Boys basketball

The final day of the St. Francis Merv Lopes Classic is underway. Consolation games are mostly done. Players are competing in the 3-point competition right now. Kahuku freshman Keanu Akina had a strong first round. The third-place game between ‘Iolani and host St. Francis will tip off at 6 p.m., followed by Santa Margarita (Calif.) and Kamehameha in the championship game at 7:30. Update: Kamehameha-Hawaii’s Laakea won the 3-point competition. Santa Margarita’s Devonte Klines won the slam dunk contest and […]

Here we go, the third day of the St. Francis Merv Lopes Classic at St. Francis gym. Much of consolation play is done, a lot of competitive battles. Saturday’s scores Semifinals Kamehameha 54, St. Francis 45, OT Santa Margarita 53, ‘Iolani 43 Consolation Kamehameha-Hawaii 65, Mid-Pacific 62 Kahuku 64, Saint Louis 62 Kalaheo 60, University 49 Farrington 75, Campbell 60 Leilehua 50, Kailua 47 Kamehameha II 52, Kapolei 38 Monday’s games 9:30 am 13th place: Leilehua vs. Kamehameha II 11 […]

Quarterfinals are underway at St. Francis’ pristine gym in Manoa. Friday’s scores Consolation bracket Campbell 59, Kamehameha I-AA 45 University 60, Kailua 54 No. 7 Kalaheo 40, Leilehua 39 No. 3 Farrington 60, Kapolei 42 Quarterfinals No. 9 Kamehameha 72, Kamehameha-Hawaii 42 Santa Margarita 68, No. 6 Saint Louis 59 No. 2 ‘Iolani 69, Kahuku 49 St. Francis 63, Mid-Pacific 56 Saturday’s games Consolation 9 am Kamehameha I-AA vs. Kapolei 10:30 am Kailua vs. Leilehua Noon Campbell vs. No. 3 […]

Here we go. The first day of the St. Francis Merv Lopes Hoops Classic is underway. The field is 16 teams deep, including Santa Margarita of California. The tourney is at St. Francis High School and their beautiful new gym. Thursday’s games Mid-Pacific 70, Kamehameha II 65 Kamehameha-Hawaii 64, Kapolei 45 Santa Margarita 53, Leilehua 33 Saint Louis 40, Kalaheo 37 Kahuku 71, University 61 Kamehameha 72, Farrington 61 St. Francis 48, Campbell 43 ‘Iolani 80, Kailua 37 Friday’s games […]

Pupule’s ballot BKB 11/23/13 1. PUN 2. IOL 3. FAR 4. BAL 5. MS 6. KON 7. KLH 8. STL 9. HIL 10. WAIK When I look at this week’s Star-Advertiser basketball polls — which non-subscribers can see on this blog’s front page — I’m in total agreement on the girls side. The boys side, not much. I’m OK with the first three spots going to Punahou, ‘Iolani and Farrington, but the pollsters have Maryknoll at No. 4 and I […]

White Station (Tenn.) 65, Westchester (Calif.) 41 ‘Iolani Classic final The Spartans dominated from the start. Didn’t expect a runaway. Westchester played a good tourney until tonight, but White Station’s defense was outstanding. Most Outstanding Player: Leron Black, who had 22 points and 10 rebounds tonight on top of yesterday’s 26/20 in the semifinals. MVP is White Station point guard Chris Chiozza. Job well done.

Final day of the Punahou Invitational. Wish I could’ve seen Baldwin earlier. And more of Hawaii Prep. Can’t be everywhere. Punahou 14, Baldwin 9, end first quarter The Bears roared to a 7-0 lead, but post Josiah Maglente-Tonu picked up his third foul. Punahou went on a 14-0 run, swishing four treys. Punahou 22, Baldwin 20, halftime The Buffanblu haven’t been able to get a lot of open looks from the arc since that big first-quarter run. They got the […]