Future Dukie bedevils Moanalua
The dunk-a-thon hath beginneth.
As spectacular as Oak Hill played last night in a 108-33 win over Moanalua, the vital link was Quinn Cook.
The Warriors rolled to a 21-1 lead and never looked back as Cook, a Duke-bound point guard, dished out 16 assists and added 17 points.
"Sixteen? I just want to thank my teammates for that," Cook said. "It’s my second time coming to this tournament. We were here two years ago. We didn’t win it then, but we have a lot more weapons and I’m older, more mature and better, and the catalyst of this team. We’re just working hard to reach our goal. Doesn’t matter if we win by 90 points or one point, as long as we win."
Cook, a Washington D.C. native who transferred to Oak Hill from DeMatha this year, was influenced by chocolate as a child.
"Jason Williams, a.k.a. White Chocolate. I really liked watching him pass the ball, getting everybody the ball," Cook said.
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Oak Hill moved up to No. 1 this week in the USA Today Super 25. The Warriors’ roster has players from Chicago to New York to Atlanta. They love to run.
"We like to play fast," Oak Hill coach Steve Smith said. "We got after them tonight. We didn’t get into the press like we normally do, but we got into transition and up and down the floor pretty good."
Oak Hill’s quickness and size — all but three players are listed at 6-foot-4 and taller — nullified a gritty effort by Moanalua.
Keith Hornsby, a 6-4 guard, added 16 points, and high-flying Ben McLemore added 15 points. Several of Cook’s passes were alley-oops in transition to McLemore, a 6-5 senior. Damien Wilson added 12 points while Daniel Gomis and R.J. Curington had 10 points apiece.
"Coach said, ‘Have fun.’ Oak Hill, they’re No. 1," Moanalua swingman Dexter Williams said. "They’re good. They’re real good."
Williams was held scoreless before scoring seven points in the final quarter. Wesley Armbrust also finished with seven points.
Precision and tremendous transition — all of their bigs ran the floor for Cook — made it an efficient win for Oak Hill, which shot 66 percent from the field (45-for-68).
Oak Hill will play host ‘Iolani tomorrow in quarterfinal action, and rankings won’t mean a thing at tip-off.
"We don’t try to emphasize it or talk about it too much," Smith said. "They know. They see the Internet. They know what they’re rated and stuff. We’re just trying to take each game as it comes and hopefully, at the end, they’ll reach their team goals and individual goals."
Smith was as laid back as any powerhouse coach could be at the Classic.
"They’re a close-knit group. They like each other. They like spending time off the court together," he said.
At ‘Iolani gym
Moanalua | 10 | 2 | 8 | 13 | — | 33 |
Oak Hill | 32 | 18 | 34 | 24 | — | 108 |
MOANALUA–Bronson Kepa 2, Aaron Davis 2, Keven Amaral 4, Dexter Williams 7, Wesley Armbrust 7, Daib Starks 2, Dominique Jones 2, Dillon Turk 6, Shane Ratledge 0, Richard Villasenor 1.
OAK HILL–Quinn Cook 17, Daniel Gomis 10, Keith Hornsby 16, Jordan Adams 14, AJ Hammons 6, Brandon Ward 2, Ben Mclemore 15, RJ Curington 10, Jourdan Stickler 6, Damien Wilson 12.
3-point goals–Moanalua 1 (Amaral). Oak Hill 10 (Adams 4, Cook 3, Hornsby 2, Mclemore).
Dr. Phillips (Fla.) 81, No. 6 Academy of the Pacific 47
Also, at the ‘Iolani Classic, sharpshooting Isaac Lane nailed six of his team’s 12 3-pointers and finished with 26 points for the Panthers. Shane Larkin, his backcourt mate, scored 19 points, hitting three treys. Rashawn Powell added 12 points.
Micah Dunhour and Kimo Makaula paced the Dolphins with 16 points apiece. AOP trailed 18-13 early in the second quarter before Dr. Phillips went on a 19-9 run to close the first half.
At Academy of the Pacific gym
Dr. PhillipS | 16 | 21 | 21 | 23 | — | 81 |
AOP | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | — | 47 |
DR. PHILLIPS–Kerby Lubin 7, Darius Andrews 2, Shane Larkin 19, Isaac Lane 26, Heron Elliott 4, Pedro Lalor 0, Roderick Lawrence 3, Keenan Green 8, Tyriefe Beard 0, Rashawn Powell 12, Zach Pinda 0.
ACADEMY OF THE PACIFIC— Michael Urcia 3, Carter Kauwenaole 0, Moritz Krume 4, Micah Dunhour 16, Wilson Macleod 2, David Daniel 2, Kona Makaula 16, Sam Orcutt 0, Kyan Furtado 0, Marshall Gourley 2, Drew Vienna 2.
3-point goals–Dr. Phillips 12 (Lane 6, Larkin 3, Rashawn Powell 2, Lubin). Academy of the Pacific none.
No. 2 ‘Iolani 54, Radford 35
Josiah Sukumaran scored 12 points and Trevyn Tulonghari added nine as the defending Hawaii state champions and hosts opened the tourney with a victory.
Zachary Pelzl led Radford, which trailed 30-18 at halftime, with 10 points.
At Radford gym
‘Iolani | 15 | 15 | 19 | 5 | — | 54 |
Radford | 6 | 12 | 12 | 5 | — | 35 |
‘IOLANI–Jourdan Simmonds 3, Drew Uchiyama 0, Reid Saito 4, Kainoa Scheer 6, Josiah Sukumaran 12, Austin O’Leary 2, Trevyn Tulonghari 9, Gabriel Vega 4, Andrew Okimura 0, Adam Ching 6, Keahi Hogan 2, Duke Pauli 6.
RADFORD–TJ Reid 5, Glenn Castil 0, Aaron Felix-Bright 1, Wayne Keys Jr. 4, Dominque Huggins 0, Steven Watkins 4, Nahshon George 2, Zachary Pelzl 10, Dorsey Norris 4, Jeromy Castro 0, Roscoe Kalilikane 3, Tevita Baravilala 2, Travir Fata 0.
3-point goals–‘Iolani 5 (Tulonghari 2, Okimura 2, Simmonds). Radford 2 (Reid, Kalilikane).
Wheeler (Ga.) 71, No. 9 Mililani 34
Tevin Reeves scored 15 points and Charles Mitchell added 14 as Wildcats defeated the Trojans.
At ‘Iolani gym
Mililani | 7 | 13 | 8 | 6 | — | 34 |
Wheeler | 27 | 20 | 16 | 8 | — | 71 |
MILILANI–Damon Shimabukuro 0, Ryan Jacobs 0, Brady Spiridigliozzi 2, Trent McKinney 2, Kaimihoku Wilson 4, Josh Lenchanko 5, Robbie Griffin 2, Alex Bumgarner 5, Riley Borges 4, Hassan Richardson 10, Ervan Jean Pierre 0, Brandon Tacadena 0, Christian Baltazar 0.
WHEELER–Jacob Obande 0, Derrick Evans 7, Santavious Bryant 0, Kharon Butcher 2, Chris Longoria 8, David Lipscomb 4, Alex Arnold 0, Karriem Simmons 11, Richard Eboka 0, Nigel Snipes 2, Tevin Reeves 15, Sam Glover 6, Douglas Lipscomb Jr. 2, Charles Mitchell 14.
3-point goals–Mililani 4 (Wilson 2, Borges 2). Wheeler 5 (Simmons 2, Evans, Longoria, Reeves).
ILH DIVISION I
No. 4 Punahou 62, Damien 25
Sean Gruebner scored 11 points and Nicholas Velasquesz added 10, including three 3-pointers as the Buffanblu dominated the Monarchs.
At Punahou gym
Damien (0-2) | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | — | 25 |
Punahou (3-1) | 11 | 20 | 16 | 15 | — | 62 |
DAMIEN–AJ Lee 2, Alvern Ribao 0, Syles Choy 0, Dylan Yonamine-Baysa 0, Rusty Kauahikaua 3, Oliver Shaw 6, Ashton Obrero 1, Jesse Correa 0, Benjamin Gochenouer 0, Nate Ariola 1, Jed Lim 4, Lonn Iwashita 8.
PUNAHOU–Patrick O’Neill 6, Kupono Fey 4, DeForest Buckner 8, Malik Johnson 8, Nicholas Velasquez 10, Caden McAfee-Torco 3, Lowell Tong 2, Jaren McCartney 0, Steven Lakalaka 5, Sean Gruebner 11, Bryan Matsukawa 5, Luke Kaumatule 0.
3-point goals–Damien 3 (Shaw 2, Kauahikaua). Punahou 8 (Gruebner 3, Velazquez 2, Lakalaka, Matsukawa, McAfee-Torco).
JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS
Damien 67, Hanalani 43
Hawaii Baptist 65, Saint Francis 53
Saint Louis 63, Maryknoll 37
Punahou Gold 57, Mid-Pacific 36
GIRLS
ILH DIVISION I
No. 2 Punahou 46, No. 6 ‘Iolani 42
Mysha Staraka scored a game-high 15 points as the Buffanblu defeated the Raiders.
At Punahou gym
‘Iolani (2-2) | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | — | 42 |
Punahou (4-1) | 16 | 7 | 11 | 12 | — | 46 |
PUNAHOU–Liana Lau 0, Julia Brand 9, Mysha Sataraka 15, Jennifer Ching 2, Kaitlyn Waki 2, Turner Wong 5, Hailey-Ann Maeda 7, Jennifer Hwang 0, Reina Furuya 0, Daena Mau 0, Michelle Parke 6, Stacey Lin 0.
3-point goals–‘Iolani 3 (Maeda 2, Rezentes). Punahou none.
No. 8 Mid-Pacific 46, No. 5 Kamehameha 43
A trio of Owls (Kiki Robertson, Mahina Docktor and Taylor Babbitt) each scored 10 points as eighth-ranked Mid-Pacific beat fifth-ranked Kamehameha.
Lilia Maio and Deja Tafiti each scored seven points for the Warriors.
At Mid-Pacific gym
KS(1-3) | 7 | 13 | 11 | 12 | — | 43 |
Mid-Pacific (3-2) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | — | 46 |
KAMEHAMEHA–Brooke Rickard 2, Haley Paakaula 1, Deja Tafiti 7, Manuhaaipo Noa 5, Krystal-Lei Mills 4, Brachelle Nueku 2, Taira Robins-Hardy 4, Kennedi Akana 5, Puuwainui Ah Puck 6, Lilia Maio 7.
MID-PACIFIC–Kiki Robertson 10, Mahina Docktor 10, Taylor Babbitt 10, Ashley Yamachika 4, Camille Ganahl 3, Kirstie Sugimoto 0, Jordan Joy 1, Megan Kinoshita 8.
3-point goals–Kamehameha none. Mid-Pacific 2 (Kinoshita 2).
ILH DIVISION II
La Pietra 50, Le Jardin 26
Salote Lopes-Liutolo scored a team-high 11 points as the Panthers defeated the Bulldogs in league play. Marina Sewell added 10 for La Pietra.
Siena Shupe had a game-high 14 points for the winless Bulldogs.
At La Pietra gym
Le Jardin (0-6) | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | — | 26 |
La Pietra (2-5) | 11 | 8 | 15 | 16 | — | 50 |
LE JARDIN–Kelsey Tanouye 0, Kea Olaso 4, Jasmine Baginski 0, Brianne Tabios 0, Wave Kaukeano 0, Nikki Caspers 0, Tori Natividad 3, Jordan Gonzalez 0, Dana Kim 0, Sammy Gabrelcik 0, Makena McPherson 3, Siena Shupe 14, Taylor Valentine 2.
LA PIETRA–Kiana Ho’ohuli 8, Angelina Ishiki 2, Veronica Thomas 5, Shalina Ishiki 4, Marina Sewell 10, Sarah Aref 0, Joy Winslow 5, Salote Lopes-Liutolo 11, Monique Smith 5.
3-point goals–Le Jardin none. La Pietra 3 (Hoohuli, Sewell, Winslow).
‘Iolani II 51, St. Francis 39
Ashlyn Yokoyama and Khayden Gabriel each had 12 points to lead the Raiders victory over the Saints. Yokoyama nailed four three-pointers in the win.
Kiana Jones and Alissa Pacarro each scored 11 points for Saint Francis.
At La Pietra gym
‘Iolani II (5-0) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | — | 51 |
St. Francis (3-4) | 11 | 7 | 5 | 16 | — | 39 |
‘IOLANI II–Kelly Cournoyer 0, Ashlyn Yokoyama 12, Cari Anne Nada 3, Siena Simmons 2, Cori Whang 0, Zoe Palmer 0, Ashley Yoshioka 2, Stasha Eliu 0, Malia Ma 9, Melemau Halaifonua 5, Alisha Kodama 3, Leahna Luke 0, Khayden Gabriel 12, Marissa Chow 0, Teru Okamoto 3.
ST. FRANCIS–Tori Keliiaa 2, Kiana Jones 11, Kayla Jones 2, Alissa Pacarro 11, Brittney McCray 0, Jedidah Hanakahi 4, Jasmine Soon 5, Jessica Rossi 2, Rachael Carlos 2, Ashley Kupau 0.
3-point goals–‘Iolani 7 (Yokoyama 4, Gabriel, Nada, Okamoto). St. Francis 1 (Soon).
OIA RED EAST
Kaimuki 51, No. 7 Farrington 44
Letisha Fa’asoa hit for 20 points — including three 3-pointers — to help the Bulldogs hand the Governors their first league loss.
Kirsten Liana led Farrington with 15 points.
At Farrington gym
Kaimuki (4-3) | 17 | 14 | 12 | 8 | — | 51 |
Farrington (6-1) | 11 | 7 | 10 | 16 | — | 44 |
KAIMUKI–Connie Aikau 9, Alison Pologa 12, Krysta Yasui 10, Keana Paez 0, Letisha Fa’asoa 20, Dejah Fa’asoa 0.
FARRINGTON–Sierra-Marie Wong 4, Diena Peterson 9, Ashley Savusa 0, Sallie Lazaro 0, Chasity Scanlan-Sevao 4, Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo 8, Koleti Siliga 2, Kirsten Liana 15, Leilani Mageo-Pacheco 2, Lilo Aivao 0.
3-point goals–Kaimuki 5 (L. Fa’asoa 3, Aikau, Pologa). Farrington 3 (Tatutu-Leopoldo 2, Wong).
Junior varsity–Farrington 38, Kaimuki 22
Roosevelt 67, Kahuku 56, 2 OT
Kira Arruda scored 17 points and Cameo Tamala scored six of her eight points in the first and second overtime periods to lead the host Rough Riders over the Red Raiders.
At Roosevelt gym
Kahuku (2-4) | 17 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 2 | — | 56 |
Roosevelt (3-4) | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | — | 67 |
KAHUKU–Fiatagata Tailele-Latu 5, Tihane Kamae 4, Seiko Schwenke 0, Kaylynn Latu 0, Keuhi Naeole 5, Rachel Tailele 2, Jaelynn Kaio 0, Jessica Falemalu 13, Temutisa Te’o 4, Allyson Teo 4, Tyra Williams 6, Suva Tapusao 0, Manaia Afalava 0, Joshy Noga 13, Mata Tonga 0.
ROOSEVELT–Breyana Dutro-Solomua 11, Kira Arruda 17, Abcde Furuta-Harada 2, Cameo Tamala 8, Aimee Taniguchi 15, Krystle Chung 14, Anuhea Kanealii 0.
3-point goals–Kahuku 4 (Falemalu 2, Noga, Naeole). Roosevelt 3 (Arruda 2, Taniguchi).
Junior varsity–Kahuku 51, Roosevelt 27
Moanalua 43, Castle 23
Jasmine Funtanilla scored 14 points and Joanna Nicolas added 13, including three 3-pointers, to lead Na Menehune over the Knights.
At Moanalua gym
Castle (1-5) | 9 | 4 | 9 | 1 | — | 23 |
Moanalua (2-5) | 17 | 8 | 5 | 13 | — | 43 |
CASTLE–Cailee Awa 4, Kaisha Dacosin 0, Leisha Liilii 7, Amber Almeida 0, Brittany Hawn 4, Dayna Lau 0, Brittney Lane 0, Joshell Lilio 4, Tehani Umiamaka 3, Brooke Kaululaau 1.
MOANALUA–Lachae McColor 3, Kristy Tamashiro 4, Kiley Lau 0, Joanna Nicolas 13, Jasmine Funtanilla 14, Jaidon Rego 2, Isabelle Delgado 0, Sienna Antolin 0, Shantaeus Ramos-Dias 2, Leticia Colon 0, Kelci Quinabo 4, Jasmine Young-Gusman 1, Samara Hoe 0.
3-point goals–Castle none. Moanalua 5 (Nicolas 3, Tamashiro, Funtanilla).
Junior varsity–Moanalua 39, Castle 31
OIA RED WEST
No. 10 Kapolei 57, Pearl City 44
Kawehi Hagi scored 20 points to lead the Hurricanes past the Chargers and continue to stay atop their conference.
Sabrina Angle led Pearl City with 22 in a losing effort.
At Pearl City gym
Kapolei (7-0) | 17 | 9 | 17 | 14 | — | 57 |
Pearl City (4-3) | 11 | 5 | 14 | 14 | — | 44 |
KAPOLEI–Krystal Jacobs 9, Toe Motu 2, Kaity Wills 14, Kawehi Hagi 20, Aija Johnson 7, Tamar Rodrigues 0, Kayla Fuatago 5.
PEARL CITY–Sabrina Angle 22, Adrienne Jean Sylva 8, Shay Alterado 6, Dani Magana 7, Tiari Walker 1, Sierra Mendiola 0, Paulina Langi 0.
3-point goals–Kapolei 5 (Wills 3, Hagi 2). Pearl City 4 (Angle 2, Jean Sylva, Alterado).
Junior varsity–Kapolei 32, Pearl City 15
Waipahu 39, Aiea 28
Geneva Balladares scored 12 points and Ana Batan added 10 to lead the Marauders to their first win.
At Waipahu gym
Aiea (1-6) | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | — | 28 |
Waipahu (1-6) | 10 | 8 | 6 | 15 | — | 39 |
AIEA–Ashlei Liilii 8, Celeste Fong 9, Ashlee Dulan 0, Kana Ogawa 0, Michlae Higa 0, Macylynn Lautaio 2, Lauren Nagai 0, Taryn Hannemann 0, Francine Martinez 2, Czarina Kadokawa 0, Taylor Fetui 5, Brooke Taiese 2.
WAIPAHU–Geneva Balladares 12, Patrisha Malala 6, Ana Batan 10, Sheryl Vermudez 0, Tammy Viliamu 0, Mika Pajas 0, Angie Siamanu 2, Rina Valencia 0, Catrina Masaniai 9, Sherry Lewis 0.
3-point goals–Aiea 1 (Fong). Waipahu 1 (Balladares).
Junior varsity–Waipahu 36, Aiea 20
Mililani 46, Leilehua 40
Kelli Sakai made 3 out of 4 free-throws down the final stretch to seal the win for the Trojans against the Mules.
Sakani finished with 12 points, including two 3-pointers.
At Mililani gym
Leilehua (3-4) | 4 | 10 | 16 | 10 | — | 40 |
Mililani (4-3) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | — | 46 |
LEILEHUA–Pomai Parker 10, Precious Loi-on 2, Carissa McBride 13, Tiffany Reyher 5, Ruby Rodriguez 0, Brittany Carr 0, Jaclyn Marissa Stadtmueller 0, Shayla-Hyatt Guzman 0, Shajaira Briones 2, Mariah Ross 8.
MILILANI–Moriah Blackmon 2, Kaylee Torres 3, Kellie Sakai 12, Kapili Amamalin 7, Kayla Wright 0, Jasmyne Garay 9, Nayla Long 8, Jaycque Agbayani 5.
3-point goals–Leilehua 2 (McBride). Mililani 3 (Sakai 2, Agbayani).
Junior varsity–Leilehua 27, Mililani 26
OIA WHITE
Nanakuli 63, Waialua 28
Kirstie Rosa scored 11 points as the Golden Hawks defeated the struggling Bulldogs.
At Waialua gym
Nanakuli (4-1) | 20 | 14 | 16 | 13 | — | 63 |
Waialua (0-6) | 13 | 7 | 2 | 6 | — | 28 |
NANAKULI–Kirstie Rosa 11, Jasmine Saole 10, Tiare Kaopua 6, Champagne Iokia-Padua 3, Queen Emma Sale 8, Noel Fernandez 2, Ututau Mapu 4, Kehaulani Silva 8, Stephanie Kalili 5, Vanalynn Niumata 0, Lorentina Tei 6.
WAIALUA–Gabriel Maxwell 5, Joelle Haime 7, Kaili Agabin 0, Ciara Balidoy 12, Raydeen Kobayashi-Kajiwara 0, Chelsea Souza 4.
3-point goals–Nanakuli none. Waialua 1 (Maxwell).
Radford 43, Waianae 31
Three Radford players scored in double-figures as the Rams remained undefeated in league play with a home victory over the Seariders. Jemory Castro led Radford with 15 points, while Kelsey Bash scored 14 and Imani Wimbush had 10.
Leilani Atuatasi had 10 points for Waianae.
At Radford gym
Waianae (2-4) | 5 | 10 | 5 | 11 | — | 31 |
Radford (6-0) | 9 | 10 | 17 | 7 | — | 43 |
WAIANAE–Maccyn Samisoni 9, Lacy Manuel 2, Kaitlyn Kaahaaina 4, Brittany Perry 4, Mary Keaulana-Rietutar 0, Leilani Atuatasi 10, Maile Awai-Cortado 0, Tiana Johnson 0, Emily Simons 2.
RADFORD–Imani Wimbush 10, E’Lexeus Evans 2, Rachell Kapesi 1, Kelsey Bash 14, Jemory Castro 15, Faith Calimim 0, Sanoe Tuitele 0, Korie Johnson 1.
3-point goals–Waianae 1 (Atuatasi). Radford 3 (Bash 3).
Junior varsity–Waianae 31, Radford 21
McKinley 44, Kalaheo 36
Tiare Sugui scored 12 points and Jordan Mills added 10 to lead the Tigers past the Mustangs.
At McKinley gym
Kalaheo (4-2) | 7 | 11 | 7 | 11 | — | 36 |
McKinley (4-3) | 9 | 5 | 10 | 20 | — | 44 |
KALAHEO–Makani Kela 4, Kim Cavaco 2, Gabriel Clark 4, Tiffany Harada 13, Aysia Burnett 2, Jade Martins 8, Jordy Smith 3.
MCKINLEY–Miranda Schmillen 3, Tiare Sugui 12, Yoon Ryu 4, Jordan Mills 10, Micahn Luecke 9, Sybil Coryell 5, Danielle Vu 1.
3-point goals–Kalaheo 1 (Harada). McKinley 2 (Sugui 2).
Junior varsity–McKinley 47, Kalaheo 28
Kalani 74, Kailua 51
Corie Kuia had a game-high 25 points as the Falcons remained undefeated with a home victory against the Surfriders. Haley Omiya added 10 in the win.
Malia Pearson led Kailua with 11 points.
At Kalani gym
Kailua (1-5) | 12 | 20 | 10 | 9 | — | 51 |
Kalani (6-0) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | — | 74 |
KAILUA–Nani Daniluck 0, Asia-Lynn Butin 4, Malia Pearson 12, Jayna Hanawahine 11, Johnna Pedro 4, Amanda Kaleo 9, Taylor Souza 5, Brianna Kassebeer 3, Jasmin Holley 3.
KALANI–Kimberly Sakamoto 0, Carly Kakuda 6, Corie Kuia 25, Rose Alama 2, Haley Omiya 10, Taylor Murai 3, Alex Salas 0, Toetofi Taifai 0, Alex Rogers 2, Kristi Belshe 5, Kaiana Iaea 4, Marissa Sumida 9, Teu Tetelo 0, Tiani Maafala 6, Maria Petelo 2.
3-point goals–Kailua none. Kalani 6 (Kuia 3, Belshe, Maafala, Sumida).
Junior varsity– Kalani 50, Kailua 20