Posted on: Thursday, March 22, 2001

Castle routs Kahuku in baseball opener

Advertiser Staff

Castle scored 12 runs on nine hits in the first inning en route to a 23-1 victory over Kahuku in an O'ahu Interscholastic Association Eastern Division baseball opener at Kahuku Field yesterday.

The game was called after five innings due to the league's 10-run rule.

The Knights, defending East champions, sent 17 batters to the plate in the first inning.

Jason Taniguchi was 5-for-5, including a double and five RBIs for the Knights.

Castle (12)15 05 – 23 18 0
Kahuku 001 00 – 1 5 3

WP­Kurt Okumura. LP­Brad Yoshizu.

Leading hitters: Castle­Jordan Tom 2-5, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs; Jason Taniguchi 5-5, double, 5 RBIs; Ryan Lum 3-5, double; Sean Yoshida 2-3, 2 RBIs; Casey Daniel 3-4, 3 RBIs; Noah Kon 2-3; Jordan Cera double, 3 RBIs.

• Kailua 13, Kalani 1: Chris Ching hit a grand slam in the bottom of the first as host Kailua topped the Falcons in an OIA East game at Kailua field.

Kawika Kekaula allowed one run and three hits in the game.

Kalani 000 01 – 1 3 1
Kailua 800 5X – 13 10 1

WP­Kawika Kekaula. LP­Rodney Roque.

Leading hitters: Kailua­MIke Cathcart 2-3; Travis Hayashida double, 2 RBIs; Jared Kawamoto 2-2; Chris Ching 2-3, grand slam, 6 RBIs; Duf Santos, triple.

• Kaimuki 12, Farrington 8: Justin Faimealelei hit a two-out bases-loaded triple to key a six-run second inning, and Lelend Onelo batted 4-for-4 as the Bulldogs beat the Governors in an OIA East game at Joey DeSa Field.

Kaimuki scored four of its runs in the second inning after two outs.

Kaimuki 060 132 0 – 12 14 2
Farrington 050 120 0 – 8 8 4

WP­Shaun Kitamura. LP­Paul-Alan Dela Cruz.

Leading hitters: Kaimuki­Justin Faimealelei 2-5, triple, 3 RBIs; Justin Caires 2-4, double; Lelend Onelo 4-4, double; Daniel Swearingen 2-4, HR; Anthony Milani 2-3, double. Farrington­Patrick Uejo 2-3, double, HR, 3 RBIs; Micah Alexander 3-run HR; D.J. Ortiz 2-3, 2 runs.

• Kaiser 11, McKinley 6: Ian Matsuda hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the fifth to break a 5-all tie to lift the Cougars to an OIA East victory at Kaiser field.

Kaiser pitcher Jason Peters struck out 10 and walked four in a complete-game performance. He also went 4-for-4 and scored two runs.

McKinley 400 010 1 – 6 7 7
Kaiser 301 133 X – 11 16 0

WP­Jason Peters. LP­Reid Goto.

Leading hitters: McKinley­ Goto 2-3, double, 2 runs; Casey Lee double; Kai Lopez double. Kaiser­Nathan Ota 2-4; David Chu 2-5, Eric Ching 2-3, 2 runs; Peters 4-4, 2 runs; Ian Matsuda homer, 3 RBIs.

Moanalua vs. Roosevelt at Stephenson Intermediate field, not reported.

OIA WEST BASEBALL

• Mililani 16, Waialua 2: Mililani pounded 11 hits and sent 15 batters to the plate in an 11-run first inning as the Trojans defeated Waialua in an O'ahu Interscholastic Association Western Division baseball opener at Waialua Recreation Center.

Matt Felix led off the game with a home run. Gainor Nitta and Trey Brown each had three hits for the Trojans, who finished with 19 hits.

The game was called after five innings due to the league's 10-run rule.

Corey Fukuya and Tyler Mata combined on a six-hitter for Mililani.

Mililani (11)14 00 – 16 19 1
Waialua 011 00 – 2 6 4

WP­Corey Fukaya. LP­Jonathan Keao.

Leading hitters: Mililani­Gainor Nitta 3-3, 2 RBIs, 2 runs; Trey Brown 3-3, 2 RBIs. 3 runs; Questin Yamamoto 2-2, 2 RBIs; Justin Amano 2-3, 2 RBIs; Galenn Nitta 2-3, Brian Uranaka 2 RBIs, Matt Felix HR, 2 runs. Waialua­Gavin Nakamura 2-3.

• Pearl City 9, Leilehua 2: The Chargers scored five runs in the second to erase a 2-0 deficit in an OIA West game at Fred Wright Park.

Blane Kagamida was 2-for-2, including a double for Pearl City.

Jonathan Serapion and Shawn Benson combined on a two-hitter. Benson struck out seven in three innings of relief.

Pearl City 051 300 0 – 9 7 0
Leilehua 200 000 0 – 2 2 4

WP­Jonathan Serapion. LP­Spencer Omalza. Leading hitters: Pearl City­Blane Kagamida 2-2, double.

• 'Aiea 7, Wai'anae 2: Brandon Armstrong hit a three-run homer in a four-run first inning to lift Na Alii to OIA West victory at Wai'anae.

'Aiea 400 001 2 – 7 5 7
Wai'anae 010 100 0 – 2 4 6

WP­Casey Onaga. LP­Sid Moses.

Leading Hitters: 'Aiea­Chase Nakamura double; Onaga 2-4, 2 runs; Brandon Armstrong homer; Wai'anae­Bryan Gasper 2-4.

• Campbell 3, Waipahu 2: Chad Bailey drove in the go-ahead run with a double in the top of the third inning to give visiting Campbell an OIA West over Waipahu.

Bailey also had an impressive game on the mound, striking out eight and allowing just two hits the entire game.

Campbell (1-0) 201 000 0 – 3 6 0
Waipahu (0-1) 020 000 0 – 2 2 2

WP­Chad Bailey. LP­Curtis Evans.

Leading hitters: Campbell­ Keahi Kapana 2-3. Waipahu­Clifton Gumbam 1-2, double, 2 RBIs.

OIA GIRLS BASKETBALL

• Kalaheo 70, Castle 42: Brandy Richardson had 28 points, and Heather Gonsalves and Nikki Furtado added 10 apiece as the Mustangs beat the visiting Knights in an OIA Eastern Division opener.

Kalaheo is three-time defending OIA East champion.

Castle 12 10 13 7 – 42
Kalaheo 20 22 9 19 – 70

CASTLE­Tyra Martin 0; Misty Young 0; Megan Wong 0; Shayna Mederios 9; Mari Kitagawa 7; Dionne Kaneshiro 1; Shantel Tilton 8; Johnna Padeken 0; Shara Bell 6; Venabe Agullana 11.

KALAHEO–Bre Carson 2; Stacy Wright 0; Kalena Hatori 6; Brandy Richardson 28; Brani Benson 0; Natasha Lagapa 3; Dawnelle Nehinu 5; Heather Gonsalves 10; Nikki Furtado 10; Kira Withy-Allen 0; Brina Fritzche 6.

3-point goals­Castle 4 (Mederios 3, Kitagawa 1). Kalaheo 4 (Richardson 1, Lagapa 1, Furtado 2).

JV­Castle 64, Kalaheo 50.

• Farrington 53, Kahuku 51: Liza Domingo and Holly Yamada each hit a free throw in the final 15 seconds to boost the Governors in an OIA East opener at Farrington.

Kahuku 5 15 17 14 – 51
Farrington 7 20 11 15 – 53

KAHUKU­Meremai Lewenilovo 7; Alberta Fotu 0; Lindsey Williams 16; Lesina Funaki 3; Michelle Peters 5; Jackie Peters 0; Carla Tailele 2; Mona Nihipali 0; Natasha Kai 14; Krisha Kai 0; LaToya Wily 4.

FARRINGTON­Revlyn Cabaya 8; Jenny Hamson 5; Xania Cadoy 5; Cherlyn Ligot 7; Holly Yamada 10; Ashley Soon 2; Liza Domingo 2; Pae Poasa 11; Shannon Maika 0; Tina Sanerizi 3.

3-point goals­Kahuku 2 (Lindsey Williams, Natasha Kai). Farrington 1 (Jenny Hamson).

JV­Farrington 49, Kahuku 11.

• Roosevelt 45, Kailua 22: Lehua Limbeck scored six of her 17 points in the first quarter as the Rough Riders routed the host Surfriders in an OIA East opener.

Roosevelt 11 17 9 8 – 45
Kailua 4 4 5 9 – 22

ROOSEVELT­Ashlie Dutro 5, Lori Nosse 6, Yayoi Nishitani 0, Kahea Rodrigues 0, Lehua Lembeck 17, Burgandi Borges 0, Megan Fong 3, Emily Okamura 0, Jodi Nakashima 9, Shannon Yoshiyama 0, Cheri Kahooilihala 5.

KAILUA­Taryn Imia 0, Kanani Piimauna 7, Ivena Armand-baoy 6, Jade Leong 2, Johnalynn Ilae 0, Jaushlyn Mansinon 1, Ana Fisilau 4, Loke Lastimosa 2, Ruth Pedro 0, Konnie DeCarires 0.

3-point goals­Roosevelt 5 (Nakashima 3, Lembeck 1, Dutro 1.)

JV­Kailua 42, Roosevelt 40.

• Moanalua 49, Kaimuki 32: Amy Kotani scored 19 points, including three 3-pointers to boost the Menehune over the host Bulldogs in an OIA East game.

The Bulldogs closed the Menehune lead to four points at the end of the third quarter but Moanalua outscored Kaimuki 17-4 in the fourth quarter.

Moanalua 16 8 817 – 49
Kaimuki 5 7 16 4 – 32

MOANALUA­Erin Ehon 1; Amy Kotani 19; Alice Ra 0; Kepua Lee 0; Jessica Morah 0; Christina Seirra 0; Samantha Davis 6; Ashley Kaoho 0; Kelly Kim 8; Marleen Leautu 0; Patti Hardimon 11; Sherice Ajifu 4.

KAIMUKI–Kelly Matsunaga 0; Stephanie Omori 0; Amanda Leopoldo 4; Rachel Santiago 4; Chyenna Souza 0; Dalia Solia 4; Tylen Tausaga 11; Jessica Arakawa 0; Katherine Martin 0; Kehau Molina-Gamponia 0; Noelani Tamanaha 5; Lynette La'a 4.

3-point goals­Moanalua 3 (Kotani).

JV­Kaimuki 34, Moanalua 29.

ILH Junior Varsity

Hawai'i Baptist 46, Mid-Pacific 32.