Mid-Pacific second baseman Jenna Kumabe drove in five runs and scored five runs to help the Owls beat then-No. 4 Iolani Wednesday and Saint Francis Saturday. Brien Ing | SL

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Lee Tanaka threw a complete-game and allowed one run on four hits to lead Pac-Five to a 4-1 upset over then-No. 1 Mid-Pacific. Evan Asato | SL

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Male Athlete of the Week: Lee Tanaka, Pac-Five baseball
Lee Tanaka made quite the splash in just his second pitching appearance on the varsity level Friday.

After being called up from the junior varsity just a few weeks ago, the sophomore right-hander got his first start against the reigning Division I state champions and came through with a big performance. Tanaka threw a complete-game and allowed one run on four hits to lead Pac-Five to a 4-1 upset over then-No. 1 Mid-Pacific — its first victory of the season.

"He was throwing strikes and in the right locations where we wanted it," Wolf Pack coach Dennis Fukunaga said. "He gave up some hits — (MPI) reported four hits, but we counted more than that — but they were hitting it to somebody. I think that's why he was so successful. It wasn't like he shut them out, but we were making plays and everything just fell in place. We played good defense and (Tanaka) put up a good game on the mound."

Tanaka, who stands 5-foot-5 and attends Hawaii Baptist, said all the right things to Fukunaga before the game and exceeded expectations when it was all said and done.

"He's very composed for a sophomore," Fukunaga said. "I told him, 'I got you penciled in as our starter against Mid-Pac. What's your answer?' He said, 'Well coach i'll give it my best' and that's what I wanted to hear. If he said I'm not ready or he had to think about, then I would have told him he's not the right guy, but all we ask is to go out there and give it your best. I knew he would be all right — I didn't realize he'd go seven (innings), because none of our pitchers had gone seven this year. I was just hoping he would give us three or four good ones and he went seven innings, 104 pitches. Just amazing."

Fukunaga joked that Tanaka could be considered his staff ace after just one career start.

"I feel good for him. He's a really good kid and a very good student of the game," Fukunaga said. "He's very quiet, but he shows everything on the field, in a way, and that's what I like. He's the smallest guy on our team and did the biggest damage. He works hard every single day, so he deserves this."

Pac-Five's offense did the job with eight hits off of Mid-Pacific pitching, including Kai Sasaki's 2-run home run.

"We had some timely hits," Fukunaga said. "We were hitting even in the games that we lost. In fact, against Saint Louis, we lost to them, but we outhit them by three hits, but against Mid-Pac I think timely hits were the difference. Everything seemed to click at the same time."

The Wolf Pack's celebration was short-lived however, as they took the field again Saturday afternoon.

"I told the boys, 'You celebrate, because to beat the No. 1 in the state of Hawaii, you celebrate,'" Fukunaga said. "Those guys really deserve it. Not only was it our first win, but look who we beat. That's an accomplishment by itself. They were happy, you could see it, but we had to come back the next day to play again."

Pac-Five, which has alternated between Division I and Division II in each of the last four seasons, sits in last place at 1-8 in the six-team D1 Interscholastic League of Honolulu.

"We set-up goals at the beginning and i told the kids we play each team three rounds and we're playing with the big boys, so if we can beat every team maybe one time, that's a success already," Fukunaga said. "That way it makes it easier for the boys to just go out there and play and not have to think that we have to win them all."

Tanaka and the Wolf Pack play fourth-ranked Iolani, third-ranked Mid-Pacific and fifth-ranked Kamehameha on consecutive days (Thursday through Saturday) this week at Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park.

Female Athlete of the Week: Jenna Kumabe, Mid-Pacific softball
No team had a Spring Break like Mid-Pacific did and no Owl had a better couple of games at the plate than Jenna Kumabe.

The junior second baseman drove in five runs and scored five runs to help Mid-Pacific beat then-No. 4 Iolani Wednesday and Saint Francis Saturday. She hit a home run in each game, which were both big wins for the Owls. They beat the Raiders 16-3 and topped the Saints 16-5.

"Prior to that she was in a little bit of a slump," Mid-Pacific coach Alan Inaba said of Kumabe, who bats leadoff. "She was struggling a little, so to her credit, her and Lindsey Matoi, our shortstop, would stay after practice and come early before games to get in some extra hitting and take some extra cuts."

Inaba was optimistic that Kumabe would break out of her slump soon.

"I told her to stick with her swing and look at her pitch selection and then she had that big home run against Iolani that got her going," said Inaba, who noted her importance to his team. "Jenna is one of our captains and she's one of the vocal ones, so along with her actions on the field, she's also the one who kind of fires everybody up. She's kind of important for us."

In their three losses this season, the Owls have scored a combined seven runs. During their current win-streak, they are outscoring teams 38 to 10.

"I think a lot has to do with confidence," Inaba said MPI's hot streak. "At the beginning of the year when we were struggling, they were pressing, but now they know that if they don't get a hit, the person behind them will and it relaxes them."

Despite having won two of the last three Division I state championships, the Owls are embracing the role of underdog.

"We just take it one game at a time — one pitch at a time, one out a time — and not worrying too much about down the road," Inaba said. "We're the underdog, so there's less pressure — although I hope this isn't going to jinx us — but you can't worry about what's going to happen, you just have to worry about what you can control, do your best and whatever happens, happens."

Kumabe helps set the tone at the top of the order, but has been buoyed by several veterans behind her.

Nicole Lopez, a junior third baseman, also hit a pair of homeruns, drove in five runs and scored six runs in last week's wins. Inaba also mentioned seniors Taylor Ann Oda and Matoi as other bats in the lineup.

"I would say we're pretty solid from top to bottom," Inaba said. "We don't really rely on one person — we're not just relying on Jenna, but when she starts off the game or inning with a hit then it kind of carries over from there. Hitting is contagious."

Kumabe and the Owls lay eight-ranked Iolani Wednesday and second-ranked Maryknoll Saturday.

BASEBALL
Dominic Albalos, Radford — Batted 2 for 4 with a triple, three RBIs and a run scores in a 13-0 win over Kaimuki Saturday

Jedd Andrade, Maryknoll — Pitched five innings of two-hit ball with four strikeouts and no walks in a 4-3 win over Pac-Five West Tuesday

Phillip Aylward, Maryknoll — Batted 2 for 2 with a double, walk, three RBIs and a run scored in a 10-5 win over Saint Francis Thursday

Landyn Bartness, Radford — Did not allow a hit, struck out two and walked none in five scoreless innings in a 10-0 win over Waialua Wednesday

Beau Branton, Punahou — Batted 3 for 4 with a double, four RBIs, three runs scored, a walk and two stolen bases in a 12-3 win over Pac-Five Saturday

Tjader De Alba, Radford — Batted 2 for 2 with a walk, two RBIs and two runs scored in a 13-0 win over Kaimuki Saturday

Sheaven Delima-Fereira, Waianae — Batted 2 for 4 with a home run, four RBIs and two runs in a 24-1 win over Farrington Saturday

Darion Domingo, Waianae — Batted 3 for 5 with two doubles, four RBIs and two runs scored in a 24-1 win over Farrington Saturday

Sean Fernandez, Saint Francis — Batted 3 for 4 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored in a 9-5 win over Damien Monday

Tyler Fujimoto, Moanalua — Allowed two hits, struck out seven and walked none in seven innings in a 4-0 win over Roosevelt Wednesday

Noah Goss, Punahou — Batted 2 for 4 with two RBIs a walk and a stolen base in a 12-3 win over Pac-Five Saturday

Kobe Hedgar, Kaimuki — Batted 2 for 4 with four RBIs in a 13-1 win over Farrington Wednesday

Ian Higa, Kalani — Batted 4 for 4 with a triple, double, three RBIs and four runs scored in a 27-6 win over Castle

Kahi Hirano, Maryknoll — Batted 3 for 5 with three doubles and three runs scored in a 4-3 win over Pac-Five West Tuesday

Jobe Ibana, Campbell — Batted 3 for 4 with a triple, double and a run scored in a 2-0 win over Mililani Wednesday

Austin Inouye, Kaimuki — Batted 2 for 4 with a double, walk, RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases in a 13-1 win over Farrington Wednesday

Joshua Inouye, Iolani — Struck out five, walked two and allowed two hits in six innings pitched in a 10-0 win over Mid-Pacific Saturday

Reece Kakugawa, Kalani — Allowed two runs on four hits with seven strikeouts and three walks in six innings pitched in a 4-2 win over Kaiser Friday

Niko Kala-Mahiai, Waianae — Batted 3 for 3 with four RBIs, a walk and two runs scored in a 24-1 win over Farrington Saturday

Kekoa Kaluhiokalani Jr., Waianae — Struck out eight, walked one and allowed one run on one hit in five innings pitched and batted 3 for 3 with a triple, two doubles, four RBIs and three runs scored in a 24-1 win over Farrington Saturday

Alakai Kim, Castle — Batted 3 for 3 with two home runs, three RBIs and two runs scored in a 27-6 loss to Kalani Wednesday

Mark Kuga, Moanalua — Batted 3 for 4 with a triple and a run scored in a 4-0 win over Roosevelt Wednesday

Noah Lono-Soares, Nanakuli — Batted 2 for 4 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored in a 7-5 win over McKinley Saturday

Dylan Madamba, Aiea — Allowed one hit. struck out three and walked four in 4 2/3 scoreless innings in a 2-0 win over Pearl City Wednesday

Ranan Mamiya, Saint Francis — Batted 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs in a 4-3 loss to Pac-Five West Saturday

Corey Nakakura, Iolani — Batted 2 for 2 with three RBIs in a 10-0 win over Mid-Pacific Saturday

Brendan Odo, Kailua — Batted 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs in a 5-3 win over Kaiser Wednesday

Reece Okura, Roosevelt — Struck out seven, walked two and allowed three hits in five scoreless nnings in an 8-5 win over Kalaheo Saturday

Luis Omphrey, Kaiser — Batted 2 for 4 with a double and two RBIs in a 5-3 loss to Kailua Wednesday

Shayne Serai, Nanakuli — Batted 2 for 4 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored in a 7-5 win over McKinley Saturday

Maika Teal, Saint Francis — Batted 2 for 3 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored in a win over Damien Monday

Keoni Umeda, Kaimuki — Allowed one run on two hits with 11 strikeouts and five walks in seven innings pitched in a 13-1 win over Farrington Wednesday

Jared Uyeda, Aiea — Batted 3 for 4 with a walk and two runs scored in a 9-5 win over Leilehua Friday

Dorrien Villanueva-Hermosura, Campbell — Struck out seven and walked one while allowing four hits in 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a 2-0 win over Mililani Wednesday

Chase Wago, Mid-Pacific — Scattered nine hits, struck out two and walked none in seven innings pitched in a 1-0 win over Saint Louis Wednesday

Gavin Watabayashi, Radford — Batted 2 for 3 with a double, walk, two RBIs and three runs scored in a 10-0 win over Waialua Wednesday

Jarryn Wee, Kalani — Batted 2 for 2 with a triple, three RBIs and a run scored in a 27-6 win over Castle Wednesday

Pikai Winchester, Iolani — Batted 3 for 4 with two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in a 10-0 win over Mid-Pacific Saturday

Jordan Yamamoto, Saint Louis — Allowed one run on five hits, struck out four and walked two in seven innings pitched in a 1-0 loss to Mid-Pacific Wednesday

Hunter Yara, Aiea — Batted 3 for 5 with two RBIs and a run scored in a 9-5 win over Leilehua Friday

BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Michael Horita, Kamehameha — Had 10 digs, 11 assists and a kill in a three-set loss to Brother Rice (Ill). Saturday

Kaehu Kaaa, Kamehameha — Had 13 kills in a three-set loss to Brother Rice Saturday

David Tibayan, Leilehua — Had seven kills in a sweep of Waianae Tuesday

GIRLS WATER POLO
Autumn Akiu, Roosevelt — Scored four goals in an 11-1 win over Moanalua Monday

Lilia Dewilde, Waialua — Scored four goals in a 22-9 win over Waialua Wednesday

Taylor Ganeko, Pearl City — Scored seven goals in a 15-7 loss to Mililani Saturday

Ashley Morea, Mililani — Scored five goals in a 22-9 win over Waialua Wednesday

GOLF
Kaleo Elflein, Mililani — Shot a 77 to win boys' medalist honors at an OIA tournament Monday at Makaha Valley Golf Course

Iris Kawada, Castle — Shot 83 to win girls' medalist honors at an OIA tournament Monday at Makaha Valley Golf Course

SOFTBALL
Christel Agtina, Waialua — Batted 2 for 4 with a triple, four RBIs and a run scored in a 16-6 win over McKinley Thursday

Seli Aholelei, Kaiser — Struck out seven, walked one and allowed two hits in five innings pitched in a 10-0 win over Castle Thursday

Kaili Ann Akimseu, Mid-Pacific — Allowed two runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks in seven innings pitched in a 6-2 win over Punahou Monday

Brielle Asato, Iolani — Batted 2 for 3 with a triple, two RBIs and a run scored in a 13-3 win over Sacred Hearts Saturday

Kayla Burnett, Nanakuli — Batted 2 for 3 with a home run, two RBIs and a run scored in an 11-1 win over Kalani Thursday

Jillian Cristobal, McKinley — Batted 2 for 3 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored in a 16-6 loss to Waialua Thursday

Shelbie Fujinaga, Punahou — Batted 2 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored in a 14-1 win over Pac-Five Saturday

Zoe Hernandez, Punahou — Batted 3 for 3 with three RBIs, a walk and a run scored in a 14-1 win over Pac-Five Saturday

Cyanne Fernandez, Moanalua — Struck out six, walked three and allowed one run on three hits in seven innings pitched in an 11-1 win over Castle Saturday

Shelbie Fujinaga, Punahou — Batted 2 for 3 with a duoble, two RBIs, two runs scored and a run stolen base in a 14-4 win over Pac-Five Saturday

Makamae Kaleikini, Moanalua — Batted 3 for 4 with a double, two RBIs, a walk, stolen base and a run scored in an 11-1 win over Castle Saturday

Cranci Kamaka, Waianae — Struck out seven, walked none and allowed four hits in seven innings pitched in a 4-0 win over Waipahu Thursday

Kamryn Kanae, Kapolei — Batted 2 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored in a 10-0 win over Waipahu Monday

Emma Kawalaea, Nanakuli — Batted 2 for 4 with a home run, triple and two RBIs in an 11-1 win over Kalani Thursday

Aubree Kim, Mililani — Struck out 10 and allowed one hit in seven innings pitched in a 5-0 win over Pearl City Thursday

Vevesi Liilii, Iolani — Batted 3 for 4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored in a 13-3 win over Sacred Hearts Saturday

Nicole Lopez, Mid-Pacific — Hit a home run, drove in four RBIs and scored three runs in a 16-3 win over Iolani Wednesday

Lindsey Matoi, Mid-Pacific — Batted 2 for 3 with a home run, six RBIs and three runs scored in a 16-5 win over Saint Francis

Makana Meyers, Kapolei — Batted 2 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored in a 10-0 win over Waipahu Monday

Taylor Ann Oda, Mid-Pacific — Batted 2 for 4 with a double and two RBIs in a 16-5 win over Saint Francis Saturday

Kiley Oeda, Mid-Pacific — Batted 3 for 4 with a home run, double, three RBIs and two runs scored in a 16-3 win over Iolani Wedesday

Sarah Onishi, Mid-Pacific — Batted 2 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored in a 6-2 win over Punahou Monday

Keahi Pang, Waialua — Batted 3 for 4 with three RBIs and three runs scored in a 16-6 win over McKinley Thursday

Alexis Paulo-Meyers, Nanakuli — Batted 2 for 3 with two home runs, three RBIs and two runs scored in an 11-1 win over Kalani Thursday

Kayla Pedebone, Kapolei — Struck out five and walked one and allowed one hit in five innings pitched in a 10-0 win over Waipahu Monday

Riley Tagawa, Aiea — Batted 2 for 2 with two doubles in an 11-5 win over Kalaheo Thursday

Macy Uyehara, Iolani — Batted 2 for 4 with two RBIs and three runs scored in a 13-3 win over Sacred Hearts Saturday

Tyra Wallrabenstein, Roosevelt — Batted 2 for 4 with a triple and three RBIs in a 15-2 win over Kaimuki Thursday

Maya Yoshiura, Mililani — Batted 2 for 2 with a home run, double, three