Saint Louis tops Kamehameha
By Kyle Sakamoto
Advertiser Staff Writer
A player like Saint Louis' Jason Rivers can only be held down for so long before he gets into the flow.
Last night against Kamehameha, it took the 6-foot-2 senior a full half before his offense came around.
Rivers, who earlier in the day accepted a scholarship from the University of Hawai'i football team, scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half and Timo Paepule scored nine of his 15 points in the first half to lead Saint Louis over Kamehameha, 53-45, last night at Kekuhaupi'o Gym.
"We just tried to isolate (Rivers) a few times and get him some easy buckets going to the basket," Crusaders coach Delbert Tengan said. "Once he got in the rhythm he was a lot more effective."
Saint Louis moved into second place in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu with a 5-1 record. Kamehameha fell to 4-2. Both teams trail 6-0 Iolani.
"It was a big win coming off the loss to Iolani," Rivers said. "It's important to finish the first round in second place."
ILH teams play two rounds with seven games in each.
Saint Louis led by as many as nine points in the first half, and took a 23-20 lead into halftime.
Kamehameha took a brief 32-31 lead on a 17-foot jumper by Waika Spencer with 2:52 remaining in the third quarter.
But B.J. Batts gave the Crusaders the lead for good with a 3-pointer 30 seconds later.
The shot ignited a 17-6 run that gave Saint Louis its largest lead at 48-38 with 2:30 remaining. Rivers had 10 points during the spurt and an assist that led to a layup by Paepule.
"Saint Louis hit big shots when they needed baskets," Kamehameha coach Darryl Gabriel said.
Kamehameha forced 15 turnovers, including nine in the third quarter, but Gabriel wasn't pleased with his team's defensive effort.
"Anytime we give up over 40 points we've not played good defense," Gabriel said. "I think we're the best defensive team in the state. Saint Louis can score, but I don't think we did a good job."
Saint Louis 17 6 16 14—53
Kamehameha 10 10 16 9—45
SAINT LOUIS—B.J. Batts 7, Tavita Thompson 1, Jonah Lakatani 5, Desmond Hanohano 9, Jason Rivers 16, Timo Paepule 15, Wilson Afoa 0. Totals 19 10-20 53.
KAMEHAMEHA—Aaron Kahaloa 7, Willy Melemai 6, Galen Santana 3, Eric Shaver 10, Caleb Spencer 11, Ioane Spencer 2, Waika Spencer 6. Totals 16 12-16 45.
3-point goals—Saint Louis 5 (Batts 2, Rivers 2, Lakatani 1). Kamehameha 1 (Kahaloa).
• IOLANI 61, MARYKNOLL 41: Kyle Pape scored 11 points and Bobby Nash 10 to lift the Raiders past the Spartans.
Iolani 12 15 19 15—61
Maryknoll 12 2 11 16—41
IOLANI—Vinny Nip 6, Jon Yasuda 5, Derrick Low 4, Zach Tollefson 8, Ryan Hirata 5, Kyle Pape 11, Sean Carney 2, Bobby Nash 10, Chad Miller 3, Gage Eberlin 1, Todd Blankenship 6. Totals 23 13-20 61.
MARYKNOLL—Kawika Calizer 2, McShane Dator , Michael Faria 4, Christopher Hsia , Kealaka'i Hussey 0, Kevin Lee 17, Westin Lee 11, Patrick Torres 3, Stacey Wong 2, Tyler Tsukazaki 2, Chris Lum 0. Totals 13 11-12 41.
3-point goals—Team 2 (Hirata, Pape). Team 4 (W. Lee 3, K. Lee 1).
Reported by Steve Lewis
• PUNAHOU 45, MID-PACIFIC 40: Brenton Lee scored six of the Buffanblu's 18 points as they outscored the Owls 18-9 in the second quarter.
Punahou 4 18 14 9—45
Mid-Pacific 6 9 14 11—40
PUNAHOU—Reid Fowler 0, Michael Lam 0, Jason Sakata 4, Drew Monahan 8, Andrew Amigleo 13, Scott Otake 2, Daniel Bertao 0, Chris Friedemann 6, Brian Zane 0, Brenton Lee 8, Kasey Ko 4. Totals 17 10-13 45.
MID-PACIFIC—Brendan Katahara 0, Josh Mitchell 10, Travis Tyler 0, Chris Perry 15, Ryan Chun 2, Josh Santos 0, Chris Freshour 7, Brandyn McCall 6. Totals 16 8-11 40.
3-point goals—Punahou 1 (Amigleo). Mid-Pacific none.
Reported by Dezarae Ramos
ILH Division II
Hanalani 59, Academy of the Pacific 47. Hana: Keoni Haole 13, James Williams 12, Lito Alcantara 10. AOP: Ben Butler 18, Puna Kaopuiki 10.
Punahou 63, Word of Life 49. Pun: Peterson Brossy 12, Adam Edwards 11. WOL: Shane Lawrence 14.
Iolani 90, Redemption Academy 47. Iol: Rich Matsuura 20, Matt Choy 16, Robert Mageo 14. RA: A.Trouche 15, K.Pooaahi 13, E. Reis 11.
Hawai'i Baptist 57, Lutheran 39. HBA: Jared Irei 15, Andrew Kurata 10. Luth: Amani Evensen 13, Jeremy Young 10.
Junior varsity
Hawai'i Baptist 33, University High 32
Kamehameha 65, Mid-Pacific 24
Punahou 56, Maryknoll 40
OIA EAST
• MOANALUA 50, FARRINGTON 41: Chris Young scored a game-high 17 points to lead the host Menehunes past the Governors in an O'ahu Interscholastic Association Eastern Division game.
Farrington 12 8 4 17—41
Moanalua 12 13 10 15—50
FARRINGTON — Jomell Ambrocio 2, Burt Calacay 0, Jay Ocol 7, Jerome Crisostomo 0, Royce Machado 10, Rodney Cabebe 0, Matt Bell 9, Leonard Crichton , Uriah Seui 13, Hinano Gascon 0. Totals 16 5-14 41.
MOANALUA — Joseph Nishimura 4, Brian Bertulfo 3, Glenn Gascon 0, Jaimie Rego 2, Bruce Mann 0, Jameson Iereneo 0, Marquise Duvall 9, Jonathan Austad 0, Sean Mullaney 0, Chris Young 17, Darin-Jay Shinagawa 5, Eric Keys 10, Kamoe Mehrtens 0. Totals 19 9-17 50.
3-point goals—Farrington 4 (Seui, Machado 2, Ocol). Moanalua 3 (Young 2, Shinagawa).
JV— Moanalua 45, Farrington 33
• KAHUKU 51, KAILUA 44: The Red Raiders outscored the visiting Surfriders 18-9 in the fourth quarter.
Shosei Yamauchi scored 11 for Kahuku. Kealii Kalahiki scored a game-high 15 for Kailua.
Kailua 10 12 13 9—44
Kahuku 10 15 8 18—51
KAILUA—David Kaihenui 0, Tyler Harrison , Kealii Kalahiki 15, Derek Mailau 0, Bronson Kamaka 2, Koa Sniffen 2, Brad Ching 6, Eddie Campbell 0, Xavier Hoolulu 7, Zack Meredith 1, Kainoa LaCount 3, Jordan Montgomery 8. Totals 16 7-14 44.
KAHUKU—Ekahi Soriano 5, Sam Spurrier 0, Toriano Taulago 3, Jarom Casey 10, Tu Tui 3, Tyler Oto 10, Hans Fonoimoana 0, Shosei Yamauchi 11, Jeremy Perry 0, Quin Ah You 9. Totals 19 10-18 51.
3-point goals—Kailua 5 (Kalahiki 3, Ching 2). Kahuku 3 (Soriano, Taulogo, Oto).
JV—Kahuku 51, Kailua 45
Reported by Jeri Tugman
OIA WEST
• CAMPBELL 51, WAI'ANAE 48: Tristan Bailey scored 17 and Marcus VanNess added 13 as the visiting Sabers held off the Seariders.
With four seconds left, Wai'anae's 3-point attempt was short.
Campbell 14 13 7 17—51
Wai'anae 2 8 20 18—48
CAMPBELL—James Bannister 4, Norman Arce 0, Christopher Daniels 0, Robert Morris 4, Dave Gandule 0, Walter Daniels 4, Tristan Bailey 17, Prestan Varley 0, Ian Kelley 0, Marcus VanNess 13, Rashad Green 9. Totals 16 19-33 51.
WAI'ANAE—Jayson Milare 10, Daryl Academia 19, John Solaita 2, Uilau Faliuga 6, John Kaio 4, Justin Lafua 5, Garrison McEnroe 2. Totals 18 11-19 48.
3-point goals—Wai'anae 1 (Faligua).
JV—Waianae 52, Campbell 41
Reported by Vince Ulloa
• PEARL CITY 72, NANAKULI 49: Kapena Wong and Mike Adams each scored 18 points as the host Chargers defeated the Golden Hawks.
Nanakuli 10 15 11 13—49
Pearl City 25 18 15 14—72
NANAKULI—James Chandler 5, Rolando Celes 9, Allen Kalahiki-Pilialoha 6, Alika Enos 1, Keala Watson 5, Dominic Gomes 1, Albert Distajo 8, Brian McKeauge 4, Michael Nakagawa 10. Totals 16 17-34 49.
PEARL CITY—Isaiah Locquiao 6, Mike Adams 18, Jonathan Charette 2, Corey Tavares 8, Mike Hardy 6, Franklin McLain 1, Kapena Wong 18, Royce Yuen 7, Brandon Rambonga 4, Jason Lopes 2. Totals 24 21-34 72.
3-point goals—Nanakuli none. Pearl City 3 (Yuen 2, Wong 1).
JV—Pearl City 39, Nanakuli 37
Reported by Doni Abasial
• WAIPAHU 61, WAIALUA 50: Lionel Willis scored a game-high 21 points as the Marauders beat the visiting Bulldogs.
Po'okela Gasper scored 18 for Waialua.
Waialua 10 5 14 21—50
Waipahu 14 7 18 22—61
WAIALUA—Jonathan Carrano 4, Kelson Silva 5, Glenn Rubio 2, Po'okela Gasper 18, Roldan Dacuycuy 2, Jaive Nacapuy 0, Lawrence Sumaoang 4, Brandon Macadangdang 10, Marlon Dela Cruz 0, Geronimo Madarang 0, Nicholas Serrone 3, Brady Abendanio 2. Totals 17 13-24 50.
WAIPAHU—Jacob Aga 0, Matthew Cabacugan 0, Francis Caliboso 11, Bronson Ebinger 0, Albert Gamayo 0, Cory Komatsu 10, Christopher Meana 2, Andre Tailele 11, Konan Taito 0, Benedict Tedios 4, Tyrone Vaimoana 2, Lionel Willis 21. Totals 21 18-22 61.
3-point goals—Waialua 3 (Gasper 2, Silva 1). Waipahu 1 (Caliboso).
JV—Waipahu 61, Waialua 29
Reported by Hazel Aquino
