Hawaii Daily Roundup: Monday, March 16th

Recap: Waipahu edged Radford 6-5 in a tightly contested matchup. Reece Maruyama earned the win on the mound for the Marauders, tossing three scoreless innings while allowing just two hits. Mikah Noda closed the game out to secure the save and also made an impact offensively, going 2-for-2 with a run, RBI, walk, and two stolen bases. At the plate, Aeden Dikilato added two hits and an RBI, while Zephaniah Tamapua drove in a run and contributed on the mound. For Radford, Maximus Davis led the offense with a strong 3-for-4 performance 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 picked up an 8-2 win over Kaimuki behind a balanced effort on both sides of the ball. Nehemiah Colburn earned the win on the mound, allowing just one earned run across four innings while striking out five. Cayden Castillo closed the game with three hitless innings in relief, punching out four while also contributing offensively with two RBIs and three stolen bases.Zennon Alo-Rosa paced the Red Raiders offense with a perfect 3-for-3 day, adding an RBI, two runs scored, a walk, and two stolen bases. Brody Palolo added a hit, scored twice, and swiped two bags, 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