Video: Thunder 13U vs. Imua

H1 Thunder vs. Imua, PAA 13U League, Kilauea District Park gym, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. Video: Brandon Higashionna.

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13U: H1 Thunder 52, Imua 32

Solid all-around effort, great defense and nonstop hustle by the Thunder tonight. We were 10 strong and our chemistry gets better each time. We were missing Micah, Walter, Manoa and Tanielu, but the team still played well. Tonight's lineup: Ryan Higashionna,Jared Elwin, Felcris Jay Corpuz, Hsien Pascua, Chris Afe, Kyle Moraga, Kali'a Mielke, Joshua de Jesus, Ed Luther John, Javan Montiho.

Next: Practice Sunday 11:00 am McCully Gym. WE LUB THIS GAME!

Wednesday funday

Solid workout this afternoon with Kali'a Mielke, Manoa Kualii Moeand Ralph. Kyle came later. A lot of drills in 2 hours. Lot of low post, high post, wing, on-ball defense, offensive footwork. WE LUB THIS GAME!

Video: Thunder 13U vs HomeGrown

H1 Thunder vs. HomeGrown, Compete & Learn League 13U Division, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, Kilauea District Park gym.

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Tuesday funday

Workout today at Kalakaua was about reps. Shooting reps. Defensive on-ball reps. Box-out reps. Good job overall, could be better. Some of our newbies will need to learn what concentration, toughness and discipline are about, but I'm not worried. They are all coachable and willing to work hard. Today's ballers: Jared Elwin, Felcris Jay Corpuz, Cheenie Marie Calibuyot, Hsien Pascua, Ed Luther John, Ralph, Kim. 

Next practice: Wednesday, 3:30 pm, Kalakaua outside court.

WE LUB THIS GAME!

Video: Thunder 17U vs. Hoops4Christ

H1 Thunder vs. Hoops4Christ, Compete & Learn League 17U Division, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, Kilauea District Park gym.

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Practice: Tuesday

No practice Monday. I got lots of work to do, and it'll be good for everybody to have some free time. We'll practice Tuesday, 3:30 pm, Kalakaua outside courts.

But as for Monday, get your homework done, get your 200 shots in, go home, shower, eat and DOUBLE CHECK your homework. Every night. It's the difference between a D and a C, a C and B, and a B and an A.

WE LUB THIS GAME!

13U: Thunder 38, HomeGrown 30

Always a tough battle with the team in green. We kept their perimeter shooting to a minimum, moved the ball well, kept our defensive pressure on them consistently. We had a lot of open threes that didn't fall, but that'll come with a little more practice as a team. Or not. We'll be fine. It was fun seeing both 13U and 17U play well today, especially on defense. A lot of heart on that hardwood. We led by 10-15 points for most of the second half. WE LUB THIS GAME!

Lineup: Micah Visoria, Walter Berthold, Javan Montiho, Ryan Higashionna, Hsien Pascua, Felcris Jay Corpuz, Joshua de Jesus (Josh), Kali'a Mielke, Chris Afe, Kyle Moraga, Tanielu Mosi Afe. 11 strong, job well done!

17U: Thunder 42, Hoops4Christ 27 (CAL)

Nice work by the 17U. Six are older guys and four are 13U guys. Strong team ball, a lot of savvy basketball out there. We used to be one of the youngest teams in 17U. Now we play with control, composure, experience. We kept the defensive pressure on via matchup zone (and man late in the game) against a team that has some pretty good long-range shooters. Good work, Thunder!

Lineup: John Chow, Cody Ogoso, Sisifo Lauvao, Isaiah Visoria, Kaelen Shaq Donnelly, Brent Quackenbush, Jerry Betiru, Tanielu Mosi Afe, Chris Afe, Kyle Moraga, Kali'a Mielke.

13U: Game is on Sunday, not Sat.

REMINDER: No 13U game today (Saturday). Our game is on Sunday, 1:00 pm at Kilauea gym (CAL).

17U is scheduled to play at 12:00 pm, still waiting to hear back from Brent Quackenbush, Shaq Donnelly, John Chow, Cody Ogoso, Sisifo Lauvao and more.

17U scheduled to play Sunday

Thunder 17U is scheduled to play on Sunday, 12 noon, Kilauea gym in CAL League. If I don't get commitments from at least 7 players, we're going to cancel 17U for the fall. Games are on weekends and will not conflict with Ikaika League (Sunday afternoons). Call or text me 551-1054. Been waiting to hear back from everybody. 

Brent Quackenbush Mick Colling Isaiah Visoria Shaq Donnelly John Chow Cody Ogoso Sisifo Lauvao Keanu Pratt Kyle Moraga. Football guys Mosi Afe Chris Afe) I know you're busy.

Thursday funday

Good shooting workout today at Kalakaua. Slightly breezy, not too bad. Good work by Chin-Chin, Ralph, Ed Luther John, Hsien Pascua and Kim. 

Next practice: Saturday 9:00 am, Kalakaua. WE LUB THIS GAME!