Moanalua's Tyler Fujimoto makes a throw to first place in a game against Kailua on March 10, 2014. Greg Yamamoto | SL

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Punahou's Sarah Sumida connects with a pitch in the semifinals of the 2013 HHSAA Tournament. Sean Nakamura | SL

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Male Athlete of the Week: Tyler Fujimoto, Moanalua baseball
As season openers go, this one was about as good as it gets.

Tyler Fujimoto, a senior right-handed pitcher, tossed a complete-game two-hitter Wednesday to lead Moanalua to a 3-0 win over Kalani in the first regular season game of the Oahu Interscholastic Association Red East Conference.

Fujimoto kept the Falcons' hitters at bay, allowing just three bases runners — one came on an error — with six strikeouts and no walked. Just one Kalani player reached third base, but he was left stranded when Fujimoto struck out the next batter to end the inning. Three of his punchouts came against the Falcons' leadoff batter.

"He maximized his pitches really well," Moanalua coach Scott Yamada said. "I think he threw like 70-something pitches and a complete game. I'm happy for him."

Fujimoto was efficient, facing just two more batters than the minimum. He registered first-pitch strikes to all but five Falcons' hitters. He threw 76 pitches that day, 61 of them for strikes and got 10 groundouts and four flyouts.

"He does a good job of getting ahead of batters and throwing a lot of strikes," Yamada said of his ace. "He can throw several different pitches for strikes, but he really was throwing them over that day and his defense helped him out, too."

The game went scoreless for the first six innings before Na Menehune broke through with three runs in the top of the seventh. Adam Tanoue got things started with a leadoff double to left and Chance Kinoshita followed by getting on base by a fielder's choice. Drake Fukushima walked to load the bases. Two batters later, Nicholas Enrico was hit by a pitch to forced Kinoshita in before Kristian Yap doubled to left to bring Fukushima and Casey Isa in to score.

Fujimoto made sure the lead would hold by sending the Falcons down in order in the bottom of the frame. He needed just 11 pitches to record the last three outs, which including a pair of swinging strikeouts.

Yamada said Fujimoto, who is 6-feet tall and weights 175 pounds, has stepped up his game this season and has aspirations of hopefully playing college ball.

"He's serious about playing at the next level," Yamada said. He just wants a chance to play at the next level."

Female Athlete of the week: Sarah Sumida, Punahou softball
As the saying goes, big-time players come through in big-time games.

Sarah Sumida's performance Saturday in Punahou's 4-2 win over Kamehameha certainly fits the bill. The junior second baseman batted 2 for 3 with a home run and drove in three runs to lead the Buffanblu past the Warriors in an Interscholastic League of Honolulu Division I tilt and a rematch of last year's state championship final.

"I think the best way I can sum it up is she was clutch," Punahou coach Bob Makahilahila said. "We played Kamehameha in the preseason and we knew that they were a tremendously talented team, so for us, that game was more about trying to find out where we stood, because in the preseason we used so many different players and we didn't have a consistent lineup."

Sumida's three-run shot came off an inside pitch from Kamehameha pitcher Kamalani Dung to break a scoreless tie in the top of the third inning.

"Before we went to Kamehameha Saturday, we hit on our batting cages and Sarah took a little extra time to work on hitting that inside pitch because in the past Kama has thrown inside pitches that have jammed her," Makahilahila said. "She took another 20 balls or so and when she got into the game and took that swing — as soon as she made contact, we knew that ball was gone."

This is Sumida's third consecutive year in the starting lineup, but Makahilahila said she has made considerable gains in her game since last season.

"I think her experience has helped her to develop into a very solid ball player, but I think this year she's really come full circle in terms of being able to see the ball and hit it," Makahilahila said. "Defensively, she's always played a solid second base for us and she's one of our team captains, so it was good to see her lead, not just as a captain in name, but with her ability on the field, as well."

Makahilahila said the Buffanblu will look to several veterans in the lineup, including Sumida, to lead the way this season after bringing home the school's first softball state title in 2013.

"Nicole Nishizawa, Pua Fujinaga, Amber Popovich — all of those girls have been veterans on the team and they're stepping up and becoming leaders for us now," Makahilahila said. "We lost a lot from last year — we lost our catcher, our pitcher, shortstop, center fielder, first baseman and right fielder — so these returnees are helping to fill that void and they've embraced that role and they all want to help make the team better."

BASEBALL
Blayze Arcano-Liacuna, Campbell — Batted 3 for 4 with a double, run scored and a stolen base in a 5-4 win over Mililani Wednesday

Dallas Asunction, Kalani — Pitched six scoreless innings, allowed one hit, struck out one and walked one in a 3-2 win over Kalaheo Saturday

Beau Branton, Punahou — Batted 4 for 5 with an RBI, run scored and stolen base in a 5-5 tie against Kamehameha Tuesday

Matt Campos, Iolani — Batted 2 for 2 with two doubles, three RBIs and a run scored in a 7-4 win over Punahou Thursday

Dirk Patrick Himan, Campbell — Batted 2 for 4 with two doubles and two runs scored in a 6-5 win over Mililani Wednesday

Kahi Hirano, Maryknoll — Batted 2 for 3 with a triple, two RBIs, one stolen base and a walk in a 6-5 win over Saint Francis Tuesday

Bronson Ichimura, Iolani — Batted 2 for 4 with two RBIs in a 6-5 loss to Iolani Saturday

Cameron Igarashi, Mid-Pacific — Batted 2 for 3 with a triple, double, three RBIs and a walk in a 6-3 win over Pac-Five Tuesday. Also batted 2 for 3 in a 4-0 win over Iolani Wednesday

Dalton Kalama, Kailua — Batted 3 for 4 with a triple, RBI and a run scored in a 6-3 win over Castle Wednesday

Kaeo Kalaaukahi-Castaneda, Damien — Tossed five scoreless innings, allowed two hits, struck out nine, walked none and was the winning pitcher in a 14-1 win over Pac-West

A. Keaka, Waipahu — Pitched six scoreless innings, allowed three hits, struck out four and walked three in a 2-0 win over Leilehua Wednesday

Liwai Manoa, Aiea — Had a double and three RBIs in a 7-5 loss to Kapolei Saturday

Brendan Odo, Kailua — Batted 2 for 2 with a double, three RBIs and a walk in a 6-3 win over Castle Wednesday

Myles Okamura, Damien — Batted 3 for 4 with two doubles in a 14-1 win over Pac-West Thursday

Codie Paiva, Kamehameha — Batted 4 for 4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in a 5-5 tie against Punahou Tuesday

Sean Romo, Kalani — Singled, scored twice, walked three times and stole four bases in a 3-2 win over Kalaheo Saturday

Noah Shackles, Mid-Pacific — Battled 3 for 4 with two RBIs in 6-3 win over Pac-Five Tuesday

Chase Wago, Mid-Pacific — Tossed five scoreless innings, allowed five hits, struck out one and was the winning pitcher in a 4-0 win over Iolani Wednesday

Connor Zalewski, Mid-Pacific — Pitched six scoreless innings of relief, allowed five hits, struck out two, walked none and was the winning pitcher in a 6-3 win over Pac-Five Tuesday

BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Austin Matautia, Moanalua — Had 14 kills and four aces in a two-set win over McKinley Tuesday

GIRLS WATER POLO
Jakee Anderson, Kahuku — Scored five goals in a 20-2 win over Kalaheo Wednesday

Lilly Azouz, Kalaheo — Scored five goals in a 12-4 win over Kailua Saturday

Jasmin Charlton, Campbell — Scored seven goals in a 25-8 win over Farrington Monday

Taylor Ganeko, Pearl City — Scored seven goals in an 11-7 win over Waialua Wednesday

Kayla Lanier, Kapolei — Scored five goals in a 16-4 win over Castle Monday

Charity Lopes, Kalani — Scored five goals in a 21-1 win over Waipahu Monday and five goals in a 19-2 win over Farrington Wednesday

Dana Okuma, Leilehua —Scored five goals in a 15-5 win over Campbell Wednesday

Chloe Vidal, Leilehua — Scored six goals in a 15-5 win over Campbell Wednesday

SOFTBALL
Sage Akina-Sanborn, Leilehua — Batted 2 for 3 with a triple, two RBIs and two runs scored in a 15-5 win over Waipahu Thursday

Sara Jinee Buck, Punahou — Batted 3 for 3 with a triple, double, three RBIs and three runs scored in a 17-2 win over Pac-Five Wednesday

Tiana Cantero-Kawelo, Leilehua — Batted 3 for 4 with a double, RBI, three runs scored and three stolen bases in a 15-5 win over Waipahu Thursday

Tamia Hirano, Maryknoll — Batted 3 for 3 with an RBI and three runs scored in a 14-0 win over Sacred Hearts.

Cassie Ho, Iolani — Batted 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs in an 11-1 win over Sacred Hearts Wednesday

J. Hudson, Saint Francis — Batted 2 for 3 with a homer and four RBIs in a 13-11 loss to Pac-Five Saturday

H. Kaleikini, Moanalua — Batted 3 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs in a 13-0 win over Castle Thursday

Cranci Kamaka, Waianae — Tossed seven inning, allowed three runs on five hits with no walks, was the winning pitcher and batted 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs in a 4-3 win over Campbell Thursday

Grace Kapesi, McKinley — Batted 3 for 6 with a homer, two doubles, an RBI and one run scored in a 17-2 win over Kalaheo Saturday

Aubree Kim, Mililani — Pitched a complete-game three-hitter, allowed one run, struck out 10, walked none and was the winning pitcher in a 6-1 win over Kapolei Thursday

Cheyenne Koko, Nanakuli — Batted 2 for 4 with a double and allowed one run on two hits in seven innings pitched and was the winning pitcher in a 3-1 win over Aiea Saturday

Shaelyn Kumai Farrell, Kailua — Drove in three runs in a 13-0 win over Kaimuki Thursday

Leilani Lastimosa, Kailua — Batted 2 for 4 with a homer, double and three RBIs in a 13-0 win over Kaimuki Thursday

Ashley Salausa, Leilehua — Batted 2 for 4 with a triple, double, two RBIs, scored twice and stole a base in a 15-5 win over Waipahu Thursday

Raven Sapia, Maryknoll — Batted 2 for 3 with two RBIs and a run scored in a 14-0 win over Sacred Hearts Saturday

R. Vili, Saint Francis — Batted 3 for 4 with a double and two RBIs in a 13-11 loss to Pac-Five Saturday

Delcie Williams, Kailua — Batted 3 for 3 with a homer, double and three RBIs in a 13-0 win over Kaimuki Thursday

Krystin Wong, Punahou — Batted 3 for 4 with two home runs, seven RBIs and three runs scored in a 17-2 win over Pac-Five Wednesday

TRACK & FIELD
Tessa Baker, Radford — Won the girls' 1,500- and 3,000-meter events at the John E. Velasco Invitational Friday

Teri Brady, Punahou — Won the 1,500- and 3,000-meter runs at the Ralph Martinson/Henry Lee Invitational Saturday

Kamu Borden, Iolani — Won the boys' discus and shot put events at the Ralph Martinson/Henry Lee Invitational Saturday

Gabrielle Fukumoto, Mililani — Won the girls' triple jump and high jump events at the George Yamamoto Invitational Saturday

Dylan Kane, Kamehameha — won the boys' 100- and 200-meter dash events in the Ralph Martinson/Henry Lee Invitational Saturday

Mario Kaluhiokalani, Kamehameha — Won the boys' 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles at the Ralph Martinson/Henry Lee Invitational Saturday

Kaeo Kruse, Kamehameha — Won the boys' 3,000-yard and one-mile runs at the Ralph Martinson/Henry Lee Invitational Saturday

Izaiah Lavatai, Radford — Won the boys' 100-, 200- and 400-meter dash runs at the John E. Velasco Invitational Friday

Carlos Rodriguez, Radford — Won the boys' 1,500- and 3,000-meter events at the John E. Velasco Invitational Friday

Kayson Smith Bejgrowicz, Kamehameha — Won the boys' long jump, triple jump and high jump events at the Ralph Martinson/Henry Lee Invitational Saturday

Kahlil Stevens, Mililani — Won the boys' high jump and long jump events at the George Yamamoto Invitational Saturday

Emma Taylor, Hawaii Prep — Won the girls' 100- and 300-meter hurdles and 100-meter dash at the Ralph Martinson/Henry Lee Invitational Saturday

Talia Webster, Radford — Won the girls' 100- and 300-meter hurdles at the John E. Velasco Invitational Friday