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Hawaii Playoff Roundup: May 7th


RJ Elmore
Mountain West Operations

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STATE PLAYOFFS — GAME RECAPS: MAY 7, 2026

STATE D1 — Hans L’Orange Park · Wailuku, Maui

Waiakea (13) vs. Moanalua (1) — F/5

Team 1 2 3 4 5 R H E
Moanalua 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 6
Waiakea 1 0 9 3 X 13 9 0

Waiakea ended Moanalua's run with a dominant 13-1 mercy-rule victory, breaking the game open with a nine-run third inning. Logan Doran was sharp on the mound, tossing 3.0 innings with seven strikeouts while allowing no earned runs, and he capped his day with a three-RBI and single at the plate. Connor Wallace went 3-for-4 and Daylen Soong added a multi-hit effort as Waiakea's offense overwhelmed a Moanalua squad that committed six errors. 

Top Performers

  • Logan Doran #9 [WKVA] (W): 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K; 1-1, 3 RBI, 1 R
  • Connor Wallace #12 [WKVA]: 3-4, 1 RBI
  • Daylen Soong #1 [WKVA]: 2-2, 2 R, 1 BB
  • Tycen Baruela #22 [WKVA]: 1-4, 2 R
  • Zian Wery #21 [WKVA]: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
  • Kyler Fernandez #33 [MNLV]: 1-2, 1 BB, 2B

PAC-5 (3) vs. Baldwin (0) — Final

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
PAC-5 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 8 3
Baldwin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3

Zion Cornog was untouchable, spinning a complete game shutout to carry PAC-5 past Baldwin 3-0. Cornog needed just 94 pitches to go the distance, striking out four and walking none while holding the Bears to four hits. Colten Amai Nakagawa delivered two RBIs, Austen Ahu added a two-RBI triple, and Jaxon Cadiz produced a multi-hit day to support the gem. Jayden Perry-Waikiki was solid in defeat for Baldwin, going all seven innings, but PAC-5 had just enough offense to back Cornog's complete-game effort.

Top Performers

  • Zion Cornog #23 [PAC5] (W): 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
  • Austen Ahu #22 [PAC5]: 1-4, 3B, 1 RBI
  • Colten Amai Nakagawa #8 [PAC5]: 2-2, 2 RBI; SF
  • Jaxon Cadiz #35 [PAC5]: 2-4, 1 SB
  • Jayden Perry-Waikiki #16 [BLDWN] (L): 7.0 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
  • Kai Watanabe #7 [BLDWN]: 2-4, 2B

Mililani (11) vs. KS-Hawaii (1) — F/6

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E
KS-Hawaii 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 1
Mililani 2 0 0 0 1 8 11 10 1

Mililani closed out KS-Hawaii with an eight-run sixth to win 11-1 in six innings. Taj Firmin handled the pitching load with 5.0 efficient innings, allowing just one earned run, and Ezra Ugale closed it out while also going 1-for-4 with three RBIs at the plate. Jonah Parker paced the offense with a 3-for-3 day, and Knox Marzo added a triple and an RBI. KS-Hawaii had five hits but the Warriors couldn't generate consistent offensive pressure against a Mililani club that looked well-rested and ready.

Top Performers

  • Taj Firmin #16 [MLLN] (W): 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
  • Jonah Parker #27 [MLLN]: 3-3, 1 R
  • Ezra Ugale #9 [MLLN]: 1-4, 3 RBI, 1 R; 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
  • Knox Marzo #6 [MLLN]: 1-2, 3B, 1 RBI, 2 R
  • Zayne Hookala #14 [MLLN]: 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI
  • Brock Ayudan #7 [KSHV]: 1-3
  • Dayton Hanson #28 [KSHV]: 1-3

Kamehameha (7) vs. Hilo (1) — Final

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Hilo 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 3
Kamehameha 2 2 2 0 1 0 X 7 11 2

Kamehameha used a balanced offensive attack and three-pitcher combination to end Hilo's playoff run, winning 7-1. The Warriors scored in each of the first three innings and never looked back, with Coen Sardinha and Kaikea Patoc-Young each picking up 2 hits and Eleu Colburn adding a 3-for-3 game with an RBI. Pono Kong kept Hilo off the board through 3.2 innings before Ayden Garcia earned the win with 2.1 solid innings. Liam Roddy had an RBI knock for Hilo, but the Vikings couldn't generate enough offense against a deep Kamehameha staff.

Top Performers

  • Eleu Colburn #1 [KMHM]: 3-3, 1 RBI, 1 R
  • Coen Sardinha #2 [KMHM]: 2-3, 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R
  • Kaikea Patoc-Young #8 [KMHM]: 2-4, 2B, 2 R
  • Ryeder Takahashi #7 [KMHM]: 1-3, 2 RBI; SF
  • Ayden Garcia #9 [KMHM] (W): 2.1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
  • Liam Roddy #27 [HLO]: 1-2, 1 RBI
  • Tadyne Agudo #24 [HLO]: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

STATE D1 — Pearl City High School

Pearl City (4) vs. Kaiser (4) — Final

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Pearl City 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 4 2 0
Kaiser 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 4 10 3

Pearl City and Kaiser played to a 4-4 tie after seven innings. Pearl City scored in four different innings and got strong pitching from Justin Kamanao-Bulosan, who worked 3.0 scoreless frames to open the game, and Cohen Adaro, who closed with a scoreless seventh. Tanner Kagimoto paced Kaiser with three RBIs including a key double, and Poata Pratt-Faitu added two hits in 2.0 shutout innings of relief. Kaiser outhit the Chargers 10-2 but couldn't complete the comeback despite a three-run sixth.

Top Performers

  • Justin Kamanao-Bulosan #16 [PRLC]: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K; 1 RBI, SF
  • Cohen Adaro #9 [PRLC]: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
  • Kysen Kitagawa #26 [PRLC]: 1 R
  • Tanner Kagimoto #1 [KAIS]: 2-3, 2B, 3 RBI
  • Poata Pratt-Faitu #28 [KAIS]: 2-3, 1 RBI; 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
  • Dru Ashimine #18 [KAIS]: 1-3, 1 R

STATE D1 — Moanalua High School

Kekaulike (6) vs. Kailua (0) — F/6

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E
Kekaulike 0 2 0 1 2 1 6 9 0
Kailua 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2

Top Performers

  • Hawanaoluokamalio Kaaihue [KNGK] (W): 4.2 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
  • Kukuna Kaaihue #49 [KNGK]: 2-3, 1 RBI, 1 SB
  • Kaikanoa Kaahanui #7 [KNGK]: 2-4, 2B
  • Keona Barraza #50 [KNGK]: 1-3, 2 RBI, 1 BB
  • James-Poli Paman #15 [KNGK]: 1-2, 1 RBI
  • Kimo Wai #24 [KLVA]: 2-2, 2B

STATE D2 — Moanalua High School

Honokaa (9) vs. Castle (0) — Final

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Castle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Honokaa 2 0 4 0 1 2 X 9 10 0

Unbeaten Honokaa (15-0) rolled past Castle 9-0 behind a combined shutout from three pitchers who held the Knights hitless across seven innings. Josyah Napoleon-Umeda was spectacular in every aspect, going 3-for-4 with a homer, a triple, a double, and an RBI on the mound while striking out six over 3.0 perfect innings. Rory Crabbe went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two doubles, and Jayden Salazar added two hits and two RBIs. 

Top Performers

  • Josyah Napoleon-Umeda #0 [HNKV]: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K; 3-4, HR, 3B, 2B, 1 RBI, 3 R
  • Rory Crabbe #43 [HNKV]: 3-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 1 R
  • Jayden Salazar #9 [HNKV]: 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R; 3.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
  • Isaac DeRego #4 [HNKV]: 1-3, 2B, 2 R, 1 BB

Kauai (7) vs. Kapolei (3) — Final

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Kapolei 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 8 1
Kauai 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 7 9 2

Kauai built an early cushion and held on to beat Kapolei 7-3, with Kaden Itamura doing the heavy lifting on both sides of the ball. Itamura worked 6.2 innings, struck out eight, and allowed just one earned run while also going 2-for-5 with an RBI at the plate. Drake Vigilia drove in two + added sacrifice fly, and Kenui Kaauwai added a triple among his two hits. Kapolei got three hits from Keaka Alana and two RBIs from Jeizen Twining but couldn't solve Itamura through the early innings when the game was decided.

Top Performers

  • Kaden Itamura #15 [KAVI] (W): 6.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K; 2-5, 1 RBI
  • Drake Vigilia #18 [KAVI]: 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI; SF
  • Kenui Kaauwai #27 [KAVI]: 2-2, 3B, 1 R, 1 BB
  • Colten Dela-Cruz #17 [KAVI]: 2-3, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R
  • Keaka Alana #2 [KPLI]: 3-4, 2 R
  • Jeizen Twining #1 [KPLI]: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI

STATE D2 — Pearl City High School

Hawaii Prep (9) vs. Waipahu (6) — Final

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Hawaii Prep 3 0 1 0 0 0 5 9 10 4
Waipahu 0 2 0 1 1 2 0 6 7 7

Hawaii Prep pulled away with a five-run seventh to beat Waipahu 9-6 in a back-and-forth game. Kahea Leleiwi was the offensive standout with two hits and four RBIs, while Owen Smith and Leon Kikukawa each produced multi-hit games. David Culbertson earned the win with a clean final inning of relief. Waipahu's Ryan Shima worked 6.0 solid innings and allowed just two earned runs, but Waipahu committed seven errors that proved costly. Shima also went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs in a strong two-way effort.

Top Performers

  • Kahea Leleiwi #8 [HVPRP]: 2-4, 2B, 4 RBI, 1 R
  • Owen Smith #15 [HVPRP]: 2-4, 3 R
  • Leon Kikukawa #12 [HVPRP]: 2-4, 2 R
  • Wyley Ament #6 [HVPRP]: 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
  • David Culbertson #7 [HVPRP] (W): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
  • Ryan Shima #23 [WPHU]: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K; 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

Damien (12) vs. Seabury Hall (2) — Final

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Damien 0 0 0 3 0 0 9 12 10 1
Seabury Hall 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 5 2

Damien erupted for nine runs in the seventh to pull away from Seabury Hall 12-2. Tanaloa Seguancia went the distance on the mound, scattering five hits and allowing two earned runs across seven innings. Kekona Begonia and Tryten Vicari each went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, and Mason Johnasen delivered a big pinch-hit homer. Seabury Hall's Murray Brown V punched out eight over 4.0 innings but ran into trouble in as Damiens offense heated up.

Top Performers

  • Tanaloa Seguancia #24 [DMVN] (W): 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
  • Kekona Begonia #1 [DMVN]: 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R
  • Tryten Vicari #3 [DMVN]: 2-4, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB
  • Mason Johnasen #9 [DMVN]: 1-1, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
  • Devin Dombrigues #10 [DMVN]: 2-4, 1 R, 1 BB
  • Murray Brown V #5 [SBRY]: 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 5 BB, 8 K
  • Duke Dodge #3 [SBRY]: 2-3

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