Hawaii Sports 6/5 Wed
Dayle K. Turner
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* The following is a summary of the 6/5/96 Hawaii Sports News *
* compiled from a variety of sources. Email Dayle Turner *
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** Astros Draft Johnson **
University of Hawaii pitcher Mark Johnson was chosen in the first
round of the amateur baseball draft by the Houston Astros
yesterday. He was the 19th pick overall and joins two other
former Rainbows, Derek Tatsuno and Mike Campbell, as first round
selections. "I'm happy to a part of the Astros' program," said
Johnson, currently working out the U.S. national team at
Millington, Tenn. in preparation for the upcoming summer
Olympics. Based on what players in his draft position have
received in the past, Johnson could receive a signing bonus in
the $1 million range. "I think everything will go fair (in
negotiations)" he said. Also drafted yesterday were Rainbow
outfielder Jason Ross (in the 13th round by the Atlanta Braves)
and UH recruit Jared Sundberg (in the 16th round by the expansion
Tampa Bay Devil Rays).
** Top Prep Honors to Watson, Arceneaux **
Kamehameha's Rachel Watson and St. Louis' Darnell Arceneaux were
named the *Honolulu Advertiser's* female and male high school
athletes of the year today. Both recently graduated. Watson,
bound for Syracuse University, earned all-state honors in
volleyball and basketball this year for the Warriors. "She's the
most naturally talented girl I've ever worked with," said
Kamehameha volleyball coach Dan Kitashima. Arceneaux, who signed
a letter of intent to play football for Utah next season, was Mr.
Everything for St. Louis. He was this year's state offensive
player of the year in football, passing for a record 27
touchdowns for the Prep Bowl champion Crusaders. In basketball,
he earned all-state honors as a guard for the second consecutive
year. "He's a true gamer," said St. Louis basketball coach
Darryl Gabriel. "When the going gets tough, he takes the game to
another level."
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The *Advertiser* also recognized the top athletes from 62 Hawaii
high schools for 1995-96. They are as follows:
Academy of the Pacific: Billy Blotsky
Aiea High: Desiree Espinda and Scott Saito
Assets School: Liza Sanchez and Kawika Villa
Baldwin: Ruth Delos Santos and Hoapili Dukelow
Campbell: Summer Aona and Jason Martin
Castle: Jessica Horner and Bronson Tom
Damien: Kawika Smith
Farrington: Valasi Sepulona and William Peabody
Hana High: Koali Blumer-Buell and Daniel Paman
Hanalani: Jessica Shepherd and Randall Yoshino
Hawaii Baptist: Shaunna Bejgrowicz and Matt Stevens
Hawaii Prep: Billy Prince
Hilo High: Cara Shinjo and Daniel Nishijima
Honokaa: Avlyn Roque and Brandon Carvalho
Iolani: Kelly Tan and Tracey Takamiya
Kaahumanu Hou: Tiffany Ueki and Shea Kennedy
Kahuku: Kaui Fonoimoana and Kolo Funaki
Kailua: Malulani Afong and Ryan Canon
Kaimuki: Mary Ella Borabora and Faimanifo Sane
Kaiser: Heather Lowe and Andy Yu
Kalaheo: Jennifer Redman and Brian Yule
Kalani: Laurene Oda and Hyo Jong Yoo
Kamehameha: Rachel Watson and Billy Pieper
Kapaa: Carleen Paleka and Milo Haneberg
Ka'u: Keona Paaluhi and La'akea Yoshida
Kauai High: Christine Gouthro and David Michaud
Kohala: Melany Pang and Gerrit Pasco
Konawaena: Traci Kahanahui and Casey Flores
Lahainaluna: Kimberly Young and Joshua Dean
Lanai High: Hanae Tamashiro and Ronald Ribucan
Lanakila Baptist: Janelle Orosco and Brad Erber
La Pietra: Ku'ulei Nakanelua
Laupahoehoe: Tisha Maikui and Lee Yamane
Leilehua: Iris Tashiro and Shawn Nakata
Lutheran: Hiromi Suzumasa and Caleb Fetui
Maryknoll: Nicole Brown and Matt Korpita
Maui High: Kris Fukushima and Robert Kemfort
McKinley: Darolyn Custodio and Gavin Sumimoto
Mid-Pacific: Hilary Okumura and Todd Jinbo
Mililani: Jackie Pang and Ryan Chang
Moanalua: Desiree Holstein and Issac Castro
Molokai High: Tarrah Starkey and Matt Yamashita
Nanakuli: Mildred Ahina and Robert Burkett
Pahoa: Tammy Kajiyama and Jon Joseph Chung
Parker: Asia Daniels and Matthew Bell
Pearl City: Nikki Takai and Nicholas Oandason
Punahou: Malia Mason and Jason Ching
Radford: Nikki Appleberry and Bruce Taylor
Redemption Academy: Jacquie Kamahele and Darren Maku'e
Roosevelt: Alexa Higa and Aaron Ho
Sacred Hearts: Kristi Castro
St. Anthony: Malia Shimomura and Jeff Robson
St. Francis: Shannon Denning
St. Joseph: Maime DeMorales and Bronson Shelton
St. Louis: Darnell Arceneaux
Seabury Hall: Tanya Palmer and Luini Sete
University High: Joyce Lum and Claren Cristobal
Waiakea: Lotus Hartley and Jonathan Young
Waialua: Makani Ortogero and Shane Fujinaga
Waianae: Mokulani Naeole and Jimmy Nunuha
Waimea: Lyrissa Sagawa and Dan Kawika Smith
Waipahu: Roina Pua Suaava and Tevita Tuikolongahau
** Ho, Garcia Advance **
Hawaii surfers Derek Ho and Sunny Garcia will join six others in
the quarterfinals of the Quiksilver Pro at East Java, Indonesia
today. Yesterday, Ho, the 1993 world champion, had a session he
described as "one of the greatest of my life." The 6- to 8-foot
waves at the surf spot called G-Land are similar to the ones at
Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore, he said. Garcia, ranked second
in the current world standings, surfed to an easy win over Stuart
Bedford-Brown of Australia.
** Sports Shorts **
Herman Leong has been named the new head basketball coach for
Radford High School. Leong replaces Garrett Gabriel, who left
Radford to accept a teaching position at Maryknoll, his alma
mater.
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Tennis players from five different Oahu high schools will
represent Hawaii on a tour of Japan and Korea later this month.
The tour is sponsored by the U.S. Soft Tennis Association and
players are paying their own expenses for the two-week trip.
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Punahou defeated Waipio, 54-46, to capture the championship of
the Hawaii Select Spring League last night at Kalaheo High School
Gym. Scott Wong scored 21 points to lead the Buffanblu.
** Oahu Surf Report **
North shore: 2 to 4 feet
South shore: 3 to 5 feet
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