'Iolani breezes past Mid-Pacific
POSTED: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Perennial powerhouse 'Iolani was ready for prime time.
Mid-Pacific was not.
The Raiders shot just 35 percent from the field, but still managed to dominate the Owls in a 47-21 boys basketball win last night at 'Iolani gym.
Second-ranked 'Iolani (9-5), which also beat Saint Louis on Thursday, improved to 2-0 in Interscholastic League of Honolulu play behind 11 points from reserve guard Reid Saito.
The Raiders used man and zone defenses (1-3-1) to stymie the visitors. Mid-Pacific's duo of 6-foot-5 Patrick Matthews and 6-4 Andrew Swanson combined for just one point in the first half. Swanson finished with five points and four rebounds to lead No. 7 MPI (9-5, 0-2), while Matthews had three points and five boards.
Josiah Sukumaran, a rangy 6-3 junior, had five caroms and three blocks to anchor 'Iolani's interior defense.
The 21-point output is a season low for Mid-Pacific (9-5 overall, 0-2 ILH), which opened league play with a loss at Maryknoll on Thursday.
“;I didn't have them ready for Maryknoll. They came to play and we didn't,”; MPI coach Nate Hu said. “;We game-planned for 'Iolani all week, but we didn't execute. Mentally, right now, we're weak. You can tell 'Iolani, mentally, is very strong.”;
Five different players scored in the first quarter as the Raiders zoomed to a 12-2 lead. Point guard Andrew Skalman and forward Jarrett Arakawa drilled 3-pointers over MPI's man defense.
Skalman hit another trey early in the second quarter and the Raiders opened the lead to 17-4. By halftime, MPI had shot just 3-for-19 from the field and had seven turnovers.
'Iolani was just 1-for-10 from beyond the arc in the first half, but had only three giveaways and had a 22-7 lead.
Mid-Pac worked the ball into the low post and Swanson answered with a pair of buckets to bring the Owls within 25-12, but they got no closer.
Saito blazed downcourt for breakaway layups off Mid-Pac turnovers and misses, and the Raiders had a 38-15 lead going into the final quarter.
“;We have quick outlets,”; Saito explained. “;We practice our transition game a lot.”;
'Iolani finished with a 31-22 advantage on the boards while limiting MPI to 22 percent shooting (8-for-37) from the field.
With Kainoa Chu (five points) and Trevyn Tulonghari (two points) cold from the perimeter, Saito's energy was a big help.
“;It takes me a little while to get into the game, but I like it,”; the senior said.
Coach Dean Shimamoto values his reserves, who all play key roles defensively. 'Iolani rarely changes modes or schemes when they enter.
“;Our guys that come off the bench know what to do. Mentally, (Saito) knows what's going on in the game and what we need from him.”;
The win sets up a showdown between 'Iolani and defending ILH and state champion Kamehameha on Tuesday.
“;We are where we wanted to be at this point,”; Shimamoto said, noting that a preseason win over the Warriors came with their top player out of the lineup.
“;Micah (Christenson) wasn't at that game, and he makes a big difference. We're going to do some things to keep him off balance,”; Shimamoto said. “;In the ILH, he's LeBron James.”;
At 'Iolani gym
| Mid-Pacific (0-2) | 4 | 3 | 8 | 6 | — | 21 |
| 'Iolani (2-0) | 12 | 10 | 16 | 9 | — | 47 |
MID-PACIFIC —Logan Murakami 2, Jordan Doi 0, Terrence Tenjoma 0, Shaun Dobovan 1, Shane Kurihara 2, Keola Brown 0, Mark Fooks 2, Patrick Matthews 3, Marcus Doi 1, Matthew Reyes 0, Ty Kono 0, Andrew Swanson 5, Dayton Uchiyama 2, Matthew Carland 3.
'IOLANI —Andrew Skalman 6, Ammon Baldomero 3, Reece Foy 0, Reid Saito 11, Jarrett Arakawa 3, Josiah Sukumaran 6, Kainoa Chu 5, Trevyn Tulonghari 2, Evan Sukita 0, Kainoa Scheer 2, Keahi Hogan 4, Jourdan Simmonds 3, John Foy 0, Gabriel Vega 2.
3-point goals—Mid-Pacific 2 (Matthews, Carland), 'Iolani 5 (Skalman 2, Baldomero, Arakawa, Simmonds).
No. 3 Punahou 91, Damien 44
Four Buffanblu scored double digits as they dominated the Monarchs.
Henry Cassiday led Punahou with 17 points.
At Damien gym
| Punahou (2-0) | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | — | 91 |
| Damien (0-1) | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | — | 44 |
PUNAHOU —Taylor Crabb 15, Patrick O'Neil 0, Henry Cassiday 17, Bryan Matsukawa 8, Noah Hammond 0, Matt Feldman 6, James Dowsett 4, James Duncan 16, Malik Johnson 4, Kyle Tuumalo 0, DeForest Buckner 11, Kevin Mukai 2, Sean McFadden 2, Dylan Hudson 6.
DAMIEN—Mark Baay 2, Nephi Tuitele 2, Dylan Yonamine-Baysay 0, Matt Labaguen 3, Breysen Lee 0, Kevin Aganos 0, Jeremy Torcuato 6, J.B. Ferreira 0, Tyler Tamayo 20, Jacob Cachola 5, Lonn Iwashita 6.
3-point goals—Punahou 3 (Matuskawa 2, Crabb). Damien none.
No. 1 Kamehameha 66, Maryknoll 32
Micah Christianson scored 14 points, including two 3-pointers, as the Warriors defeated the Spartans.
At Kekuhaupio gym
| Maryknoll (1-1) | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | — | 32 |
| Kamehameha (1-1) | 17 | 19 | 13 | 17 | — | 66 |
MARYKNOLL—Jacob Mayer 7, Trevor Venture 6, Andrew Wu 2, Masashi Uematsu 2, Craig Shoji 3, Chad Sumulong 2, Isaiah Dowdell 2, Hirokazu Sasaki 0, Kekiai Cashman-Fernandez 0, Kekoa Welsch 0, Jordan Thomas 2, Tufanua Iuvale 6.
KAMEHAMEHA—Micah Christianson 14, Frank Ho 12, Shane Matayoshi 4, Brandon Orpillia 6, Brent Auyong 7, Chaz Bajet 1, Davis Achong 5, Devin Kuhns 2, Taylor Taliulu 2, Charlton Tang 6, Dyrbe Enos 7.
3-point goals—Maryknoll 1 (Shoji). Kamehameha 7 (Ho 4, Christianson 2, Achong).
Also
Varsity boys division II
Kamehameha 50, Hanalani 44
Hawaii Baptist 71, Lutheran 25
University 62, Punahou 72
Leading scorer—UHS: Ben Keller 16. Pun: James Portwood 14.
OIA RED EAST
No. 10 Kahuku 50, Kaimuki 39
Shairone Thompson sparked the way for the Red Raiders with 24 points as they defeated the Bulldogs in an OIA Red matchup.
At Kahuku Gym
| Kaimuki (2-2) | 6 | 10 | 12 | 11 | — | 39 |
| Kahuku(3-0) | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 | — | 50 |
KAIMUKI—Tevin Nishiyama 6, Jordan Gestrich 6, Sean Spencer 5, Gabe Stietzel 5, Elijah Morita 5, AJ Dejesus 3, Ekolu Vares 3, Nick Motellang 2, Mason Kualii-Moi 2, Chester Sua 2.
KAHUKU —Shairone Thompson 24, Sage Kaka 12, Nehoa Akina 6, Jackson Kaka 5, Samala Afalava 3.
3-point goals—Kaimuki 7 (Nishiyama 2, Vares, Gestrich, Dejesus, Stetzel, Spencer). Kahuku 4 (Kaka 2, Afalava, Akina).
Junior varsity—Kahuku 57, Kaimuki 51
No. 5 Moanalua 59, McKinley 42
Marcus Monroe scored 16 points as Na Menehune defeated the Tigers and remained undefeated in league play.
At McKinleygym
| Moanalua (3-0) | 19 | 20 | 10 | 10 | — | 59 |
| McKinley(0-4) | 7 | 7 | 5 | 23 | — | 42 |
MOANALUA—Bronson Kepa 4, Reece Racoma 3, Kevin Amaral 2, Aaron Davis 0, Alex Braswell 2, Brandon Guerreo 4, Josiah Kauhola 8, Wesley Armbrust 4, Marcus Monroe 16, Dexter Williams 10, Marcus Keene 2, Carl Ko 0, Marcellis Turner 0, Dominique Jones 2, Richard Villasenor 2.
MCKINLEY—Jason Ramano 5, Jovanie Trumata 2, Micah Waters 5, Sio Fiso 5, Pryson Wallace 0, Lesley Machiguchi 7, Jason Sabado 0, Rio Kwon 9, Royce Kwon 5, Andy Sombatphivane 2, Ryan Arzandon 2.
3-point goals—Moanalua 4 (Kauhola 2, Monroe, Racoma). McKinley 2 (Ri. Kwon, Machiguchi).
Junior varsity—Moanalua 54, McKinley 47
No. 4 Kalaheo 49, Farrington 46
Aaron Fernandez posted 20 points as the Mustangs edged past the Governors.
Farrington led by three points going into the fourth quarter, but Kalaheo outscored the Governors 13-7 to secure the win.
At Farrington gym
| Kalaheo (3-1) | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | — | 49 |
| Farrington (0-3) | 12 | 9 | 18 | 7 | — | 46 |
KALAHEO—Michael Matalolo 0, Quincy Mason 6, Kevin Leong 8, Shane Hipa 1, Derick Morgan 3, Zach Lovelace 2, Kona Makaula 2, Wilson Macleod 2, Aaron Fernandez 20, Jordan Reindollar 5.
FARRINGTON—Scottland Smith 0, Paul Soloman 2, Jayfrey Damo 13, Jeffrey Madarang 7, Bernard Deleon 0, Ernes Pucholong 0, Lancelot Williams 15, Ronald Williams 4, Viane Vaina 5, Justin Fele 0.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 3 (Fernandez, Reindollar, Morgan). Farrington 4 (Damo 2, Madarang, Lancelot Williams).
Junior varsity—Farrington 21, Kalaheo 19
OIA RED WEST
Leilehua 61, Kapolei 43
The Mules pulled away in the second quarter as they cruised to victory over the Hurricanes.
Xavier Adger and Martin Hall led the way for Leilehua with 16 points each as Cassius Camanse had 12 points and Stockton Crowley contributed 10.
At Kapolei gym
| Leilehua (2-1) | 11 | 22 | 10 | 18 | — | 61 |
| Kapolei (0-4) | 13 | 9 | 7 | 14 | — | 43 |
LEILEHUA—Xavier Adger 16, Martin Hall 16, Cassius Camanse 12, Stockton Crowley 10, Brent Lemon 2, Josiah Corvalla 2, Dillon Pa'u 2, Carlos Marshall 1.
KAPOLEI—Devyn Knight 7, Michael Ching 6, Jordan Solidum 6, Manson George 6, Kapua Awong 4, West Mataafa 4, Kainoa Pakele 3, Samson Chong 2, Jared Milare 2, Pouesi Togiailua 2, Kamry Nedd 1.
3-point goals—Leilehua none. Kapolei 1 (Knight).
Junior varsity—Leilehua 69, Kapolei 48
Mililani 59, Aiea 47
The Trojans pulled out to an early 10-point lead and never looked back as they defeated Na Alii.
Reginald Griffin recorded 17 points for Mililani to lead all scorers.
At Mililani gym
| Aiea (0-3) | 6 | 17 | 12 | 12 | — | 47 |
| Mililani (4-0) | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | — | 59 |
AIEA—Michael Hogan 10, Kory Naeole 9, Freddy Aliulu 8, Keano Kuia 8, Braxton Fukutomi 7, Api Foumai 4, Lawrence Lagafuaina 1
MILILANI —Reginald Griffin 17, Ed Ocampo 9, Trent McKinney 8, Hassan Richardson 7, Brandon Fujinaga 4, Robbie Griffin 3, Makena Kahoano 2, Joe McGlamery 2, Christian Baltazar 2, Forrest Garcia 2, Ryan Jacobs 2, Nick Kunz 1.
3-point goals—Aiea 2 (Kuia 2). Mililani 5 (Ocampo 3, Griffin 2).
Junior varsity—Mililani 58, Aiea 31
Waipahu 36, Radford 42
TJ Reid had 14 points as the Rams defeated the Marauders in a back-and-forth game.
JP Fontenot scored 11 points for Radford and Eric Castro had 11 points for Waipahu.
At Radford gym
| Waipahu (1-2) | 6 | 11 | 7 | 12 | — | 36 |
| Radford (3-1) | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | — | 42 |
WAIPAHU —Eric Castro 11, Duketoa Tili 10, Anson Castello 4, Tatupu Tatupu 4, Daniel Diomanpo 3, Michael Alipio 3, Anthony Agustin 1.
RADFORD—TJ Reid 14, JB Fontenot 11, Jefferson Fiesta 5, Dorsey Norris 5, Tevita Barazilala 3, Isaiah Jackson 2, Cy Salanoa 2.
3-point goals—Waipahu 2 (Tili, Diomanpo). Radford (Reid 2, Fontenot 2).
Junior varsity—Radford 55, Waipahu 54
OIA WHITE
Castle 67, Anuenue 14
Joshua Kong scored 16 points and nailed two 3-pointers as the Knights routed Na Koa.
At Castle gym
| Anuenue (0-2) | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | 14 |
| Castle (1-0) | 20 | 12 | 20 | 15 | — | 67 |
ANUENUE—Makana Fernandez 1, Kaipo Cullen 6, Kanami Armitage 4, Kahooipo Mossman-Ancog 2, Mahuka Cullen 1.
CASTLE—Jaryth Richardson-Acoba 9, Seth Tiumalu 8, Jordan Manalo 4, Jaren Elderts-Bruhn 1, Joshua Kong 16, Adam Canne 10, Micah Maeda 5, Kainoa Stone 0, Isaac Makekau 8, Joel Hendricks 6.
3-point goals—Anuenue 2 (Cullen). Castle 4 (Kong 2, Richardson-Acoba, Canne).
Waianae 58, Waialua 47
Christian Mendonza scored a game-high 14 points to lead the Seariders past the Bulldogs.
At Waialua gym
| Waianae (2-0) | 13 | 18 | 14 | 13 | — | 58 |
| Waialua (0-1) | 11 | 20 | 8 | 8 | — | 47 |
WAIANAE —Kalin Sandoval 4, Jonovan Tuinei 6, Christian Mendonza 14, Guyson Amina 6, Macneil Moresca 0, Zach Guajardo 0, Michael Foster 10, Anthony Niederschmidt 6, Shawn Asberry 9, Matthew Ramaila 3.
WAIALUA—Micah Hatchie 0, Kristoffer Cuadro 5, Jerimiah Repollo 3, Chase Uhlier 6, Virgilio Repollo 0, John-Ray Garcia 4, Rudi Galapia 5, Victor Nobello 1, Vance Maluyo 19, Kyle Michael 4.
3-point goals—Waianae none. Waialua 3 (J. Repollo, Uhlier, Maluyo).
Junior varsity—Waianae 49, Waialua 24
Kailua 57, Kalani 43
The Surfriders started and finished strong in their first conference win.
Jordan Decorte dropped 24 points for Kailua, while Angelo Berardy led the Falcons with 15.
At Kailua gym
| Kalani (1-1) | 7 | 13 | 13 | 10 | — | 43 |
| Kailua (1-1) | 15 | 14 | 9 | 19 | — | 57 |
KALANI—Imani Washington 0, Jordan Yogi 0, JJ Marino 11, Angelo Berady 15, Vincent Tran 5, Ryoji Iguchi 9, Bryson Yorita 0, Nick Huth 1, Elbert Khataukoun 0, Marcus Hill 2.
KAILUA—Austin Tilton 0, Calen Friel 0, Rhys Nakakura 6, Chezy Mikaele 3, Kaleo Crowell 5, Corey Lau 6, Luis Valenzuela 5, Ethan Mahaulu 0, Kirk Ronolo 0, Eric Lum 0, Isaiah Vasconcellof 6, John Vave 2, Jordan Decorte 24.
3-point goals—Kalani 6 (Marino 3, Iguchi 3). Kailua 1 (Valenzuela).
Junior varsity—Kalani 37, Kailua 33
