Hawaii Daily Roundup: Monday, March 16th

Recap: Waipahu held off Radford in a tight 6-5 contest. The Marauders built their lead through the middle innings with consistent pressure on the bases and timely hitting, creating enough separation to carry into the late innings. Radford made things interesting in the bottom of the seventh, pushing across two runs to cut the deficit to one, but Mikah Noda came on to record the final outs and secure the save. Reece Maruyama was key on the mound for Waipahu, earning the win after tossing three scoreless innings while allowing just two hits. Noda contributed on both sides of the ball, going 2-for-2 with a run, RBI, walk, and two stolen bases before closing the game out on the mound. Aeden Dikilato added two hits and an RBI, while Zephaniah Tamapua drove in a run and logged two innings on the mound. For Radford, Maximus Davis led the offense with a 3-for-4 day that included a triple and two runs scored. Andrew Russell added a double and a walk, while Bryson Ecker reached base twice and swiped two bags.
 
Notable Performers:
Mikah Noda [WPHV]: 2-2, R, RBI, BB, 2 SB | 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 K (S)
Aeden Dikilato [WPHV]: 2-4, R, RBI, SB
Zephaniah Tamapua [WPHV]: 1-3, R, RBI, HBP, SB | 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 3 BB
Reece Maruyama [WPHV]: 1-4, R, RBI | 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K (W)
Maximus Davis [RDFR]: 3-4, 3B, 2 R | 4.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
Andrew Russell [RDFR]: 1-3, 2B, BB
Bryson Ecker [RDFR]: 1-3, R, BB, 2 SB

Recap: Nanakuli set the tone early against McKinley, erupting for 8 runs in the first inning and never looking back in a 17-3 win. The Hawks consistently created traffic on the bases, finishing with 12 walks while taking advantage of scoring opportunities throughout the lineup. Rocky Duropan and Legend Ahsui led the offensive production, combining for 9 RBIs and delivering several key swings that helped extend the early lead. On the mound, Hunter Kealoha earned the win, striking out 6 over 3.2 innings of work. Sage Sullivan came on in relief and handled the final frames to close out the game.

Notable Performers:
Rocky Duropan [NNKL]: 1-1, 2B, 5 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB
Legend Ahsui [NNKL]: 1-1, 3B, 4 RBI, 3 R, 3 BB, SF
Hunter Kealoha [NNKL]: 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB 
Ecsedy Luavasa [NNKL]: 0-0, 3 BB, SB, HBP
Sage Sullivan [NNKL]: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Recap: Kahuku controlled the game throughout an 8-2 win over Kaimuki, scoring in five of the seven innings played. The Red Raiders steadily built their lead and added separation late, plating three runs in the seventh to put the game out of reach. Zennon Alo-Rosa paced the offense with a perfect 3-for-3 performance, adding an RBI, two runs scored, a walk, and two stolen bases while consistently setting the table at the top of the lineup. Cayden Castillo also made an impact on both sides, driving in two runs while swiping three bags at the plate before tossing three hitless innings in relief with four strikeouts to close the game. Nehemiah Colburn earned the win for Kahuku, allowing just one earned run across four innings while striking out five. Brody Palolo added a hit, scored twice, and stole two bases, while Brandon Tailele chipped in an RBI.

Notable Performers:
Zennon Alo-Rosa [KHKR]: 3-3, RBI, 2 R, BB, 2 SB
Cayden Castillo [KHKR]: 1-4, 2 RBI, R, 3 SB | 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K
Brody Palolo [KHKR]: 1-2, 2 R, 2 SB, HBP
Brandon Tailele [KHKR]: 2 AB, RBI, HBP
Nehemiah Colburn [KHKR]: 4.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 5 K
TK Tolenna [KMKB]: 1-3, RBI, R, BB
Jersen Santos [KMKB]: 1-2, RBI, BB