TGI Sports Editor WAIMEA — It was one of those games where the scored doesn’t necessarily indicate the shape of the game. The Waimea Menehunes defeated Kaua’i 52-36 Tuesday in a game that was close throughout. The Menehunes (2-0) led
TGI Sports Editor
WAIMEA — It was one of those games where the scored doesn’t necessarily indicate the shape of the game.
The Waimea Menehunes defeated Kaua’i 52-36 Tuesday in a game that was close throughout.
The Menehunes (2-0) led 23-18 at the half before the Red Raiders (1-1) made a run and took the lead in the third quarter. Waimea fought back, however, to take a 36-28 lead into the final quarter. That’s when the Menehunes poured it on, outscoring the visitors 16-8 in the fourth period.
Ricky Riopta led Waimea with 14 points. Desmond Rodrigues scored 13 and Jay Parinas dropped in eight for the Menehunes.
Dennis Aukai paced Kaua’i with eight points. Kamu Kawaihalau scored seven and Marlon Ibaan added six in the losing effort.
Waimea will host Kapa’a, a team it defeated 70-37 in the KIF opener, Friday night.
JV Basketball
(season record in parenthesis)
Waimea 52 (2-0)
Kaua’i 36 (1-1)
Points leaders
Waimea
Ricky Riopta, 14
Kaua’i
Dennis Aukai, 8
staff photo by dennis fujimoto
waimea’s ricky riopta goes to the hoop as the Red Raiders defend in the Menehunes’ 52-36 victory.
