The wild OIA West is beginning to settle down.
Waipahu (6-4) beat Aiea 4-1 at home Saturday to put itself alone in third place in the division behind Campbell (10-0) and Pearl City (7-3).
The Marauders are chasing Pearl City for the second spot and the valuable league bye that comes with it. There are two games left before the league tournament.
"I think it is going to come down to the last day," Waipahu coach Milton Takenaka said.
Na Alii didn’t blink when they saw Waipahu ace Dylan Sugimoto starting against them, loading the bases with two outs in the top of the first and scoring when Sugimoto walked Jason Abeshima. Sugimoto got out of it when he struck out Trevor Ling, his third strikeout of the inning, and did not allow another run the rest of the way.
Sugimoto, who didn’t pitch in Aiea’s 11-1 win over Waipahu in the first round, gave up two hits and struck out six while walking one. After leaving the bases loaded in the first, Aiea left only three runners the rest of the way.
Waipahu is 5-0 when Sugimoto takes the hill, but 1-4 when another pitcher starts the game. He closed out the only other win with a save. The Marauders outscore opponents 17-6 when he starts, but have been outscored 38-16 when he doesn’t.
"It was a good pitcher," Aiea coach Ryan Kato said. "He did his job. We made some mistakes and they capitalized on it. It’s just one of those things."
Waipahu matched Aiea’s run in the bottom of the first when Sugimoto and Justin Padilla began the inning with singles and Tyler Enos walked. Aiea starter Dylan Madamba then showed that he was Sugimoto’s equal when surrounded by runners, allowing Sugimoto to score on a hot ground ball to first, then getting out of the fire with a strikeout of Guy Villanueva and a grounder to short by Jordan Mendiola.
The Marauders took the lead for good in the bottom of the third when normally sure-handed Aiea forgot how to throw the ball to first. Second baseman Liwai Manoa let a ground ball eat him up, and shortstop Daylan Pajimola and Abeshima at third made successive errors on throws to first base after picking up ground balls. The mistakes gave Waipahu a 3-1 lead.
The Marauders kept pace with Pearl City with the win, and trail the Chargers by a game for second place with two games left. Waipahu hosts Mililani and visits Leilehua, while Pearl City hosts undefeated Campbell and visits Aiea. The teams split their two games this season. Aiea (4-6) can finish no higher than third and visits Kapolei and hosts Pearl City.
"This puts us in a dogfight, the same position we were in when we started this thing," Kato said. "Now what we need to do is try and get as high up in the standings as we can, play hard in our last two games and let the chips fall where they may."
At Waipahu
| Aiea (4-6) |
100 |
000 |
0 |
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Waipahu (6-4) |
102 |
100 |
x |
|
4 |
6 |
3 |
Dylan Madamba, Jansen Kudaishi (4), Jared Uyeda (5) and Hunter Yara. Dylan Sugimoto and Greysen Fuentes. W–Sugimoto. L–Madamba.
Leading hitters Aiea: none. Waip: Rustin Ho 2-3, 2B.
OIA RED WEST
Pearl City 9, Mililani 6
The Trojans racked up 13 hits, but it was the Chargers who earned the win.
Kamalu Neal led Pearl City with two hits and also pitched a complete game in the win.
At Mililani
| Pearl City (7-3) |
044 |
100 |
0 |
— |
9 |
6 |
3 |
| Mililani (5-5) |
300 |
201 |
X |
— |
6 |
13 |
3 |
Kamalu Neal and catcher not reported. Presley Alcover, Cole Nakachi (3), Christian Namoca (4) and catcher not reported.
W–Neal. L–Alcover.
Leading hitters–PC: Neal 2-3. Mil: Jamesson Madrid 2-3; Landon Ogomori 3-3; Troy Kakugawa 3b, 2 RBIs.
Leilehua 9, Kapolei 5
Cody Academia led the Mules on the mound and at the plate in a win over the Hurricanes.
Academia pitched a complete game and drove in a double and two runs for Leilehua.
At Kapolei
| Leilehua (4-7) |
311 |
001 |
3 |
— |
9 |
12 |
4 |
| Kapolei (0-11) |
101 |
101 |
1 |
— |
5 |
7 |
3 |
Cody Academia and Ian Kaopua. Dylan White, Caleb Kaleikini (3), Jace Barayuga (3), Ekolu Young (7) and Mykah Kuratani.
W–Academia. L–White.
Leading hitters–Lei: Trey Yukumoto 2-4, 4 runs; Academia 2-4, 2b, 2 RBIs; Jonah Paas 3-4, 2b; Jarred Chai 2-4. Kapo: Aizon Kahana 2-3, 2b, HR; Chase Domogsac 2b; Barayuga 2 RBIs.
OIA RED EAST
Kailua 7, Kalani 4
Bryce Ah Sam struck out six batters to lift the Surfriders over the Falcons.
Kailua’s Keola Himan sealed the final five outs to record the save. Himan also recorded a double and two RBIs.
At Kahala Community Park
| Kailua (6-4) |
110 |
022 |
1 |
— |
7 |
9 |
1 |
| Kalani (3-6) |
300 |
001 |
0 |
— |
4 |
6 |
3 |
Bryce Ah Sam, Keola Himan (6) and catcher not reported. Dallas Asuncion, Micah Wong (5), Chase Sumida (5) and catcher not reported. W–Ah Sam. L–Sumida. S–Himan.
Leading hitters–Kail: Peter Kanoho 2-3, 2b, 2 runs; Kahaku Iaea 2-4; Himan 2b, 2 RBIs. Kaln: Royce Yamamoto 2-4, 2b; Kaluna Kamakawiwoole 2-3.
Kaiser 5, Roosevelt 0
Jeshua Bitanga clubbed a grand slam in the top of the fifth inning to power the Cougars over the Rough Riders.
Noah Sakatani, Michael Austin and Kelan Yoshioka combined for a two-hit shutout.
At Central Oahu Regional Park
| Kaiser (6-5) |
000 |
040 |
1 |
— |
5 |
10 |
0 |
| Roo. (4-7) |
000 |
000 |
0 |
— |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Noah Sakatani, Michael Austin (2), Kelan Yoshioka (7) and Makana Lyman. Reece Okura and Jonah Sasahara. W–Austin. L–Okura.
Leading hitters–Kai: Yoshioka 2-4, Austin 2-4, Jeshua Bitanga 2-4, HR, 4 RBIs.
No. 7 Castle 14, Kalaheo 8
Billy Kerkau and Christian Kapeliela were each 2-for-4 as the Knights defeated the winless Mustangs, who were guilty of 11 errors.
Bryan Silva was 3-for-4 for Kalaheo.
At Central Oahu Regional Park
| Kalaheo (0-9) |
300 |
014 |
0 |
— |
8 |
8 |
11 |
| Castle (9-1) |
152 |
042 |
x |
— |
14 |
9 |
1 |
Nathan Milca, Jordyn Soares (2), Jack Bell (6), Bryan Silva (6) and Brandon Burton. Alika Sakurai, Alakai Kim (3), Andre Fraticelli (4), Billy Kerkau (6) and Christian Kapeliela. W–Fraticelli. L–Milca.
Leading hitters–Kalh: Silva 3-4, 2 runs; Milca 2-2, 2 runs; Ryan Combs 3 RBIs. Cas: Kapeliela 2-4, 3b; Kerkau 2-4, 3b, 2 RBIs.
OIA BLUE BASEBALL
Nanakuli 3, Waialua 1
The Golden Hawks started strong in a victory over the Bulldogs.
Nanakuli’s Brandon Felisi earned the win on the mound and also scored two runs.
At Waialua
| Nanakuli (4-3) |
102 |
000 |
0 |
— |
3 |
7 |
0 |
| Waialua (4-4) |
000 |
010 |
0 |
— |
1 |
5 |
3 |
Brandon Felisi and Kehekili Barrozo. Hunter Quillinderino, Mila Lele (6) and Kebi Dellatan. W–Felisi. L–Quillinderino.
Leading hitters–Nan: Denver McKeague 3-3; Felisi 2-3, 2 runs. Wail: Dellatan 3b.
Farrington 10, McKinley 6;
McKinley 9, Farrington 5
Landon Rita and Brendan Moy drove in two runs each as the Tigers earned a split of a doubleheader with the Governors.
Mark James Tajon tossed a complete game as the Governors won the opener.
At McKinley
First game
Farr. (1-6) 100 034 2 — 10 7 4
McKinley (2-7) 311 000 1 — 6 10 10
Mark James Tajon and Dan Corrales. Brendan Moy, Jayziah Williams (5) and Joshua Pearson-Santos. W–Tajon. L–Williams.
Leading hitters–Far: Kody Leiu 2-3. McK: Williams 2-2; Pearson-Santos 2-5; Landon Rita 2-4.
Second game
| McKinley (3-7) |
111 |
005 |
1 |
— |
9 |
9 |
4 |
| Farr (1-7) |
200 |
201 |
0 |
— |
5 |
6 |
4 |
Landon Rita , Chevas Pacheco (5), Joshua Pearson-Santos (7) and Joshua Pearson-Santos, Brendan Moy (7). Racquel Misioka, Jacob Baguio (4) and Dan Dorrales. W–Pacheco. L–Baguio.
Leading hitters–McK: Rita 2-3, 2 RBIs; Moy 2-4, 2 RBIs; Gavin Mateo 2-4; Pacheco 2-4. Far: Christian Bacani 2-4, 2 2b.
OIA RED EAST SOFTBALL
Kailua 24, Kahuku 3
Delcie Williams rapped out four hits, including a triple, as the Surfriders dominated the Red Raiders.
At Kahuku
| Kailua (9-2) |
2(10)(10) |
20 |
— |
24 |
20 |
3 |
| Kahuku (1-11) |
100 |
20 |
— |
3 |
4 |
0 |
Teah Kauhi, Delcie Williams (2), Shaelyn Kumai-Farrell (4) and Jamie Lasconia. Kulia Kaowili, Taina Aumua-Yamamoto (2), Kaowili (4) and Loke Manaaupo-Eugenio.
W–Kauhi. L–Kaowili.
Leading hitters–Kail: Williams 4-5, 3b, RBI; Kauhi 4-5; Lindsey Farley 3-6; Lono 2-5, 2b; Moani Kupahu 2-5, 2 3bs; Taylor Aquino 2-3; Shaydon Apela-Moku HR. Kah: Sabrina Alo 2-3, 3b; Aumua-Yamamoto 2-3, HR.
Moanalua 10, Kaimuki 0
Na Menehune thumped the Bulldogs in six innings with Leisha Yamauchi on the mound.
Moanalua’s Cyanne Fernandez blasted a three-run home run in the win.
At Moanalua
| Kaimuki (8-3) |
000 |
000 |
— |
0 |
1 |
2 |
| Moanalua (11-0) |
311 |
005 |
— |
10 |
10 |
2 |
Ehlen Awaya and Seplynn Aikau. Leisha Yamauchi and Chrissi Omalza. W–Yamauchi. L–Awaya.
Leading hitters–Moan: Kiana Mattos 2-3, 2b; Makamae Kaleikini 2-3, 2 RBIs, 3b; Cyanne Fernandez 2-4, 4 RBIs, HR; Yamauchi HR.
OIA RED WEST SOFTBALL
Waipahu 10, Waianae 6
The Marauders rallied with five runs in the fourth inning to rout the Seariders.
Taliilagi Viliamu and Alyssa Lene led the Waipahu offense with two hits and a triple each.
At Waianae
| Waipahu (6-5) |
100 |
503 |
1 |
— |
10 |
9 |
1 |
| Waianae (1-12) |
004 |
200 |
0 |
— |
6 |
11 |
2 |
Taliilagi Viliamu and Shandell Palencia. Kelcey Toguchi, Nue Sivia (4) and Kamalani Kamai. W–Viliamu. L–Sivia.
Leading hitters–Waip: Viliamu 2-4, 3b, 2 RBIs; Alyssa Lene 2-4, 3b; Tevanah Niuatoa 2-4, 2 RBIs. Wain: Jadene Slawson 2b; Lindsee Joseph 3-4, 2b; Mikela Chong 2-3.
No. 2 Mililani 2, Pearl City 0
Joen Baker pitched a no-hitter as the Trojans defeated the Chargers to remain undefeated in conference play.
At Mililani
| PC (5-8) |
000 |
000 |
0 |
— |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Mililani (12-0) |
000 |
101 |
x |
— |
2 |
6 |
0 |
Joen Baker and Kacie Oshiro. Kristin Frost and Taylor Kawakami. W–Frost. L–Baker.
Leading hitters–Mil: Kanani Lanias 3b, RBI.
Campbell 9, Kapolei 4
Cydney Curran homered in the bottom of the third inning, driving in three runs, as the Sabers defeated the Hurricanes.
At Campbell
| Kapolei (6-6) |
001 |
020 |
1 |
— |
4 |
3 |
0 |
| Campbell (6-5) |
009 |
000 |
x |
— |
9 |
8 |
3 |
Kacee Navarro and Alecia Kupihea. Summer Palipti and Kiana Ulufale. W–Palipti. L–Navarro.
Leading hitters–Kapo: Rachel McKean 3b. Camp: Ulufale 2-3, run, 2 RBIs; Cydney Curran HR, 2 runs, 3 RBIs; Chardonnay Pantastico 3-3, 2 runs.
OIA WHITE SOFTBALL
Nanakuli 17, Radford 5
Shaiann Treu went 4-for-4, hitting two doubles, as the Golden Hawks routed the Rams.
At Radford
| Nanakuli (10-1) |
037 |
43 |
— |
17 |
14 |
3 |
| Radford (3-7) |
002 |
21 |
— |
5 |
8 |
8 |
Chyanne Koko, Kelcie Defreitas and Precious Paulo-Meyers. Cheyanne Dochwat and Liona Petersen. W–Koko. L–Dochwat.
Leading hitters–Nan: Shaiann Treu 4-4, 2 2bs, 4 runs; Meyers 2-3; Emma Kawaiaea 2-4, 2b, 3b, 2 RBIs. Rad: Rose Lojkar 2-3, 2 3bs, 3 RBIs; Jessie Ines 2-3; Jamie Spagger 2-3.
Aiea 5, Waialua 4
Mapu Tauala scored two runs off three hits to lead Na Alii over the visiting Bulldogs.
Aiea’s Raisa Strom-Okimoto pitched a complete game in the win.
At Aiea
| Waialua (5-5) |
100 |
020 |
1 |
— |
4 |
8 |
4 |
| Aiea (6-4) |
100 |
220 |
X |
— |
5 |
10 |
3 |
Sabrina Tolentino and Keahi Pang. Raisa Strom-Okimoto and Kendra Chong.
W–Strom-Okimoto. L–Tolentino.
Leading hitters–Wail: Tolentino 2-4, 2b; Kaili Agabin 2-4, 2b, 2 runs; Pang 2-4. Aiea: Kayla Higuchi 2-4, 2b; Mapu Tauala 3-4, 2 runs; Chong 2-3, 2b.
ALSO
Farrington def. Anuenue, forfeit
