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Male Athlete of the Week: Tua Tagovailoa, Saint Louis football
Tua Tagovailoa had the best night of his young prep career Saturday night, but his coach believes the best is yet to come from the sophomore quarterback.

It was a night to remember for Tagovailoa, who racked up 589 yards of total offense and five touchdowns to lead Saint Louis to a pivotal 46-38 win over previously-undefeated Kamehameha at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium. The southpaw completed 23 of his 33 pass attempts for 399 yards and threw touchdown passes to four different receivers. In all, he connected with seven different pass catchers and was intercepted once.

"I think he had an outstanding game, (but) when you see him perform at practice you know what he can do in the game, so it's not really a surprise because we see him everyday when he throws and when he runs," Crusaders' coach Cal Lee said of Tagovailoa. "It is amazing to see during the game, but I think we take it for granted how good he is. It's still truly incredible what he did. He was really outstanding."

Tagovailoa also carried the ball 24 times and rushed for 190 yards — both game-high marks. He had 340 passing yards and 101 rushing yards in the first half alone, and added a 2-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

"The sky is the limit as far as how good he can be," Lee said. "I think he can get better and it's because players of his caliber have a worth ethic that is going to elevate him to somewhere else. He works hard, but he wants to just get better and better and better and that's what you want to have. Kids have to come out and want to get better and he has that built in. He has the inner drive that you don't see very often. He doesn't let down and he's not satisfied in his performances."

Lee said Tagovailoa has become more and more comfortable with each snap he has taken.

"The confidence comes with experience and I think he's every game he's getting more and more confidence and experience," Lee said. "I think the success he's had gives him more confidence in what he wants to do. Performance always gets people pumped but, but he's one to always give credit where it's due — to the other players around him — but the key in any type of offensive scheme is the quarterback and he's doing a heck of a job for us right now."

After opening the 2014 season with an 0-3 mark, Saint Louis has reeled off three straight wins in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu to even it's record at 3-3 overall and 3-1 in league play.

"I think at any program when you lose the first three games you feel down on yourselves, but we've been fortunate to win the last three," Lee said. "We've built some confidence in the team and they're looking forward to the next game and we've just got to keep working, but winning helps, of course."

Tagovailoa and the Crusaders return to Aloha Stadium Saturday, when they play Saint Francis at 7:30 p.m.

Female Athlete of the Week: Lisa Tashiro, Kaiser cross country
Whether it's in the pool or in the hills, Lisa Tashiro is in her comfort zone.

Tashiro, a three-sport athlete at Kaiser, served notice that she should be considered amongst the contenders for the individual cross country state title with her performance amongst an elite field at the Iolani Invitational at Kualoa Ranch Saturday. The junior was the top local finisher in the 3-mile course and helped the Cougars finish third as a team. Tashiro's time of 17 minutes and 42.49 seconds was just 1.29 seconds behind medalist Heidi Smith of Glacier Peak (Wash.).

"We, as coaches, told her that we thought she good chance to win the race regardless of if there were mainland people or not, but of course there's that uncertainty that comes with it that is always part of the equation," said Kaiser coach Dennis Swart, who noted it is Tashiro's first season of cross country. She also competes in swimming and track and field and has been a longtime member of the Kamehameha Swim Club.

"When she was running track we noticed she had pretty good 400-meter speed, so we started training her as a middle-distance runner, then we realized that she's even better at distance events," Swart said. "She really hasn't run that much yet — she leaves for swim practice everyday at 4:15 (p.m.) — so she's doing this all on very low mileage."

Swart, whose daughter also swam at the same club about 10 years ago, said Tashiro's endurance can be traced to her hours in the pool.

"The difference between swimming and running is the amount of stress on the muscles, shins and hips from running, while swimming is almost totally aerobic — there's very little stress on the body, except for shoulders and elbows — and we've been very careful mileage-wise with her before we realize that she doesn't need a whole lot of running to be aerobically fit," Swart said. "I expected that she could compete against the mainland kids and with the rest of the top kids on Oahu and the neighbor islands, but it's one of those things that you just never know because this was her first real big cross country race that she's run in."

Tashiro, who placed fourth in the state in the 3,000-meter run as a sophomore, ran alongside Iolani junior Amanda Beaman for most of the race, but Smith made a late push to edge both local runners.

"In one sense she didn't know what she was doing, she was just running on instincts and ability and just followed what we told her ahead of time," Swart said. "She's so inexperienced that she doesn't know how good she could be. She had no difficulties with the hills, which is always a good sign. I think that was a big confidence builder for her now. I'm proud of her."

Swart said Tashiro's mental make-up gives her an edge — whether she's running or swimming.

"She has a good temperament as far as running goes," Swart said. "Some people are weak mentally, but she's pretty strong mentally and I attribute that to swimming and her club. They have good coaches and they're one of the top clubs. I see a lot of similarities with the kids coming out of that swim program. They're very strong — physically and mentally — and they're not afraid to work."

Tashiro and the Cougars will host the Honolulu Marathon/Kaiser Invitational Saturday morning.

AIR RIFLERY
James Sison, Leilehua — Shot a 532 in a win over Pearl City Wednesday

BOWLING
Gwen Maeha, Leilehua — Rolled a high game of 278 and three-game series of 765 in an OIA West girls' match Thursday

Chelsi Morishige, Pearl City — Rolled a high game of 244 and a three-game series of 677 in an OIA West girls' match Thursday

Bradley Nakamura, Pearl City — Rolled a high game of 267 and a three-game series of 687 in an OIA West boys' match Thursday

Ikaika Soderbury, Castle — Rolled a high game of 220 and three-game series of 600 in an OIA East boys' match Thursday

Dylan Tetsutani, Mililani — Rolled a high game of 288 and three-game series of 654 in an OIA West boys' match Thursday

CROSS COUNTRY
Kaeo Kruse, Kamehameha — Finished second overall and was top local runner in 3-mile boys' race at Iolani Invitational at Kualoa Ranch Saturday in a time of 14 minutes and 41.11 seconds.

FOOTBALL
Kawena Alo-Kaonohi, Baldwin — Rushed for two touchdowns in a win over Kamehameha-Maui Friday

Manaia Atuaia, Kahuku — Made 11 tackles in a loss to Kaiser Saturday

Jayce Bantolina, Campbell — Caught five passes for 107 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Mililani Friday

Jordan Bayudan, Kamehameha — Rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries in a loss to Saint Louis Saturday

Austin Borengasser, Kamehameha — Had two sacks and an interception in a loss to Saint Louis Saturday

Jacob Botelho, Mililani — Scored on a 50-yard interception return in a win over Campbell Friday

Chayse Conceicao, Damien — Scored on a 45-yard interception return in a win over Saint Francis Saturday

Bubba Ellis-Noa, Konawaena — Rushed for a touchdown and caught eight passes for 98 yards and a touchdown in a win over Hawaii Prep Friday

Onosai Emelio, Maui — Rushed for three touchdowns in a win over King Kekaulike Saturday

Ofa Fahiua, Hilo — Scored on a 10-yard fumble return in a win over Kealakehe Saturday

Steve Feliciano, Moanalua — Scored on a 33-yard interception return in a win over Aiea Friday

Kainoa Ferreira, Pac-Five — Threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Iolani Saturday

Sheldon Grace, Konawaena — Passed for 190 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Hawaii Prep Friday

Makaila Haina-Horswill, Nanakuli — Rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Anuenue Friday

Parker Higgins, Kaiser — Made seven tackles, forced two fumbles and recovered a fumble in a win over Kahuku Friday

Jarrod Infante, Pac-Five — Caught 10 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Iolani Saturday

Justice Jardine, Waianae — Had two sacks and recovered a fumble in a win over Castle Friday

Austin Jim On, Iolani — Passed for 159 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Pac-Five Saturday

Terell Johnson, Campbell — Rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries in a loss to Mililani Friday

Kalawaia Judd, Kaiser — Threw for 321 yards with two touchdowns and ran for another score in a win over Kahuku Friday

Caleb Kagawa, Hawaii Prep — Scored on a 76-yard fumble return in a loss to Konawaena Friday

Alika Kahaulelio, Kamehameha — Caught five passes for 140 yards in a loss to Saint Louis Saturday

Kale Kanehailua, Nanakuli — Threw three touchdown passes in a win over Anuenue Friday

Kepono Kawaakoa, Damien — Rushed for 124 yards on 16 carries in a win over Saint Francis Saturday

Kawika Keama-Jacobe, Moanalua — Threw for 356 yards with two touchdowns and rushed for two other scores in a win over Aiea Friday

Keoni Keanini, Kamehameha-Maui — Rushed for 263 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Baldwin Friday

Maika Koko, Waianae — Had two sacks in a win over Castle Friday

Nayton Kuresa, Waianae — Had two sacks and an interception in a win over Castle Friday

Dallas Labanon, Damien — Threw four touchdown passes in a win over Saint Francis Saturday

Isaiah Lewis, Castle — Caught a pair of touchdown passes in a loss to Waianae Friday

Storm Lotomau, Iolani — Rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries in a win over Pac-Five Saturday

Keenan Luis, Baldwin — Rushed for 245 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Kamehameha-Maui

Tielu Mamea, Mililani — Had three interceptions, including one returned for a 34-yard score, in a win over Campbell Friday

Dominic Maneafaiga, Pearl City — Rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries in a win over Radford Saturday

Randy Manewa, Nanakuli — Ran for a touchdown and intercepted a pass in a win over Anuenue Friday

Jarin Manuel, Damien — Intercepted a pair of passes and returned one for a 28-yard touchdown in a win over Saint Francis Saturday

Chaston Marcos, Roosevelt — Scored on a 42-yard interception return in a win over Kalaheo Friday

Ronald Matautia, Kapolei — Ran for two touchdowns in a win over Kailua Friday

Jensen McDaniel, Kaiser — Rushed for 100 yards on 29 carries in a win over Kahuku Friday

McKenzie Milton, Mililani — Threw for 161 yards with three touchdowns and rushed for 103 yards and another score in a win over Campbell Friday

Corbin Morisada, Iolani — Made six tackles, one sack and intercepted two passes in a win over Pac-Five Saturday

Cory Nakamura, Pac-Five — Scored on a 60-yard fumble return and intercepted a pass in a loss to Iolani Saturday

Chase Newton, Kamehameha-Maui — Threw for 376 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Baldwin Friday

Kumoku Noa, Kamehameha — Caught a pair of touchdown passes in a loss to Saint Louis Saturday

Kaimana Padello, Mililani — Had five tackles and two sacks in a win over Castle Friday

Cyrus Park, Moanalua — Scored on a fumble return in a win over Aiea Friday

KJ Pascua, Iolani — Rushed for 187 yards and five touchdowns on 20 carries in a win over Pac-Five

Thomas Reid, Radford — Caught six passes for 111 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Pearl City Saturday

Leighton Rosa, Saint Francis — Ran for two touchdowns in a loss to Damien Saturday

Jason Sharsh, Moanalua — Caught 11 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Aiea Friday

Jahred Silofau, Saint Louis — Rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in a win over Kamehameha Saturday

Fatu Sua-Godinet, Kamehameha — Threw for 268 yards with two touchdowns and rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Saint Louis Saturday

Jordan Taamu, Pearl City — Threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Radford Saturday

Noah Taiese, Aiea — Scored on a 96-yard kickoff return in a loss to Moanalua Friday

Lincoln Tappe, Aiea — Scored on a fumble recovery in the end zone Friday

Sione Vaohea, Maui — Rushed for two touchdowns in a win over King Kekaulike Saturday

Dylan Villanueva, Campbell — Had seven tackles and an interception in a loss to Mililani Friday

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
McKenna Granato, Punahou — Had 10 kills in a win over Iolani Wednesday

Natalia Kaopua, Nanakuli — Had nine kills, three digs and a block in a win over Radford Monday and 10 kills with three digs in a win over Waianae Thursday

RaeLynn Leong, Kailua — Had 11 kills and 12 digs in a loss to Roosevelt Wednesday

Anna Uhr, Iolani — Had nine kills in a loss to Punahou Wednesday

Delcie Williams, Kailua — Had 10 kills, 17 digs and three blocks in a loss to Kalani Monday