Warriors go long distance
POSTED: Sunday, January 17, 2010
The Kamehameha boys basketball team had a great shootaround early yesterday in preparation for the evening's Interscholastic League of Honolulu matchup against Saint Louis. The Warriors shooters felt comfortable in McCabe Gym, and once the ball was officially tipped later that night, they made themselves right at home on Saint Louis' home court.
The No. 3-ranked Warriors nailed nine of 12 3-pointers and stymied Saint Louis with their trademark high-energy, trapping defense en route to a 67-41 thumping last night. Playing yet again without 6-foot-5 star Micah Christenson, who was on the mainland yet again for volleyball tournament, Kamehameha (13-3 overall, 3-1 ILH) proved the depth and balance of this defending Division I state championship squad.
“;Micah's our go-to guy,”; said junior guard Frank Ho, who made four 3s and finished with 12 points, “;but because he's not here, someone else has to step up.”;
Junior forward Charlton Tang came off the bench to lead all scorers with 16 points. And five Warriors hit at least one 3-pointer. Saint Louis sophomore Acen Cabral led his team with 12 points.
With Christenson on the mainland for a volleyball tournament, Kamehameha lost a 57-46 battle to 'Iolani in the Na Menehune Holiday Classic championship game on Dec. 30. With Christenson in uniform and scoring a team-high 19 points, Kamehameha topped second-ranked 'Iolani 49-47 on Tuesday in an intense matchup.
But against Saint Louis, which has yet to win an ILH regular-season game in three tries so far this season, the Warriors' pinpoint outside shooting overcame their sloppy play early to pull away with an easy win. Four 3-pointers—two by Ho and one each from junior guards Shane Matayoshi and Brandon Orpillia—in a 2-minute stretch pushed what had been a tied game into a double-digit lead that Kamehameha never relinquished.
Kamehameha's free-flowing, attacking offense predicated on dribble drives found good looks for its shooters. The Warriors exploded for 46 first-half points, just one 3-pointer shy of its four-quarter total in Tuesday's win over 'Iolani.
“;Today was just our day,”; Ho said. “;Everything was falling.”;
At McCabe Gym
| Kamehameha (3-1) | 20 | 26 | 12 | 9 | — | 67 |
| Saint Louis (0-3) | 9 | 12 | 9 | 11 | — | 41 |
KAMEHAMEHA —Charlton Tang 16, Frank Ho 12, Dyrbe Enosm 9, Shane Matayoshi 8, Branden Orpillia 8, Brent Auyong 4, Chaz Bajet 4, Davis Achong 4, Devin Kuhns 2.
SAINT LOUIS —Acen Cabral 12, Bryan Cieslik 7, Mika Wong 7, Marcus Umu 5, Keenan Paulos 2, Quinn Arakawa 2, Drew Viena 2, Max Botticelli 2, Jaris Popacca-Falefa 2.
3-point goals—Kamehameha 9 (Ho 4, Orpillia 2, Matayoshi, Achong, Enos). Saint Louis none.
ILH
No. 2 'Iolani 77, Damien 54
Jarrett Arakawa, Trevyn Tulonghari and Reid Saito each scored 11 points as the Raiders pulled away from the Monarchs.
At Damien gym
| 'Iolani (3-1) | 18 | 30 | 17 | 12 | — | 77 |
| Damien (1-2) | 18 | 13 | 15 | 8 | — | 54 |
'IOLANI —Reece Foy 2, Kainoa Chu 19, Trevyn Tulonghari 11, Evan Sukita 0, Kainoa Scheer 0, Jourdan Simmonds 5, Reid Saito 11, Jarrett Arakawa 11, Andrew Skalman 6, Ammon Baldomero 0, Josiah Sukumaran 4, Keahi Hogan 0, Gabriel Vega 6, Adam Ching 2, John Foy 0.
DAMIEN—Mark Baay 13, Nephi Tuitele 0, Dylan Yonamine-Baysay 0, Matt Labaguen 6, Breysen Lee 7, Kevin Aganos 0, Jeremy Torcuato 3, J.B. Ferreira 0, Tyler Tamayo 8, Jacob Cachola 10, Lonn Iwashita 7.
3-point goals—'Iolani 8 (Arakawa 3, Tulonghari 3, Skalman, Simmonds). Damien 3 (Baay 3).
Junior varsity—Kamehameha White 55, Damien 54
Boys Division II
Saint Louis 40, Maryknoll 29
University 90, Lutheran 38
Kamehameha 59, Word of Life 50
Punahou 77, Lanakila Baptist 55
Academy of Pacific 65, Hawaii Mission 46
High scorers—StL: Ross Nogami 9, Culten Arroyo 9. Mryk: Kevin McLain, 17. UHS: Isaiah Dalora 24. LHS: Shawn Takahasi 17 AOP: David Daniels 24. HMA: Christian Domingo 15
OIA RED EAST
No. 4 Moanalua 66, Kaiser 38
Na Menehune jumped out to an early 21-point lead over the Cougars led by a balanced offense, with three players scoring double-digits.
At Moanalua gym
| Kaiser (2-4) | 3 | 17 | 8 | 10 | — | 38 |
| Moanalua (5-1) | 22 | 19 | 19 | 6 | — | 66 |
KAISER —Matthew Nagata 4, Manny Thompson 1, Davin Morton 0, Adam Kostylo 0, Justin Wuich 6, Preston Wuich 2, Doug Gehring 4, Sam Taylor 0, Corey Lum 9, Bret Kanoa 5, Mark Guirguis 0, Ronson Hill 7.
MOANALUA —Bronson Kepa 0, Reece Racoma 10, Kevin Amaral 7, Aaron Davis 0, Alex Braswell 0, Brandon Guerreo 3, Josiah Kauhola 4, Wesley Armbrust 7, Marcus Monroe 1, Dexter Williams 14, Marcus Keene 12, Carl Ko 4, Marcellis Turner 0, Dominique Jones 0, Richard Villasenor 4.
3-point goals—Kaiser 1 (J. Wuich). Moanalua 3 (Racoma 2, Keene).
Junior varsity—Moanalua 65, Kaiser 37
No. 7 Kahuku 67, Kalaheo 49
The Red Raiders got off to a slow start, scoring nine points in the first quarter, but came back strong in their win over the Mustangs.
At Kalaheo gym
| Kahuku (6-0) | 9 | 22 | 22 | 14 | — | 67 |
| Kalaheo (3-3) | 18 | 7 | 10 | 14 | — | 49 |
KAHUKU—Michael Tyau 3, Kawehena Johnson 5, Samala Afalava 4, Hans Brown 4, Mua Malufau 2, Sage Kaka 6, Nehoa Akina 10, Shairone Thompson 26, Evan Moe 3, Mason Golden 4.
KALAHEO—Quincy Mason 6, Kevin Leong 2, Shane Hipa 3, Derick Morgan 8, Zach Lovelace 2, Kona Makaula 19, Wilson Macleod 9.
3-point goals—Kahuku 7 (Kaka 2, Tyau, Johnson, Afalava, Moe, Akina). Kalaheo 2 (Morgan 2).
Junior varsity—Kahuku 57, Kalaheo 38
Farrington 52, McKinley 50
Lancelot Williams sank two free throws with 7.3 seconds left in the game as the Governors defeated the Tigers and earned their first win in the Red East.
At McKinleygym
| Farrington (1-5) | 14 | 8 | 15 | 15 | — | 52
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| McKinley(0-6) | 4 | 6 | 19 | 21 | — | 50 |
FARRINGTON —Joel Lanzaderas 2, Gregie Bupgos 1, Scottland Smith 0, Jeffrey Madarang 13, Paul Soloman 3, Jayfrey Damo 5, Bernard Deleon 3, Lancelot Williams 17, Ronald Williams 2, Viane Vaina 4, Justin Felem 2.
MCKINLEY—Jason Ramano 12, Micah Waters 2, Sio Fiso 2, Pryson Wallace 6, Kioco Melson 5, Lesley Machiguchi 3, Jason Sabado 0, Rio Kwon 19, Royce Kwon 1, Andy Sombatphivane 0, Ryan Arzandon 0.
3-point goals—Farrington 2 (Damo, Madarang). McKinley 7 (Ri. Kwon 5, Ramano 2).
Junior varsity—McKinley 54, Farrington 41
OIA RED WEST
Campbell 45, Waipahu 37
The Sabers led the Marauders 37-29 at the end of the first half, then Waipahu held onto the ball for 7 minutes, resulting in a low-scoring second half.
At Waipahu gym
| Campbell (5-1) | 17 | 19 | 1 | 8 | — | 45 |
| Waipahu (1-5) | 18 | 11 | 3 | 5 | — | 37 |
CAMPBELL—Kristian Manuel 10, Christian Storment 8, Fouina Haskins 12, Christopher Crawford 0, Maika Ulufale 1, Allan Otanes 0, Mason Mau 0, Timothy Friend 3, Rowel Urban 0, Carter Kauwenaole 1, C.J. Ramos 3, Clayton Darity 7, Brandon Todd 0, Mark-Luke Agni 0.
WAIPAHU —Chance Delima 0, Jayvee Cadiente 0, Duketoa Tili 3, Tatupu Tatupu 1, Anthony Agustin 0, Daniel Diomanpo 11, Nathan Bartley 0, Michael Alipio 9, Asalemo Fruean 0, Eric Castro 0, Westley Nagaseu 0, Anson Castello 13, Perzie Calucag 0.
3-point goals—Campbell 3 (Darity, Manuel, Ramos). Waipahu 3 (Castello 2, Alipio).
Junior varsity—Campbell 57, Waipahu 53
No. 9 Mililani 77, Leilehua 58
The Trojans pulled out to a 13-point first quarter lead and cruised to victory over the Mules. Reginald Griffin scored 12 of his team-high 20 points from behind the 3-point line for Mililani. Xavier Adger led all scorers with 23 points in the defeat.
At Mililani gym
| Leilehua (3-3) | 12 | 22 | 8 | 16 | — | 58 |
| Mililani (6-0) | 25 | 21 | 15 | 16 | — | 77 |
LEILEHUA —Xavier Adger 23, Dillon Pa'u 14, Brent Lemon 6, Cassius Camanse 5, Carlos Marshall 4, Lopaka Chandler 4, Stockton Crowley 2.
MILILANI —Reginald Griffin 20, Hassan Richardson 17, Ed Ocampo 12, Trent McKinney 8, Forrest Garcia 6, Brandon Fujinaga 6, Robbie Griffin 3, Nick Kunz 2, Brandon Tacadena 2, Joe McGlamery 1.
3-point goals—Leilehua none. Mililani 7 (Griffin 4, Ocampo 2, Fujinaga).
Junior varsity—Leilehua 59, Mililani 32
Radford 55, Aiea 49
T.J. Reid exploded for 23 points as the Rams pulled away late to defeat Na Alii. JB Fontenot scored 12 points in the Radford victory while Micheal Hogan scored 12 points for Aiea.
At Aiea gym
| Radford (2-3) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 19 | — | 55 |
| Aiea (2-4) | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | — | 49 |
RADFORD—T.J. Reid 23, JB Fontenot 12, Isaiah Jackson 7, Boby Woshlager 7, Zach Pelzl 3, Wane Keys 2, Glenn Castill 1.
AIEA—Michael Hogan 12, Colin Naito 11, Kory Naeole 9, Api Foumai 6, Freddy Aliulu 6, Braxton Fukutomi 5.
3-point goals—Radford 5 (Reid 2, Fontenot 2, Jackson). Aiea 2(Foumai, Naito).
OIA WHITE
Pearl City 53, Kalani 52, OT
Nicholas Villarmia's free throw lifted the Chargers over the Falcons in overtime.
After Kalani's Ryoji Iguchi hit a jumper to tie the score at 52, Villarmia converted one of two from the foul line to keep Pearl City undefeated.
At Pearl City gym
| Kalani (2-2) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | 52 |
| Pearl City (3-0) | 6 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 5 | — | 53 |
KALANI—Jordan Yogi 1, JJ Marino 5, Angelo Berady 16, Vincent Tran 7, Ryoji Iguchi 13, Bryson Yorita 3, Nick Huth 1, Tatsuya Ono 4, Marcus Hill 2.
PEARL CITY—Nicholas Villarmia 1, Johnson Chao 25, Mitchell Resurrection 6, Isaac Shim 4, Josiah Demello 17, Tyler Yamanauchi 0, Kahana Neal 0, Paul Perry 0, Cory Quiamzon 0.
3-point goals—Kalani 4 (Iguchi 3, Marino). Pearl City 2 (Chao, Shim).
Junior varsity—Pearl City 44, Kalani 25
Waialua 52, Castle 49
Vance Maluyo scored six of his game-high 17 points in the third quarter to lead the Bulldogs to their first win.
At Waialua gym
| Castle (1-3) | 2 | 14 | 13 | 20 | — | 49 |
| Waialua (1-2) | 9 | 12 | 16 | 15 | — | 52 |
CASTLE—Jaryth Richardson-Acoba 0, Seth Tiumalu 0, Jordan Manalo 15, Jaren Elderts-Bruhn 0, Joshua Kong 8, Adam Canne 2, Micah Maeda 4, Kainoa Stone 6, Isaac Makekau 14, Joel Hendricks 0.
WAIALUA—Micah Hatchie 2, Kristoffer Cuadro 0, Jerimiah Repollo 0, Chase Uhlier 8, Virgilio Repollo 2, John-Ray Garcia 9, Rudi Galapia 10, Victor Nobello 0, Vance Maluyo 17, Kyle Michael 4, Joseph Souza 0.
3-point goals—Castle 1 (Manalo). Waialua 2 (Garcia, Maluyo).
Junior varsity—Castle 58, Waialua 23
Waianae 74, Kailua 65
Christian Mendonza hit for 21 points and Anthony Niederschmidt scored all 15 of his points in the second half as the Seariders rallied past the Surfriders to remain undefeated in league play.
At Waianae gym
| Kailua (2-2) | 17 | 17 | 10 | 21 | — | 65 |
| Waianae (3-0) | 16 | 14 | 18 | 26 | — | 74 |
KAILUA—Austin Tilton 0, Calen Friel 0, Rhys Nakakura 10, Chevy Mikaele 8, Kaleo Crowell 0, Corey Lau 7, Luis Valenzuela 8, Ethan Mahaulu 6, Kirk Ronolo 0, Eric Lum 0, Isaiah Vasconcellos 4, John Vave 0, Jordan Decorte 22.
WAIANAE—Kalin Sandoval 0, Jonovan Tuinei 8, Christian Mendonza 21, Guyson Amina 11, Macneil Moresca 0, Zach Guajardo , Michael Foster 13, Anthony Niederschmidt 15, Shawn Asberry 6, Matthew Ramaila 0.
3-point goals—Kailua 5 (Nakakura 3, Lau 2). Waianae 1 (Menconza).
Junior varsity—Kailua 36, Waianae 34
