Maryknoll remains on the throne while Kahuku lands in the Star-Advertiser Boys Basketball Top 10 for the first time this season.
Maryknoll (18-1, 2-0) received all 10 first-place ballots for a second week in a row. The Spartans edged ‘Iolani and Mid-Pacific to open ILH regular-season play.
Kahuku got a boost with the return of Robbie Sauvao, a 6-foot-3 senior. Sauvao’s versatile skill set helped the Red Raiders surprise Moanalua, 63-60, on Thursday. Kahuku then defeated Farrington, 58-48, on the road Saturday. Kahuku (7-4, 2-1 OIA) shares the 10 spot with Moanalua in Monday’s balloting of coaches and media.
“It is always great to be recognized as a team. The players have been putting in the work and seeing the results,” Kahuku coach Brandyn Akana said. “Still a long ways to go and there is no easy night in the OIA season.”
Kalaheo (13-7, 3-0 OIA) switched places with Punahou (11-6, 1-0 ILH). The Mustangs are now No. 4 after posting wins over Kalani and Kailua last week. Punahou slipped to No. 5 after a narrow 72-69 win at Saint Louis.
Waiakea (five), Hilo (four), ‘Iolani (one), Kohala (one) and Mililani (one) also received at least one vote.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser Top 10
| FOOTBALL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Updated: 10/23 | ||
| RANK | SCHOOL | VOTES |
| 1. | Kahuku (10) | 100 |
| 2. | Miililani | 86 |
| 3. | Campbell | 81 |
| 4. | Punahou | 73 |
| 5. | Saint Louis | 53 |
| 6. | Kapolei | 50 |
| 7. | Konawaena | 40 |
| 8. | Farrington | 23 |
| 9. | Lahainaluna | 18 |
| 10. | Kamehameha | 8 |
I wouldn’t call Kahuku beating Moanlua an upset per se. The Menehune look to be a middle of the pack OIA team this year.