ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Kaimi Wilson Mililani The senior converted from safety to wide receiver this season, rewarding his team with nine receptions for 182 yards and two touchdowns in a 36-7 win over Moanalua.
HONOR ROLL
FOOTBALL
» Trey Aguano, Kauai: 22-for-38, 323 yards, one TD vs. KS-Hawaii
» Nuu Aiawa, Waiakea: rushed for 188 yards and a TD vs. Waiakea
» Kaenan Akau, KS-Hawaii: three catches, 93 yards, two TDs against Kauai
» Devan Banasihan-Kenney, Waimea: 168 rushing yards and a TD on 15 carries, and kicked a field goal against Waiakea
» Aaron Goo, Saint Louis: nine receptions for 86 yards, and two field goals against Aiea
» Kahaku Iaea, Kailua: 35-for-51, 305 yards, three TDs against Kealakehe
» Ryson Lee-Kealoha, Kailua: nine catches, 89 yards, two TDs against Kealakehe
» Domonic Morris, Konawaena: returned a kick 98 yards for a touchdown vs. Keaau
» Shane Ra, Kalani: passed for 265 yards, three TDs vs. Kapaa
» Evan Ramirez, Kahuku: 80-yard interception return for a TD against Waianae
» Lorenzo Reeves, Kalani: nine catches, 133 yards, two TDs against Kapaa
» Kenan Sadanaga, Leilehua: 28-for-46, 355 yards, four TDs against Service (Alaska)
» Taylor Taliulu, Kamehameha: returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown against Farrington
» Tyler Taumua, Farrington: rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown against Kamehameha
» Tyler Yates, Kealakehe: passed for 162 yards and three TDs, rushed for 92 yards and two TDs against Kailua
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
» Silerolia Gaogao, Moanalua: seven kills against Edison (Calif.) in the Ann Kang Invitational final
» Erin Perez, Moanalua: seven kills against Edison
» Katiana Ponce, Moanalua: seven kills against Edison
BRIEFS
Ready and able
Longtime Leilehua assistant coach Mark Kurisu has handled his new duties — stepping in for head coach Nolan Tokuda, who is on paternity leave — with vigor.
The Mules rallied for a 34-all tie against Alaska powerhouse Service on Thursday, and Kurisu congratulated both teams after the battle on a well-played, sportsmanlike game. He was especially happy to see the effort of the Mules after starters Jeremiah Andrade and Russell Siavii left with concussions.
“Our staff has done a great job. I give credit to defensive coordinator Darren Matsumiya,” Kurisu said.
“Service was missing eight guys, but they have a lot of speed and big guys out there. They’re athletic, but also good, respectful young men. I love their kids.”
Watching from afar
Reggie Torres may have been far removed from his normal place at a Kahuku football game, but it still didn’t change his perspective. After watching Kahuku’s 26-0 win over Waianae from the wrestling room beyond a corner of Carleton Weimer Field, he saw great potential and room for improvement.
“We made a lot of mistakes, but we capitalized on Waianae’s mistakes. We’re young up front and Waianae is strong up front. We were able to use everybody,” he said. “It’s good. We’ve got things to work on.”
The school suspended Torres from the head coaching position three weeks ago after an incident involving JV players at preseason football camp. Torres can’t comment on the disciplinary action, but misses the program immensely.
FOOTBALL TOP 10
The Top 10 high school football teams as voted on by coaches and media from around the state. First-place votes in parentheses. Ten points for first-place votes, nine for second, eight for third, etc.
| TEAM, RECORD |
LAST GAME |
NEXT GAME |
PTS. |
PVS. |
| 1. Kahuku (13), 1-0 |
beat Waianae |
vs. Kamehameha, Sat. |
184 |
2 |
| 2. Saint Louis (4), 1-0 |
beat Aiea |
at Kaiser, Friday |
168 |
1 |
| 3. Punahou (2), 1-0 |
beat Roosevelt |
at Kailua, Friday |
148 |
6 |
| 4. Leilehua, 0-0-1 |
tied Service, Alaska |
vs. Damien, Friday |
119 |
4 |
| 5. Farrington, 1-0 |
beat Kamehameha |
at ‘Iolani, Saturday |
111 |
9 |
| 6. Mililani, 1-0 |
beat Moanalua |
vs. Radford, Friday |
93 |
5 |
| 7. ‘Iolani, 1-0 |
beat Radford |
vs. Farrington, Sat. |
60 |
7 |
| 8. Kamehameha, 0-1 |
lost to Farrington |
vs. Kahuku, Saturday |
56 |
8 |
| 9. Waianae, 0-1 |
lost to Kahuku |
none this week |
47 |
3 |
| 10. Baldwin, 0-0 |
none last week |
vs. Edison, Calif., Friday |
19 |
10 |
» Also receiving votes: Campbell 18, Kapolei 12, Aiea 4, Kealakehe 3, Kaimuki 1, Waimea 1.
