Moanalua dominates Kalaheo
POSTED: Sunday, January 03, 2010
A lot can happen in one year. Or two.
Moanalua's maturity has carried over to defense. Fifth-ranked Na Menehune shackled Kalaheo sharpshooter Aaron Fernandez en route to a 59-47 win last night in the regular-season opener for both teams.
Moanalua (8-4 overall) lost both matchups with Kalaheo a year ago and hadn't beaten the Mustangs since the Oahu Interscholastic Association Red semifinals on Feb. 13, 2008.
“;They're just a better team than we are at this point,”; Kalaheo coach Chico Furtado said. “;They're more seasoned. You can't fall behind like that and shoot 3-for-14 from the line (first half).”;
Moanalua did it with defense and a nice offensive flow. Marcus Monroe, normally the leading scorer, had nine points and four assists, setting the tone for a balanced attack against Kalaheo's man-to-man defense.
“;He garners so much attention, especially on the post, so he sensed when to go one-on-one and when to find guys open,”; Moanalua coach Greg Tacon said.
Reserve forward Kevin Amaral scored nine of his 13 points in the first half to lead Moanalua. Wesley Armbrust came off the bench to score 11 points. Armbrust and Monroe took turns covering Fernandez, who finished with 14 points.
Kona Makaula also scored 14 for No. 4 Kalaheo (8-4 overall), but free-throw shooting was a sore spot. The Mustangs were 14-for-33 at the line, including 4-for-10 by Makaula and 4-for-11 by Fernandez.
“;They switch on everything,”; Furtado said. “;Aaron did a better job finding open players in the second half.”;
Moanalua jumped to a 5-0 lead and never trailed. Fernandez had just one point in the opening quarter and didn't score a bucket until he drove the baseline for two points with 2:59 left in the first half.
That cut the lead to 24-7. Moanalua had eight assists and just three turnovers by intermission.
Kalaheo was 3-for-16 from the field with one assist and nine turnovers by halftime.
Moanalua extended the lead to 46-20 on a layup by Reece Racoma late in the third quarter.
Kalaheo scored the first 12 points of the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 48-34, but Monroe swished his second 3-pointer and the visitors never cut the deficit to single digits.
It wasn't a perfect night for Moanalua, at least to its coach. Tacon scolded his starters during the break before the second quarter, even with a 14-4 lead.
“;We have some flaws we have to work out. We missed switches, not coming off our man when Fernandez came to the basket,”; he said. “;We're not a good team, but we have the potential.”;
The teams were even on the boards through three quarters with 20 each. Moanalua emptied the bench in the fourth and lost the battle on the glass 31-24.
Moanalua shot 45 percent from the field (22-for-48) and 52 percent at the line (12-for-23). Kalaheo was 42 percent from the field (16-for-38) and 42 percent from the line (14-for-33).
Moanalua finished with eight turnovers to Kalaheo's 16.
At Moanalua High School
| Kalaheo (0-1) | 4 | 5 | 15 | 23 | — | 47 | |
| Moanalua (1-0) | 14 | 13 | 21 | 11 | — | 59 |
KALAHEO—Michael Matalolo 0, Quincy Mason 2, Esaias Stagner 2, Kevin Leong 4, Shane Hipa 3, Derick Morgan 0, Zach Lovelace 2, Bryson Anoba 2, Edward Atanoa 0, Kona Makaula 14, Wilson Macleod 2, Aaron Fernandez 14, Jordan Reindollar 2, Anthony Rowan 0.
MOANALUA —Bronson Kepa 0, Reece Racoma 5, Kevin Amaral 13, Aaron Davis 0, Alex Braswell 0, Brandon Guerreo 0, Josiah Kauhola 5, Wesley Armbrust 11, Marcus Monroe 9, Dexter Williams 5, Marcus Keene 6, Carl Ko 0, Marcellis Turner 0, Dominique Jones 1, Richard Villasenor 4.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 1 (Hipa), Moanalua 3 (Monroe 2, Williams).
Junior varsity—Moanalua 58, Kalaheo 31
OIA RED EAST
Kahuku 57, McKinley 42
Shairone Thompson scored 14 points and KJ Uluava added 12 as the Red Raiders defeated the Tigers.
Jason Ramano scored 13 points, including three 3-pointers for McKinley.
At McKinley gym
| Kahuku (1-0) | 14 | 8 | 14 | 21 | — | 57 |
| McKinley (0-1) | 2 | 12 | 16 | 12 | — | 42 |
KAHUKU —Michael Tyau 0, Kawehena Johnson 4, Samala Afalava 0, Mua Malufau 6, Sage Kaka 8, Wonka Beatty 0, Nehoa Akina 9, Jackson Kaka 2, Shairone Thompson 14, Josh Christiansen 2, KJ Uluava 12, Evan Moe 0, Mason Golden 0, Michael Leoto 0.
MCKINLEY—Jason Ramano 13, Jovanie Trumata 0, Micah Waters 0, Royce Kwon 2, Pryson Wallace 4, Kioco Melson 7, Lesley Machigunchi 9, Jason Sabado 3, Rio Kwon 4, Andy Sombatphivane 0.
3-point goals—Kahuku 4 (Akina 3, Malufau). McKinley 5 (Ramano 3, Sabado, Machigunchi).
Junior varsity—McKinley 52, Kahuku 43
Kaimuki 44, Kaiser 35
Gabe Stietzel scored 24 of his team's 44 points and the Bulldogs beat the Cougars.
Johnny Tuitele and Chester Fua each added seven points for Kaimuki.
Preston Wuich led Kaiser with 10 points.
At Kaiser gym
| Kaimuki (1-0) | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | 44 |
| Kaiser (0-1) | 10 | 4 | 8 | 13 | — | 35 |
KAIMUKI—Tevin Nishiyama 2, Nick Motellang 0, Mason Kualii-Moi 3, Jonn Kakitani 0, Elijah Morita 1, Johnny Tuitele 7, Gabe Stietzel 24, Chester Fua 7, Sean Spencer 0, AJ Dejesus 0, Ekolu Vares 0.
KAISER —Matthew Nagata 0, Davin Morton 2, Adam Kostulo 0, Justin Wuich 3, Preston Wuich 10, Doug Gehring 0, Corey Lum 6, Bret Kanoa 9, Quinton Wong 3, Ronson Hill 2.
3-point goals—Kaimuki 6 (Stetziel 4, Tuitele, Kualii-Moi). Kaiser 3 (J. Wuich, P. Wuich, Wong).
Junior varsity—Kaimuki 53, Kaiser 48
OIA RED WEST
Mililani 75, Waipahu 40
Hassan Richardson scored a game-high 28 points as the Trojans dominatd the Marauders.
Daniel Diomanpo scored 17 points and Anson Castello added 12 for Waipahu in the loss.
At Mililani gym
| Waipahu (0-1) | 15 | 3 | 10 | 12 | — | 40 |
| Mililani (1-0) | 17 | 19 | 24 | 15 | — | 75 |
WAIPAHU —Chance Delima 0, Jayvee Cadiente 0, Duketoa Tili 7, Anthony Agustin 0, Daniel Diomanpo 17, Michael Alipio 2, Eric Castro 2, Westley Nagaseu 0, Anson Castello 12, Perzie Calucag 0.
MILILANI —Brandon Fujinaga 2, Bryson Calma 0, Josh Lenchanko 0, Nick Kunz 3, Ed Ocampo 8, Makena Kahoano 4, Reginald Griffin 11, Joe McGlamery 2, Robbie Griffin 4, Hassan Richardson 28, Trent McKinney 4, Brandon Tacadena 0, Christian Baltazar 4, Forrest Garcia 2, Ryan Jacobs 3.
3-point goals—Waipahu 1 (Castello). Mililani 3 (Kunz, Jacobs, Re. Griffin).
Campbell 71, Kapolei 27
Three Sabers posted double digits in a lopsided win over the Hurricanes.
Campbell's Kristian Manuel scored a game-high 17 points with eight assists and five steals, followed by Christian Storment with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
At Campbell gym
| Kapolei (0-1) | 13 | 1 | 5 | 8 | — | 27 |
| Campbell (1-0) | 20 | 15 | 21 | 15 | — | 71 |
KAPOLEI —Michael Ching 0, Jordan Solidum 1, Jared Milare 3, West Mataafa 3, Gregory Ching 0, Kainoa Pakele 4, Samson Chong 0, Michael Medeiros 1, Kamry Nedd 0, Manson George 9, Kapua Awong 2, Devyn Knight 4.
CAMPBELL —Kristian Manuel 17, Christian Storment 14, Fouina Haskins 13, Christopher Crawford 6, Maika Ulufale 5, Allan Otanes 4, Mason Mau 4, Timothy Friend 4, Rowel Urban 2, Carter Kauwenaole 2, C.J. Ramos 0, Clayton Darity 0, Brandon Todd 0.
3-point goals—Kapolei none. Campbell 3 (Manuel 3).
Junior varsity—Campbell 45, Kapolei 44
GIRLS
OIA RED EAST
Moanalua 65, Kailua 40
Jasmine Funanilla scored 25 points as Na Menehune defeated the Surfriders.
At Kailua gym
| Moanalua (3-3) | 17 | 11 | 17 | 20 | — | 65 |
| Kailua (1-6) | 4 | 9 | 9 | 18 | — | 40 |
MOANALUA—Britney Calucag 2, Kristy Tamashiro 0, Kiley Lau 4, Jasmine Funtanilla 25, Meleane Smith 1, Jaldon Rego 5, A.J. Verdida 14, Shauntaeus Ramos-Dias 8, Kelci Quinabo 3, Jasmine Young-Gusman 3.
KAILUA —Anolani Ramos 2, Toni Damo-Agcaoili 12, Malia Pearson 0, Jayna Hanawahine 0, Johnna Pedro 7, Teuila Afele 10, Mapuana Taamu 0, Taylor Souza 0, Alysha Franco 4, Tehani Umiamaka 5.
3-point goals—Moanalua 2 (Funtanilla 2). Kailua 3 (Damo-Agcaoili 3).
Junior varsity—Moanalua 37, Kailua 15
Roosevelt 55, Kalani 47
The Rough Riders remain undefeated in league play after slipping past the Falcons.
At Kalani gym
| Roosevelt (6-0) | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | — | 57 |
| Kalani (2-5) | 14 | 10 | 3 | 16 | — | 43 |
ROOSEVELT—Breyana Dutro 0, Kelcie Namba 5, Charisse Tanabe 0, Shana Kawakami 7, Nicole Ramirez 20, Abcde Furuta-Harada 4, Rachel Gomes 0, Mikela Thoemmes 21, Emalia Schuman 0, Cameo Tamala 0, Anuhea Kanealii 0.
KALANI —Kelsie Maslanka 4, Erika Jang 2, Corie Kuia 9, Kiera Iinuma 8, Kristi Belshe 4, Christine Sasano 12, Kiah Fujita 0, Hikaru Kumagai 4, Alyssa Obata 0, Lauren Masaniai 0.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 5 (Ramirez 3, Namba, Furuta-Harada). Kalani 2 (Sasano 2).
Junior varsity—Roosevelt 45, Kalani 15
OIA RED WEST
Mililani 61, Radford 36
Amber Ogata scored a game-high 12 points to lead the Trojans past the Rams.
Pierra Dewitt scored 11 for Radford in the loss.
At Radford gym
| Mililani (6-1) | 13 | 19 | 9 | 20 | — | 61 |
| Radford (0-7) | 6 | 5 | 13 | 12 | — | 36 |
MILILANI —Kellie Sakai 10, Moriah Blackmon 0, Tiff Lagua 1, Sam Yuki 9, Nikki Craig 1, Amber Ogata 12, Cory Ramos 2, Abi Mckoy 9, Courtney Cenas 2, Kawehi Pilakowski 1, Khyla Alcantra 3, Pomai Grube-Hose 7, Jacque Agbayani 4.
RADFORD—Faith Calimlim 0, Alana Gionet 3, E'lexues Evans 4, Lily Sevao 6, Marena Leao 4, Tyler Whitener 0, Pierra Dewitt 11, Rachel Kapesi 2, Marissa Starros 1, Tania Muna 2, Samantha Poe 1, Chelsea Dingoe 2.
3-point goals—Mililani none. Radford none.
Junior varsity—Mililani 40, Radford 18
Pearl City 62, Campbell 41
The Chargers held the Sabers under double-digit scoring in the first half, outscoring them 34-13.
At Pearl City gym
| Campbell (1-6) | 6 | 7 | 12 | 16 | — | 41 |
| Pearl City (6-1) | 23 | 11 | 11 | 17 | — | 62 |
CAMPBELL—Liza Bantolina 0, Jaysha Delizo 4, Chantay Samante 9, Maryilyn Soa 4, Kea Akiyama 2, CJ Valeriano 2, Ola Achiu , Carlye Lindborg-Sandry 1, Tiana Galeon 2, Koa Dias-Kekahuna 1, Cassie Ernst 16.
PEARL CITY—AJ Silva 11, Sabrina Angle 4, Shay Alferado 1, Shanise Gabriel-Yones 6, Victoria Victor , Glacen Florita 2, Shawna Angle 2, Jordan Ahakuelo 20, Alana Kaili 5, Keshia Manning 7, Leina Vasques 4, Reina Meyer 0.
3-point goals—Campbell none. Pearl City 1 (Silva).
Junior varsity—Pearl City 46, Campbell 38
Kapolei 52, Aiea 19
Diamond Carter shined in another Hurricanes victory, scoring a game-high 18 points over Na Alii.
At Kapolei gym
| Aiea (2-5) | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | — | 19 |
| Kapolei (6-1) | 9 | 11 | 20 | 12 | — | 52 |
AIEA—Ashlei Liilii 6, Celeste Fong 4, Maccyn Samisoni 0, Kaala Leopoldo 2, Amithysse Moore 0, Mele Samisoni 0, Temukisa Lautalo 0, Kaui Kuehu 3, Tiara Fetui 2, Kori Nishi 2.
KAPOLEI —Krystal Jacobs 0, Danniel Tapat 12, Kaity Wills 6, Rhilee Soriano 0, Diamond Carter 18, Kawehi Hagi 1, Jo-Ann Payongayong 0, Vanessa Banogan 6, Leilani Tauani-Fifita 9, Noelle Garland 0.
3-point goals—Aiea none. Kapolei 3 (Tapat 2, Wills).
Junior varsity—Kapolei 50, Aiea 34
OIA WHITE
Kaimuki 38, Kalaheo 35
Chelsea Dyer scored 13 points to lead the Bulldogs past the Mustangs.
At Kalaheo gym
| Kaimuki (5-1) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | — | 38 |
| Kalaheo (2-3) | 9 | 5 | 12 | 9 | — | 35 |
KAIMUKI —Pua Akaka 0, Cannie Aikau 0, Tanya Villanueva 0, Nikki Chaipen-Ji 8, Kiana Taez 2, Letisha Fa'asoa 10, Dejah Fa'asoa 9, Leti Mikaele 9
KALAHEO—Kamele Perry 2, Tiffany Harada 6, Chelsea Dyer 13, Kourtni Thomas 10, Kaua Cale 2, Jordy Smith 2
3-point goals—Kaimuki 2 (L. Fa'asoa). Kalaheo 3 (Harada 2, Dyer).
Junior varsity—Kaimuki 44, Kalaheo 34
Waipahu 32, Nanakuli 25 OT
Kirste Rosa scored more than half of the Golden Hawks' points with 15, but it wasn't enough to claim Nanakuli's first win.
At Waipahu gym
| Nanakuli (0-4) | 2 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | 25 |
| Waipahu (4-2) | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — | 32 |
NANAKULI—Kirste Rosa 15, Queen Ema Sale 2, Stephanie Kalili 3, Nana Kakiva 2, Maresena Foi 3, Noel Fernandez 0, Ututau Mapu 0, Sherrise Atualevao 0.
WAIPAHU—Jenie Savedra 0, Trisha Malala 9, Jessica Lozano 8, Ana Batan 2, Genivee Valasco 2, Adriene Mendiola 0, Tammy Viliamau 0, Kaiulani Abasial 2, Dara Aiwohi-Dutro 6, Catrina Masaniai 3.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 1 (Kalili). Waipahu 2 (Lozano).
Junior varsity—Waipahu 43, Nanakuli 33
Kahuku 80, Kaiser 68
Joshlyn Noga scored 20 points to lead the Red Raiders past the Cougars.
At Kahuku gym
| Kaiser (0-6) | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | — | 68 |
| Kahuku (5-0) | 24 | 19 | 20 | 17 | — | 80 |
KAISER—Micaela Bitanga 8, Kristi Arellano 3, Kiani Kaahaaina 8, Kiana Nakai 15, Krysta Yasui 6, Mele Adams 22, Shelby Pa 6.
KAHUKU—Fia Tailele-Latu 2, Kawelina Gilman 2, Alysha Cummings 9, Malia Tonga 2, Jessica Falemalu 6, Rachel Tailele 10, Mata Tonga 10, Natallia Cravens 15, Joshlyn Noga 20, Uhi Naeole 4.
3-point goals—Kaiser 3 (Arellano, Nakai Adams). Kahuku none.
Junior varsity—Kahuku 47, Kaiser 40
Leilehua 54, Waialua 28
The Mules held the Bulldogs scoreless in the third quarter in a win.
At Waialua gym
| Leilehua (5-1) | 10 | 11 | 17 | 16 | — | 54 |
| Waialua (1-5) | 4 | 10 | 0 | 14 | — | 28 |
LEILEHUA—Vanessa Bocobo 4, Pomai Parket 0, Patricia Lindo 7, Precious Loi'oh 5, Karissa McBride 11, Ruby Rodriguez 0, Brittani Tauful 5, Shagaira Briones 0, Tinei Tuiluellau 0, Alexis Johnson 6, Carlene Wilson 4, Alondra Hooks 12.
WAIALUA—Althia Dicion 1, Savannah Ash 13, Allysiah Hernandez 0, Cristalyn Moniz 13, Shaurice Talaroc 0, Khadija Karodia 1.
3-point goals—Leilehua 3 (Lindo, Loi'oh, McBride). Waialua 3 (Ash 3).
Junior varsity—Leilehua 43, Waialua 29
