For three quarters, the ‘Iolani Raiders clawed and battled, hoping their long-range game would show up.
Second-ranked Maryknoll made sure that big run never materialized. The Spartans got 14 points and 14 rebounds from Tobias Schramm, and their man-to-man defense limited the host Raiders to 4-for-22 shooting from 3-point range in a 61-43 win on Saturday night.
It was the Interscholastic League of Honolulu regular-season opener for both teams. Maryknoll is now
13-1 overall, its only loss coming against G.W. Carver (Ala.) more than two weeks ago. The Spartans overcame two first-half technical fouls.
"Give them credit. They play all 32 minutes, in your face," Maryknoll coach Kelly Grant said. "Our kids got a little rattled with the technicals, but we told them to just be patient. We took some ill-advised shots."
Schramm, originally from Germany, is in his second year at Maryknoll. His verbal presence stands out on a team of relatively quiet players.
"That’s what I’m trying to do, be a leader. It’s senior year," said Schramm, who shot 8-for-8 from the foul line, all in the second half.
‘Iolani, coming off two losses in the Shooting Touch Shootout in Boston, is 7-5 overall. The fourth-ranked Raiders returned from the East Coast on Wednesday night jet-lagged and under the weather, but coach Dean Shimamoto refused to discount Maryknoll’s defense.
"I’d say about 75 percent of our shots were good shots. They funnel people into their bigs. We knew we weren’t going to get a lot of layup opportunities," Shimamoto said, referring to the 6-foot-9 Schramm and
6-5 Hyrum Harris. "We knew we had to get outside shots on kicks."
Joshua Burnett, a 6-3 swingman, added 13 points and showed no effects of the wrist injury he suffered against Carver during the Punahou Invitational. Guard Kaleb Gilmore added 12 points and three steals, delivering key blows to ‘Iolani’s comeback hopes with transition drives to the rack.
But depth was also in Maryknoll’s favor. Guards Danny Danbara (six points) and Tobias Powell (seven) solidified the Spartans’ press breakers against ‘Iolani’s hustling fullcourt press. Powell was especially tough leading the break, delivering three of his five assists in the final quarter as the visitors put the game out of reach.
"Danny and that trio of guards is tough. They can handle it and they can push it," Shimamoto said.
The Spartans shot 59 percent from the field (22-for-37), including 4-for-7 from the 3-point arc. They outrebounded ‘Iolani 31-15.
The Raiders got 13 points from Zach Buscher and 12 from Ikaika Phillip. Otherwise, it was a cold night with 11-for-48 shooting (23 percent) from the field. The only edges came at the free-throw line (17-for-23 to Maryknoll’s 13-for-21) and on ball security. ‘Iolani had 11 turnovers to Maryknoll’s 16.
‘Iolani never led, but stayed close for a half. The game was physical, with a bunch of pileups on loose balls, and the Spartans were whistled twice for technical fouls. One came in the first quarter when Burnett dunked the ball and hung on the rim — after an official had blown the play dead a few seconds earlier.
"I didn’t hear the whistle. I just went baseline. It was open," said Burnett, a mild-mannered junior who has become one of the most explosive leapers in the state.
Chris Gallacher’s layup on a Marc Ma pass cut Maryknoll’s lead to 14-13 early in the second quarter, but Maryknoll went on a 9-1 run, scoring on a steal and layup by Gilmore, a sophomore.
But a moment after that bucket, Harris went after a loose ball in the corner and put his rugby sense on display, clearing out an ‘Iolani player.
"He told me he thought it was OK to run over the guy since it was a loose ball," Grant said. "I told him, ‘You can’t do that.’ "
Harris earned a personal foul on the play, but Powell was tagged with a tech for saying something inappropriate after the collision.
Phillips hit four foul shots in a row as a result of the foul and tech, and after Reece Foy sank two free throws, the Raiders were within 23-20. Maryknoll closed the first half with an 8-3 run, then opened the second half with a 9-4 mini-blitz.
After Gilmore swished a trey from the right wing, Maryknoll had a 45-31 lead late in the third quarter. ‘Iolani got no closer than 10 the rest of the way.
At ‘Iolani
| MS (1-0) |
14 |
17 |
14 |
16 |
— |
61 |
| ‘Iolani (0-1) |
11 |
12 |
10 |
10 |
— |
43 |
MARYKNOLL–Varrick Suezaki 0, Sean Ogata 0, Mickey Morikawa 0, Danny Danbara 6, Kaleb Gilmore 12, Tobias Powell 7, Joshua Burnett 13, Tamamoko Green 3, Tyson Kaloa 0, Hyrum Harris 8, Tobias Schramm 14.
‘IOLANI–Andrew Okimura 0, Drew Uchiyama 3, Reece Foy 3, Ikaika Phillip 12, Chris Gallacher 6, Marc Ma 0, Trey Kidd 0, Zach Buscher 13, Erik Yamada 3, John Lee 3, Josiah Situmeang 0.
3-point goals: Maryknoll 4 (Gilmore 2, Powell, Green), ‘Iolani 4 (Uchiyama, Buscher, Yamada, Lee).
No. 1 Punahou 58, Mid-Pacific 56, OT
Nicholas Velasquez racked up 19 points as the Buffanblu beat the Owls in extra play.
At Mid-Pacific
| Punahou (1-0) |
6 |
12 |
22 |
9 |
9 |
— |
58 |
| MPI (0-1) |
9 |
10 |
12 |
18 |
7 |
— |
56 |
PUNAHOU–Randon Oda 0, Jordan Tanuvasa 6, Jared Lum 0, Justin Kam 16, Dayson Watanabe 5, Zack Grief 0, Kala’i Santos 0, Daniel Andrews 4, Kanawai Noa 8, Nicholas Velasquez 19, Semisi Uluave 0.
MID-PACIFIC–Brian Chung 2, Brennan O’Connell 0, Thomas Blanco 6, Tyler Yamachika 3, Ryan Swanson 5, James Woo 6, Jacob Murray 7, Andrew Kargol 2, Kyle Husslein 17, Kenneth Colombe 0, Gavin Nishizawa 8.
3-point goals–Punahou 6 (Velasquez 3, Tanuvasa, Watanabe, Noa). Mid-Pacific 5 (Blanco 2, Husslein 2, Yamachika).
No. 5 Kamehameha 64, Saint Louis 46
Makoa Camanse-Stevens and Kody Chai shared game-high honors with 13 points each as the Warriors broke to a 33-18 halftime lead and cruised by the visiting Crusaders.
At Kamehameha
| Saint Louis (0-1) |
8 |
10 |
10 |
18 |
— |
46 |
| Kamehameha (1-0) |
12 |
21 |
17 |
14 |
— |
64 |
SAINT LOUIS–Jimmy Nunuha III 7, Kevin Marks 4, Ihaka Johnson 10, Nate Mantanona 7, Jedidiah Lulu 2, Kolten Nascimento 3, Jarin Hall-Monis 6, Wallen Te’o 2, Spencer Johnson 5.
KAMEHAMEHA–Noa Kinimaka 9, Makoa Camanse-Stevens 13, Elijah Leslie 6, Kayson Smith-Bejgrowicz 10, Noah Sua-Godinet 2, Haku Durant 2, Alika Freitas 1, Makana Harrison 5, Kody Chai 13, Thordan Latu 3.
3-point goals–Saint Louis 5 (Johnson 2, Marks, Mautanona, Nascimento). Kamehameha 5 (Kinimaka 3, Camanse-Stevens, Harrison).
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
Hawaii Baptist 52, Lanakila Baptist 49, 2OT
The Eagles edged the Warriors in a double-overtime season opener.
At Hawaii Baptist
| LBA (0-1) |
10 |
10 |
11 |
13 |
5 |
0 |
— |
49 |
| HBA (1-0) |
11 |
10 |
4 |
19 |
5 |
3 |
— |
52 |
LANAKILA BAPTIST–Elijah Butler 22, Hikaru Kamikubo 0, Isaac Shubert 1, Roycen Routt 9, Jeremy Clark 4, Andrew Walker 11, Colton Salvador 2.
HAWAII BAPTIST–Bryson Hirokawa 9, Michael Dang 1, Joshua Kishaba 0, BJ Hosaka 18, Danton Tominaga 11, Christopher Caballes 3, Jordan Kauwe 8, Brett Miller 2, David Efhan 0.
3-point goals–Lanakila Baptist none. Hawaii Baptist 6 (Hirokawa 3, Tominaga 2, Hosaka).
University 48, Island Pacific 35
Anthony Canencia drained three 3-pointers and finished with 21 points as the Jr. ‘Bows topped the Navigators, who were led by Jason Brenner’s 21 points.
At Klum Gym
| Ipa (0-1) |
11 |
12 |
10 |
2 |
— |
35 |
| University (1-0) |
12 |
20 |
12 |
4 |
— |
48 |
ISLAND PACIFIC–Josiah Gabriel 2, Jason Brenner 21, Harvey Alexander 2, Michael Brenner 0, Brett Arakawa 0, Ian Schumaker 8, Dalton Wood 0, Andrew McCarthy 2, Eric Longanecker 0, Brian Arde 0.
UNIVERSITY–Chris Meyer 5, Anthony Canencia 21, Colin Lee 2, Josh Akamine 2, RJ Realubit 8, Milton Tolitano 0, Ryan Kalekini 2, Matt Lee 0, Sean Mahiko 6, Reece Alvarado 2.
3-point goals–Island Pacific 2 (Brenner 2). University 4 (Canencia 3, Meyer).
No. 10 St. Francis 86, Christian Academy 37
Ranan Mamiya had a game-high 18 points as the Saints dominated the Patriots.
At Manoa Gym
| CA (0-1) |
7 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
— |
37 |
| St. Francis (1-0) |
22 |
11 |
25 |
28 |
— |
86 |
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY–Matthew Urcia 7, Shaun Bonilla 6, Austin Miura 0, Xavier Matthews 6, Jarrin-James Ralar 0, Eli Sugiura 6, Ethan Reyes 8, Philip Onomura 0, Ryan Heisham 0, Jacob-Aaron Salas 0, Brandon Hong 0, Joshua Luna 4.
ST. FRANCIS–Austin Ursua 14, Keola Kealoha 8, Kyle Lau 5, Sosiua Havea 6, Kalani Akana 5, Shabir Lynton 8, Nayton Koki 5, Janson Kupau 2, Keoni Tom-Millare 13, Ranan Mamiya 18, Kai Sun 2, Lachoneus Tautuiaki 0.
Also
Division I-AA boys
Maryknoll 42, ‘Iolani 41
Punahou 65, Saint Louis 35
Junior varsity boys
‘Iolani 71, Punahou Blue 47
OIA EAST BOYS
Kalani 38, Kaimuki 30
Matthew Haili scored 12 points to lead the Falcons over the Bulldogs, who were led by Jaypee Unabia’s 12 points.
At Kaimuki
| Kalani (2-0) |
10 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
— |
38 |
| Kaimuki (0-2) |
6 |
4 |
8 |
12 |
— |
30 |
KALANI–Trevor Yamashita 3, Alexander Tungpalan 11, Cory Mitchell 1, Matthew Haili 12, Brandon Roberts 6, Michael Pimental 5, Brandon Hill 0, Ryan Kuboyama 0.
KAIMUKI–Zachary Bastatas 2, Kency Owens 0, Jaypee Unabia 12, Tai Boyd 5, Hunter Young 11, AJ Kamano 0, Daniel Uikiriti 0.
3-point goals–Kalani 2 (Roberts, Tungpalan). Kaimuki 5 (Unabia 2, Young 2, Boyd).
Junior varsity–Kalani 41, Kaimuki 38
Kailua 47, Kahuku 45
Kirk Ronolo Jr. hit for a game-high 22 poiints to help the Surfriders hold off the Red Raiders.
At Kailua
| Kahuku (1-1) |
6 |
8 |
18 |
13 |
— |
45 |
| Kailua (1-1) |
9 |
8 |
13 |
17 |
— |
47 |
KAHUKU–Kawehena Johnson 16, Will Cravens 2, Lasselle Thompson 11, Ku-j Tapusoa 3, Soli Afalava 2, Hirkley Latu 4, Lamone Williams 7.
KAILUA–Cason Kalei 3, Kalani Johnson 2, Willie Kailimai 1, Kawika Lewis 0, Delywn Richards Jr. 5, Noah Auld 4, Kamu Scheer 0, Kekoa Ford 10, Kirk Ronolo Jr. 22, Marcus Malepeai 0.
3-point goals–Kahuku 3 (Johnson 3). Kailua 6 (Ronolo Jr. 3, Ford, Richards, Kalei).
Junior varsity–Kailua 46, Kahuku 43
Roosevelt 72, Anuenue 23
The Rough Riders romped Na Koa with a 31-point lead at the half.
At Roosevelt
| Anuenue (0-2) |
9 |
4 |
0 |
10 |
— |
23 |
| Roosevelt (1-1) |
26 |
18 |
20 |
8 |
— |
72 |
ANUENUE–Ikaika Benjamin 6, Kamanaopono Grace-Kekawa 2, Kamalu Kamauoha 1, Kimo Romena 2, Kamana’o Dureg 3, Naali’i Dureg 5, Ka’imi Tasaka 0, Kawa’a Kahana-Reid 0, Pono Kahili 4, ‘Aleno Del-Toro 0, Kaleo Lindsey 0, Kaleo Gaspar 0.
ROOSEVELT–Bryson Quakenbush 11, JJ Acopan 3, Justin Furtado 6, Jake Kawasaki 2, Isaiah Visoria 17, Anfernee Liwai 8, Alleck Dizon 0, Mick Colling 8, Valen Inaura 0, Henry Maumalanga 5, Algeson Panopio 2, Chaston Marcos 10.
3-point goals–Anuenue none. Roosevelt 5 (Quackenbush 3, Acopan, Visoria).
Farrington 67, Kaiser 46
Five Governors scored in double figures in their win over the Cougars.
At Kaiser
| Farrington (2-0) |
15 |
13 |
16 |
23 |
— |
67 |
| Kaiser (1-1) |
4 |
12 |
16 |
14 |
— |
46 |
FARRINGTON–Jacob McEnroe 17, Mark Dudalao 1, Isaiah Smith 14, Van Hugo 4, Darell Jose 0, Marco Cudia 11, Francis Fepuleai 0, Tyler Liana 10, Mason Semisi 10.
KAISER–Clayton Sai 2, Nic Tom 2, Melvin Kahunanui 4, Brysen Chun-Ming 0, Makena Kaneaiakala 6, Jensen Momoki 5, Trevin Kahunanui 3, Tarius Hill 16, Taylor Damaschi 0, Chance Kalaugher 6, Leimana Chong-Gum 0, Joshua Pokraka 0, Christian Kastrinakis 2.
3-point goals–Farrington 2 (McEnroe, Cudia). Kaiser 1 (Momoki).
Junior varsity–Farrington 85, Kaiser 58
McKinley 62, Castle 42
The Tigers were hot from the 3-point line, sinking 11 from long range in their win over the Knights.
At Castle
| McKinley (1-1) |
20 |
15 |
13 |
14 |
— |
62 |
| Castle (0-2) |
7 |
14 |
10 |
11 |
— |
42 |
MCKINLEY–Dan Villejo 4, Josh Lam 2, Lanson Hino 5, Kui Williams 4, Brennan Waters 3, Joseph Alzona 12, Dayton Lee 2, Jeff Fronda 11, AJ Ortaleza 13, Erolino Javier 6, Jared Malaga 0.
CASTLE–Avery Carvalho 2, Justin Pang 3, Kela Shea 9, Keanu Furtado 9, Erik Smith 1, Nui Furtado 2, Joe Lililo III 12, Bryson Aiwohi 4.
3-point goals–McKinley 11 (Alzona 4, Ortaleza 2, Javier 2, Hino, Waters). Castle none.
Junior varsity–McKinley 46, Castle 34
OIA WEST BOYS
No. 6 Kapolei 53, Nanakuki 32
Senior guard Curtis Tavares tossed in a game-high 12 points to power the Hurricanes.
At Kapolei
| Nanakuli (1-1) |
13 |
2 |
12 |
5 |
— |
32 |
| Kapolei (2-0) |
15 |
14 |
16 |
8 |
— |
53 |
NANAKULI–Charles Garcia 3, Tryson Vincent 2, Josh DeFreitas 6, Joe Shelton 11, Daniel Puni 4, Royce Ochimas 4, Mason Vaivai 2, Sebastian Gaison.
KAPOLEI–Augstine Stridiron, Elia McKeague 6, Dorien Antonio-Martos 2, Brandon William, Curtis Tavares 12, Ka’eo Soares 2, Joshua Wills 8, Christopher Dillard 8, Brailand Hern, Benjahmin Toomolatai, Zachary Reeves 8, Mason Alfaro, Matthew Henderson, Michael Kapoi 7.
3-point goals–Nanakuli 1 (Garcia). Kapolei 2 (Tavares, Dillard).
Junior varsity–Nanakuli 40, Kapolei 32
Campbell 43, Leilehua 40
Junior guard Gilbert Dayanan had game-high honors with 10 points as the Sabers rallied past the Mules.
At Campbell
| Leilehua (1-1) |
3 |
12 |
11 |
14 |
— |
40 |
| Campbell (1-1) |
11 |
15 |
5 |
12 |
— |
43 |
LEILEHUA–Carlan Hayes 6, Justin Jenks 4, Kristian Wong-Ventura 2, Shai Pulawa 2, Branson Funakoshi 6, Pomai Cozo 9, Elijah Calzo 1, Troy Ross 5, Dyllan Amond, Torenzo Vereen 5.
CAMPBELL–Brannon Cody Bantolina 3, Jomar Jett Gapusan 5, Joshua Michael Forte 8, Jayce Bantolina 2, Paul Andrew Rhoden, Justin Tago’Sue 4, Gilbert Dayanan 10, Melvin Bergado 2, Donovan Poniatowski, Juan-Paulo Felizardo, Kainoa Perry, Solomon Leaeno 9.
3-point goals–Leilehua 1 (Cozo). Campbell 2 (Gapusan, Cody Bantolina).
Junior varsity–Leilehua 40, Campbell 27.
Pearl City 45, Mililani 36
The Chargers came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Trojans
22-10 in their second win in conference play.
At Pearl City
| Mililani (0-2) |
14 |
12 |
5 |
5 |
— |
36 |
| Pearl City (2-0) |
13 |
10 |
13 |
9 |
— |
46 |
MILILANI–Chedan Pascual 5, Jason Calabrese 3, Peter Bueno 12, Cody Sison 1, Elijah Gambol 2, Jacob Low 2, Noel Bueno 1, James Ziegler 0, Kekoa Fields 10, Jeremy Rozmeski 0, Sean Fitzgerald 0.
PEARL CITY–Isaac Amorin 5, Reymart Rosario 6, Tyson Hickcox 12, Zach Kaya 4, Sonny Glisson 6, Daicorri Briscoe 2, Bricen Shaser 2, Shandy Reyes 5, Joshua Cudi 1, Bryson Galderia 2.
3-point goals–Mililani 2 (Bueno, Calabrese). Pearl City 2 (Shandy, Sonny).
Junior varsity–Mililani 47, Pearl City 40
Waianae 40, Radford 25
Jamal Lopez scored 12 points as the Seariders defeated the Rams.
At Waianae
| Radford (1-1) |
8 |
7 |
6 |
4 |
— |
25 |
| Waianae (1-1) |
4 |
9 |
14 |
13 |
— |
40 |
RADFORD–Jordin Pacheco 0, Kalei Wong 0, Malcolm Hill 1, Mark Reven Villejo 2, Jamaree Jackson 4, Courtney Spencer 6, Ammon Deei 0, Jordan Riley 4, Mana Kakiva 6, Blake Weldon 0, Trevon Hinkle 0, Lupe Terawaa 2, Kendall Bryant 0.
WAIANAE–Justin Kila 4, Tyger Rohr 2, Jamal Lopez 12, Makana Piilani 5, Cleg Borge 0, Joe Garcia 6, Franklin Galiza 0, Mahvan Tau 0, Alex Richardson 6, Austin Thomas 0, Jonathan Dannog 0, Bronson Brown Kaopua 5, Wayne Silva 0.
3-point goals–Radford 2 (Spencer 2). Waianae 3 (Lopez 2, Piilani).
Junior varsity–Radford 48, Waianae 35
Waipahu 61, Aiea 55
Gerrymie Ilan scored 17 points as the Marauders held off Na Alii.
At Waipahu
| Aiea (0-1) |
12 |
7 |
22 |
14 |
— |
55 |
| Waipahu (1-1) |
12 |
10 |
17 |
22 |
— |
61 |
AIEA–Mana Kaahanui 2, Aryn Antonio 16, Matt Sio 6, Jansen Shinmoto 0, Kealii Leopoldo 2, Brandon Lee 1, Bryson Naito 17, Rusty Fontes 6, Kimo Souza 3, Christian Maglaua 2.
WAIPAHU–Keanu Deboma 13, Gerrymie Ilan 17, Al Jerome Leano 8, Bryan Mason 5, Brendan Mendoza 0, Eliser Paclob Jr. 0, Jed Pagtulingan 6, Triton Tatupu 8, Naftali Tolibas 4.
3-point goals–Aiea 2 (Naito, Souza). Waipahu 5 (Ilan 3, Deboma 2).
Junior varsity–Aiea 66, Waipahu 54
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
Le Jardin 39, Kamehameha II 25
Kelly Kuchenbecker scored 19 points to lead the Bulldogs.
At Le Jardin
| Kamehameha ii (1-4) |
5 |
8 |
9 |
3 |
— |
25 |
| Le Jardin (3-1) |
17 |
6 |
8 |
8 |
— |
39 |
KAMEHAMEHA–Kylie Leong 6, Lilia Castillon 0, Precious Villarimo 3, Taylin Perreira 0, Jordikai Watanabe-Inouye 0, Raquel-Justice Simeona-Velez 2, Sanoe Kaohelaulii 8, Lindsey Mok 6.
LE JARDIN–Nicole Caspers 0, Jasmine Baginski 1, Renee Van Bergeijk 5, Michelle Takenaka 0, Kelly Kuchenbecker 19, Dana Kim 0, Jordan Gonzales 4, Kacey Kuchenbecker 6, Taylor Valentine 4.
3-point goals–Kamehameha 1 (Villarimo). Le Jardin none.
University 51, St. Andrew’s Priory 23
Markayisha Masani scored 18 points as the Jr. ‘Bows downed the Pride.
At Klum Gym
| St. Andrew’s (0-4) |
6 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
— |
23 |
| University (4-1) |
18 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
— |
51 |
ST. ANDREWS–Rachel Tamashiro 1, Megan Ho 4, Lindsey Ancog 0, Kallie Chang 6, Amber Tajiri 8, Kailee Shiraishi 0, Sylvanna Henen 2, Rachel Yamashiro 2.
UNIVERSITY–Allena Vestal 3, Sue Moraga 8, Malia Parpana 0, Markayisha Masani 18, Kianalei Machida 10, Skyler Chun-Ming 0, Michelle Au 4, Brooke Kodama 7, Meagan Mahiko 0, Kawai Crisostomo 1, Paige Salavea 0.
3-point goals–St. Andrew’s 2 (Tajiri 2). University 6 (Moraga 2, Vestal, Masani, Machida, Kodama).
Hawaii Baptist 35, ‘Iolani II 28
Jenee Brown had 11 points as the Eagles beat the Raiders.
At ‘Iolani
| HBA (5-0) |
5 |
13 |
8 |
9 |
— |
35 |
| ‘Iolani (2-2) |
0 |
7 |
8 |
13 |
— |
28 |
HAWAII BAPTIST–Rylie Wada 3, Torie Miyoi 4, Stephanie Dang 3, Nicole Lopes 0, Hailey Chong 0, Jenee Brown 11, Hayley Dixon 8, Dominique Hart 0, Jaryn Ramos 2, Megan Horita 4, Kaily Lum 0.
‘IOLANI–Sayge Rezentes 6, Lauren Nikaido 11, Courtney Kennedy 4, Lansing Sugita 0, Sydney Halcro 0, Megan Kibota 2, Jasmine Chen 0, Michelle Maitland 5, Kiana Like-Uehara 0.
3-point goals–Hawaii Baptist 4 (Dixon 2, Brown 2). ‘Iolani 2 (Rezentes, Nikaido).
Also
St. Francis def. La Pietra (forfeit)
