Maybe it was the nerves of senior night.
Whatever it was, the Leilehua Mules finally got down to business in the second half with a 14-3 run to topple Campbell 46-35 on Friday night to finish the OIA West season unbeaten.
Fifth-ranked Leilehua (10-0) and No. 8 Campbell (9-1) had already sealed first-round berths in the upcoming league tournament.
Joseph Gouty, who went scoreless in a defensive struggle during the first half, scored all of his game-high 17 points after the break. Gouty scored eight points during the Mules’ third-quarter run. David Tibayan hustled for nine points and eight rebounds.
"The fans, the intensity, being undefeated. Our coach told us at halftime to zone everything out, play the Leilehua way, play with humility," said Gouty, a junior guard.
The Mules were especially effective at the free-throw line, hitting seven of eight there in the third and 20 of 26 in the game. It was a hearty effort defensively by the Mules, including some of their senior contributors.
"To me, our seven seniors are the most selfless bunch of kids I’ve had," coach Patrick Wetzel said. "We have a lot of juniors who’ve played a lot, but our seniors give their all at practice and compete. They really think more of the team than themselves."
David Marrero, a 6-foot-5 senior, led Campbell with 14 points, eight rebounds and five blocks.
Gouty’s drive to the bucket got the home team and a robust student turnout fired up to start the second half. He hit a foul shot and added a 3-pointer from the left wing as a 15-all halftime score turned into a six-point lead.
Campbell’s Michael Merchant went coast-to-coast for a layup to end his team’s scoring drought, but David Tibayan scored on a pass from Koa Kauhi and Anterrio Gainwell hit two foul shots to push the lead to eight points, Leilehua’s largest of the game.
Gouty hit two more foul shots and Jayeson Baine hit two more as the home team took a 29-18 lead into the final quarter.
Campbell shot 1-for-13 from the field in the third stanza against Leilehua’s mix of man and 2-3 zone defenses.
The visitors trailed by 10 midway through the final quarter when Jomar Gapusan hit a baseline jumper to spark a mini-run. Marrero hustled for a putback and Lamart Dudley battled for a follow shot, bringing the Sabers within 35-31 with less than four minutes left.
But the Mules went into delay mode and ate more than two minutes off the clock. After Alphonso Gamble sank a free throw and Gouty scored off a steal, the lead was 38-31.
Marrero hit one of two free throws to bring Campbell within 39-34 in 1:18 to go, but the Sabers got no closer.
Campbell finished the game with 21 percent shooting from the field (12-for-56), missing all 22 3-point tries. The Sabers outrebounded Leilehua 33-30, but were hampered by 10 turnovers in the first half.
Leilehua overcame its slow start — 1-for-10 from the field in the first half — to shoot 31 percent overall (12-for-39).
"We’ve got to go to work," Campbell coach Wyatt Tau said. "We’ve got to work on a lot of things, but it’s hard to go back and get mad at these guys. They’re such good kids. Leilehua did a great job. We just didn’t show up to play or finish."
Tau says he won’t forget their nine-game win streak so quickly.
"It was one of those nights when everything we shot was spinning out. They did a good job for nine games. It just wasn’t there tonight," he said. "But if we do this again, we’ll be in a hole. Knowing our kids, they’ll bounce back."
At Leilehua |
Campbell (9-1) |
6 |
9 |
3 |
18 |
— |
36 |
Leilehua (10-0) |
2 |
13 |
14 |
16 |
— |
45 |
Campbell–Jomar Gapusan 6, Michael Merchant 5, Jayce Bantolina 4, Lamart Dudley 3, Zachary Arata 2, Alika Bantolina 2, David Marrero 14, Isaiah Gibson 0.
Leilehua–Jarron Kim-Raquirag 0, Liam Fitzgerald 2, Latrell Cobb 0, Joseph Gouty 17, David Tibayan 9, Diego Aguirresaenz 0, Jayeson Baine 7, Nicholas Duran 5, Koa Kauhi 1, Anterrio Gainwell 4.
3-point goals–Campbell none. Leilehua 1 (Gouty).
Junior varsity–Leilehua 44, Campbell 34
Radford 51, Waianae 42
Jordan Riley posted 21 points as the Rams defeated the Seariders.
Natano Namulauti finished with 11 points for Waianae.
At Radford |
Waianae (4-6) |
8 |
4 |
6 |
24 |
— |
42 |
Radford (6-4) |
12 |
12 |
10 |
17 |
— |
51 |
WAIANAE–Tyger Rohr 8, Natano Namulauti 11, Cameron Palmeteer 6, Ikaika Trueman-Reed 7, Kade Ambrosio 6, Sione Taukolo 0, Justice Jardine 4, Losi Mauga 0.
RADFORD–Jay Horton 4, Jordan Gober 1, Isaiah Lavatai 7, Brandon Campbell 7, Latoine Thompson 3, Tyreese George 2, Devin Burrus 2, Ben Stroup 0, Deontae Williams 0, Jordan Riley 21, Jordan Annaguey 4.
3-point goals–Waianae 1 (Namulauti). Radford 2 (Lavatai, Riley).
Junior varsity–Radford 60, Waianae 42
Kapolei 66, Waialua 51
Abdel-Kader Zane hit four 3-pointers and finished with 25 points and Koa Alvarado added 13 points to help the Hurricanes beat the Bulldogs.
Lancen Kuni had 15 points and Royce Tashiro added 10 for Waialua.
At Waialua |
Kapolei (4-6) |
16 |
19 |
12 |
19 |
— |
66 |
Waialua (2-8) |
9 |
13 |
15 |
14 |
— |
51 |
KAPOLEI–Zhaine Canne 2, Varden 2, Jayson Manapui 7, Abdel-Kader Zane 25, Josh Wallwork 2, Christopher Metcalf 0, Dillon Pakele 2, Jeremiah Sanchez 8, Saione Faumaina 4, Koa Alvarado 13, Tyquan Womack 1.
WAIALUA–Lancen Kuni 15, Royce Tashiro 10, Royce Gasper 9, Gian Layugan 1, Sean Murphy 5, Virgilio Bareng 4, Kaimi Kamai 7, Daniel Lane 0, Aaron Nunez 0, Richard Kamakea 0, Caleb Apau 0.
3-point goals–Kapolei 5 (Zane 4, Manapui). Waialua 4 (Tashiro 2, Gasper, Kuni).
Junior varsity–Kapolei 51, Waialua 13
Mililani 46, Aiea 38
Chanse Ramirez and Kalakaua Timoteo scored 11 points each to lead the Trojans over Na Alii.
Kysen Helepololei led Aiea with nine points.
At Aiea |
Mililani (7-3) |
11 |
12 |
6 |
17 |
— |
46 |
Aiea (3-7) |
8 |
7 |
9 |
14 |
— |
38 |
MILILANI–Chanse Ramirez 11, Kamaki Pacleb 8, Braiden Rosario 6, Cameron Muh 1, Raekwon Cherry 2, Clarence Rodriguez 0, Jonathan Orpillia 2, Teylor Kaneshiro 0, Kingston Nishimura 0, Kekoa Fields 5, Kalakaua Timoteo 11, Mason Mackey 0, Marcus Mafi 0.
AIEA–Cory Walton 5, Kysen Helepololei 9, Joshua Hill 8, Shawn Aque 0, Noah Tadena 0, Michael Jones-Quering 7, Christian Kessell 6, Lincoln Tappe 1, Ryan Aquino 0, Ty-Cole Alcantra 0, Carlos Perez-Tauai 2.
3-point goals–Mililani 5 (Ramirez 3, Rosario 2). Aiea 2 (Helepololei, Walton).
Junior varsity–Aiea 63, Mililani 45
Pearl City 51, Nanakuli 38
Statistics not reported
OIA EAST BOYS
No. 1 Kalaheo 67, Moanalua 52
The Mustangs received 21 points from Kaleb Gilmore, while Kupaa Harrison and Alec MacLeod chipped in 19 and 15 before a capacity crowd on hand for senio-night festivities.
Kyrie McRaven led Na Menehune with a game-high 27 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter points trim Kalaheo’s margin.
At Kalaheo |
MOANALUA (6-5) |
11 |
10 |
15 |
16 |
— |
52 |
KALAHEO (11-0) |
15 |
15 |
21 |
16 |
— |
67 |
MOANALUA–Eric Miyauchi 4, Dom Bailey 6, Jacob Ramello 2, Jacob Matayoshi 0, Rodson Kealohi 0, Darren Fontanilla 1, Carson Kruz 2, Kyrie McRaven 27, Isaiah Jackson 4, James Wilkins 6, R.J. Dominguez 0.
KALAHEO–Zachary Marrotte 5, Kekai Smith 1, Alec MacLeod 15, Captain Whitlock 6, Kaleb Gilmore 21, Jalen Kuhia-Smith 0, Alex Layi 0, Kupaa Harrison 19, Ja-Andre Lamar 0.
3-point goals–Moanalua none. Kalaheo 7 (Gilmore 3, Harrison 2, Whitlock 2).
Junior varsity–Moanalua 54, Kalaheo 49
No. 2 Kahuku 75, Castle 37
The Red Raiders racked up 33 points in the third quarter to beat the Knights.
Kahuku’s Hyrum Harris led the way with 16 points, followed by Denhym Brooke’s 14 points.
At Castle |
KAHUKU (10-1) |
16 |
7 |
33 |
19 |
— |
75 |
CASTLE (3-8) |
10 |
8 |
13 |
6 |
— |
37 |
KAHUKU–Hyrum Harris 16, Denhym Brooke 14, Keanu Akina 12, Samuta Avea 9, Tamamoko Green 6, Kieran Spencer 5, Kesi Ah Hoy 5, Kenny Spencer 2, Mhelvic Juan 2, Alohi Gilman 2, Tamanui Nagy 2, Bradlee Anae 0,
CASTLE–David Benevedes 10, Justin Pang 6, Chad Figueroa 5, KJ Ng 4, Jeremy McGoldrick 4, Bryson Aiwohi 3, Kaipo Padwell-Sacotopez 3, Clay Mitchell 2, Micah Halemanu 0, Dustin Sarimento 0, Cody Castillo 0, Russel Portela 0, Akea Tolentino 0, Jace Iwami 0,
3-point goals–Kahuku 2 (Akina 2). Castle 3 (Aiwohi, Figueroa, Pang).
Junior varsity–Kahuku def. Castle
No. 10 Kaiser 45, Kailua 39
Kelsey Lewis tallied 18 points as the Cougars edged the Surfriders.
Keoua Mahiko added 14 points for Kaiser, while Christian Mejia led Kailua with 12 points.
At Kaiser |
KAILUA (6-5) |
10 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
— |
39 |
KAISER (7-4) |
14 |
8 |
9 |
14 |
— |
45 |
KAILUA–Noah Ahyat 6, Kamu Scheer 4, Noah Kawai 3, Nainoa Mercado 6, Hano Kohatsu 4, Martin Tigilau 0, Noah Auld 0, Koolau Gaspar 0, Matthew Gaspar 0, Keoni Serikawa 0, Christian Mejia 12, Miga Gaisoa 4, Kawika Manaba 0, Tristen Akiona 0.
KAISER–Keoua Mahiko 14, Kelsey Lewis 18, Jalen Pinks 0, Isaiah Lundell 2, Isaiah Akiona 2, Nic Tom 0, Jonah Chinen 0, Bryan Iha 0, Micah Okamoto 0, Chance Kalaugher 9.
3-point goals–Kailua 5 (Ahyat 2, Mercado 2, Kawai). Kaiser 4 (Lewis 3, Mahiko).
Junior varsity–Kailua 64, Kaiser 56
Farrington 70, Anuenue 28
Jake Smith scored 13 points to lead the Governors over Na Koa.
Kamanao Dureg finished with a game-high 17 points for Anuenue.
At Farrington |
FARRINGTON (7-4) |
10 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
— |
70 |
ANUENUE (0-11) |
7 |
5 |
9 |
7 |
— |
28 |
ANUENUE–Kamanaopono Grace-Kekawa 0, Kailau Keola 2, Kamanao Dureg 17, Kimo Romena 5, Keanu Rodriguez 2, Kuhio Ka’aekuahiwi 2, Kalani Jesse 0, Kaleokalani Gaspar 0, Lino Kauaula 0.
FARRINGTON–Keola Kealoha 8, Ranan Mamiya 6, Tua Unutoa 2, Jake Smith 13, Paul Madamba 0, Makana Correia 3, J.R. Francisco 5, Allan Dudalao 1, Kapono Kakalia 7, Bryce Tatupu-Leopoldo 4, Montana Liana 6, Hezekiah Iaea 2, Bernard Dela-Cruz 6, Tom Selga 7.
3-point goals–Anuenue 1 (Dureg). Farrington 4 (Smith 3, Kakalia).
Roosevelt 60, Kalani 53
Brent Quakenbush and Valen Inaura recorded 21 points apiece to carry the Rough Riders past the Falcons.
Cory Mitchell led Kalani with 14 points.
At Kalani |
ROOSEVELT (5-6) |
18 |
13 |
9 |
20 |
— |
60 |
KALANI (3-8) |
13 |
11 |
12 |
17 |
— |
53 |
ROOSEVELT–Chaston Marcos 6, Valen Inaura 21, Keanu Furtado 1, Jake Kawasaki 2, Henry Maumalanga 0, Brent Quakenbush 21, Kevin Foster 9, Jason Talbo 0, Jared Elwin 0, Tali Hayme 0, Ben Likio 0, Triton Ramos 0, Kaela Verece 0.
KALANI–Cory Mitchell 14, Dunavan Hahn 2, Jaron Yamauchi 2, Alex Tungpalan 13, Blaise Manabe 3, Chase Santos 0, Kapa’a Nishimura 5, Jeremy Robinson 0, Davied Faletoi 0, John Lam 3, Jonathan Suda 0, Juwan Bohannon 11.
3-point goals–Roosevelt 3 (Quakenbush 2, Inaura). Kalani 6 (Tungpalan 3, Mitchell, Manabe, Nishimura).
Junior varsity–Kalani 57, Roosevelt 31
Kaimuki 51, McKinley 49
The Bulldogs received 16 points from Billy Masima and held off a late run by the Tigers to pull the upset.
McKinley’s Macjun Otarra led all scorers with 20 points.
At Kaimuki |
MCKINLEY (5-6) |
10 |
11 |
16 |
12 |
— |
49 |
KAIMUKI (3-8) |
5 |
24 |
13 |
9 |
— |
51 |
MCKINLEY–Kevin Nagasawa 6, Mark Burke 0, Marcus Aikau 0, Gilbert Antonio 4, Isaac Lu 2, Jonah Howard 9, Macjun Otarra 20, Keanu Pratt 0, Huthifa Abdel-Jawad 8, Kyle Coloyan 0.
KAIMUKI–Calvin Henry 3, Nixon Siona 13, Christian Ono 7, Sloan Fuller 3, Joshua Kim 0, Tevita Lino 2, Brian Boyd 0, Sifo Lauvao 6, Shanson Kapanui 1, Jeffery Cu 0, Billy Masima 16.
3-point goals–McKinley none. Kaimuki 1 (Ono).
Junior varsity–Kaimuki 55, McKinley 53
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
St. Francis 66, University 59
Jansen Kupau scored 17 points to lead the Saints over the Junior ‘Bows.
Boris Vukovic added 15 points for St. Francis followed by Micah Kalei’s 13 points.
At St. Francis
UNIVERSITY–Micah Agcaoili 12, Anson Canencia 2, Lachlan MacLeod 1, Denver Tong 11, Radyn Kaleikini 15, Milton Monico 12, Shaun Mahiko 2, Tyler Yoshinaga 2, Otto Taylor 2.
ST. FRANCIS–Boris Vukovic 15, Jansen Kupau 17, Isaac Crichton 2, Jordan Woo 4, Micah Kalei 13, Noah Kurosawa 11, Supilani Mailei 2, Justin Main 2.
ILH I-AA
Saint Louis 54, Kamehameha 46
Leading scorers–STL: Toa Augafa 12, Wallen Teo 10. KS: Joe Almeida 14. T