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Posted on: Wednesday, January 21, 2009

No. 3 Kahuku turns back No. 10 Moanalua in OIA Red East, 64-57

Photo gallery: Prep basketball

By Wes Nakama
Advertiser Staff Writer

Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

Kahuku's Aulola Tonga goes up for a basket in front of Moanalua's Randy Starks in the first half at Moanalua.

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Kahuku held off a fourth-quarter Moanalua rally that cut a 14-point lead to two and emerged with a 64-57 victory last night in O'ahu Interscholastic Association boys basketball action.

The Red Raiders, ranked No. 3 in The Advertiser's statewide Top 10 poll of coaches and media, improved to 5-0 in the OIA Red Conference Eastern Division.

Na Menehune, ranked No. 10, fell to 3-2.

Kahuku led 56-42 entering the fourth period but Moanalua junior forward Marcus Monroe, who finished with a game-high 30 points, hit a 3-pointer with 2:03 remaining to cut the Red Raiders' lead to 59-57.

Kahuku junior guard Nehoa Akina then sank 5 of 7 free throws down the stretch to seal it as Na Menehune failed to score.

"It was pretty crazy," said Akina, who led Kahuku with 23 points, including 8 of 10 free throws in the final period for his team's only points that quarter. "We kept turning the ball over and we were giving them too many easy shots. But it's a good thing we were able to play good defense at the end."

The Red Raiders opted to milk the clock with the big lead. But that lead shrunk thanks in large part to Monroe, who scored nine points in the first six minutes of the final period.

"We tried to be more protective rather than attack (on offense), because we were not getting the calls going to the basket," Kahuku coach Hiram Akina said. "So I said we're gonna have to spread the floor and make them chase us."

But the plan almost backfired as Moanalua created some turnovers and chipped away at the lead. With the Red Raiders in a four-corner offense in the final minute, Na Menehune guard Randy Starks stole a pass by Akina and broke away to make a layup which would have tied the game at 59-59. But he was fouled on the floor before the shot and went to the line instead, where he missed both attempts.

Moanalua made just 6 of 15 free throws (40 percent).

"We got it down to two and had the ball, but we couldn't convert," Na Menehune coach Greg Tacon said. "I'm glad we're playing very well consistently against some very good teams, but to beat those very good teams we need to make less mistakes and make more free throws.

"But I'll tell you, I've seen 'Iolani, I've seen Kamehameha, I've seen Punahou ... and Kahuku is as legit as anybody in the state. They have a little bit of everything — they can shoot it, they get after you on defense, and even if you penetrate they have some big guys waiting in the paint."

KAHUKU (5-0) 18 20 18 8 — 64

MOANALUA (3-2) 22 13 7 15 — 57

Kahuku — Christian Feagai 4, Nehoa Akina 23, Kohl Nauahi 5, Aulola Tonga 7, Sage Kaka 6, Jray Galeai 11, Shairone Thompson 4, Mikeli Damuni 2, Jackson Kaka 2. Totals 21 14-24 64.

Moanalua — Joshia Kauhola 6, Marcus Monroe 30, Reece Racoma 3, Maurice Allen 2, Randy Starks 12, Shane Aquino 0, Richard Villasenor 2, Alex Braswell 0, Austin Miranda 0, Carl Ko 2. Totals 22 6-15 57.

3-point goals — Kahuku 8 (Akina 3, Galeai 2, S. Kaka 2, Nauahi). Moanalua 7 (Monroe 4, Starks 2, Racoma).

JV score: Kahuku 57, Moanalua 42.

Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-2456. Read his blog on high school sports at www.preptalk.honadvblogs.com

NO. 7 KAIMUKI 50, FARRINGTON 41:

Desmond Tautofi scored 12 points and the visiting Bulldogs made a 26-19 halftime lead stand up in beating the Governors.

KAIMUKI (2-2) 14 12 10 14 — 50

FARRINGTON (2-3) 9 10 10 12 — 41

KAIMUKI — Tevin Nishiyama 6, David Taulung 7, Gabriel Stietzel 7, Ryan Kakitani 6, Clay Montiho 2, Elijah Morita 2, Dayton Ortiz 0, Desmond Tautofi 12, Kelly Tobin 8. Totals 18 10-12 50.

FARRINGTON — Deo Domingo 4, Jayfrey Damo 2, Dayton Kealoha 0, James Smith 13, Michael Carter 7, JP Saycon 6, Ronald Williams 3, Andre Pettis 2, Lancelot Williams 4. Totals 12 14-36 41.

3-point goals: Kaimuki 4 (Nishiyama 2, Taulung, Stiezter, Tobin). Farrington 3 (Smith, Carter, Williams).

JV — Kaimuki 40, Farrington 27.

Reported by Allan Silva

KAISER 48, MCKINLEY 29:

Landan Tamanaha scored 14 points, Sani Taylor added 11 and the host Cougars extended their 21-14 halftime lead to 32-20 after three periods to beat the Tigers for their first league victory of the season.

MCKINLEY (0-5) 11 4 5 9 — 29

KAISER (1-3) 11 10 11 16 — 48

MCKINLEY — Kaleo Ponce 3, Ricardo Siasoco 0, Duy Mai , Roland Albarado 0, Moku Spencer 6, Royce Kwon 0, Sio Fiso 0, Lesley Machiguchi 0, Millard Semitara 2, Tavita Woodard 8, Jordan Macalma 2, Jason Sabado 0, Tana Woodard 1, Rio Kwon 3, Wai Kalama 4. Totals 13 1-12 29.

KAISER — James Kawashima 0, Devin Wolfe 4, Landan Tamanaha 14, Ryan Chong 8, Keola Hunt 0, Sani Taylor 11, Todd Takanishi 0, Quinton Wong 3, Dan Hilton 0, Bryce Masaki 0, Salele Aliifua 6, Kainoa Pa 0, Jordan Wang 0, Ronson Hill 2. Totals 19 5-10 48.

3-point goals: McKinley 2 (Ponce, Kwon). Kaiser 5 (Tamanaha 2, Chang 2, Wong).

JV — McKinley 44, Kaiser 41.

Reported by Kaiser Athletics

OIA RED WEST

CAMPBELL 78, NO. 9 RADFORD 66:

Zachery Manuel scored 20, Patrick Ward had 19 and the host Sabers made 32 of 39 free throws to turn back the Rams, who got six 3-pointers and 26 points from Quentin Kimura.

RADFORD (4-1) 9 15 16 26 — 66

CAMPBELL (5-0) 8 24 17 29 — 78

RADFORD — Joash Panglinan 0, Tevita Baravilala 0, Jefferson Fiesta 0, Derrell Lee 23, TJ Reid 7, Bobby Wolshlager 5, Quentin Kimura 26, Jaeane-Brad Fontenot 5, Colvin Taylor 0, Kamu Taulelei 0. Totals 22 14-23 66.

CAMPBELL — Zachary Manuel 20, Christian Manuel 8, Nicholas Daniels 10, Patrick Ward 19, Clayton Darity 0, Christian Storment 14, Timothy Hurd 7, Raymond Daoang 0, Mason Mau 0, Isaac Torres 0. Totals 21 32-39 78.

3-point goals: Radford 8 (Kimura 7, Reid). Campbell 4 (Z. Manuel 2, C. Manuel, Ward).

JV — Campbell 69, Radford 59.

Reported by Kauri Antonio

'AIEA 57, KAPOLEI 51:

Kory Naeole scored 17 points and Zach Hannemann added 15 as host Na Ali'i took a 28-20 halftime lead and held off a second-half rally by the Hurricanes, who got 24 points from Jordan Ferreira.

KAPOLEI (1-4) 6 14 13 18 — 51

'AIEA (2-3) 10 18 13 16 — 57

KAPOLEI — John Spearman 2, Pomai Mero 0, Nathaniel Osada 2, Alex Makinano 3, Kainoa Pakele 2, Magic Halmos 7, Austin Griskin 4, Jordan Ferreira 24, M. Medeiros 0, J. Yang 0, Lorenzo Imamura 4, Chance Lawson 0, Mafi 0, Luke Kaumahie 3. Totals 17 17-25 51.

'AIEA — Braxton Fukutomi 4, Keano Kuia 5, Kory Naeole 17, Chucky Kahanui 3, Zach Hannemann 15, Latupou Faumuina 0, Michael Hogan 2, Steven O'Meally 5, Api Foumai 0, Dave Supnet 1, Loren Lagfuaina 2, Kaau Kuia 1, Miah Fa'ataose 2, Jasper Hunt 0. Totals 18 17-29 57.

3-point goals: Kapolei none. 'Aiea 4 (Naeole 2, Ke. Kuia 1, Hannemann 1).

JV — 'Aiea 68, Kapolei 43.

Reported by 'Aiea athletics

LEILEHUA 53, WAIPAHU 37:

Hoku Kama scored 15 points and the host Mules outscored the Marauders, 30-13, in the fourth quarter.

WAIPAHU (0-6) 4 7 13 13 — 37

LEILEHUA (2-3) 8 7 8 30 — 53

WAIPAHU — Duke Tili 2, Robinson Atud 0, Shaunstan Usan 0, Daniel Dimananpo 2, Glenn Labuguen 0, Kendall Tomas 10, Anthony Agustin 0, Michael Alipio 0, Kaimi Haina 0, Asalemo Fruean 7, Troy Mautatia 0, Regan Prestige 12, Anson Castello 4. Totals 14 7-8 37.

LEILEHUA — Dillon Pau'u 7, Elijah Padilla 0, Marcus Breakfield 0, Brent Lemon 4, Martin Hall 6, Hoku Kama 15, Phillip LeGrier 7, Carlos Marshall 7, Xavier Ager 7. Totals 19 11-20 53.

3-point goals: Waipahu 2 (Tomas 2). Leilehua 4 (Kama 3, Marshall).

JV — Leilehua 50, Waipahu 43 .

Reported by Nicole Castellano

OIA WHITE

KAILUA 49, PEARL CITY 37:

Kauila Miller scored 20 points and the visiting Surfriders used a 22-9 third period to pull away from the Chargers. Johnson Chao scored 18 points for Pearl City in an OIA White Conference game.

KAILUA (5-1) 6 13 22 8 — 49

PEARL CITY (3-3) 7 9 9 12 — 37

KAILUA — Chevy Mikaele 0, Calen Friel 0, Rhys Nakakura 0, Kauila Miller 20, Dylan Farias 8, Kenny Ellis 4, Luis Valanezuela 0, Alii Kaiama 8, Isaiah Vasconcellos 6, Tesi Fisilau 0, Jordan Decorte 3. Totals 18 11-26 49.

PEARL CITY — Micah Choy 0, Nick Villarmia 2, Johnson Chao 18, Kellan Oshiro 4, Hayden Concepcion 4, Kalei Mitchell 2, Skye Kaapuni 0, Mitchell Resurrection 7. Totals 12 10-12 37.

3-point goals: Kailua 2 (Vasconcellos 2). Pearl City 3 (Oshiro, Resurrection, Johnson).

JV — Kailua 44, Pearl City 34.

Reported by Chelsea Murata

ROOSEVELT 66, NANAKULI 31:

Lowen Kahooilihala scored 12 points and Kaipo Pale added 10 as the visiting Rough Riders beat the Golden Hawks. Micah Milho scored 23 points to lead Nanakuli.

ROOSEVELT (5-1) 8 24 22 12 — 66

NANAKULI (0-4) 5 15 7 4 — 31

ROOSEVELT — Rylan Ikehara 4, Kainoa Gasper 0, Bobby Chun 5, Clint Washington 8, Matthew Moe 6, Brandon Mitchell 0, Chaz Francisco 4, Chase Yogi 3, Reid Oshiro 7, Lowen Kahooilihala 12, Kaipo Pale 10, Asten Koki 7. Totals 28 4-7 66.

NaNaKULI — Kaimana Silva 3, Calvin Laumana 0, Robinson Pahinui 0, Micah Milho 23, Nilo Paulo 2, Cassis Wood 3, Adam Rabanis 0. Totals 10 8-12 31. 3-point goals: Roosevelt 6 (Kahooilihala 2, Moe 2, Oshiro 1, Chun 1). Nanakuli 3 (Milho 2, Silva 1).

JV — Roosevelt 64, Nanakuli 36.

Reported by Larry Kapu

CASTLE 70, 'ANUENUE 15:

Michael Santos scored 13 points, and Nick Tuamoheloa, Isaiah Tilton and KJ Aipia each added 11 as the visting Knights routed Na Koa, who trailed 21-0 after the first period.

CASTLE (3-1) 21 14 15 20 — 70

'ANUENUE (0-5) 0 9 3 3 — 15

CASTLE — Michael Santos 13, Russell Ige 0, Nick Tuamoheloa 11, Dennis Barientos 8, Isaiah Tilton 11, Adam Canne 6, Brent Roberts 8, KJ Aipia 11, Jordan Aleki 2. Totals 24 19-29 70.

'ANUENUE — Kekoa Sitarak 2, Kaipo Cullen 0, Aina Kelii-Supnet 4, Mahuka Cullen 0, Ikaika Gante 6, Makana Fernandez 1, Kahooipo Mossman-Ancog 0, Makamae Otani-Wengler 0, Kealoha Smith 2. Totals 6 3-15 15.

3-point goals: Castle 3 (Tilton 2, Tuamoheloa 1). 'Anuenue none.

Reported by Olino Kaleopaa

KALANI 54, WAI'ANAE 53:

Elbert Khatkoun hit the first of two free throws with 4.3 seconds left — his only point of the game — as the visiting Falcons beat the Seariders. Ryoji Iguchi scored 17 points, Angelo Berardy added 11 and Vincent Tran had 10 for Kalani.

KALANI (3-2) 23 15 6 10 — 54

WAI'ANAE (2-3) 13 23 13 4 — 53

KALANI — Bryson Yorita 4, Max Fujio 8, Elbert Khatkoun 1, Kameron Noyama 0, Ryoji Iguchi 17, Dennis Lau 0, Vincent Tran 10, Edwin Watt 0, Chase Suzumoto 2, Jordan Yogi 1, Angelo Berardy 11, Andy Chu 0, Brook Parker 0. Totals 19 12-20 54.

WAI'ANAE — Kalin Sandobal 0, Christian Mendoza 12, Sauniatu Loua 3, Danny Kekoanui 16, Anthony Neiderschmidt 10, Troy Faliuga 2, Keoni Napierala-Rose 2, Guyson Amina 2, D.J. Ahwong 2, Mike Foster 4, Macneil Moresca 0. Totals 17 17-26 53.

3-point goals: Kalani 4 (Iguchi 2, Yorita 1, Fujio 1). Wai'anae 2 (Mendoza 2).

JV — Wai'anae 62, Kalani 33.

Reported by Teuuila Wendt

ILH DIVISION I

NO. 1 IOLANI 82, DAMIEN 58:

Kainoa Chu scored 19, Trevyn Tulonghari 17 and Pablo Warner 11 as the visiting Raiders led 40-26 at halftime and were never threatened by the Monarchs in the second half of an Interscholastic League of Honolulu Division I game.

'IOLANI (5-0) 19 21 20 22 — 82

DAMIEN (1-3) 9 17 16 16 — 58

'IOLANI — Kela Marciel 0, Ammon Baldomero 0, Andrew Skalman 2, Reid Saito 5, Jarrett Arakawa 4, John Foy 0, Kainoa Chu 19, Trevyn Tulonghari 17, Brandon Ball 8, Kainoa Scheer 4, Nicholas Christman 6, Gabriel Vega 2, Josiah Sukumaran 2, Pablo Warner 11, Sealii Epenesa 2. Totals 29 19-24 82.

DAMIEN — Jeremy Torcuato 10, Drey Dutro-Solomua 0, Tim Smith 2, Anthony Tuitele 8, Breysen Lee 2, Kevin Aganos 11, Marvin Berueda 0, Mark Baay 6, J.B. Ferreira 0, Tyler Tamayo 12, Nephi Tuitele 0, Trent Valentine 2, Lon Iwashita 5. Totals 22 9-19 58. 3-point goals: 'Iolani 5 (Chu 3, Tulonghari, Ball). Damien 5 (Aganos 2, A. Tuitele 2, Tamayo).

Reported by Donnie Martin

NO. 2 KAMEHAMEHA 69, SAINT LOUIS 45:

Pi'i Minns poured in 28 points, Micah Christenson added 12 and the visiting Warriors led 30-16 at intermission in cruising past the Crusaders.

KAMEHAMEHA (3-1) 15 15 16 23 — 69

SAINT LOUIS (1-2) 11 5 13 16 — 45

KAMEHAMEHA — Edmund Kamano Jr. 0, Shane Matayoshi 5, Frank Ho 2, Micah Christenson 12, Wally Calistro 0, Chaz Bajet 9, Brandon Dumlao 0, Pi'i Minns 28, Auwae DeRego 0, Shawn Bode 2, Koa Ka'ai 7, Blake Viena 4. Totals 20 24-32 69.

SAINT LOUIS — Lucas Gonsalves 5, Marcus Umu 6, Joey Bryant 2, Quinn Arakawa 3, Micah McClinton 5, Dean Viena 14, Mika Wong 0, Jordan Ilagan 6, Mike Tuiloma 4, Starr Sua-Passi 0, Moses Samia 0, Jaris Popaca-Falefa 0. Totals 15 11-22 45.

3-point goals: Kamehameha 5 (Minns 3, Matayoshi, Christenson). Saint Louis 4 (Viena 2, Umu, Arakawa).

Reported by Gail Juan

NO. 4 PUNAHOU 76, MARYKNOLL 47:

Dalton Hilliard scored 19 points, DeForest Buckner added 14 and Malik Johnson had 12 as the host Buffanblu beat the Spartans.

MARYKNOLL (0-5) 7 10 16 14 — 47

PUNAHOU (2-1) 14 22 20 20 — 76

MARYKNOLL — Masashi Uematsu 0, Chasen St. Onge 2, Tyler Terai 16, Craig Shoji 5, Jordan Victorino 8, David Nosal 7, Kekiai Cashman-Fernandez 0, Dillon Keaney 4, Kent Kawahara 3, Jacob Mayer 0, Davis Holt 2. Totals 17 7-14 47.

PUNAHOU — Dalton Hilliard 19, Robert Toma 7, Sean McFadden 0, Taylor Crabb 4, Kimo Makaula 8, James Dowsett 4, Malik Johnson 12, Matthew Feldman 4, Kainoa Gaddis 2, Casey Shibuya 2, DeForest Buckner 14. Totals 31 12-18 76.

3-point goals: Maryknoll 6 (Terai 2, Victorino 2, Shoji 1, Keaney 1). Punahou 2 (Hilliard, Toma).

Reported by Scott Metcalf

ILH DIVISION II

HAWAIIAN MISSION 60, LANAKILA BAPTIST 35:

Grant Kono scored 15 points and Christian Domingo added 10 as the host Knights beat the Warriors to remain unbeaten in ILH Division II play.

LANAKILA BAPTIST (1-5) 11 8 6 10 — 35

HAWAIIAN MISSION (6-0) 9 18 16 17 — 60

LANAKILA BAPTIST — Jordan Soriano 0, Zach Ramos 0, Matt Kakilala 0, Micah Miranda 2, Josh Pananganan 0, Chase Hazelwood 8, Marcus Takahashi 5, Keawe Ochman 14, Armando Cayabyab 0, Blenn Yri 0, Christian Oasay 6, Cole Deyoung 0, Jordan Kabato 0, Richard Abbley 0. Totals 16 3-13 35.

HAWAIIAN MISSION — Jonathan Ko 5, Jacob Chan 2, Grant Kono 15, Christian Domingo 10, Brandon Winslow 6, Aaron Bechard 8, Seth Katada 5, Ryan Asatani 3, Jeff Lamog 2, Brian Williams 2, Kaleb Lane 2. Totals 21 15-23 60.

3-point goals: Lanakila Baptist none. Hawaiian Mission 3 (Winslow, Katada, Asatani).

Reported by Mark Kinimaka

KAMEHAMEHA 66, LE JARDIN 51:

Devin Kuhns scored 14, Brent Auyong had 13 and Noa Kepo'okaleo 10, powering the Warriors past the Bulldogs at Manoa Recreation Center gym. Kamehameha led 28-15 at halftime.

KAMEHAMEHA (5-0) NA NA 18 20 — 66

LE JARDIN (0-5) NA NA 14 22 — 51

KAMEHAMEHA — Cameron Deluze 2, Jacob Teixeira 2, Alika Bell 8, Christ Bright 4, Noa Kepo'okaleo 10, Kalihau Pimental 2, Kawaipuna Makuakane 4, Ronson Nakoa-Moniz 1, Wyatt Ferreira 4, Landon Aano 2, Devin Kuhns 14, Brent Auyong 13. Totals 23 19-39 66.

LE JARDIN — Tevin Togami 3, John Whitty 17, Kelvin Akamine 4, Sean McWhinnie 2, Josh Kava 2, Wilson McCleod 5, Alex Gomes 0, Taylor Gray 18, William Durnin 0. Totals 18 11-15 51.

3-point goals: Kamehameha 1 (Auyong). Le Jardin 4 (Whitty 3, Togami).

Reported by Peter Estomago

'IOLANI 50, CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 26:

Chase Hu scored 14, Kevin Serai added 13 and the host Raiders took a 20-8 first-quarter lead and never looked back in beating the Patriots.

CHRISTIAN ACAD. (1-4) 8 4 8 6 — 26

'IOLANI (2-4) 20 6 13 11 — 50

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY — Jason Ko 6, Michael Urcia 14, Jathniel Manahan 0, Abel Orbistondo 2, Micah Yamada 0, Ryan Kobayashi 0, Axton Durand 2, Zachary Fu 0, Micah Suguira 0, Jasen Ocol 1, Jake Okumura 0, Kalani Baughman 0, Robert Helsham Jr. 1. Totals 6 13-23 26.

'IOLANI — Gavin Yorimoto 0, Larson Leu 4, Justin Ho 0, Kevin Serai 13, Travis Muraoka 0, Matthew Talavera 0, Jeffrey Sakamoto 10, Joshua Seto 2, Curtis Martin 2, Chase Hu 14, Taylor Kennedy 5, Matt Koyama 0. Totals 22 6-14 50.

3-point goals: Christian Academy 1 (Ko). 'Iolani none.

Reported by 'Iolani Athletics

Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com.