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Farrington's 6-foot-5 junior Mason Semisi powered his way for a shot against Roosevelt's Anfernee Liwai, who committed a foul.
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When David meets Goliath, there’s no shortage of heroic moments for the little guy.
This time, though, Roosevelt coach Steve Hathaway’s "little guys" couldn’t stop the giants. Tyler Liana and Jacob McEnroe powered their way to a combined 24 points and 24 rebounds, while Van Hugo scored 20 points to lead Farrington to a 70-59 win over Roosevelt.
"I’m proud of the way my little guys battled," Hathaway said. "I can’t ask for anything more. Farrington is probably one of the best teams in the OIA. Our game plan was to pack it in like we did in preseason. They didn’t hit an outside shot in that game. But that guy (Hugo) hurt us this time."
Roosevelt’s lineup doesn’t have a player taller than 5 feet 9, but their fullcourt pressure and fast break kept the Govs racing up and down the floor.
"Their guards are so tough. If they ever get a big man, the whole state is in trouble," Farrington coach Allan Silva said of the Rough Riders. "We were fortunate. Tyler finishes really strong, but Roosevelt is very competitive. They have some of the best guards in the state, they’re so quick."
Mason Semisi, a 6-5 junior, scored 10 of his 11 points in the second quarter for Farrington, which improved to 4-0 in OIA East play (7-8 overall), thanks to a pivotal third quarter. Farrington led 34-29 at the break before going on a 10-2 run to open the second half. Hugo, a 5-foot-10 junior, nailed two of his four 3-pointers during the run.
Point guard Isaiah Smith committed his fourth foul with 4:23 left in the third quarter after the visitors opened a 44-31 lead.
The Govs remained hot, however, and after Liana hustled for a follow shot — he had 13 points and 13 rebounds, including six offensive boards — Farrington led 53-33.
Roosevelt closed the gap, sparked by Valen Inaura, who led the Rough Riders with 16 points. They got within 55-45 early in the fourth quarter after a 3-pointer by reserve Justin Furtado, but Farrington settled down with Smith back on the floor. The Govs got the lead back up to 15 after Smith hit Liana on an inbounds lob pass.
But Smith fouled out with 3:12 remaining, and the Rough Riders had already cut the margin down to nine points. After J.J. Acopan swished a trey, Roosevelt was within 65-57 with 59 seconds left. With Farrington missing 1-and-1 free throws, the Rough Riders cut the lead to 66-59 on a layup by Furtado.
But Hugo swished two foul shots with 36 ticks left and Roosevelt went cold the rest of the way. Roosevelt shot 2-for-9 from the 3-point arc in the final quarter and 3-for-15 from deep for the game.
McEnroe, who finished with 11 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks, closed it out with a dunk on the game’s final play.
Roosevelt fell to 2-2 in league play (5-6 overall). Isaiah Visoria added 10 points and four rebounds.
Farrington also got eight points off the bench from backup point guard Mark Dudalao.
The Govs dominated the boards 44-22, grabbing 21 offensive rebounds. But the Govs also turned the ball over 21 times to Roosevelt’s 12.
At Roosevelt
| Farrington (4-0) | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | — | 70 |
| Roosevelt (2-2) | 11 | 18 | 12 | 18 | — | 59 |
FARRINGTON–Jacob McEnroe 11, Mark Dudalao 8, Isaiah Smith 2, Van Hugo 20, Marco Cudia 5, Tyler Liana 13, Mason Semisi 11.
ROOSEVELT–Bryson Quackenbush 5, J.J. Acopan 3, Justin Furtado 5, Jake Kawasaki 4, Isaiah Visoria 10, Anfernee Liwai 6, Mick Colling 1, Valen Inaura 16, Henry Maumalanga 7, Chaston Marcos 2.
3-point goals–Farrington 6 (Hugo 4, Dudalao, Cudia), Roosevelt 3 (Acopan, Furtado, Maumalanga).
Junior varsity–Farrington 60, Roosevelt 40
No. 3 Kalaheo 73, Kalani 26
The Mustangs remained undefeated after a lopsided win over the Falcons.
Kalei Zuttermeister led Kailua with 13 points, followed by Kurt Vegas’ 12 and Alec Macleod with 11.
Brandon Roberts scored a team-high 11 points for Kalani.
At Kalani
| Kalaheo (4-0) | 21 | 16 | 15 | 21 | — | 73 |
| Kalani (3-1) | 9 | 4 | 3 | 10 | — | 26 |
KALAHEO–Josh Ko 7, Shemuel Sukumaran 3, Alec Macleod 11, Kalei Zuttermeister 13, Kurt Vegas 12, Kalani Green 3, Derick Morgan 12, Salila Tucker 4, Kenny McFadden 2, Kupa’a Harrison 1, Anthony Rowan 2, Michael Leong 0, Elijah Erickson 3.
KALANI–Dallas Asuncion 4, Trevor Yamashita 0, Alexander Tungpalan 4, Cory Mitchell 2, Ryan Kuboyama 0, Shiraz Dole 1, Matthew Haili 2, Brandon Roberts 11, Michael Pimental 0, Brandon Hill 2.
3-point goals–Kalaheo 8 (Zuttermeister 3, Morgan 2, Ko, Sukumaran, Macleod). Kalani 4 (Roberts 3, Tungpalan).
Junior varsity–Kalaheo 52, Kalani 36
No. 7 Moanalua 58, McKinley 45
Ola Brown, Kahanu Pu’ulei-Auld and Justin Hudcovic each scored 10 points to lead Na Menehune over the Tigers.
Dan Villejo led McKinley with nine points.
At McKinley
| Moanalua (3-1) | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | — | 58 |
| McKinley (1-3) | 15 | 8 | 7 | 15 | — | 45 |
MOANALUA–Jon-Michael Sharsh 0, Ola Brown 10, Reyn Okimoto , Elo Badua 1, Kahanu Pu’ulei-Auld 10, Alijohn Bumanglag , Jamaal Willis 6, Antoine Hines 6, Zack Pu’ulei-Loi-On , Justin Hudcovic 10, Wyatt Nunes , Eliet Donley 6, Alaziar Torres 4, Jordan Williams , Aaron Stuart , Austin Failauga 5.
MCKINLEY–Dan Villejo 9, Lanson Hino 0, Kui Williams 8, Joseph Alzona 6, Dayton Lee 6, Jeff Fronda 6, AJ Ortaleza 1, Erolino Javier 5, Jared Malaga 4.
3-point goals–Moanalua 2 (Pu’ulei-Auld, Donley). McKinley 6 (Alzona 2, Lee 2, Villejo, Javier).
Junior varsity–Moanalua 43, McKinley 33
Kailua 47, Kaimuki 29
Kirk Ronolo Jr. posted 17 points to lead the Surfriders over the Bulldogs.
Jaypee Unabia led Kaimuki with 16 points.
At Kaimuki
| Kailua (2-2) | 11 | 7 | 14 | 15 | — | 47 |
| Kaimuki (0-4) | 8 | 11 | 4 | 6 | — | 29 |
KAILUA–Cason Kalei 10, Dayson Davids 3, Kalani Johnson 2, Eric Lavoie 1, Kawika Lewis 2, Delywn Richards Jr. 0, Noah Auld 5, Christian Kamu Scheer 0, Kekoa Ford 7, Kirk Ronolo Jr. 17.
KAIMUKI–Kency Owens 0, Zachary Bastatas 5, Jaypee Unabia 16, Kenny Fujioka 0, Hunter Young 8, Henry Alesana 0, Daniel Uikirisi 0.
3-point goals–Kailua 1 (Ronolo). Kaimuki 3 (Unabia 2, Bastatas).
Junior varsity–Kailua 44, Kaimuki 38
Kahuku 95, Anuenue 42
Lasselle Thompson scored 16 points and Hirkley Latu added 13 as the Red Raiders overwhelmed Na Koa.
At Kahuku
| Anuenue (0-4) | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | — | 42 |
| Kahuku (3-1) | 23 | 31 | 19 | 22 | — | 95 |
ANUENUE–Ikaika Benjamin 0, Kamana’opono Grace-Kekawa 6, Kimo Romena 8, Kamana’o Dureg 4, Naali’i Dureg 1, Ka’imi Tasaka 0, Kawa’a Kahana-Reid 0, Keanu Rodriguez 5, Pono Kahili 16, ‘Aleno Del Toro 0, Kaleo Lindsey 0, Kaleo Gaspar 2.
KAHUKU–Liko Carvalho 5, Wilton Cravens 5, Chance Maghanoy 0, Devailo Galeai 0, Huleia Naeole 8, Ashley Kaka 9, Will Cravens 6, Lasselle Thompson 16, Drayton Aki 2, Ku-J Tapusoa 5, Soli Afalava 2, Quayd Ah You 5, Clifford Ramseyer 9, Hirkley Latu 13, Lamone Williams 6, McKay Lewis 2, Jarren Ulima 2.
3-point goals–Anuenue 1 (Kahili). Kahuku 3 (Carvalho, Cravens, Kaka).
Kaiser 45, Castle 36
Tarius Hill scored eight of his game-high 13 points in the fourth quarter to help the Cougars down the Knights, who were led by Kela Shea’s nine points.
At Castle
| Kaiser (2-2) | 4 | 15 | 9 | 17 | — | 45 |
| Castle (0-4) | 13 | 4 | 11 | 8 | — | 36 |
KAISER–Nic Tom 6, Melvin Kahunanui 5, Makena Kaneaiakala 2, Jensen Momoki 3, Trevin Kahunanui 6, Tarius Hill 13, Chance Kalaugher 9, Christian Kastrinakis 1.
CASTLE–Justin Pang 3, Kela Shea 9, Keanu Furtado 8, Erik Smith 4, Nui Furtado 2, Joe Lilio III 8, Bryson Aiwohi 2.
3-point goals–Kaiser none. Castle 2 (Pang, K. Furtado).
Junior varsity–Castle 62, Kaiser 52
OIA WEST BOYS
No. 6 Kapolei 71, Waialua 38
Christopher Dillard scored 10 points as the Hurricanes beat the Bulldogs, who were led by Xavier Repollo’s 14 points.
At Kapolei
| Waialua (0-3) | 6 | 14 | 5 | 13 | — | 38 |
| Kapolei (4-0) | 16 | 19 | 22 | 14 | — | 71 |
WAIALUA–Jan Deo Novello 0, Brian Jay Pascua 0, Xavier Repollo 14, Travis Maze 0, Lance Manalo 0, Kaumana Ejuires 7, Keevin Cuadro 6, Richard Pascua 0, William Blaser 2, Jeren Dingal 5, Jefferey Bareng 0, Shannon Fisher-LaRue 1, Isaiah McShane 3, Brennon Abad 0, Joshua Labajo 0, Wyatt Rushing 0.
KAPOLEI–Augstine Stridiron 0, Elia McKeague 9, Dorien Antonio-Martos 8, Curtis Tavares 9, Ka’eo Soares 6, Joshua Wills 5, Christopher Dillard 10, Brailand Hern 0, Benjahmin Toomolatai 2, Zachary Reeves 9, Mason Alfaro 4, Elijah Gipson 5, Michael Kapoi 4.
3-point goals–Waialua 6 (Repollo 2, Dingal, Cuadro, Ejuires, McShane). Kapolei 2 (Tavares, Wills).
Junior varsity–Kapolei 56, Waialua 40
Leilehua 45, Mililani 36
Pomai Cozo had 11 points as the Mules held off the Trojans.
Mililani, which trailed 31-15 at halftime, outscored Leilehua 15-2 in the third quarter but fell short of the comeback.
At Leilehua
| Mililani (1-3) | 5 | 10 | 15 | 6 | — | 36 |
| Leilehua (2-2) | 18 | 13 | 2 | 12 | — | 45 |
MILILANI–Chedan Pascual 2, Jason Calabrese 4, Sylvester Panoncillo 4, Cody Sison 2, Elijah Gambol 5, Ian Namu 4, Riley Borges 5, Noel Bueno 4, James Ziegler 0, Kekoa Fields 4, Mene Perese 2, Jeremy Rozmeski 0.
LEILEHUA–Carlan Hayes 5, Justin Jenks 0, Kristian Wong-Ventura 5, Shai Pulawa 4, Branson Funakoshi 4, Pomai Cozo 11, Kenneth Hill 0, Troy Ross 9, Dyllan Amond 2, Torenzo Vereen 5.
3-point goals–Mililani 1 (Borges). Leilehua 3 (Hayes, Wong-Ventura, Cozo).
Junior varsity–Mililani 40, Leilehua 28
Pearl City 41, Nanakuli 30
The Chargers drained six 3-pointers after the break to blitz the Golden Hawks and remain undefeated in league play.
Sonny Glisson (13 points) drained three 3-pointers and Josh Cubi added two treys in the third quarter for Pearl City. Joe Shelton led Nanakuli with 16 points.
At Pearl City
| Nanakuli (2-2) | 0 | 7 | 11 | 12 | — | 30 |
| Pearl City (4-0) | 6 | 11 | 19 | 5 | — | 41 |
NANAKULI–Alika Moore 4, Charles Garcia 0, Tyrson Vincent 0, Joe Shelton 16, Daniel Puni 6, Royce Ochimas 4, Mason Vaivai 0, Sebastian Gaison 0.
PEARL CITY–Isaac Amorin 0, Reymart Rosario 9, Tyson Hickox 4, Zach Kaya 6, Sonny Glisson 13, Daicorri Briscoe 0, Bricen Shaser 2, Shandy Reyes 0, Joshua Cubi 7, Justine Bautista , Bryson Galderia 0, Josh Arellano 0.
3-point goals–Nanakuli 4 (Shelton 3, Puni). Pearl City 7 (Glisson 3, Cubi 2, Rosario 2).
Junior varsity–Pearl City 50, Nanakuli 45
Campbell 54, Radford 47
Justin Tago’Sue had a game-high 16 points as the Sabers downed the Rams.
Gilbert Dayanan scored 12 points, Jayce Bantolina had 11 and Melvin Bergado added 10 for Campbell.
At Campbell
| Radford (1-3) | 10 | 13 | 5 | 19 | — | 47 |
| Campbell (2-1) | 11 | 5 | 17 | 21 | — | 54 |
RADFORD–Jordin Pacheco 4, Kalei Wong 0, Malcolm Hill 8, Mark Reven Villejo 2, Jamaree Jackson 4, Courtney Spencer 8, Ammon Seei 2, Jordan Riley 10, Mana Kakiva 4, Blake Weldon 3, Trevon Hinkle 0, Lupe Terawaa 2.
CAMPBELL–Brannon Cody Bantolina 0, Jomar Jett Gapusan 5, Alex Layi 0, Joshua Michael Forte 0, Jayce Bantolina 11, Justin Tago’Sue 16, Gilbert Dayanan 12, Melvin Bergado 10, Donovan Poniatowski 0, Kainoa Perry 0.
3-point goals–Radford 1 (Hill). Campbell 1 (Tago’Sue).
Junior varsity–Radford 43, Campbell 37
Waianae 56, Aiea 52
Bronson Brown Kaopua completed a three-point play with less than a minute remaining to break a tie and lift the Seariders over Na Alii.
Waianae’s Kaopua finished with a game-high 22 points, followed by Jamal Lopez with 11.
Rusty Fontes and Bryson Naito led Aiea with 14 and 13 points.
At Waianae
| Aiea (1-2) | 24 | 9 | 5 | 14 | — | 52 |
| Waianae (2-2) | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 | — | 56 |
AIEA–Christian Maglaya 5, Mana Kaahanui 0, Aryn Antonio 12, Kealii Leopoldo 4, Brandon Lee 2, Bryson Naito 13, Rusty Fontes 14, Kimo Souza 2, Matthew Sio 0, Jantsen Shinmoto 0.
WAIANAE–Justin Kila 5, Tyger Rohr 0, Jamal Lopez 11, Makana Piilani 0, Cleg Borge 0, Joe Garcia 9, Franklin Galiza 0, Mahvan Tau 0, Alex Richardson 6, Austin Thomas 3, Jonathan Dannog 0, Bronson Brown Kaopua 22, Wayne Silva 0.
3-point goals–Aiea 5 (Naito 3, Maglaya, Fontes). Waianae 1 (Kila).
Junior varsity–Aiea 51, Waianae 31
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
Hawaii Baptist 36, Le Jardin 32
BJ Hosaka scored 14 points to lead the Eagles over the Bulldogs, who got 12 points from Juliun Perkins.
At Hawaii Baptist
| Le Jardin (0-1) | 11 | 8 | 9 | 4 | — | 32 |
| Hawaii Baptist (2-1) | 14 | 8 | 5 | 9 | — | 36 |
LE JARDIN–Michael Gabrelcik 8, Alex Tatum 0, Juliun Perkins 12, Nicholas Vinsonhaler 2, Dillan Van Ness 4, Jacob Blaskowski 6, Johnson Le 0.
HAWAII BAPTIST–Bryson Hirokawa 6, Michael Dang 0, Joshua Kishaba 0, BJ Hosaka 14, Danton Tominaga 0, Chris Caballes 2, Matthew Kishaba 1, Jordan Kauwe 9, Brett Miller 0, David Efhan 4.
3-point goals–Le Jardin 2 (Gabrelcik). Hawaii Baptist 3 (Hirokawa 2, Hosaka).
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
Hawaii Baptist 40, Le Jardin 33
Jenee Brown sank three 3-pointers en route to 13 points to help the Eagles hold off the Bulldogs, who were led by Kelly Kuchenbecker’s 15 points.
At Hawaii Baptist
| Le Jardin (4-2) | 9 | 8 | 2 | 14 | — | 33 |
| Hawaii Baptist (7-0) | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | — | 40 |
LE JARDIN–Nicole Caspers 0, Jasmine Baginski 0, Renee Van Bergeijk 6, Kelly Kuchenbecker 15, Jordan Gonzales 0, Kacey Kuchenbecker 8, Taylor Valentine 4.
HAWAII BAPTIST–Rylie Wada 2, Jaryn Ramos 0, Sara Utsugi 0, Torie Miyoi 0, Jennifer Gonsalves 1, Stephanie Dang 6, Nicole Lopes 0, Hailey Chong 1, Jenee Brown 13, Hayley Dixon 7, Kelsey Bajet 0, Dominique Hart 4, Kainani Gruspe 0, Megan Horita 6, Kaily Lum 0.
3-point goals–Le Jardin 1 (Kuchenbecker). Hawaii Baptist 4 (Brown 3, Dixon).
THURSDAY’S LATE RESULTS
No. 9 Leilehua 38, Radford 25
At Radford
| Leilehua (8-1) | 9 | 12 | 11 | 6 | — | 38 |
| Radford (3-4) | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | — | 25 |
LEILEHUA–Kirzzle Calip 1, Jerilyn Maluyo 4, Carissa McBride 7, Briana Crawley 7, Tiffany Reyher 9, Elyshia Bowden 8, Tywanna Abbott 2.
RADFORD–Chloe Slocumb 5, Carla Thomas 0, Jannel Rubio 0, McKenna Wall 0, Avina Ulu 0, Jasmine Moody 12, Korie Johnson 2, Jazmyn Peralta 2, Kennedy Johnson 2, Felicianna Vasquez 2, Kylee Maroum 0, Roselia Lojkar 0.
3-point goals–Leilehua none. Radford none.
Junior varsity–Leilehua 34, Radford 32
Campbell 70, Waialua 25
At Waialua
Game linescore not reported.
CAMPBELL–Cydney Curran 6, Dezlee Lindborg-Sandry 2, Aiza Valeriano 14, Cira Delizo 5, Tiana Ryan 4, Jolinalynn Achiu 0, Kayla Keliiheleua 12, Brandy Contrades 10, Bethany Scott 8, Sabrina Marzan 7, Marie Togiailua 2.
WAIALUA–K.C. Ramelb 0, Kiana Paakaula-Reis 0, Leilani Maluyo 4, Kamryn Lendio 12, Myra Agcaoli 0, Joni Ermitanio 4, Raydeen Kobayashi-Kajiwara 3, Via Mae Pascua 0, Kayla Kapiko 1, Taylor Saguibo 1, Liliana Marks 0, Gabriella Delgado 0, Gemelie Hatchie 0.
3-point goals–Campbell 1 (Marzan). Waialua 5 (Lendio 4, Kobayashi-Kajiwara).
Junior varsity–not reported.