Visitors Run the Table

WAIMEA – It was a rough night for the island’s high school basketball teams.

Playing to sparse crowds at the Menehune Classic in Waimea, Kapa’a, Kaua’i

and the host Menehunes all dropped opening-day contests.

Consequently, the

three visiting schools, Pahoa and Kohala from the Big Island and St. Anthonys

from Maui, all emerged with victories.

A quick assessment of the three

Kaua’i schools, however, reveals that all are energetic, and, after the kinks

are worked out, should be entertaining to watch.

Competition continues

Friday night at the Waimea gymnasium. Games are scheduled for 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

and 8 p.m.

St. Anthonys 51, Waimea 46

In football, ending the first

quarter without a field goal wouldn’t be all that troubling. Basketball,

however, is won with them.

Unfortunately, Waimea could not muster one until

the 7:25 mark of the second quarter, on a Nikko Naumu layup.

The offensive

ineptitude did not paralyze the Menehunes, however. In fact, after finding

their range a bit, and forcing a frenzied pace, the team went into the half

ahead 22-21.

Waimea trailed 34-31 after three quarters, but did manage to

put together a run midway through the fourth period. That run came courtesy of

the Menehunes’ starting five. But wholesale substitutions were made with just

three minutes in the contest, and the second five couldn’t find a way to

continue the run.

Winnie Arios led Waimea with 11 points. Joshua Akana was

the high scorer for St. Anthonys with 11.

Here are the rest of the

scorers.

Waimea

Nikko Naumu, 8; Micah Bermoy, 7; Jordan Dizon, 7;

Kaimana Mehrlens, 3; Byron Vea, 2; Kawika Hepa, 2; Joey Cabatan, 2; Darwin

Tutep, 1; Oliver Villanueva, 1

St. Anthonys

Peni Siua, 8; Travis

Texira, 7; Taylor Lyman, 5; Tevia Arlidge, 4; Adam Louis, 4; Kevin Ault, 4;

Matt Troutman, 3; James Valdez, 2; Carson Nemeto, 1

Kohala 72, Kaua’i

68

If one were a betting man, one would bet that the next time the Red

Raiders hit the practice floor, layups will be shot.

Lots of them.

The

shot generally considered the easiest on the floor gave Kaua’i the most

trouble, as it fell to Kohala.

But despite its trouble around the rim, the

Red Raiders never fell out of contention in the contest. They trailed 31-28 at

the half, and 45-40 after three quarters.

But Kaua’i never could get over

the hump.

In following with the reputation afforded most Big Island teams,

Kohala pressed Kaua’i and ran on it consistently.

Jason Kashiwabara led the

Raiders with 16 points. Kohala’s Beau Cazimero scored a game-high 21, and

proved an admirable floor general for his team.

Here are the rest of the

scorers.

Kaua’i

Lionel Tomacder, 12; R-Jay Pillos, 12; Jason Sahara,

11; Thomas Keopuhiwa, 3

Kohala

Leland Gialan, 13; Kiwini Viernes, 10;

Patrick Santiago, 7; Bryce Dela Cruz, 4; Brandon Carvalho, 2; Chris Westrum, 2;

Elliott Naito, 2

Pahoa 74, Kapa’a 62

The score in this one is a bit

deceiving.

It never truly was that close.

Pahoa led 40-20 at halftime,

behind some hot shooting and consistent ball control. It was evident that the

squad already had three games under its belt this season.

The Warriors

showed encouraging energy in the second half, but Pahoa was just too tough.

Crafty passing and solid jump shooters proved a mighty combination.

Bryan

Bartolome led Pahoa with 18 points. Rhyan Greenleaf scored a game-high 21 for

Kapa’a.

Here are the rest of the scorers.

Pahoa

Justin Bihay, 15;

Ashley McGuire, 12; Lawrence Antonio, 9; Matt Carson, 8; Bronson Gaivir, 4;

Jaemer Siuvcao 4; Stephen Dela Cruz, 2

Kapa’a

Kapu Hendrickson, 11;

Jeff Gimenez, 7; Kekoa Chun, 5; Asher Cole, 5; Kaili Panui, 4; Chris Lary, 3;

Ed Roessler, 2; Austin Alapai, 2; Garrett Danner, 2

Not so

Classic

Off-island teams swept the Kaua’i schools on the first day of

the Menehune Classic at Waimea High School

Game 1

Pahoa 74, Kapa’a

62

Game 2

Kohala 72, Kaua’i 68

Game 3

St. Anthonys 51, Waimea

46

Friday’s schedule

5 p.m. – Pahoa vs. Kaua’i

6:30 p.m.

– St. Anthony vs. Kapa’a

8 p.m. – Kohala vs. Waimea