Kamu Borden sure can protect the rim.
The 6-foot-4 junior snuffed five shots in the first half, and Ikaika Phillip scored 13 points as No. 2 ‘Iolani outlasted No. 5 Kamehameha 50-37 on Saturday at the Raiders’ gym. Robbie Mann and Zach Buscher added 10 points apiece for the Raiders.
"That changed the game a little bit. You had to be aware of him," ‘Iolani coach Dean Shimamoto said of Borden’s rim protection.
It was Kamehameha’s first loss after seven wins in a row during nonconference play.
"They dominated us around the basket. We played well enough in the first half, but we didn’t shoot the ball really well and neither did they. Kamu was tough around the basket," Warriors coach Greg Tacon said.
It was also Tacon’s return to the ILH, where he once coached Punahou.
"It’s what I expected. We battled for a while, but you’ve got to make shots and you can’t allow a team to beat you at one facet of the game over and over again," he said.
It was the league opener for ‘Iolani (11-4 overall) and Kamehameha (12-5 overall). As expected, each squad used physical, man-to-man defense to turn it into a grind. While the Raiders (11-4 overall) did their best to take away open looks for Kamehameha sharpshooters Noa Kinimaka and Jaycob Smith, the visitors latched onto Buscher and Phillip.
"We really worked hard all week making sure we knew personnel. Smith is a great breakdown guy, and Kinimaka is just deadly from the outside and goes to the hole really strong," Shimamoto said. "A lot of times, they’ll get in transition."
But the Raiders countered with quick transition defense and smart interior work.
"That’s pretty much what I expected. I didn’t think we’d lose. I knew we’d all play hard," said Borden, who also plays football.
Borden has worked extensively with assistant coach Cord Anderson, the former Raider who played college hoops.
"We work on post moves, we work on sealing, all kinds of stuff," Borden said. "He’s a great coach. He’s a tough guy to seal. He doesn’t take it easy on me."
Defensive stops were key for ‘Iolani. Kinimaka and Smith scored just nine points apiece, below their season averages. Everything inside was challenged by Borden, Mann and Hugh Hogland, a 6-7 freshman.
"We took away one aspect of their game," Borden said.
The Warriors got within six, at 41-35, after a drive for a three-point play by Kinimaka. But Borden answered with a layup and free throw for a nine-point lead with a little more than four minutes to play.
Borden scored again on a low-post bucket to open ‘Iolani’s lead to 46-35, and the Warriors got no closer than nine the rest of the way.
After playing in shot-clock tournaments in recent weeks, both teams were back in no-shot-clock mode and ‘Iolani milked the final three minutes of the quarter every chance it got.
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At ‘Iolani
| KAMEHAMEHA (0-1) |
7 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
— |
37 |
| ‘IOLANI (1-0) |
10 |
9 |
17 |
14 |
– |
50 |
KAMEHAMEHA—Noa Kinimaka 9, Alaka’i Freitas 5, Javen Sablay 0, Kayson Smith-Bejgrowicz 6, Fatu Sua-Godinet 3, Jaycob Smith 9, Devin Mau 3, Jordan Paulo 0, Saint Gelacio 0, Nakoa Pauole 0, Mika Tafua 2.
‘IOLANI—Pikai Winchester 3, Ikaika Phillip 13, Zach Gelacio 3, Chris Gallacher 0, Erik Yamada 5, Zach Buscher 10, Kamu Borden 6, Robbie Mann 10, Hugh Hogland 0.
3-point goals: Kamehameha 3 (Kinimaka, Sua-Godinet, Smith), ‘Iolani 4 (Winchester, Phillip, Gelacio, Buscher).
NO. 1 PUNAHOU 71, NO. 8 SAINT LOUIS 48
The Buffanblu bolted to a 27-9 first-quarter lead, and Daniel Andrews scored a game-high 19 points against the Crusaders.
Kevin Marks led Saint Louis with 17 points.
At Punahou
| SAINT LOUIS (0-1) |
9 |
16 |
6 |
17 |
— |
48 |
| PUNAHOU (1-0) |
27 |
15 |
20 |
9 |
— |
71 |
SAINT LOUIS— Ihaka Johnson 5, Jimmy Nunuha III 11, Kevin Marks 17, Aoatoa Augafa 0, Wallen Te’o 6, Kolten Nacimento 3, Jedidiah Lulu 0, Keanu Souza 0, Brett Uchima 2, Elijah Robb 2, Spencer Johnson 2, Fred Ulu-Perry 0.
PUNAHOU—Randon Oda 4, Chris Kobayashi 3, Dayson Watanabe 12, Kala’i Santos 9, Blake Wade 6, Daniel Andrews 19, Kanawai Noa 9, Ronley Lakalaka 4, Jared Lum 0, Alexander Kidani 0, Davis Miyashiro-Saipa’ia 5, Semisi Uluave 0.
3-point goals—St. Louis 3 (Johnson, Marks, Nacimento). Punahou 6 (Watanabe 2, Santos 2, Kobayashi, Noa).
NO. 3 MARYKNOLL 63, MID-PACIFIC 55
Josh Burnett had 24 points and Kaleb Gilmore 19 as the Spartans beat the Owls. Justin Daise led Mid-Pacific with 13 points.
At Mid-Pacific
| MARYKNOLL (1-0) |
19 |
12 |
10 |
22 |
— |
63 |
| MID-PACIFIC (0-1) |
10 |
9 |
21 |
15 |
— |
55 |
MARYKNOLL—Josh Burnett 24, Kaleb Gilmore 19, Micah McGivern 6, James Winquist 4, Samuel Ahn 3, Kalei Victorino 3, Sean Ogata 2, Brandon Floyd 2, Tyson Kaloa 0, Varrick Suezaki 0.
MID-PACIFIC—Justin Daise 13, Kyle Husslein 12, Daniel Florenco 11, Ken Colombe 7, Den Suehiro 6, Andrew Kargol 6, Nathaniel Ng 0, Andrew Maybin 0, Mycah Lee 0.
3-point goals—Maryknoll 6 (Gilmore 3, Burnett 2, Ahn). MPI 5 (Husslein 3, Florenco, Colombe).
Also
Junior varsity boys
Punahou Blue 39, Iolani 36
Hawaii Baptist 35 Island Pacific 22
Punahou Gold 52, Kamehameha Blue 49
Kamehameha White 57, Mid-Pacific 37
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
HAWAII BAPTIST 79, HANALANI 73, OT
Jordan Kauwe scored 15 of his game-high 26 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the Eagles over the Royals.
At Hanalani
| HBA (1-0) |
11 |
15 |
18 |
25 |
10 |
— |
79 |
| HANALANI (0-1) |
14 |
19 |
19 |
17 |
4 |
— |
73 |
HAWAII BAPTIST—BJ Hosaka 20, Brent Vargas 4, Mike Dang 1, Ty Minatoya 7, Danton Tominaga 6, Matthew Kishaba 10, Jordan Kauwe 26, John Killough 5.
HANALANI—Chas Kubo 2, Zane Pantil 10, John Brady 8, Jeff Schaake 16, Niko Milone 15, Logan Oyama 9, Conner Kaneshiro 2, Keenan Cooper 1, Josh Rotz 3, Colby Schoniwitz 7.
3-point goals—Hawaii Baptist 3 (Kauwe 2, Kishaba). Hanalani 5 (Schaake 2, Oyama 2, Milone).
ILH DIVISION III BOYS
ISLAND PACIFIC 39, ASSETS 15
At Palama Settlement
| ASSETS (0-1) |
3 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
— |
15 |
| IPA (1-0) |
8 |
9 |
18 |
4 |
— |
39 |
ASSETS—Paul Lawrence 2, Carter Kawai 1, Micah Swenson-Kim 0, Christopher Tanaka 2, Aiden Matsura 0, Paul David 4, Chase Denton 2, Manad Djau Jevic 0, Micahel Weaver 4, Todd Colby 0.
ISLAND PACIFIC—Brian Arde 0, Josiah Gabriel 3, Michael Leonard 4, Dustin Agbayani 2, John Black 6, Ian Schumaker 17, Brett Arakawa 3, Dalton Wood 2, Ryan Tosiulai 2, Andrew McCarthy 0.
3-point goals—Assets none. Island Pacific 1 (Gabriel).
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 65, HAWAIIAN MISSION 53
At Palama Settlement
| CA (1-0) |
12 |
16 |
15 |
22 |
— |
65 |
| HMA (0-1) |
8 |
21 |
11 |
13 |
— |
53 |
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Frederick Harris III 10, Matthew Urcia 20, Rylie Schenbeck Chang 8, Xavier Matthews 6, Hollis Tam 0, Joshua Luna 19, Raymond Black IV 2.
HAWAIIAN MISSION—Andrew Yamada 4, Logan Earls 9, Jordan Clark 7, Trevor Johnson 2, Mark Valencia 16, Jared Siok 15.
3-point goals—Christian Academy 4 (Chang 2, Urcia, Luna). Hawaiian Mission 3 (Valencia 3).
OIA RED EAST BOYS
ROOSEVELT 45, NO. 9 KALAHEO 29
Kevin Foster and Valen Inaura scored 11 points each as the Rough Riders upended the Mustangs.
Kupa’a Harrison led Kalaheo with 15 points.
At Kalaheo gym
| ROOSEVELT (1-1) |
10 |
9 |
6 |
20 |
— |
45 |
| KALAHEO (1-1) |
6 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
— |
29 |
ROOSEVELT—Chaston Marcos 5, Justin Furtado 7, Jake Kawasaki 0, Mick Colling 7, Kevin Foster 11, Josh Alexander 0, Brent Quakenbush 4, Valen Inaura 11.
KALAHEO—Zach Marrotte 2, Kupa’a Harrison 15, Kekai Smith 5, Peter Santiago 0, Dario Delcastillo 5, Thomas Focht 0, L.J. Barnes 2.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 1 (Furtado), Kalaheo 2 (Harrison, Delcastillo)
Junior varsity—Kalaheo 49, Roosevelt 33
FARRINGTON 83, CASTLE 65
Isaiah Visoria scored 20 points, and Van Hugo added 18 as the Governors defeated the Knights. Keanu Furtado led Castle with 18 points.
At Castle gym
| FARRINGTON (2-0) |
20 |
19 |
21 |
23 |
— |
83 |
| CASTLE (0-2) |
17 |
11 |
16 |
21 |
— |
65 |
FARRINGTON—Jacob McEnroe 6, Mark Dudalao 3, Isaiah Smith 8, Van Hugo 18, Isaiah Visoria 20, Tua Unutoa 11, Seu Luafatasaga 8, John Paul Raymundo 0, Ton Selga 9.
CASTLE—Chad Figueroa 2, Lalio Keaweaiko-Tilton 0, Justin Pang 16, Aukai Keaweaiko-Tilton 0, KJ Ng 5, Kumu Oana 2, Keanu Furtado 18, Clay Mitchell 2, Joe Lilio 10, David Benevedes 10.
3-point goals—Farrington 5 (Hugo 2, Selga, Unutoa, Dudalao). Castle 8 (Pang 4, Furtado 2, Lilio 2).
Junior varsity—Farrington 57, Castle 44
KAISER 54, KAHUKU 51, OT
Makena Kaneaiakala scored 12 points and the Cougars prevailed despite a furious fourth quarter by the Red Raiders.
Samuta Avea had 11 points for Kahuku.
At Kaiser gym
| KAHUKU (1-1) |
9 |
3 |
5 |
27 |
7 |
— |
51 |
| KAISER (2-0) |
19 |
10 |
9 |
6 |
10 |
— |
54 |
KAHUKU—Keanu Akina 4, Chance Maghanoy 8, Drayton Aki 0, Huleia Naeole 0, Wilton Cravens 3, Kesi Ah Hoy 3, Soli Afalava 8, Hirkley Latu 11, Samuta Avea 9, Tuli Wily-Matagi 5.
KAISER—Tarius Hill 7, Kelsey Lewis 8, Jeshua Bitanga 2, Nicolas Tom 3, Isaac Slade-Matuatia 0, Makena Kaneaiakala 12, Melvin Kahunanui 6, Trevin Kahunanui 2, Chance Kalaugher 8, Matt Haili 4, Marcus Mafi 2, Micah Okamoto 0.
3-point goals—Kahuku 5 (Maghanoy 2, Akina, Ah Hoy, Avea). Kaiser 2 (Lewis, Kalaugher).
Junior varsity—Kaiser 56, Kahuku 54
MCKINLEY 75, KALANI 65
Dayton Lee scored 16 points as the Tigers downed the Falcons.
At Kalani
| MCKINLEY (2-0) |
17 |
21 |
12 |
25 |
— |
75 |
| KALANI (1-1) |
22 |
7 |
20 |
16 |
— |
65 |
MCKINLEY—Lanson Hino 12, Brennan Waters 5, Dan Villejo 14, Joramae Otarra 2, Nelson Pita 6, Macjun Otarra 12, Dayton Lee 16, Kaimi Kini 8.
KALANI—Dallas Ascuncion 6, Shane Ra 0, Jaron Yamauchi 5, Alexander Tungpalan 5, Cory Mitchell 28, Blaise Manabe 0, Brandon Roberts 12, John Suda 0, Juwan Bohannon 0, Ace Faumui 9, David Faletoi 0.
3-point goals—McKinley 2 (Lee 2), Kalani 1 (Yamauchi).
Junior varsity—Kalani 42, McKinley 35
KAILUA 50, KAIMUKI 39
Mathew Bishop’s 18 points led the Surfriders over the Bulldogs. Jerry Betiru had a game-high 20 for Kaimuki.
At Kaimuki gym
| KAILUA (1-1) |
12 |
16 |
11 |
11 |
— |
50 |
| KAIMUKI (1-1) |
5 |
15 |
12 |
7 |
— |
39 |
KAILUA—Peter Kanoho 3, Matthew Bishop 18, Clifton Rodrigues 0, Kawehe Hano Kohatsu 8, Christian Mejia 7, Marcus Malepeai , Eric Laboy 0, Russell Foster , Noah Ah Yat 2, Noah Auld 8, Christian Kamu-Sheer 4.
KAIMUKI—Sean Noda 3, Christian Ono 6, Sloan Fuller 1, Jerry Betiru 20, Kency Owens-Barnes 0, Akira Vernon 3, Faafetai Lucio 4, Tayler Espinda 2.
3-point goals—Kailua none. Kaimuki 3 (Noda, Ono, Betiru).
Junior varsity—Kaimuki 69, Kailua 58
OIA RED WEST BOYS
Radford 74, Mililani 72
Tobias Powell and Derrick McLamore scored 17 points apiece as the Rams defeated the Trojans.
At Radford gym
| MILILANI (1-1) |
17 |
17 |
14 |
24 |
— |
72 |
| RADFORD (1-2) |
17 |
20 |
22 |
15 |
— |
74 |
MILILANI—Jeremy Rozmeski 10, Noel Bueno 8, Kingston Nishimura 2, John Orpillia 0, Cody Sison 13, Elijah Gambol 2, Ian Namu 5, Sean Fitzgerald 0, Jacob Low 6, Elijah Butler 24, James Ziegler 2.
RADFORD—Jordin Pacheco 0, Malcolm Hill 9, Mark Reven Villejo 5, Tobias Powell 17, Derrick McLamore 17, Jordan Riley 8, Trevon Hinkel 4, Absolom Henry 3, Aaron Jackson 11.
3-point goals—Mililani 4 (Rozmeski 3, Sison). Radford 7 (Hill 3, Villejo 1, Powell 2, McLamore)
Junior varsity—not reported.
WAIALUA 71, WAIPAHU 60
Xavier Repollo scored 28 points and Kaimana Equires added 19 to lead the Bulldogs over the Marauders.
Brendan Mendoza scored 17 points and Keanu Deboma had 14 for Waipahu.
At Waialua gym
| WAIPAHU (0-1) |
12 |
17 |
18 |
13 |
— |
60 |
| WAIALUA (1-1) |
17 |
19 |
17 |
18 |
— |
71 |
WAIPAHU—Airon Castaneda 8, AJ Jerome Leano 2, Keanu Deboma 14, Dustin Morales 4, Jasper Sebastian 2, Gerald Felix 3, Jordan Mateo 8, Brendan Mendoza 17, Richard Maisea 2, Bryson Ansagay 0, Billy Gragasian 0, Christian Castrance 0, Andrew Pecpec 0, Dan Viloria 0, Paul Subia 0.
WAIALUA—Sean Murphy 4, Jeren Dingal 4, Xavier Repollo 28, Royce Gasper 3, Virgilio Bareng 8, Kaimana Equires 19, Tripp Blaser 5.
3-point goals— Waipahu 8 (Deboma 3, Castaneda 2, Mateo 2, Felix). Waialua 3 (Repollo 2, Dingal).
Junior varsity—Waipahu 55, Waialua 50
KAPOLEI 55, NANAKULI 49
Benjahmin Toomolati had 13 points and Augustine Stridiron and Matthew Henderson contributed 10 each as the Hurricanes withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally by the Golden Hawks.
At Nanakuli gym
| KAPOLEI (2-0) |
10 |
13 |
15 |
17 |
— |
55 |
| NANAKULI (0-2) |
8 |
14 |
8 |
19 |
— |
49 |
KAPOLEI—Zhaine Canne 0, Tyqwan Womack 0, Koa Alvarado 2, Abdel-Kader Ziane 5, Jeffery Garret 0, Augustine Stridiron 10, Benjahmin Toomolatai 13, Matthew Henderson 10, William Auwae 9, Michael Kapoi 6.
NANAKULI—Naliko Kea 2, Eric Auhoon-Kaawa 5, Kale Kanehailua 10, Kamaua Van Geison 2, Iverson Sione 7, Josh Lincoln 15, Lyle Tuiloma 4, Louis Hulama 2, Kealii Awong 2, Jason Salvador 0.
3-point goals—Kapolei 4 (Stridiron 3, Ziane). Nanakuli 4 (Lincoln 2, Sione, Auhoon-Kaawa).
Junior varsity—Kapolei 49, Nanakuli 44
Also
Pearl City 51, Aiea 39
MIL
Varsity boys
Seabury Hall 47, Molokai 30
