Hayato Kamata scored 15 points and Jaylen Cain added 13 as No. 6 Maryknoll fought off No. 3 Punahou 58-50 on Saturday night at Clarence T.C. Ching Gymnasium.
Brian Washington, Maryknoll’s 6-foot-6 center, was a fortress in the paint with five points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. All four of his offensive boards came in the fourth quarter as the Spartans withstood a furious rally by the visiting Buffanblu.
The Spartans secured their first win of the season in ILH play to pull even with Punahou at 1-3 in league play. Maryknoll got a big second quarter from guard Michael Mercado-Smith, a former Division II guard who scored eight points in a row to break a 13-all game early in the second quarter. He swished two corner 3-pointers to spark a 22-5 run.
Punahou (16-5 overall) trailed 35-18 at the half and was still behind 46-31 early in the fourth quarter before cutting into the lead. After Chris Kobayashi sank a corner 3, the Buffanblu trailed 50-41 with less than two minutes remaining. Maryknoll (18-5), which had just one turnover in the first half against Punahou’s full-court pressure, got rattled and committed four in the final quarter.
After Kobayashi swished another 3, Punahou was within eight, and after Kaulana Makaula deflected an inbounds pass, Akahi Troske scored in the paint to cut the lead to 55-48.
Punahou deflected another Maryknoll inbounds pass after that, but Cole Mausolf’s 3-point try missed, and Maryknoll got free throws from reserve forward Kainoa Ferreira and Kamata to put the game on ice.
“We’ve got to play our ‘A’ game every game,” Punahou coach Darren Matsuda said. “But we didn’t play bad. Maryknoll played their best game. Mercado got his opportunity and rose to the occasion. He was a huge difference.”
The senior, who was promoted to the Spartans’ D-I team this season, also hustled for five offensive rebounds and dished an assist.
“He’s probably the best shooter on the team,” Kamata said. “He’s the most consistent when he’s wide open. Someone had to step up today.”
Maryknoll had lost its previous three league contests by margins of 2, 3 and 5 points. The Spartans made 17 of their 25 attempts at the free-throw line, a vast improvement. Coach Kelly Grant called this a key win.
“We’ve missed free throws all season. We had to brush up on our thought process when we got to the line,” he said. “Michael is our best pure shooter by far. I’ve been on him to be more aggressive. He’s got speed and shooting ability.”
Punahou shot 8-for-24 from the arc against Maryknoll’s man-to-man defense. Kobayashi led the way with 13 points. Troske, Mausolf and Cole Arceneaux chipped in nine points each. The Buffanblu attempted just four shots from the foul line, making two.
| At Maryknoll |
| Punahou (1-3 ) |
13 |
5 |
11 |
21 |
— |
50 |
| Maryknoll (1-3) |
13 |
22 |
7 |
16 |
— |
58 |
PUNAHOU—Cole Arceneaux 9, Zayne Chong 2, Hunter Hosoda 0, Maninoa Tufono 0, Kyle Yoshino 0, Hunter Lee 0, Chris Kobayashi 13, Akahi Troske 9, Cole Mausolf 9, Kaulana Makaula 2, Jack-Eli Tufono 6.
MARYKNOLL—Isiah Gelacio 7, Michael Mercado-Smith 8, Jordyn-Thomas Perez 6, Hayato Kamata 15, Kainoa Ferreira 4, Jaylen Cain 13, Kaulana Schmidt 0, Brian Washington 5, Everett McDaniel 0.
3-point goals—Punahou 8 (Kobayashi 4, Mausolf 3, Arceneaux), Maryknoll 5 (Mercado-Smith 2, Cain 2, Gelacio).
No. 4 ‘Iolani 30, No. 5 Mid-Pacific 27
The Raiders (3-1) kept pace with Saint Louis in the ILH standings with a win over the Owls (2-2).
SCOREBOARDS
ILH DIVISION I BOYS
No. 4 ‘Iolani 30, No. 5 Mid-Pacific 27
| At ‘Iolani |
| Mid-Pacific (2-2) |
6 |
6 |
8 |
7 |
— |
27 |
| ‘Iolani (3-1) |
5 |
13 |
4 |
8 |
— |
30 |
No individual scores reported
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
St. Francis 66, Le Jardin 45
Kevin Ng (15), Bryce Nishida (12) and Noah Kurosawa (11) led the way for the Saints as they handed the Bulldogs their first ILH loss of the season.
| At St. Francis |
| Le Jardin (4-1) |
9 |
10 |
14 |
12 |
— |
45 |
| St. Francis (5-1) |
17 |
17 |
16 |
16 |
— |
66 |
LE JARDIN—Charlie Abe 1, Mitchell Hashimoto 15, Jerry Lawson 9, Corey Grip 5, Dominic Venezia 15.
ST. FRANCIS—Supilani Mailei 6, Kameron Ng 15, Bryce Nishida 12, Noah Kurosawa 11, Boris Vukovic 8, Bubba Akana 3, JJ Paaluhi-Caulk 3.
3-point goals—Le Jardin 2 (Hashimoto 2). St. Francis 10 (Nishida 4, Ng 3, Kurosawa 3).
University 59, Christian Academy 38
Ryan Hobus scored 19 points and Micah Agcaoili added 10 as the Jr. ’Bows remained unbeaten in league play.
| At Palama Settlement Gym |
| CA (0-5) |
11 |
5 |
9 |
13 |
— |
38 |
| ULS (5-0) |
19 |
9 |
16 |
15 |
— |
59 |
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Isaiah Harris 2, Rylie Schenbeck Chang 5, Bryson Stride 1, Matt Tokuda 3, Jacob Salas 7, Dakota Fisher 17, Hollis Tam 0, Brayden Salas 3.
UNIVERSITY—Lachlan MacLeod 6, Micah Agcaoili 10, Anson Canencia 2, Kapena Fitzgerald 5, Charlie Fox 5, Keawe Tong 2, Ryan Hobus 19, Bryan Canencia 1, Radyn Kaleikini 5, Otto Taylor 0, Leif Tafuno 4.
3-point goals—Christian Academy 4 (Fisher 3, Chang 1). University none.
ILH DIVISION I-AA BOYS
Punahou 66, Maryknoll 35
ILH DIVISION III BOYS
Assets 49, Island Pacific 45
AJ Ulufale’s 21 points gave the Admirals a narrow victory over the Navigators.
| At Palama Settlement Gym. |
| Island Pacific (1-3) |
15 |
14 |
9 |
7 |
— |
45 |
| Assets (4-1) |
16 |
13 |
11 |
9 |
— |
49 |
ISLAND PACIFIC—Trevor Tseu 2, Jacob Weinhardt 4, Kaipo Orosco 0, Marc Delucchi 0, Mason Bek 3, Micah Lum 8, Andrew Peacock 0, Casey Nakamura 0, Jake Arakawa 16, Chris Ginson 4, Mana Kaululaau 8, Zac Tolcher 0, Kai Reyes-Huynh 0.
ASSETS—Kainoa Coarsey 4, Trevor Middleton 8, Taylor Takata 0, AJ Ulufale 21, Kealoha Garvin 4, Chris Tanaka 6, David Zimmerman 6.
3-point goals—Island Pacific 7 (Arakawa 4, Lum 2, Bek). Assets 1 (Ulufale).
Damien 57, Lanakila Baptist 51
Jared Miller scored 12 points to lead the Monarchs past the Warriors.
| At Palama Settlement Gym |
| Damien (5-0) |
11 |
14 |
16 |
16 |
— |
57 |
| LBA (2-3) |
7 |
11 |
18 |
15 |
— |
51 |
DAMIEN—Kapili Livingston 7, Hakeem Adeniji 6, Jared Miller 12, Dalton Thomas 5, Noah Lorica 5, Mark Gamboa 6, Charlie Eugenio 0, Brendan Hildalgo 4, Logan Santiago 0, Carlo Atienza 0, Braedan Marumoto 8, Ed Ryan Balbuena 3, Troy Membrere 1.
LANAKILA BAPTIST—Keanu Ciskowsky 11, Rocnie Felipe 0, Ramon Shubert 6, Jeffrey Mangahis 0, Geo Julian 13, Joshua Carlton 4, Jerrod Mariano 17.
3-point goals—Damien 6 (Gamboa 2, Balbuena, Lorica, Miller, Thomas). Lanakila Baptist 2 (Mariano 2).
OIA EAST BOYS
Kailua 62, Castle 32
Christian Mejia scored 15 points and Hano Kohatsu added 12 as the Surfriders beat the Knights.
| At Kailua |
| Castle (2-5) |
9 |
3 |
10 |
10 |
— |
32 |
| Kailua (3-4) |
16 |
15 |
17 |
14 |
— |
62 |
CASTLE—Jeremy McGoldrick 3, Elton Naki 6, Kaipo Padwell 2, Keola Lewis 0, Paul Tyquiengco 4, Jaypete Sisra 5, Jorden Ne 0, Russell Portela 1, Ashten Soderberg 3, Lukela Hoapili 5, Chris Blecha 3.
KAILUA—Ronske Inere Jr. 4, Everett Torres-Kahapea 3, Noah Ah Yat 5, Zach Marrotte 5, Paul Keoni Serikawa Jr. 2, Noah Auld 4, Hano Kohatsu 12, Christian Mejia 15, Jonah Kalai 2, Bernard Verano 0, Darrell Bueno 6, Greg Campos 4.
3-point goals—Castle 4 (Blecha, McGoldrick, Naki, Soderberg). Kailua 4 (Bueno 2, Ah Yat, Torres-Kahapea).
Junior varsity—Kailua 48, Castle 36
No. 1 Kaiser 77, Kaimuki 63
Keoua Mahiko scored 19 points, Chance Kalaugher added 15, Isaiah Akiona had 13 and the Cougars pulled away in the second half to remain unbeaten in league play.
| At Kaiser |
| Kaimuki (4-3) |
19 |
17 |
10 |
17 |
— |
63 |
| Kaiser (7-0) |
17 |
20 |
15 |
25 |
— |
77 |
KAIMUKI—Fred Taulung 6, Christian Ono 15, Kobe Hedgar 0, Shanson Kapanui 5, Brandon Addison 0, Billy Masima 0, Sifo Lauvao 14, Reymunda Gomez 0, Tayler Espinda 6, Jaren Feary 6, Jordan Quinata 11.
KAISER—Keoua Mahiko 19, Jalen Pinks 2, Kamu Scheer 6, Isaiah Lundell 5, Isaiah Akiona 13, Jonah Chinen 1, Brayden Nueku 0, Cameron Ma 0, Bryan Iha 0, Michael Miske 10, Chance Kalaugher 15, Ethan Hollinsworth 4.
3-point goals—Kaimuki 9 (Ono 3, Taulung 2, Espinda, Feary, Lauvao, Quinata). Kaiser 3 (Akiona 3).
Junior varsity—Kaiser 50, Kaimuki 42
Kalani 47, Farrington 45
Kobe Ikari scored 18 points as the Falcons recorded their first league victory of the season.
| At Farrington |
| Kalani (1-6) |
12 |
13 |
9 |
13 |
— |
47 |
| Farrington (3-4) |
13 |
10 |
9 |
13 |
— |
45 |
KALANI—Kobe Ikari 18, Miles Hannon 4, Akea Tolentino 1, Max Pepe 2, Micah Kawano 0, Toby Mitchell 4, Evan Chiu 0, Kapaa Nishimura 0, John Lam 5, Trey Sumida 9, Ryan Jacobi 4, Jeffrey Wood 0.
FARRINGTON—Felcris Ahadain 3, Paul Madamba 5, Ehzikiel Santiago 0, LJ Gonzales 12, Mosiula Alaivanu-Afe 0, Jerry Killion 2, Miah Fepuleai 5, Vai Agor 15, Chris Afe 3.
3-point goals—Kalani 2 (Ikari, Sumida). Farrington 4 (Ahadain, Fepuleai, Gonzales, Madamba).
Junior varsity—Farrington 42, Kalani 40
No. 9 Kalaheo 49, Kahuku 37
Alex Layi scored 17 points and Captain Whitlock added 13 as the Mustangs stayed perfect in league play.
The Red Raiders’ Keiran Spencer finished with 14 points and Kawika Akina had 13.
At Kahuku
Kalaheo (7-0) 10 10 12 17 — 49
Kahuku (3-4) 5 10 6 16 — 37
KALAHEO—Andrew Kearney 5, Captain Whitlock 13, Kela Thomas 0, Ryan Pardini 6, Abel Kanehe 2, Donovan Nelson 0, Harry Wallace 6, Alex Layi 17.
KAHUKU—Kenny Spencer 2, Codie Sauvao 7, Keiran Spencer 14, Mark Viloria 0, Kawika Akina 13, Taimona Wright 0, Stennett Alapa 1.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 2 (Whitlock 2). Kahuku 3 (Akina 3).
Junior varsity—Kalaheo 63, Kahuku 55, OT
No. 10 McKinley 50, Roosevelt 33
Dan Villejo poured in 17 points, including five 3-pointers, as the Tigers beat the Rough Riders. Huthifa Abdel-Juwad added 13 for McKinley.
| At McKinley |
| Roosevelt (2-5) |
5 |
9 |
8 |
11 |
— |
33 |
| McKinley (6-1) |
14 |
6 |
13 |
17 |
— |
50 |
ROOSEVELT—Jared Elwin 4, Adam Chiya 3, Micah Visoria 0, Jason Talbo 9, Tali Hayme 0, Michael Hyun 7, Shastyn Kekahuna 0, Christopher Lee 0, Nayton Koki 2, Triton Ramos 2, Lio Ilalio 6.
MCKINLEY—Josh Kanazawa 3, Joseph Timonio 0, Mark Burke 4, Gladwyn Balinbin 1, Isaac Lu 0, Jeremy Coloyan 8, Dan Villejo 17, Huthifa Abdel-Juwad 13, Kyle Moraga 4, Kevin Nagasawa 0.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 3 (Chiya, Hyun, Talbo). McKinley 7 (Villejo 5, Kanezawa, Moraga).
Junior varsity—Mckinley 55, Roosevelt 47, OT
Moanalua 80, Anuenue 16
Na Menehune had 11 different players score in their rout of Na Koa, including three who scored in double figures.
| At Moanalua |
| Anuenue (0-7) |
3 |
2 |
7 |
4 |
— |
16 |
| Moanalua (3-4) |
31 |
18 |
18 |
13 |
— |
80 |
ANUENUE—Kamanaopono Grace Kekawa 9, Pekelo Hokama-Kealohi 0, Kuhio Kaaekuahiwi 5, Moi Edwards 2, Keoua Roy 0, Lino Kauaula 0, Hemakana Kauaipaula 0.
MOANALUA—Mehmed Terzic 8, James Wilkins 10, Elijah Davis 10, Rodson Kealohi 12, AJ Escalante 4, RJ Dominguez 8, Ryan Ramones 6, Caleb Casinas 4, Sage Pulu 13, Devin Leslie 3, Mataio Fatuesi 2.
3-point goals—Anuenue 1 (Kaaekuahiwi). Moanalua 5 (Terzic 2, Davis 2, Pulu).
OIA WEST BOYS
Campbell 41, Nanakuli 32
Maunakea Medeiros-Matthews had 10 points and 15 rebounds and Reginald Knowles finished with 15 points as the Sabers beat the Golden Hawks.
| At Campbell |
| Nanakuli (2-5) |
4 |
6 |
4 |
18 |
— |
32 |
| Campbell (3-3) |
12 |
3 |
6 |
20 |
— |
41 |
NANAKULI—Darius Irvin 7, Iverson Sione 3, Lejje Harry 0, Moustapha Wagne 10, Daniel Lopez 2, Kaena Anakalea 4, Ian Akaka-Folau 6, Abner Rio Henios 0.
CAMPBELL—Zane Arata 6, Ryan Cabanilla 7, Christian Corpuz 3, Reginald Knowles 15, Juwan McCaskill 0, Zach Arata 0, Ethan Galisa 0, Eron Flores 0, Eric Lautzenheiser 0, Maxwell Tupua-Tau 0, Jaiden Davis 0, Walter Varde 0, Maunakea Medeiros-Matthews 10.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 2 (Irvin, Wagne). Campbell 1 (Zn. Arata).
Junior varsity—Campbell 36, Nanakuli 19
No. 8 Leilehua 75, Waialua 47
Joseph Gouty scored 23 points and Koa Kauhi added 12 as the Mules remained unbeaten in league play.
| At Leilehua |
| Waialua (2-5) |
15 |
14 |
13 |
5 |
— |
47 |
| Leilehua (6-0) |
20 |
20 |
20 |
15 |
— |
75 |
WAIALUA—Richard Kameka 2, Royce Tashiro 10, Jeremy Tamayo 2, Lancen Kuni 7, Julian Sely-Menor 3, Kymani Ayonon 4, Sa’ilele Fa’aolataga 14, Kaimi Kamai 5.
LEILEHUA—Trey Boatwright 8, Linus Asher 4, Joseph Gouty 23, Keion Anderson 3, Jostin Gampayon 8, Liam Fitzgerald 8, Nicholas Duran 9, Koa Kauhi 12.
3-point goals—Waialua 4 (Tashiro 2, Fa’aolataga, Sely-Menor). Leilehua 5 (Fitzgerald 3, Anderson, Duran, Gouty).
Junior varsity—Leilehua 59, Waialua 23
Pearl City 45, Kapolei 38
Gilbert Tapat scored 24 points and the Chargers used a big first quarter to beat the Hurricanes.
| At Pearl City |
| Kapolei (4-3) |
2 |
10 |
14 |
12 |
— |
38 |
| Pearl City (5-1) |
15 |
10 |
7 |
13 |
— |
45 |
KAPOLEI—Ian Manuel 3, Isiah Higa 0, Zachery Collins 0, Tolentino Martinez 0, Jayson Manapul 8, Oshiua Alston 0, Zoar Nedd 13, Deyvont Martinez 2, Jashon Carter 4, Isaiah Taylor 0, Dillon Pakele 5, Kamakana Cunningham 0, Jeremiah Sanchez 0, Saiona Faumuina 2, Alika Bantolina 1.
PEARL CITY—Sape Tupuola Jr. 4, Kavoisee Mason 3, Gilbert Tapat 24, Pierce McMoore 0, Pono Akiona 4, Ryan Yamamoto 10, Kamren Estoesta 0, Che Erquiza-Oliveras 0, Garin Spillner 0, Christian Punsalan 0.
3-point goals—Kapolei 4 (Manapul 2, Manuel, Pakele). Pearl City 3 (Tapat 2, Yamamoto).
Junior varsity—Kapolei 41, Pearl City 35
Waianae 56, Radford 55
Douglas Mitchell scored 18 points, Natano Namulauti added 11 and Brendan Ayala had eight of his 10 in the fourth quarter as the Seariders edged the Rams.
| At Radford |
| Waianae (3-3) |
12 |
12 |
11 |
21 |
— |
56 |
| Radford (3-3) |
13 |
8 |
14 |
20 |
— |
55 |
WAIANAE—Kade Ambrocio 6, Natano Namulauti 11, Jaren Ulu 0, Douglas Mitchell 18, Wela Waiwaiole 4, Brendan Ayala 10, Dallas Ranada 2, Blaise Kahikina 4, Jared Elizares 0,Jordan Ravera 1.
RADFORD—Sean Musrasrik 8, Jordan Gober 0, Santino Calloway 2, Deontae Williams 0, Jamal Hill 6, Jordan Annaguey 5, Max Philson 4, Brandon Campbell 8, Eiji Graves 0, Cameron Copeland 5, Jake Tufts 0, Tjader De Alba 0, David Faletoi 0, Jeremy Ramos 17.
3-point goals—Waianae 1 (Namulauti). Radford 3 (Musrasrik 2, Copleland).
Junior varsity—Radford 62, Waianae 28
Mililani 42, Aiea 37
Taylor Kaneshiro recorded 15 points as the Trojans defeated Na Alii. Steven Park finished with a team-high 14 points for Aiea.
| At Mililani |
| Aiea (3-3) |
8 |
11 |
7 |
11 |
— |
37 |
| Mililani (3-4) |
12 |
7 |
10 |
13 |
— |
42 |
AIEA—Ariq Vergado-Duclayan 7, Steven Park 14, Kailen Shinmoto 0, Noah Tadena 2, Keyson Goins 9, Jayden Chaviera 5.
MILILANI—Kalakaua Timoteo 11, Maka Chun 0, Taylor Kaneshiro 15, Roman Tovi 6, Isaac Liva 3, Micah Gambol 3, Kaleo Pogue 2, Matthew Amistoso 0, Andru Tovi 2.
3-point goals—Aiea 2 (Park, Chaviera). Mililani 3 (Kaneshiro 3).
Junior varsity—Aiea 55, Mililani 52
OIA EAST GIRLS
Friday
Nanakuli 38, Waianae 25
| At Waianae |
| Nanakuli (5-3) |
15 |
14 |
4 |
5 |
— |
38 |
| Waianae (4-4) |
4 |
5 |
10 |
6 |
— |
25 |
NANAKULI—Alana Nuuanu 18, Jahnna Kahele-Madali 0, Kalei Cates 8, Kanani Diamond 0, Crucita Enos 0, Kipona Ahsui 4, Trisdyn Kalaau 4, April Alaimalo , Kailee Nuuanu 0, Ana Ofa 0,, Alohi Hauhio 0, Raynette Meyers 4.
WAIANAE—Imani Cook 2, Charlotte Garcia 0, Yasmine Gamurot-Ching-Lareau 0, Dairian Balai 0, Daysha Kaleikini 2, Brianna Nakihei 0, Ferrari Scanlan 6, Asenati Cook 4, Shaunya Kahananui 1, Leena Iona 0, Joneace Martin 0, Alizelia Love 9, Pomaikai Tambaoan-Kaeo 1, Alexandra Lancaster-Banglos 0.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 2 (A. Nuuanu, Kalaau). Waianae none.
ILH DIVISION I GIRLS
No. 4 Maryknoll 55, No. 3 Punahou 52
Rhianne Omori scored 12 points as the Spartans handed the Buffanblu their first loss of the season.
Kamaile Kandiah scored a game-high 19 to lead Punahou.
| At Maryknoll |
| Punahou (6-1) |
10 |
10 |
11 |
21 |
— |
52 |
| Maryknoll (6-1) |
10 |
11 |
13 |
21 |
— |
55 |
PUNAHOU—Kamaile Kandiah 19, Lexie Taylor 1, Heaven Wong 0, Kamakani DeBlake 0, Abigail Aplaca 4, Va’e Malufau 10, Kristen Tamagawa 0, Elle Uyeda 7, Tyra Moe 11, Kylie Yamauchi 0, Mahina Pua’a 0.
MARYKNOLL—Kamalu Kamakawiwo’ole 8, Alexis Delovio 9, Rhianne Omori 12, Georgette Steitzel 2, Dakota Vienna 4, Isabella Cravens 8, Chayse Milne 0, Lindsey Lee 4, Kehau Gilliland 0, Ysabelle Halemano 8, Sierra Murobayashi 0, Moenongi Notoa 0.
3-point goals—Punahou 4 (Kandiah 4). Maryknoll, none.
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
St. Francis 52, Damien 41
ILH Division i-AA Girls
Punahou 42, Maryknoll 29
ILH DIVISION III GIRLS
Island Pacific 52, Lanakila Baptist 33
Peyton Pedrozo poured in 31 points, including 15 in the first quarter, as the Navigators defeated the Warriors.
| At Palama Settlement Gym |
| IPA (5-2) |
21 |
8 |
20 |
3 |
— |
52 |
| LBA (0-8) |
11 |
9 |
5 |
8 |
— |
33 |
ISLAND PACIFIC—Kalena Spotkaeff 2, Peyton Pedrozo 31, Taylor Kodani 9, Kira Hunkele 6, Elizabeth Lyons-Best 2, Alissa Petrovich 2.
LANAKILA BAPTIST—Rayanna Pauley 6, Alleysen Garcia 0, Aolani Lum 0, Mikaela Cuetero 11, Caitlyn Smith 7, Jamie Bartolome 9, Briana Collins 0.
3-point goals—Island Pacific 1 (Pedrozo). Lanakila Baptist none.
BIIF Girls
No. 1 Konaweana 69, Kamehameha-Hawaii 43
