Moanalua's Robinson two-hits Kailua, 2-0
By Kyle Sakamoto
Advertiser Staff Writer
Moanalua's Sarah Robinson was blowing pitches past Kailua batters yesterday, and getting drilled in the right elbow by a pitch in the top of the seventh inning wasn't going to stop her from the complete game.
Robinson threw a two-hitter with eight strikeouts and also had an RBI double in the first as visiting Moanalua beat Kailua, 2-0, in the O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red East softball opener for both teams.
Robinson, who was hit by a pitch from reliever Jaellen Johnson to start the seventh, was replaced by courtesy runner Kaylee Chang. Robinson warmed up in the bullpen and came out for the bottom half of the inning.
"I knew we only had one more inning, so I wanted to finish strong," Robinson said. "I didn't want to like bail out or anything. I just sucked it up and thought to myself that after this (game) I can just get it iced and I'll be fine."
She allowed a one-out infield single, but wound up retiring the side in the seventh on just four pitches.
Robinson, a senior, threw 59 of her 81 pitches for strikes and the only walk she allowed was to the first batter she faced.
"This past weekend, she came out full force in our last scrimmage so we felt a little better," said Moanalua coach Kristie Morikawa. "My worry today was not just Sarah hitting her spots, but that our defense is awake and paying attention while she's doing her job because human nature is just to zone out while Sarah is doing her job."
Na Menehune committed just one error a popup in the fifth that wasn't handled by the second baseman.
Kailua's Tiana McKeague hit a one-out double in the second, but that was the farthest advancement by a Surfriders' base runner.
"We didn't hit the ball," said Kailua coach Bernard Victor. "She threw the ball over the plate good enough for us to hit, but we didn't hit it."
Moanalua scored in the first when Mary Ann Giles hit a one-out single to left off Krista Dumandan and Robinson followed with an RBI double to left.
"I've seen her for the past three years so I know what she throws," Robinson said. "I was just looking for that high, inside pitch."
Na Menehune added a run in the sixth when Michelle Acosta was hit on an 0-2 pitch by Johnson with the bases loaded, which plated Dawn Dela Cruz.
"That happens to anybody," Victor said. "She came in not really warmed up that great."
Kailua's Dumandan allowed seven hits and two runs one earned in 5 2/3 innings. She walked one and struck out one. Johnson allowed three hits and hit two batters in 1 1/3 innings.
Acosta, Giles and Britni Ronolo each had two hits for Moanalua.
Reach Kyle Sakamoto at ksakamoto@honoluluadvertiser.com or 525-8041.
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Sarah Robinson and Kylee Oshiro. Krista Dumandan, Jaelleen Johnson (6) and Mikala Scott. WRobinson. LDumandan.
Leading hitters Moanalua: Michelle Acosta 2-3; Mary Ann Giles 2-4; Robinson double; Britni Ronolo 2-4. Kailua: Tiana McKeague double.
CASTLE 14, KALAHEO 0: Leisha Liilii, Maycee Moe, Kacy Wills and Brook Kaululaau each had three hits and Chandel Dacolsin pitched a two-hitter as the Knights won a game shortened to six inning because of the mercy rule.
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Chandel Dacolsin and Kelsea Darinodis. Kara Holtzman and Hiilei Olson. W Dacolsin. L Holtzman.
Leading hitters Castle: Leisha Liilii 3-5, triple, double; Ashlyn Agustus 2-5, double; Macy Moe 3-3; Dacolsin double; Kacy Wills 3-4, 2 triples, double; Brook Kaululaau 3-4, triple. Kalaheo: None.
Reported by Alan Crofton
KAIMUKI 7, ROOSEVELT 0: Ashley Kiaaina pitched a three-hitter and Sheena Hussey had three hits, including a homer, leading the visiting Bulldogs past the Rough Riders.
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ROOSEVELT (0-1) 000 000 00 3 1
Ashley Kiaaina and Mikki Morihara. Lianna Bajarim and Kamalei Pitoy. W Kiaaina. L Bajarim.
Leading hitters Kaimuki: Sheena Hussey 3-4, homer; Lindsey Matsunaga 2-4; Bryanna Calves 2-4. Roosevelt: Cierra Katea double.
Reported by Christina Johnston
OIA RED WEST
MILILANI 4, WAIPAHU 2: Kristi Oshiro doubled, singled and drove in two runs, and Courtney Senas and Makani Duhaylonsod each had two hits and drove in a run, leading the Trojans in the OIA Red West opener for both.
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Elsa Apo and Angie Sakamoto. Makani Duhaylonsod and Rebecca Lee. W Duhaylonsod. L Apo.
Leading hitters Waipahu: Apo 2-3; Dara Aiwohi-Dutro 2-3. Mililani: Kristi Oshiro 2-4, double, 2 RBIs; Courtney Senas 2-3, RBI; Duhaylonsod 2-3, RBI.
Reported by Joe Lee
KAPOLEI 5, PEARL CITY 3: Kaili Smith had three hits and scored two runs,and Tehani Kauhane and Kailey Fernandez each paired hits to lead the Hurricanes past the Chargers.
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Kahana Higa and Ashlyn Ashby. Lauren Fujisaki and Maya Nagata. W Higa. L Fujisaki.
Leading hitters Kapolei: Tehani Kauhane 2-4, 2 runs; Kaili Smith 3-4, 2 runs; Kailey Fernandez 2-3. Pearl City: Sanoe Aina 2-3, run.
Reported by Keoki Behic
LEILEHUA 7, 'AIEA 1: Kaylen Yingues scattered five hits and also had three hits, and Alex Smith and Ciara Paracuelles hit homers to lead the host Mules over Na Ali'i.
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Rayna Strom-Okimoto, Marcelle Hiruko (4) and Kori Nishi. Kaylen Yingues and Chasea Crawford W Yingues. L Strom-Okimoto.
Leading hitters 'Aiea: Hiruko 2-3; Ashlyn Aweau 2-2. Leilehua: Yingues 3-4, double; Alex Smith homer, 2 RBIs; Ciara Paracuelles homer; Brittany Lani 2-3; Crawford 3-4, triple, 2 RBIs.
Reported by Berdina Kubo
OIA WHITE
FARRINGTON 8, RADFORD 2: Felicia Tui scattered seven hits and also drove in two runs, helping the host Governors beat the Rams in the OIA White opener for both.
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Enn Laurant and Maryann Laotaituli. Felicia Tui and Kinciana Ngiralmau. W Tui. L Laurant.
Leading hitters Radford: Laurant 2-3, double; Akalani Dearanlala 2-3, triple. Farrington: Amber Sales 3-4; Ngiralmau 3-4; Tui double, 2 RBIs; Monica To 2-2, 2 RBIs.
Reported by Glen Zukeran
WAI'ANAE 13, KAHUKU 5: Chaelyn Manuel and Tifani Tapeni each had three hits to lead the host Seariders over the Red Raiders.
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WAI'ANAE (1-0) 151 204 X13 15 3
Josie Maiava and Juleesa Kawaauhau. Desirae Hanamaikai and Chaelyn Manuel. W Hanamaikai. L Maiava.
Leading hitters Kahuku: Kaohi Kalili 2-4, 3-run homer. Wai'anae: Rylan Hoapili 2-4, triple, double, 3 runs; Hanamaikai 2-4, triple, double; Manuel 3-4, double, 3 runs; Tifani Tapeni 3-4, triple.
Reported by A. Ainoa
NANAKULI 10, MCKINLEY 2: Brittany Ano homered and Shiela Argayoso spaced five hits as the Golden Hawks beat the Tigers.
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Rachel Ragus and Amanda Sakicawa. Shiela Argayoso and Ola Suava W Argayoso. L Ragus.
Leading hitters McKinley: Tindy Hong triple. Nanakuli: Brittany Ano homer, 2 RBIs; Violet Mao double; Kamil Kaewe 2-3, triple.
Reported by Houston Anderson
Reach Kyle Sakamoto at ksakamoto@honoluluadvertiser.com.