoa Turner 12. Roos: Chase Yogi 10. Dam: Lonn Iwashita 11, Tim Smith 10. Kapo: Jared Milare 13, Jordan Solidum 10. Kail: Corey Lau 11, Luis Valenzuela 10. Han: Kiefer Rose 20, Evan Austin 10. KSII: Beau Oshiro 11.
Late Tuesday night
Arcata (Calif.) 57, Kalaheo 51
Leading scorers—Arc: Jordan Semple 17. Kalh: Aaron Fernandez 16.
OIA RED EAST
Farrington 67, Kalani 48
Dianna Prescott scored 16 points and Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo added 14, including four 3-pointers as the Governors remained undefeated in league play.
At Farrington gym
| Kalani (2-4) | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | — | 48 |
| Farrington (5-0) | 14 | 22 | 13 | 18 | — | 67 |
KALANI —Marissa Sumida 2, Kelsie Maslanka 0, Erika Jang 0, Corie Kuia 19, Kiera Iinuma 0, Kristi Belshe 2, Christine Sasano 12, Kiah Fujita 0, Hikaru Kumagai 9, Alyssa Obata 0, Lauren Masaniai 4.
FARRINGTON—Cristen Hoohuli 0, Ashley Gravely 5, Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo 14, Lucky Crichton 9, Angeline Argel 6, Dianna Prescott 16, Cristen Liana 14, Aisha Gaea 2, Isaley Iuta 1, Sally Lazaro 0.
3-point goals—Kalani 3 (Sasano 2, Kumagai). Farrington 6 (Tatupu-Leopoldo 4, Gravely, Crichton).
Junior varsity—Farrington 66, Kalani 17
Kailua 37, McKinley 36
The Surfriders' Teuila Afele put up 12 points to grasp Kailua's first victory of the season.
The Tigers jumped to a 12-7 lead, but a 23-point second half by Kailua secured the win.
At McKinley gym
| Kailua (1-5) | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | — | 37 |
| McKinley (1-4) | 12 | 7 | 7 | 10 | — | 36 |
KAILUA—Anolani Ramos 2, Toni Damo-Agacoili 4, Malia Pearson 6, Jayna Hanawahine 5, Johnna Pedro 6, Teuila Afele 12, Mapuana Taamu 0, Taylor Souza 0, Alysha Franco 2, Tehani Umiamaka 0.
MCKINLEY—Jackie Tihano 8, Miranda Schmillen 0, Kylie Sato 16, Jourdan Mills 2, Hannah Yoo 5, Megan Osagalilo 0, Gracie Saletoi 5, Lenna Morita 0.
3-point goals—Kailua 1 (Hanawahine). McKinley 3 (Tehano 2, Sato).
Junior varsity—Kailua 28, McKinley 26
Roosevelt 47, Castle 40
The Rough Riders outscored the Knights 20-11 in the fourth quarter to continue their winning streak.
Shana Kawakami and Mikela Thoemmes scored 11 points each for Roosevelt in the win.
At Roosevelt gym
| Castle (3-3) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | — | 40 |
| Roosevelt (5-0) | 7 | 12 | 8 | 20 | — | 47 |
CASTLE—Brandee Sasaki 5, Kailee Awa 8, Brittany Hawn 0, Sierra Iona 3, Leisha Liilii 3, Kaisha Dacosin 0, Joshell Lilio 5, Nicole Aberilla 13, Brittney Lane 1, Brooke-Lee Kaluaau 2.
ROOSEVELT—Breyana Dutro 2, Kelcie Namba 6, Charisse Tanabe 0, Shana Kawakami 11, Nicole Ramirez 8, Abcde Furuta-Harada 5, Rachel Gomes 0, Mikela Thoemmes 11, Anuhea Kanealii 4.
3-point goals—Castle 1 (Aberilla). Roosevelt 3 (Ramirez 2, Kawakami).
Junior varsity—Roosevelt 42, Castle 28
OIA RED WEST
Mililani 38, Pearl City 36
Darcey Goulsby scored 11 points as the Trojans handed the Chargers their first lost in regular-season play.
At Mililani gym
| Pearl City (5-1) | 7 | 7 | 13 | 9 | — | 36 |
| Mililani (5-1) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | — | 38 |
PEARL CITY—AJ Silva 0, Sabrina Angle 3, Shanise Gabriel-Yones 0, Glacen Florita 4, Jordan Ahakuelo 11, Alana Kaili 2, Keshia Manning 11, Leina Vasques 5, Reina Meyer 0.
MILILANI —Kellie Sakai 9, Tiff Lagua 2, Sam Yuki 0, Amber Ogata 3, Abi Mckoy 6, Darcey Goulsby 11, Courtney Cenas 0, Kawehi Pilakowski 0, Khyla Alcantra 5, Pomai Grube-Hose 2.
3-point goals—Pearl City 1 (Angle). Mililani 2 (Ogata, Goulsby).
Junior varsity—Mililani 46, Pearl City 35
Waianae 41, Campbell 33
Tiara Tagaloa scored 10 points for the Seariders, who picked up their third win of the season over the host Sabers. Waianae started strong with a seven-point lead after the first quarter.
Campbell nearly matched the Seariders during the other three quarters, with the help of Cassie Ernst's game-high 11 points.
At Campbell gym
| Waianae (3-3) | 11 | 12 | 6 | 12 | — | 41 |
| Campbell (1-5) | 4 | 12 | 4 | 13 | — | 33 |
WAIANAE—Alesa Ramaila 2, Emma Atiga 6, Maili Enos-Branigan 4, Lacy Manuel 0, Beverly Madrid 9, Brittany Terry 2, Shaina Pogia 8, Tiara Tagaloa 10.
CAMPBELL—Liza Bantolina 5, Chantay Samante 6, Maryilyn Soa 2, Kea Akiyama 2, CJ Valeriano 0, Carlye Lindborg-Sandry 0, Tiana Galeon 4, Koa Dias-Kekahuna 3, Cassie Ernst 11, Dee Lefa 0.
3-point goals—Waianae 1 (Madrid). Campbell 2 (Bantolina, Galeon).
Junior varsity—Campbell 31, Waianae 14
Aiea 38, Radford 31
Despite a slow start, Na Alii came out on top over the host Rams.
Radford led 21-16 at the half, but struggled to find the basket, scoring just three points in the third quarter.
Pierra Dewitt scored a game-high 10 points for the Rams. Kaala Leopoldo led Aiea with 9 points, followed by Mele Samisoni with 7.
At Radford gym
| Aiea (2-4) | 2 | 14 | 13 | 9 | — | 38 |
| Radford (0-6) | 8 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 31 |
AIEA —Ashlei Liilii 3, Celeste Fong 6, Maccyn Samisoni 4, Kaala Leopoldo 9, Amithysse Moore 0, Mele Samisoni 7, Kaui Kuehu 2, Tiara Fetui 6, Kori Nishi 1.
RADFORD —Faith Calimlim 0, E'lexues Evans 2, Lily Sevao 4, Marena Leao 2, Tyler Whitener 5, Pierra Dewitt 10, Rachel Kapesi 4, Marissa Starros 2, Samantha Poe 2.
3-point goals—Aiea 1 (Leopoldo). Radford none.
OIA WHITE
Kalaheo 71, Waipahu 25
Kaua Cale scored a game-high 31 points and dropped three 3-pointers as the Mustangs dominated the visiting Marauders.
At Waipahu gym
| Kalaheo (2-2) | 21 | 14 | 15 | 21 | — | 71 |
| Waipahu (3-2) | 6 | 2 | 8 | 9 | — | 25 |
KALAHEO—Kamele Perry 3, Kayla Reomales 2, Tiffany Harada 12, Chelsea Dyer 8, Aysia Burnett 4, Kourtni Thomas 2, Kaua Cale 31, Jordy Smith 5, Kawai Almeida 2, Cailin Kepa 2 Ashley Moniz 0.
WAIPAHU —Jenie Savedra 0, Jessica Lozano 2, Ana Batan 4, Genivee Velasco 2, Adriene Mendiola 4, Tammy Viliamau 2, Kaiulani Abasail 2, Cherece Beyer 2, Dara Aiwohi-Dutro 7, Catrina Masaniai 0.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 4 (Cale 3, Harada). Waipahu none.
Junior varsity—Waipahu 41, Kalaheo 18
Kaimuki 58, Waialua 26
Dejah Faasoa scored 10 points to lead the Bulldogs of Kaimuki past the Waialua Bulldogs.
At Kaimuki gym
| Waialua (1-4) | 4 | 9 | 10 | 3 | — | 26 |
| Kaimuki (4-1) | 20 | 18 | 10 | 10 | — | 58 |
WAIALUA—Althia Dicion 3, Savannah Ash 11, Alyssia Hernandez 6, Cristalyn Moniz 6, Khadija Karodia 0, Shaurice Talaroc 0.
KAIMUKI —Pua Akaka 7, Cannie Aikau 7, Panya Villanueva 6, Nikki Chiten-Li 6, Kiana Paez 6, Letishah Faasoa 8, Dejah Faasoa 10, Leti Mikaele 8.
3-point goals—Waialua 2 (Ash, Moniz). Kaimuki 5 (Akaka 2, Villanueva 2, Aikau).
Junior varsity—Kaimuki 45, Waialua 38
Leilehua 61, Kaiser 46
Patricia Lindo and Toe Motu scored 12 points apiece as the Mules defeated the Cougars.
At Leilehua gym
| Kaiser (0-5) | 11 | 8 | 14 | 13 | — | 46 |
| Leilehua (4-1) | 11 | 19 | 18 | 13 | — | 61 |
KAISER—Micaela Bitanga 15, Kristi Arellano 6, Kiani Kaahaaina 0, Kiana Nakai 3, Hailey Durham 3, Krysta Yasui 3, Mele Adams 13, Shelby Pa 1, Nikki Taylor 2.
LEILEHUA—Vanessa Bocobo 8, Pomai Parker 8, Patricia Lindo 12, Precious Loi-On 0, Carrissa McBride 7, Ruby Rodirguez 1, Toe Motu 12, Tinei Tuitoelau 0, Alexis Johnson 2, Alondra Hooks 11.
3-point goals—Kaiser 4 (Arellano 2, Bitanga, Adams). Leilehua 3 (Motu 2, Parker).
Junior varsity—Kaiser 49, Leilehua 19
