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
| BASEBALL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Updated: Mar. 27 | ||
| Rk | Team | Pts |
| 1. | ‘Iolani (2) | 85 |
| 2. | Maui (6) | 80 |
| 3. | Kamehameha | 77 |
| 4. | Saint Louis (2) | 75 |
| 5 | Mid-Pacific | 73 |
| 6. | Hilo | 39 |
| 7. | Campbell | 37 |
| 8. | Waiakea | 20 |
| 9. | Punahou | 19 |
| 10. | Baldwin | 17 |
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.