Punahou's Keau Fey recorded a season-high 12 points with 17 rebounds and seven blocks against Iolani. Greg Yamamoto | SL

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Pac-Five's Joshua Wong advances the ball against Mid-Pacific. Wong scored the game-winning goal in a win over Punahou. Tyler Kanoa | Special to SL

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Male Athlete of the Week: Joshua Wong, Pac-Five soccer
Joshua Wong is moving on up. The sophomore forward made the move from defender to forward a few games ago and it has translated well for the Pac-Five soccer team.

Wong scored his second goal of the season Saturday, which was the difference in the Wolf Pack's 1-0 win over Punahou.

"He was very excited to score," Pac-Five coach Robert Smock said. "We started out with him on defense and just switched him to forward about three games ago and he's really made a difference up there. He's very good with the ball, he steals it well, he doesn't lose it and he's very aggressive versus fullbacks."

Wong's goal, which he scored in the 55th minute, came off an assist from fellow forward GeRysand Cabanilla.

"We had a little bit of a counter attack going and GeRysand got the ball on the wing, crossed it into the middle and Joshua happened to be in the right place at the right time," Smock said. "He put a one-timer into the goal and beat the keeper with his right foot from about eight to 10 yards away."

The win marked the first time Pac-Five beat Punahou in eight seasons — since Smock's first year as head coach — and also keeps the Wolf Pack in the hunt for the Interscholastic League of Honolulu's second state-tournament berth.

"If we can win out, we have a chance and that's what we're shooting for," Smock said. "I believe we're playing our best soccer right now. We're doing much better in possession and we've got a really young team, but they're learning quick and they're excited to just keep on going."

Wong is one of those young players. The Hawaii Baptist student started two games late last year, but has been a staple in the lineup this season.

"He loves the game," Smock said of Wong. "He tries to have fun as much as he can, but when he's out there he gives it everything he's got."

Wong and the Wolf Pack take on Mid-Pacific Tuesday and wrap up the regular season with games against Iolani and Damien next week.

"We just have to finish as strong as we can," Smock said. "I'm sure the kids will give it everything they can because we're not often in this situation."

Female Athlete of the Week: Keau Fey, Punahou basketball
The emergence of the Punahou girls' basketball team as frontrunner in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu can be tied directly to the emergence of Keau Fey.

Fey, a senior center, posted a Herculean effort Saturday in the Buffanblu's 53-35 win over Iolani. She scored a season-high 12 points with 17 rebounds and seven blocks to keep her team atop the ILH Division I standings with two games to play.

"I think it shows that she's maturing in the game of basketball," Punahou coach Kevin Velasco said of Wong, who also plays volleyball and water polo. "She's becoming a real big force in the post area. Whatever the total was, it's phenomenal for one person to get that many rebounds."

The 6-foot-1 Fey has been on the varsity team for four years. She played her freshman season on the junior varsity before being called up for the postseason.

"I think initially out of the blocks, she was a better defensive player, but as the season has progressed, she has taken everything that the coaches have asked and she's become a force on the offensive side of the ball," Velasco said. "Her game has really grown on both ends of the court."

Fey's progression, coupled with the strong play of sophomore Tyra Moe, gives the Buffanblu a tough inside presence.

"We look to Keau, as we do Tyra, to give us that 1-2 scoring punch inside," Velasco said. "That's what I was looking for when I sat and talked with Keau in our conference. I'm not surprised, but I'm just appreciative and happy of what's transpired so far with the two for them and what the season has brought so far."

The season started off on the wrong foot with a 10-point loss to Maryknoll in the ILH opener back on Dec. 18. Since then, Punahou has reeled off seven consecutive wins and has a one-game lead over both Maryknoll and Kamehameha.

"It was very beneficial to not only the kids, but for the coaching staff," Velasco said of the loss to the Spartans. "We watched a lot of film to see what we needed to work on and what Maryknoll did to us to exploit some of our weaknesses at the time. I think that loss was a great thing for us because it took us back into the gym and gave the kids motivation to work harder and bring this team together."

The Buffanblu, who have not qualified for the state tournament the past two seasons, conclude the regular-season at Sacred Hearts Tuesday and against Kamehameha Thursday.

BOYS BASKETBALL
Matthew Bishop, Kailua — Scored 21 points in a win over Kahuku Wednesday

Bronson Brown-Kaopua, Waianae — Scored 18 points in a win over Waialua Friday

Elijah Butler, Mililani — Scored 19 points in a win over Waipahu Friday

Jalen Carvalho, Hilo — Scored 34 points in a loss to Kohala Saturday

Haku Durant, Kamehameha II — Scored 18 points in a win over Maryknoll II Saturday

Kevin Foster, Roosevelt — Scored 24 points in a win over Kaiser Friday

Kaleb Gilmore, Maryknoll — Scored 22 points in a loss to Punahou Friday

Joseph Gouty, Leilehua — Scored 25 points in a loss to Aiea Friday

Frederick Harris III, Christian Academy — Scored 18 points in a win over Island Pacific Friday

Kupaa Harrison, Kalaheo — Scored 19 points in a win over Kaiser Wednesday and 18 points in a win over Farrington Friday

BJ Hosaka, Hawaii Baptist — Scored 21 points in a loss to University High Tuesday

Kyle Husslein, Mid-Pacific — Scored 19 points in a loss to Kamehameha Saturday

Chance Kalaugher, Kaiser — Scored 18 points in a loss to Kalaheo Wednesday

Ryan Kaleikini, University High — Scored 22 points in a win over Hawaii Baptist Wednesday and 17 points in a loss to Saint Francis Saturday

Justin Kam, Punahou — Scored 25 points in a win over Maryknoll Friday

Joseph Lilio III, Castle — Scored 22 points in a win over Kaimuki Wednesday

Jacob McEnroe, Farrington — Scored 18 points in a win over McKinley Wednesday

Cory Mitchell, Kalani — Scored 23 points in a win over Kaimuki Friday

Bryson Naito, Aiea — Scored 26 points in a win over Leilehua Friday

Jimmy Nunuha III, Saint Louis — Scored 21 points in a win over Mid-Pacific Wednesday

Macjun Otarra, McKinley — Scored 21 points in a win over Castle Friday

Xavier Repollo, Waialua — Scored 23 points in a loss to Waianae Friday

Ian Schumaker, Island Pacific — Scored 22 points in a loss to Hawaiian Mission Tuesday

Kekai Smith, Kalaheo — Scored 18 points in a win over Kaiser Wednesday and 19 points in a win over Farrington Friday

Matthew Urcia, Christian Academy — Scored 18 points in a win over Lanakila Baptist Tuesday

Isaiah Visoria, Farrington — Scored 19 points in a win over McKinley Wednesday

Blayne Won, Saint Francis — Scored 26 points in a win over Hanalani Wednesday and 17 points in a win over University High

GIRLS BASKETBALL
Adora Anae, Kahuku — Scored 17 points in a win over Moanalua Monday

Raywyne Atiga, Waianae — Scored 16 points in a loss to Kapolei Monday

Raeann Butala, Hawaiian Mission — Scored 17 points in a win over Lanakila Baptist Saturday

Amayha Dycus, Kapolei — Scored 16 points in a win over Waianae Monday

Penina Faumui, Farrington — Scored 46 points in a win over Kalaheo Monday

Tatiana Figuerres, Lana'i — Scored 16 points in a loss to Molokai Saturday

Kelsie Fukuda, Iolani II — Scored 16 points in a loss to Le Jardin Saturday

Mich'lae Higa, Aiea — Scored 20 points in a win over Nanakuli

Mikaela Limper, Mililani — Scored 17 points in a win over Campbell Monday

Markayisha Masani, University High — Scored 23 points in a win over Kamehameha II Wednesday

LaChae McColor, Moanalua — Scored 19 points in a loss to Kahuku Monday

Chanelle Molina, Konawaena — Scored 28 points in a win over Kamehameha-Hawaii Satur

Vikatolia Naulu, Lutheran — Scored 20 points in a win over Christian Academy Friday

Isabella Olsen, Hawaiian Mission — Scored 17 points in a win over Lanakila Baptist Saturday

Alohi Robins-Hardy, Kamehameha — Scored 22 points in a win over Mid-Pacific Saturday

Taufau Williams, Kailua — Scored 23 points in a win over Castle Monday

BOYS SOCCER
Noah Alejado, Saint Louis — Scored two goals in a win over Damien Saturday

Jashua Arias, Kailua — Scored two goals in a win over Kaimuki Saturday

Jared Cabigas, Waipahu — Scored two goals in a win over Waianae Friday

Marcelo Dadino, Kapolei — Scored two goals in a win over Leilehua Friday

Jhonah Felipe, Kalaheo — Scored two goals in a win over McKinley Thursday

Naia Graham, Kailua — Scored two goals in a loss to Roosevelt Wednesday

Peter Kanoho, Kailua — Scored two goals in a win over Kaimuki Saturday

Marc Matas, Mililani — Scored two goals in a win over Radford Tuesday

Nicholas Russey, Leilehua — Scored two goals in a win over Nanakuli Tuesday

Ricky Sandry, Saint Louis — Scored three goals in a win over Damien Saturday

Ikaika Urasaki, Castle — Scored three goals in a win over Kaimuki Thursday

Daniel Woo, Pearl City — Scored two goals in a win over Waianae Tuesday

GIRLS SOCCER
Ma'ila Aluli, Kahuku — Scored two goals in a win over Farrington Wednesday

Cailla Fabro, Pearl City — Scored two goals in a win over Waianae Tuesday

Randi Fontes, Pearl City — Scored two goals in a win over Waianae Tuesday

Kiani Halushka, Kamehameha — Scored two goals in a win over Saint Francis Tuesday and four goals in a win over Mid-Pacific Friday

Tasha Inong, Pearl City — Scored two goals in a win over Waianae Tuesday

Kaleigh Ma'ake, Campbell — Scored two goals in a win over Waipahu Tuesday

Kawaiulani Makue, Kamehameha — Scored two goals in a win over Mid-Pacific Friday

Shay Nakahira, Punahou — Scored two goals in a win over Sacred Hearts Friday

Nicole Nishiki, Mililani — Scored two goals in a win over Radford Tuesday

Shaya Padilla, Leilehua — Scored three goals in a win over Nanakuli Tuesday

Keala Parker-Lee, Sacred Hearts — Scored two goals in a loss to Pac-Five Tuesday

Emily Viola, Punahou — Scored two goals in a win over Sacred Hearts Friday