Boys basketball

Kamehameha and Farrington meet in a matchup at the ‘Iolani Classic. The Warriors are using fullcourt (three quarter) pressure, and the Govs are handling it fairly well. They’ve come a long way in the past three weeks. They’re also running the flex offense against Greg Tacon’s man defense. Felcris Ahadain with a corner 3 to cut the lead to 6-5. Big Cale Pedro (6-5 senior) then hits two mid-range buckets in a row, then hustles for a follow shot. KS […]

Guangming (China) and Kaimuki haven’t won a game yet in the ‘Iolani Classic, but both teams are competing hard in the second game of the day. This one began at 9:30 a.m. and I got here during the first quarter. It’s nice and cool as usual in here. One of the few air-conditioned gyms in the state. In the first game, No. 5 Leilehua edged No. 10 Kahuku 45-42. I’m taking in as many games as possible, videotaping everything I […]

The Kalaheo Mustangs and Saint Louis Crusaders are about to tip off in the championship game of the Pete Smith Classic. FIRST QUARTER TIme out STL with Kalaheo ahead 15-13, 1:50. Both teams using 2-3 matchup zones, though Kalaheo’s has been able to force turnovers without trapping. Kekai Smith with a couple of steals for layups already. Saint Louis has burned through three times already as Coach Allan Silva tries to get his team to settle down and be patient […]

The Owls of Mid-Pacific are guided by former ‘Iolani all-state guard Ryan Hirata. The Owls look like they have a full roster. Two weeks ago, they missed three key players during the Surfrider Holiday Classic. The Lions of Fairfax are a perennial CIF powerhouse. They’re led by guard Donald Gipson, a Loyola Marymount signee, and 6-8 center Babacar Thiombare (Army). FIRST QUARTER Antoine Monroe’s corner 3 opens the lead to 5-0. MPI turns the ball over against the press, and […]

It was a ragged first half as the host Raiders used a lot of reserves. They led 19-9 at one point. ‘Iolani leads at the half, 21-14. THIRD QUARTER A corner 3 by Helam Baldomero has sparked a quick 6-0 run in the first 1:12 of the third. Turnovers by Kaimuki against the Raiders’ 2-2-1 fullcourt press have hurt the Bulldogs. Kaimuki hanging tough, getting a long 3 from Sifo Lauvao and a driving layup by Christian Ono to pull […]