Kaiser stays in playoff picture
POSTED: Saturday, January 23, 2010
The Kaiser Cougars picked the right time to play their best game of the season.
Needing a win to stay in the playoff hunt, Kaiser got 12 points and six rebounds from Preston Wuich in a 41-32 win over Kaimuki last night at Kalaheo's gym.
Wuich, a sophomore, helped Kaiser hold its ground after it took a 26-12 halftime lead. His twin brother, Justin, suffered an arm injury during a fall in the third quarter, but returned to help Kaiser improve to 3-6 in Oahu Interscholastic Association Red East play.
“;This helps us in case we end up in a tie with Farrington,”; Kaiser coach Ivan Tamura said.
The Cougars host Farrington on Monday in a key matchup.
Kaimuki dropped to 4-4 (9-11 overall) after struggling to get open shots against a tough Kaiser man-to-man defense. The Bulldogs, technically the home team, shot 28 percent (13-for-46), including 3-for-19 from long range.
“;Basically, I'm happiest that we were moving our feet, not just our hands,”; Tamura said.
The win was a nice turnaround for Kaiser, which lost to Kaimuki 44-35 on Jan. 2.
Gabriel Stietzel led Kaimuki with 20 points, but no other Bulldog managed more than six.
Kaiser was bolstered by smooth ball movement by Mark Guiguis, Quinton Wong and David Morton. Center Ronson Hill added six points and eight rebounds.
Kaiser dominated the battle on the boards 34-19.
“;I thought our boys would be nervous playing on TV for the first time. We have a young team,”; Tamura added.
Kaiser began to zoom ahead late in the first quarter, opening a 14-10 lead and extending it to a 14-point cushion by halftime.
Kaimuki dropped its zone and used a man defense to cause nine third-quarter turnovers by Kaiser, but continued to struggle offensively. The Bulldogs got no closer than eight points in the second half.
At Kalaheo gym
| Kaiser (3-6) | 14 | 12 | 5 | 10 | — | 41 |
| Kaimuki (6-3) | 10 | 2 | 9 | 11 | — | 32 |
KAISER —Davin Morton 2, Adam Kostylo 0, Justin Wuich 0, Preston Wuich 12, Corey Lum 2, Bret Kanoa 6, Mark Guirguis 3, Quinton Wong 5, Ronson Hill 6.
KAIMUKI —Ekolu Vares 0, Tevin Nishiyama 3, Nicholas Motellang 0, Mason Kualii-Moe 0, Gordan Gestrich 0, Jonn Kakitani 0, Elijah Morita 6, Johnny Tuitele 1, Gabriel Stietzel 20, Chester Sua 2.
3-point goals—Kaiser 2 (Wong, J. Wuich), Kaimuki 3 (Stietzel 2, Nishiyama).
OIA RED EAST BOYS
No. 4 Kahuku 66, McKinley 37
The Red Raiders had four players score in double figures, led by Nehoa Akina's 14, as they dominated the Tigers.
Kahuku dropped eight 3-pointers and their defense held McKinley to 17 points in the first half.
At Kahuku gym
| McKinley (1-8) | 8 | 9 | 7 | 13 | — | 37 |
| Kahuku (8-1) | 12 | 22 | 20 | 12 | — | 66 |
MCKINLEY —Jason Ramano 1, Micah Waters 3, Sio Fiso 6, Pryson Wallace 2, Kioco Melson 10, Lesley Machiguchi 6, Rio Kwon 3, Andy Sombatphivane 4, Ryan Arzandon 2.
KAHUKU—Kauwena Johnson 10, Hans Brown 6, Galeai Malufau 2, Wonka Beatty 11, Nehoa Akina 14, Jackson Kaka 10, Shairone Thompson 8, Josh Christiansen 3, Evan Moe 2.
3-point goals—McKinley none. Kahuku 8 (Akina 4, Johnson 2, Beatty 2).
Junior varsity—Kahuku 61, McKinley 50
OIA RED WEST BOYS
No. 6 Mililani 63, Waipahu 41
Hassan Richardson scored 14 points and Joe McGlamery added 12 as the undefeated Trojans ran past the Marauders.
Asalemo Fruean led Waipahu with 16 points.
At Waipahu gym
| Mililani (8-0) | 21 | 13 | 12 | 17 | — | 63 |
| Waipahu (1-6) | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | — | 41 |
MILILANI —Brandon Fujinaga 4, Josh Lenchanko 2, Nick Kunz 4, Ed Ocampo 9, Makena Kahoano 6, Reginald Griffin 5, Joe McGlamery 12, Robbie Griffin 1, Hassan Richardson 14, Brandon Tacadena 0, Christian Baltazar 2, Forrest Garcia 2, Ryan Jacobs 0, Kyle Ortiz 0, Brady Spiridigliozzi 2.
WAIPAHU—Chance Delima 0, Jayvee Cadiente 0, Duketoa Tili 3, Tatupu Tatupu 6, Anthony Agustin 0, Daniel Diomanpo 8, Michael Alipio 0, Eric Castro 0, Asalemo Fruean 16, Nathan Bartley 2, Westley Nagaseu 4, Anson Castello 2, Perzie Calucag 0.
3-point goals—Mililani 2 (Re. Griffin, Ocampo). Waipahu 2 (Diomanpo, Tili).
Junior varsity—Mililani 57, Waipahu 54
No. 10 Campbell 50, Kapolei 40
Christian Storment scored 18 points to lead the Sabers past the cold-shooting Hurricanes, who were held to three points in the first quarter and couldn't recover.
At Kapolei gym
| Campbell (7-2) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 17 | — | 50 |
| Kapolei (1-8) | 3 | 13 | 9 | 15 | — | 40 |
CAMPBELL —Kristian Manuel 9, Christian Storment 18, Fouina Haskins 4, Christopher Crawford 4, Maika Ulufale 3, Allan Otanes 2, Mason Mau 4, Timothy Friend 2, Rowel Urban 0, Carter Kauwenaole 2, Brandon Todd 0, Mark Agni 2.
KAPOLEI—Michael Ching 2, Jordan Solidum 7, Jared Milare 10, West Mataafa 4, Gregory Ching 2, Kainoa Pakele 0, Samson Chong 0, Michael Medeiros 0, Kamry Nedd 0, Manson George 12, Kapua Awong 1, Devyn Knight 1, Povesi Togiailva 1.
3-point goals—Campbell 2 (Manuel, Ulufale). Kapolei 3 (George 3).
Junior varsity—Kapolei 50, Campbell 43
Radford 44, Leilehua 37
JB Fontenot scored 15 points and TJ Reid added 13 as the Rams defeated the Mules.
Carlos Marshall led Leilehua with 10 points.
At Radford gym
| Leilehua (5-4) | 10 | 3 | 10 | 14 | — | 37 |
| Radford (5-4) | 7 | 3 | 19 | 15 | — | 44 |
LEILEHUA—Brent Lemon 2, Dillon Pa'u 7, Stockton Crowley 5, Martin Hall 7, Carlos Marshall 10, Lopaka Chandler 2, Cassius Camanse 4.
RADFORD —TJ Reid 13, Glenn Castil 0, Tevita Baravilala 3, Jefferson Fiesta 2, Zach Pelzi 0, Steven Watkins 2, Bobby Woshlager 6, Isaiah Jackson 0, Dorsey Norris 3, JB Fontenot 15, Warren Carter 0, Ben Scheuring 0, Roscoe Kalilikani 0, Travir Fata 0, Wayne Keys Jr. 0, Dylan Prieto-Hokamura 0.
3-point goals—Leilehua 2 (Marshall 2). Radford 4 (Fontenot 3, Reid).
Junior varsity—Leilehua 52, Radford 25
OIA WHITE BOYS
No. 8 Roosevelt 63, Waialua 39
After allowing 18 points in the first quarter, the Rough Riders' defense shut down the Bulldogs in the win.
Brandon Mitchell scored a game-high 16 points for Roosevelt.
At Roosevelt gym
| Waialua (1-4) | 18 | 9 | 5 | 7 | — | 39 |
| Roosevelt (5-0) | 12 | 19 | 21 | 11 | — | 63 |
WAIALUA —Micah Hatchie 4, Kristoffer Cuadro 2, Jerimiah Repollo 0, Virgilio Repollo 4, John-Ray Garcia 3, Rudi Galapia 7, Victor Nobello 0, William Saapulo-Uepa 8, Halsein Moraledo 0, Vance Maluyo 4, Kyle Michael 7.
ROOSEVELT —Kaipo Pale 10, Brendan Nakatani 5, Brandon Mitchell 16, Agaese Tago 4, Johnson Delos Santos 15, Chase Yogi 7, Pono Patoc 3, Robert Willis 0, Troy Nakasuji 3, Miguel Molle 0.
3-point goals—Waialua 1 (Michael). Roosevelt 2 (Mitchell, Delos Santos).
Junior varsity—Roosevelt 58, Waialua 42
Kalani 66, Nanakuli 40
Ryoji Iguchi scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers as the Falcons cruised to victory over the Golden Hawks.
Joe Shelton scored 18 points for Nanakuli.
At Kalani gym
| Nanakuli (1-3) | 12 | 6 | 13 | 9 | — | 40 |
| Kalani (3-3) | 11 | 17 | 25 | 13 | — | 66 |
NANAKULI —Bryson Sebastian 2, Leo Bardacena 0, Kapukana Anakalea 2, Gary Shelton 3, Kaimana Silva 5, Robinson Pahinui 2, Joe Shelton 18, Calvin Laumana 4, Branden Irvin 4, Kameron Self-Gomes 0, Gage Kamakea 0.
KALANI—Jordan Yogi 2, J.J. Marino 5, Angelo Berardy 11, Vincent Tran 7, Ryoji Iguchi 15, Bryson Yorita 5, Elbert Khautakoun 4, Nicholas Huth 2, Tatsuya Ono 11, Marcus Hill 4, Brook Barker 0.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 4 (J. Shelton 2, Silva, G. Shelton). Kalani 4 (Iguchi 3, Yorita).
Junior varsity—Kalani 45, Nanakuli 16
Waianae 86 Anuenue 22
Matthew Ramaila scored a game-high 18 points as the Seariders remained unbeaten in league play.
In the loss, Anuenue's Makana Fernandez scored six points.
At Waianae gym
| Anuenue (0-5) | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | — | 22 |
| Waianae (5-0) | 28 | 18 | 21 | 19 | — | 86 |
ANUENUE —Makana Fernandez 6, Kanani Armitage 4, Mahuka Cullen 3, Kealoha Smith 4, La'akea Nano'i-Hyte 2, Alika Hussey 1, Kaipo Cullen 2.
WAIANAE—Kalin Sandoval 3, Jonovan Tuinei 9, Christian Mendonza 15, Guyson Amina 13, Macneil Moresca 2, Anthony Niederschmidt 11, Shawn Asberry 4, Matthew Ramaila 18, Keoni Napierela-Rose 1
3-point goals—Anuenue 1 (Cullen). Waianae 1 (Mendonza).
Also
Castle 31, Pearl City 27
ILH DIVISION I BOYS
Damien 56, Mid-Pacific 53 2OT
At Mid-Pacific gym
| Damien (2-3) | 13 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 7 | — | 56 |
| Mid-Pacific (1-4) | 15 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 4 | — | 53 |
DAMIEN—Mark Baay 13, Nephi Tuitele 0, Dylan Yonamine-Baysay 1, Matt Labaguen 1, Breysen Lee 11, Kevin Aganos 0, Jeremy Torcuato 0, J.B. Ferreira 0, Tyler Tamayo 11, Jacob Cachola 15, Lonn Iwashita 4
MID-PACIFIC —Patrick Matthews 14, Andrew Swanson 13, Dayton Uchiyama 0, Shaun Dobovan 0, Shane Kurihara 14, Marcus Doi 0, Matthew Reyes 8, Ty Kono 4, Matthew Carland 0.
3-point goals—Damien 2 (Baay 2). Mid-Pacific 2 (Kurihara 2).
Also
ILH Varsity boys division II
Saint Louis 45, Lutheran 35
Christian Academy 75, Lanakila Baptist 63
Leading scorers—StL: Emmett McShane 11, Culten Arroyo 11. LHS: Jordan Kumasaka 11, Brandon Kushima 10. CA: Jason Ko 35, Axton Durand 11. LB: Jordan Kobato 27, Chase Hazelwood 11.
ILH DIVISION I GIRLS
No. 5 'Iolani 49, Kamehameha 37
Three players scored in double figures, led by Lori Yamashita's 15 points and three 3-pointers, as the Raiders defeated the Warriors.
At Kamehameha gym
| 'Iolani (5-2) | 14 | 16 | 11 | 8 | — | 49 | |
| Kamehameha (2-5) | 18 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 37 |
'IOLANI—Saphyre Rezentes 12, Kryn Masutani 1, Kylie Rae Maeda 0, Lori Yamashita 15, Georgette Lopes-Liutolo 4, Lahela Usui 10, Alex Masaquel 7.
KAMEHAMEHA — Maile Krampert 8, Noe Mikami 7, Deja Tafiti 9, Kala Crowell 1, Haley Paakaula 1, Brachelle Nueku 7, Kennedi Akana 4.
3-point goals—Iolani 5 (Yamashita 3, Rezentes 2). Kamehameha 2 (Mikami,Tafiti).
No. 7 Mid-Pacific 59, Maryknoll 31
At Mid-Pacific gym
| Maryknoll (0-7) | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | — | 31 |
| Mid-Pacific (4-2) | 17 | 11 | 19 | 12 | — | 59 |
MARYKNOLL—Ashley Agcaoili 16, Tyara Johnson 0, Corine Gushikuma 6, Ashlee De Santos 2, Amanda Busmante 2, Athena Adora 0, Emily Holt 0, Rachel Ostrowski 0, Crystie Wong 0, Taylor Wong 5, Kimiko Mitchell 0. MID-PACIFIC —Jordan Kealoha 4, Megan Kinoshita 2, Kirstie Sugimoto 7, Paige Young 0, Ashley Yamachika 11, Mahina Docktor 5, Kelli Shibata 2, Shanon Nishimura 4, Taylor Babbitt 5, Camille Ganahl 0, Jazqueline Donovan 0, Keaton McFadden 14. 3-point goals—Maryknoll none. Mid-Pacific 4 (Yamachika 3, Babbit). also No. 7 Mid-Pacific 59, Maryknoll 31 La Pietra 47. Christian Academy 45
