Second-ranked Kamehameha pulls even with No. 1 Punahou
POSTED: Saturday, January 30, 2010
The Kamehameha Warriors didn't need a perfect performance to get their mojo back.
They just played their best team game of the season in a stunning 60-49 win over No. 1 Punahou last night before a near-capacity crowd at Hemmeter Fieldhouse.
Reserve forward Charlton Tang was instant energy off the bench, scoring 19 points on 9-for-10 shooting, while sophomore Dyrbe Enos hit three key treys and finished with 11 points as Kamehameha (16-3 overall) moved into a first-place tie with Punahou (16-2 overall) at 6-1, ending the Buffanblu's win streak of 13 games dating back to mid-December.
Tang had nine points in a row during a crucial stretch in the fourth quarter.
“;I know I'm not the biggest guy, but my job is to bring energy and get boards,”; Tang said.
“;Our guys are stepping up in their roles,”; Kamehameha coach Jesse Nakanishi said. “;That was a monumental win for us. Charlton and Davis (Achong) were huge off the bench.”;
Second-ranked Kamehameha, which took a 3-2 lead and never trailed again, did it without a big scoring night from Micah Christenson, who did just about everything else. With senior guard Chaz Bajet out for the year (knee), the 6-foot-5 sophomore had seven rebounds, four blocks, three steals and was the hub of his team's pressbreaker.
“;If you told me Christenson wouldn't have any points at half, I'd say we're in great shape. It's a testament to how well their kids play together,”; Punahou coach Alika Smith said.
With Nakanishi using a nine-man rotation fluidly, the Warriors shot 60 percent (21-for-35) against Punahou's normally stingy man-to-man defense. They were 5-for-11 from the arc.
Unlike their previous meeting, a 48-45 win by Punahou at Kekuhaupi'o Gym, Kamehameha stayed on the boards.
Punahou had just a 26-20 edge on the smaller Warriors this time. Last time, it was a 41-24 advantage as DeForest Buckner corralled 23 rebounds.
At Hemmeter Fieldhouse
| KAMEHAMEHA (6-1) | 16 | 15 | 12 | 17 | — | 60 |
| PUNAHOU (6-1) | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | — | 49 |
PUNAHOU — Taylor Crabb 9, Patrick O'Neill 0, Henry Cassiday 8, Sean McFadden 2, James Dowsett 3, Malik Johnson 9, Matthew Feldman 4, James Duncan 0, DeForest Buckner 12, Kaiwi Crabb 2.
KAMEHAMEHA — Shane Matayoshi 5, Frank Ho 5, Micah Christenson 7, Branden Orpillia 3, Brent Auyoung 2, Davis Achong 7, Devin Kuhns 0, Charlton Tang 19, Dyrbe Enos 12.
3-point field goals—Punahou 3 (T. Crabb, Cassiday, Dowsett). Kamehameha 5 (Enos 3, Ho, Orphillia).
ALSO
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
Hanalani 74, Christian Academy 56
High scorers—CA: Urcia 20. Han: Kamaealoha, Minaya 21.
OIA RED WEST BOYS
Leilehua 40, No. 6 Mililani 33
Cassius Camanse scored 13 points as the Mules upset the Trojans.
At Leilehua gym
| MILILANI (8-2) | 12 | 8 | 4 | 9 | — | 33 |
| LEILEHUA (6-4) | 10 | 4 | 9 | 17 | — | 40 |
MILILANI — Brandon Fujinaga 2, Bryson Calma 0, Josh Lenchanko 0, Nick Kunz 0, Ed Ocampo 7, Makena Kahoano 0, Reginald Griffin 6, Joe McGlamery 2, Robbie Griffin 0, Hassan Richardson 8, Trent McKinney 8, Brandon Tacadena 0, Christian Baltazar 0, Forrest Garcia 0, Ryan Jacobs 0.
LEILEHUA — Brent Lemon 5, Dillon Pa'u 6, Stockton Crowley 4, Martin Hall 5, Carlos Marshall 5, Lopaka Chandler 2, Cassius Camanse 13.
3-point goals — Mililani 1 (Ocampo). Leilehua none.
Junior varsity — Leilehua 45, Mililani 35
No. 10 Campbell 50, Waipahu 35
The Sabers pulled away late in the victory over the Marauders. Maika Ulufale scored a game-high 14 points for Campbell and teammate Fouina Haskins chipped in 13 points.
At Campbell gym
| WAIPAHU (2-7) | 11 | 5 | 11 | 8 | — | 35 |
| CAMPBELL (9-2) | 9 | 9 | 15 | 17 | — | 50 |
WAIPAHU — Tatupu Tatupu 12, Asalemo Fruan 8, Duketoa Tili 6, Daniel Diomanpo 3, Michael Alipio 3, Nathan Bartley 3.
CAMPBELL — Maika Ulufale 14, Fouina Haskins 13, C.J. Ramos 6, Christian Storment 5, Christopher Crawford 3, Mason Mau 3, Kristian Manuel 2, Allan Otanes 2, Timothy Friend 2.
3-point goals — Waipahu none. Campbell 1(Ulufale).
Junior varsity — Campbell 42, Waipahu35
OIA RED EAST BOYS
No. 9 Kalaheo 59, No. 5 Kahuku 57
Aaron Fernandez finished with 20 points, as the Mustangs rallied to upset the Red Raiders.
At Kahuku gym
| KALAHEO (6-4) | 15 | 9 | 15 | 20 | — | 59 |
| KAHUKU (8-2) | 14 | 19 | 9 | 15 | — | 57 |
KALAHEO — Quincy Mason 5, Kevin Leong 6, Shane Hipa 7, Derick Morgan 0, Zach Lovelace 2, Edward Atanoa 2, Kona Makaula 11, Wilson Macleod 5, Aaron Fernandez 20, Jordan Reindollar 1.
KAHUKU — Michael Tyau 0, Kawehena Johnson 1, Samala Afalava 0, Hans Brown 2, Mua Malufau 4, Sage Kaka 9, Wonka Beatty 5, Nehoa Akina 23, Jackson Kaka 3, Shairone Thompson 10, Mason Golden 0.
3-point goals — Kalaheo 5 (Fernandez 3, Hipa, Macleod). Kahuku 8 (Akina 7, S. Kaka).
Junior varsity — Kahuku 51, Kalaheo 19
No. 4 Moanalua 73, Kaiser 57
Marcus Monroe scored a game-high 25 points to lead Na Menehune past the Cougars.
At Kaiser gym
| MOANALUA (9-1) | 20 | 12 | 21 | 20 | — | 73 |
| KAISER (4-7) | 7 | 13 | 15 | 22 | — | 57 |
MOANALUA — Reece Racoma 2, Kevin Amaral 16, Aaron Davis 2, Alex Braswell 1, Brandon Guerreo 0, Josiah Kauhola 10, Marcus Monroe 25, Dexter Williams 2, Marcus Keene 8, Carl Ko 0, Marcellis Turner 0, Dominique Jones 3, Richard Villasenor 4.
KAISER — Matthew Nagata 0, Dan Hilton 0, Adam Kostylo 5, Preston Wuich 9, Doug Gehring 8, Corey Lum 2, Bret Kanoa 8, Mark Guirguis 6, Quinton Wong 8, Ronson Hill 11.
3-point goals — Moanalua 3 (Armaral 2, Monroe). Kaiser 2 (Kostylo, P. Wuich).
Junior varsity — Moanalua 76, Kaiser 70
Farrington 63, McKinley 50
The Governors jumped out to a 19-point lead at halftime as they cruised to victory over the Tigers.
At Farrington gym
| MCKINLEY (1-10) | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 50 |
| FARRINGTON (2-8) | 19 | 22 | 9 | 13 | — | 63 |
MCKINLEY — Rio Kwon 13, Lesley Machiguchi 11, Pryson Wallace 7, Jason Ramano 5, Micah Waters 5, Royce Kwon 4, Sio Fiso 3, Kioco Melson 2.
FARRINGTON — Jefrey Madarang 21, Lancelot Williams 16, Viane Vaina 8, Gregie Bupgos 5, Bernard DeLeon 4, Justin Vele 4, Ronald Williams 4, Jayfrey Damo 1.
3-point goals — McKinley 6(Rio Kwon 2Ramano, Waters, Wallace, Machiguchi). Farrington (Damo, L. Williams).
Junior varsity — McKinley 50, Farrington 27
OIA WHITE BOYS
No. 8 Roosevelt 76, Nanakuli 46
Kaipo Pale had a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds in the Rough Riders' win over the Golden Hawks.
At Roosevelt gym
| NANAKULI (2-5) | 15 | 12 | 8 | 11 | — | 46 |
| ROOSEVELT (7-0) | 27 | 23 | 17 | 9 | — | 76 |
NANAKULI — Leo Barbacena 0, Kapukana Anakalea 0, Gary Shelton 6, Kaimana Silva 12, Robinson Pahinui 7, Joe Shelton 5, Calvin Laumana 11, Branden Lium 4, Kameron Self-Gomes 1.
ROOSEVELT — Kaipo Pale 22, Brendan Nakatani 8, Brandon Mitchell 9, Agaese Tago 14, Johnson Delos Santos 12, Kalai Kalei 0, Chase Yogi 4, Pono Patoc 2, Robert Willis 0, Troy Nakasuji 5.
3-point goals — Nanakuli 6 (G. Shelton 2, Silva 2, J. Shelton, Laumana). Roosevelt (Delos Santos 2, Mitchell).
Junior varsity — Roosevelt 54, Nanakuli 18
Castle 58, Anuenue 19
The Knights had three players with more than 10 points in their victory over struggling Na Koa.
Jordan Manalo led Castle with 13 points.
At Anuenue gym
| CASTLE (3-5) | 13 | 8 | 22 | 15 | — | 58 |
ANUENUE (0-8) 6 5 5 3 — 19
CASTLE — Jaryth Richardson-Acoba 10, Jordan Manalo 13, Jaren Elderts-Bruhn 4, Joshua Kong 7, Adam Canne 11, Micah Maeda 5, Kainoa Stone 4, Isaac Makekau 2, Joel Hendricks 2.
ANUENUE — Makana Fernandez 5, Kanani Armitage 7, Kahooipo Mossman-Ancog 2, La'akea Nano'i-Hyte 1, Alika Hussey 4.
3-point goals — Castle 3. Anuenue none.
ALSO
Waianae 49, Kalani 46
