Roosevelt escapes with win
POSTED: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Brandon Mitchell scored 20 points and Roosevelt beat Waianae 55-54 in an Oahu Interscholastic Association White Conference game last night.
Brandon Nakatani hit a free-throw to put the host Rough Riders up by three points late, and on the next possession Waianae missed two 3-point attempts.
The Seariders got the ball back with a chance to tie, but opted for a layup for two points at the buzzer.
The win pushed Roosevelt (10-1) past previously undefeated Waianae (9-1) in the conference.
Roosevelt's Kaipo Pale got into foul trouble early and Waianae got out to an early lead that ballooned to 12 points, 37-25, by halftime.
Roosevelt came back strong in the second half, scoring 30 points while holding Waianae to 17.
Mendonza led Waianae with 16 points.
At Roosevelt gym
| WAIANAE (9-1) | 24 | 13 | 9 | 8 | — | 54 |
| ROOSEVELT (10-1) | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | — | 55 |
WAIANAE — Kalin Sandoval 1, Jonovan Tuinei 9, Christian Mendonza 16, Guyson Amina 6, Macneil Moresca 0, Michael Foster 8, Paaga Misitati 8, Anthony Niederschmidt 2, Shawn Asberry 4, Matthew Ramaila 0.
ROOSEVELT — Kaipo Pale 9, Brendan Nakatani 8, Brandon Mitchell 20, Agaese Tago 6, Johnson Delos Santos 5, Chase Yogi 4, Pono Patoc 2, Troy Nakasuji 1.
3-point goals — Waianae 2 (Mendonza 2). Roosevelt 2 (Mitchell, Delos Santos).
Junior varsity — Waianae 61, Roosevelt 46
Waialua 76, Anuenue 31
Four Bulldogs scored in double figures in a dominant victory over Na Koa.
Vance Maluyo scored 14 points to lead Waialua.
At Waialua gym
| ANUENUE (0-11) | 2 | 8 | 16 | 5 | — | 31 |
| WAIALUA (2-8) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 25 | — | 76 |
ANUENUE — Makana Fernandez 5, Kanani Armitage 0, Kahooipo Mossman-Ancog 7, Mahuka Cullen 6, Kealoha Smith 9, La'akea Mano'i-Hyte 0, La'awai Kamai 0, Alika Hussey 2, Kaipo Cullen 2.
WAIALUA — Micah Hatchie 0, Halsein Moraledo 6, Kristoffer Cuadro 5, Jerimiah Repollo 13, Chase Uhlier 4, Virgilio Repollo 3, John-Ray Garcia 7, Rudi Galapia 11, Victor Nobello 2, Vance Maluyo 14, Kyle Michael 11.
3-point goals — Anuenue 2 (Mossman-Ancog, M. Cullen). Waialua 3 (Repollo 2, Garcia).
Kailua 68, Castle 43
Luis Valenzuela scored 14 points, including four 3-pointers, and Rhys Nakakura added 13 as the Surfriders routed the Knights.
Jordan Aleki scored 15 points for Castle.
At Castle gym
| KAILUA (8-2) | 20 | 15 | 20 | 13 | — | 68 |
| CASTLE (3-8) | 9 | 9 | 7 | 18 | — | 43 |
KAILUA — Austin Tilton 7, Rhys Nakakura 13, Chevy Mikaele 3, Kaleo Crowell 0, Corey Lau 4, Luis Valenzuela 14, Ethan Mahaulu 10, Kirk Ronolo 0, Eric Lum 2, Isaiah Vasconcellos 6, John Vave 0, Jordan Decorte 9.
CASTLE — Jaryth Richardson-Acoba 0, Jordan Manalo 9, Jaren Elderts-Bruhn 3, Joshua Kong 6, Adam Canne 8, Jordan Aleki 15, Kainoa Stone 2.
3-point goals — Kailua 5 (Valenzuela 4, Nakakura). Castle 4 (Manalo 2, Canne 2)..
Nanakuli 48, Pearl City 41
No details reported.
OIA WHITE GIRLS PLAYOFFS
Kaimuki 39, Kaiser 36
The Bulldogs outscored the Cougars 14-11 in the fourth quarter to advance in the White Conference playoffs.
Leti Mikaele scored nine points to lead Kaimuki.
Kaimuki will face Kahuku on Thursday for the White title.
At Kaimuki gym
| KAISER | 6 | 5 | 14 | 11 | — | 36 |
| KAIMUKI | 2 | 13 | 10 | 14 | — | 39 |
KAISER — Micaela Bitanga 12, Kristi Arellano 0, Celeste Tsutahara 3, Kiani Kaahaaina 0, Kiana Nakai 8, Hailey Durham , Krysta Yasui 2, Piana Miyashiro 1, Mele Adams 9, Daryne Vorderbruegge 0, Shelby Pa 1.
KAIMUKI — Pua Akana 7, Connie Aikau 0, Tanya Villanueva 0, Alison Pologa 8, Kiana Paez 5, Letisha Fa'asoa 4, Dejah Fa'asoa 6, Leti Mikaele 9.
3-point goals — Kaiser 1 (Nakai). Kaimuki none.
