From TGI Reports In a startling turn of events, the Kalaheo Pistons emerged from their 1-7 regular-season record to win the championship of the Kaua’i Youth Basketball Association’s boys’ 15-under division. Monday at the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Kalaheo won its
From TGI Reports
In a startling turn of events, the Kalaheo Pistons emerged from their 1-7 regular-season record to win the championship of the Kaua’i Youth Basketball Association’s boys’ 15-under division.
Monday at the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Kalaheo won its semifinal game 65-50 over the Westside Hornets, then had to re-group and prepare to play the championship game against the league’s dominant team, the Lihu’e Wolf Pack.
The teams battled vigorously over four quarters, and the Pistons emerged with the 54-52 victory. Kamu Kawaihalau led Kalaheo with 18 points in the title game. Tab Matsumoto pitched in with 11. Lihu’e was led by Aukai Dennis and Keala Watson with 17 points each.
In the semifinal game, Matsumoto led the Pistons with 22 points. Westside’s Kawika Hepa pitched in a team-high 18.
Here are the results from Friday, May 11
Westside 52, Kalaheo 43
High for Westside: Kawika Hepa, 12
High for Kalaheo: Kamu Kawaihalau, 10
Lihu’e Wolf Pack 67, Westside Hornets 51
High for Lihu’e: Aukai Dennis, 22
High for Westside: Kawika Hepa and Jordan Shea, 13
Following are the results from the KYBA 14-under girls’ basketball league:
Tuesday, May 15
Lihu’e 51, Kapa’a 76ers 4
High for Lihu’e: Ashley Belisario, 16
High for Kapa’a: Brittany Kaui, 3
Puhi Wildcats 32, Island Girlz 16
High for Puhi: Sherri Gebauer, 10
High for Island: Mei Ling Keopuhiwa, 10
