Chris Fisher To Take Over Reigns for Men's Soccer
Honolulu (12/31/09) - Chris Fisher has been appointed the new HPU men’s soccer coach. Fisher will take over for Scott Liedtke who resigned after seven years with the Sea Warriors. “I am very excited for the opportunity to lead HPU men's soccer into the next decade,” said Fisher. “The program continues to grow and get stronger every year and I hope to keep this tradition going.”
Fisher takes over head coaching duties after three years as the HPU Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. The Sea Warriors went 30-16-5 during that time, and finished second in the Pacific West Conference the last two seasons.
“We feel fortunate to have Chris lead our men’s soccer program,” said Darren Vorderbruegge, HPU Athletics Director. “Our hope is that he will provide continuity and continue the recent success of the program as we strive to win a conference championship.”
Michele Nagamine, who recently finished her second season with the HPU women’s soccer team, is looking forward to working with Fisher. “I am so happy to be working with Chris. He was an integral part of building our men's program into a PacWest contender and has the support of the players and coaches. Chris understands our culture here at HPU and is well respected in the soccer community. I look forward to writing the next chapter of HPU soccer with him.”
Originally from Pleasanton, California, Fisher graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he played four seasons for the men’s soccer team. Fisher then took his game to the professional ranks, playing at FC Borge Pyronis in France, and with the California Jaguars and Chico Rooks of the United Soccer League. He later finished his career with the Hawai‘i Tsunami in the USISL Pro League. Most recently Fisher coached at Vaiete Soccer Club and Riggers Soccer Club in Hawai‘i.
Scott Liedtke Steps Down as HPU Men’s Soccer Coach
After seven years with the HPU Men’s Soccer program, Scott Liedtke is stepping down as Head Coach. After four years as assistant coach, Liedtke was elevated to Head Coach in 2007 where he led HPU for three years.
“We are very pleased with what Scott has done with the HPU men’s soccer program,” said HPU Athletics Director Darren Vorderbruegge. “Having both played and coached at HPU, he is and always will be part of the HPU family. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
Since taking over HPU in 2007, Liedtke has taken the program to new heights. He posted over 10 wins in each of the last two seasons, and finished one game shy this past season of HPU’s first PacWest Title. He departs with an overall record of 30-16-4 in three seasons.
Liedtke cites his increasing commitment to Le Jardin Academy, where he works as a college counselor, as the reason for his departure. “It was just getting very difficult to balance my commitment to Le Jardin and HPU,” said Liedtke. “Whether it has been as a player, supporter, or coach I have been affiliated with the HPU men’s soccer program for 17 years, and HPU will always be important to me.”
Liedtke was a member of the 1996 HPU team that finished with a 17-2-1 record, best in school history. He also played for the Hawai‘i Tsunami from 1997-1998, and has been coaching at the club and high school level for 21 years.
“I have been a part of HPU soccer for a long time and had the pleasure to work and play with a lot of quality players,” adds Liedtke. “I want to thank HPU for believing in my abilities as a coach, and giving me the opportunity to represent Hawaii Pacific University.”
HPU Men’s Soccer Lands Six On All-PacWest Team
Phoenix (11/18/09) – The HPU men’s soccer team landed six selections to the 2009 PacWest All-Conference Team. The announcement was made today by the PacWest Media Office.
Headlining the HPU selections were Kapaa High School graduates Chance Bukoski and Ikaika Fuerte, and senior defender Sven Blauth, who were all named to the First-Team. Bukoski, who earned First-Team honors in 2008, ranked second in goals scored (13) and game-winners (7). He also contributed three assists, and tied for second in goals per game (0.76).
Fuerte earned the honor in his first season with HPU. He posted one goal and recorded a conference-high seven assists. He ranked first in assists per game (0.41) and was credited with one game-winner. Blauth (Kaiserslautern, Germany/Hohenstaufen Gym) started 16 games and played in 17, contributing one goal and four assists.
Kevin Fung (Honolulu/Iolani School) and Nathan Scott (Phoenix/Sandra Day O’Connor) were named to the Second-Team, and goalkeeper Matt Terry (Honolulu/Saint Louis School) earned Honorable Mention honors. Fung started 17 games and registered six assists, tying him for second in the conference. He also was second in the conference with 0.35 assists per game. Scott started 16 of the 17 games he played in, tallying four assists on the season.
Terry repeated his honor from one season ago after posting a 10-1-2 record in 12 starts. He ranked second in the conference in goals against average (0.75) and shutouts (4). He also ranked first in save percentage (.821) and was second in the conference in shutouts per contest (0.29).
HPU had one of its most successful seasons in school history. They finish with a 13-2-2 overall mark and, at 10-2-2 in conference, ended the season second in the PacWest. For the second straight season, the Sea Warriors posted an undefeated home record.
Terry Earns Second Player Of The Week Honor
Phoenix (11/10/09) - For the second time in three weeks, HPU senior goalkeeper Matt Terry has been selected as the Pacific West Conference Men’s Soccer Player of the Week. The announcement was made today by the PacWest Media Office for games played from November 2-8.
Terry, a former high school All-American and graduate of Saint Louis School in Honolulu, boasted a 3-0 record during the week, with a 0.88 goals against average and a .750 save percentage. He halted six of eight shots on net in 205:02 of action, blanking Chaminade 5-0, defeating UH-Hilo 2-1, and stopping BYU-Hawaii 2-1 in double-overtime to close out the season.
Chance Bukoski and Ikaika Fuerte were also named to the weekly honor roll for HPU. Bukoski recorded two goals and one assist on the week, and scored game winners in HPU’s matches against Chaminade and BYUH.
Fuerte posted a goal and three assists for the week. He scored the game winner against UH-Hilo, and added three assists against Chaminade.
HPU closed the season with a 13-2-2 overall record, and finished tied for second in the PacWest at 10-2-2. They posted an undefeated home record for the second consecutive season.
HPU Men’s Soccer Tops BYU-Hawai‘i In Season Finale
Kanoehe, HI (11/7/09) – Chance Bukoski scored a goal and recorded the game winning assist, as the HPU men’s soccer team topped BYU-Hawai‘i, 2-1, in double overtime. HPU finishes the season second in the PacWest at 10-2-2 and 13-2-2 overall. BYUH drops to 7-6-1 in conference and 8-9-1 overall.
Bukoski opened the scoring in the seventh minute with his 13th goal of the season. Paul Harleman served a ball from the right flank to the feet of an on-running Bukoski who shot the ball past BYUH keeper Cory Cosgrave. The Seasiders evened the match in the 20th minute as Adam Maciejewski followed up a save by HPU keeper Matt Terry.
Just minutes into the second overtime period, Bukoski found Kimo Komomua running in from the left flank. He collected the pass and shot the ball past Cosgrave for the sudden victory win.
Terry posted five saves for HPU, with Cosgrave recording 10 saves for the Seasiders.
Following the match, seniors Matt Terry, Jim Terry, Sven Blauth, Mike Decaires, Paul Harleman, and Max Anton were honored for their years of service to Sea Warrior soccer.
HPU Men’s Soccer Close Season With Title On The Line
Honolulu (11/6/09) – The HPU men’s soccer team has had one of its best seasons in school history, and now enters its season finale with a shot at the PacWest title. With just two losses, HPU has affirmed itself as Hawai‘i’s top collegiate team, and pose a threat to perennial PacWest powers Grand Canyon and Notre Dame de Namur.
To clinch a share of the PacWest Championship, HPU first needs a win over BYU-Hawai‘i. The Sea Warriors then need favorable results from a pair of mainland matches. Grand Canyon, who has already clinched a share of the title, must lose to Academy of Art, and NDNU needs to tie or lose to Dixie State.
HPU has certainly done its part to this point. They have an unbeaten streak of seven matches which includes a win over NDNU and a draw versus Grand Canyon, and have not lost at home since 2007. Striker Chance Bukoski is second in the PacWest with 12 goals, and goalkeeper Matt Terry boasts a conference-high .820 save percentage with 41 saves and a PacWest low nine goals against.
HPU’s season finale against BYU-Hawai‘i takes place tomorrow, Saturday, at 3:00 p.m. The match will be at Atherton Field on the HPU Hawai‘i Loa Campus. Following the match, the Sea Warriors will honor seniors Matt Terry, Jim Terry, Max Anton, Sven Blauth, Paul Harleman, and Mike Decaires.
HPU Defeats UH-Hilo, Remains In Hunt For PacWest Title
Honolulu (11/5/09) – At Atherton Field, the HPU men’s soccer team defeated UH-Hilo, 2-1. The Sea Warriors improved to 12-2-2 overall and 9-2-2 in the PacWest, with UH-Hilo falling to 9-10 overall and 8-5 in conference.
UH-Hilo struck first, as Eduardo Gutierrez scored in the 28th minute to give UHH the 1-0 lead. The Sea Warriors evened the match just before halftime, as Isaiah Guth headed in a cross by Paul Harleman for the equalizer.
The game winner came in the 70th minute when HPU was awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area. Sven Blauth served the ensuing restart to the far post, and Ikaika Fuerte netted his first collegiate goal.
Matt Terry posted one save for HPU, with UH-Hilo keeper Dane Kaylor recording four saves.
HPU plays its season finale this Saturday, November 7, against BYU-Hawai‘i. Start time at Atherton Field is set for 1:00 p.m.
HPU Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Chaminade
Honolulu (11/3/09) – At Saint Louis Field on the Chaminade University campus, the HPU men’s soccer team defeated the Silverswords, 5-0. HPU improves to 11-2-2 overall and 8-2-2 in the PacWest. Chaminade falls to 3-12 overall and 2-10 in conference.
Five players scored for the Sea Warriors, with Ikaika Fuerte recording three assists. Chance Bukoski scored in the 12th minute to give HPU a 1-0 lead. The score line stood until the 65th minute when Max Anton scored to give HPU a two-goal lead.
Sven Blauth, Alan Albertazzi, and Luis Jungo each netted a goal in the final 10 minutes to complete the scoring.
HPU starter Matt Terry was spelled in the 14th minute in net by Ryan Wurz, who finished the match with two saves. Daniel Dartt posted four saves for Chaminade.
The Sea Warriors return to action this Thursday, November 5, against UH-Hilo. Start time at Atherton Field is set for 1:30 p.m.
HPU Men’s Soccer Receives First-Ever Regional Ranking
Kansas City, KS (10/27/09) – The HPU men’s soccer team received a #10 ranking in the NSCAA Division II West Region Poll. The announcement was made today by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America national office.
The ranking was HPU’s first in the history of the program.
HPU currently holds a 9-2-2 record, and earned the honor based on wins against Dominican University, Notre Dame de Namur, and Dixie State, and a 1-1 tie versus sixth-ranked and PacWest leader Grand Canyon. The Sea Warriors are third in the PacWest standings with three matches to play.
HPU is riding a five-match unbeaten streak, and are 7-2-2 in conference.
They next take the field against Chaminade on Tuesday, November 3. Kick off at Saint Louis field on the Chaminade campus is set for 12:00 p.m.
HPU Scores In Stoppage Time, Defeats Argonauts
Kaneohe, HI (10/26/09) – Alan Albertazzi scored in stoppage time of regulation, as the HPU men’s soccer team defeated Notre Dame de Namur, 2-1. With the win, HPU improves to 10-2-2 overall and 7-2-2 in the PacWest. NDNU falls to 9-8-1 overall and 8-2-1 in conference.
The win was HPU’s first-ever over the Argos, and pulls the Sea Warriors to within two points of the top spot in the PacWest.
Chance Bukoski gave HPU a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 14th minute. Luis Jungo played a ball through the center of the Argo defense that Bukoski ran on to and slotted past NDNU keeper Joseph Mora. The Argos answered early in the second half, earning a free kick just outside the HPU penalty area. Arturo Gomez took the kick and scored past HPU keeper Matt Terry.
Albertazzi scored his game winner off a cross from the left flank by Ikaika Fuerte. Kimo Komomua played in a streaking Fuerte, who lifted a pass to the back post that Albertazzi ran on to and volleyed into the net.
Terry posted two saves for HPU, with Mora recording five saves for NDNU.
HPU next takes the field on Tuesday, November 3, against Chaminade. Start time at Saint Louis Field is set for 12:00 p.m.
HPU’s Terry And Anderson Earn PacWest Honors
Phoenix (10/26/09) – HPU’s Matt Terry and Dyanne Anderson were named the PacWest Men’s and Women’s Soccer Players of the Week. The honor was announced by the PacWest Media Office for games played Oct. 19-25.
Terry boasted a 2-0-1 record with a 0.62 goals against average and an .875 save percentage. He halted 14 of 16 shots on goal in 290 minutes of action, posting nine saves versus unbeaten Grand Canyon to preserve a 1-1 overtime draw. He also blanked Dixie State College, 3-0, and earned a 2-1 victory over Dominican University.
Terry, a homegrown product from Saint Louis School, received the honor for the first time in his HPU career.
Anderson led the Lady Sea Warriors to a 2-1 week by recording eight points on three goals and two assists. She tallied the game-winner in the 106th minute versus Grand Canyon, as HPU defeated the ‘Lopes 1-0. She also recorded one assist in a 3-1 loss versus Dixie State, and scored two goals and added one assist in a 4-1 victory over Dominican University.
The men’s and women’s soccer teams take on Notre Dame de Namur on Monday, October 26, at Atherton Field. Start time for the women’s match is set for 1:30 p.m. with the men’s match to follow.
Men’s Soccer Draws With ‘Lopes
Kaneohe, HI (10/24/09) – At Atherton Field, the men’s action saw Grand Canyon unable to win a PacWest match for the first time this season. HPU’s double overtime 1-1 draw with the ‘Lopes kept them in the running for the PacWest title, as it improved to 6-2-2 in conference and 9-2-2 overall.
After a scoreless first half, GCU struck first just after the break. Kyle Ciliento was taken down in the HPU penalty area and scored the ensuing penalty kick. The equalizer came in the 67th minute, as Max Anton scored off a flank service from Chance Bukoski.
The match remained scoreless through the rest of regulation and overtime.
Matt Terry recorded nine saves in net for HPU, with Ben Paneccasio posting one save for GCU.
Both teams return to action this Monday, October 26, against Notre Dame de Namur. The Lady Sea Warriors kick off at 1:30 p.m. with the men’s match immediately following. Both matches will be played at Atherton Field.
Sea Warriors Soccer Splits With Dixie State College
Kaneohe, HI (10/22/09) – At Atherton Field on the HPU Hawai‘i Loa Campus, the HPU men’s and women’s soccer teams faced off with Dixie State College in a PacWest doubleheader. The Lady Sea Warriors fell, 3-1, in the opener and the men’s team topped the Red Storm, 3-0.
Meghan Fuller scored HPU’s lone goal, an equalizer in the 28th minute. Dyanne Anderson played a ball behind the Dixie State defense that Fuller ran on to and scored to the upper right corner of the goal.
DSC scored in the 80th and 85th minutes to seal the win. HPU falls to 7-6-1 overall and 5-4 in conference. The Lady Red Storm improve to 10-3 overall and 9-0 in the PacWest.
In the men’s action, Jim Terry collected a pair of assists and Alan Albertazzi scored his first collegiate goal as HPU earned the shutout win. They opened the scoring in the 38th minute when Max Anton followed up a shot from Chance Bukoski.
Kimo Komomua scored in the 74th minute on a crossed ball from Terry, and Albertazzi’s goal sealed the win in the 83rd minute.
The Sea Warriors improve to 9-2-1 overall and 6-2-1 in the PacWest. Dixie State falls to 5-7-1 overall and 3-6 in conference.
Both teams return to action this Saturday, October 24, against Grand Canyon. The men’s match kicks off at 1:00 p.m. followed by the women’s match.
HPU Men’s And Women’s Soccer Teams Sweep Dominican
Kaneohe, HI (10/20/09) – In a PacWest doubleheader, the HPU men’s and women’s soccer teams each topped Dominican University. The men’s team defeated the Penguins 2-1, and the Lady Sea Warriors earned a 4-1 victory. The matches were played under overcast and rainy conditions at Atherton Field on the HPU Hawai‘i Loa Campus.
The opener saw Chance Bukoski score the game winner in the 89th minute. With just moments remaining, Bukoski pounced on a loose ball inside the Penguin goal box and knocked home the goal, his ninth of the season.
Kainoa Kahui scored in the 24th minute to give HPU a 1-0 lead, but Pedro Guevara answered for Dominican just moments later to tie the match. The Sea Warriors improve to 8-2-1 overall and 5-2-1 in the PacWest. Dominican drops to 6-8-1 overall and 3-5-1 in conference.
In the ladies action, the Sea Warriors atoned for an earlier defeat at the hands of the Penguins. Dyanne Anderson scored her seventh and eighth goals of the season, as HPU improved to 7-5-1 overall and 5-3 in the PacWest. Dominican falls to 5-7-3 overall and 3-4-2 in conference.
Jamie Hirai and Taylor Hoesterey also tallied goals, with Anderson adding one assist. Stephanie Malone scored Dominican’s lone goal of the match.
Both teams return to the pitch on Thursday, October 22, against Dixie State College. The doubleheader kicks off with the women’s match at 1:30 p.m., and will be played at Atherton Field.
Sea Warriors Soccer Splits Against Dixie State
St. George, UT (10/12/09) – The HPU men’s and women’s soccer teams split with Dixie State College in a PacWest Conference doubleheader. The men’s team won 1-0, with the Lady Sea Warriors falling 3-2 to the Red Storm. Both matches were played on the Dixie State College campus.
The men’s team improved to 7-2-1 overall and 5-2-1 in the PacWest. Chance Bukoski scored the match’s lone goal in the 62nd minute. He took a crossed ball from the left flank by Kevin Fung, and put home the goal from the right side. The goal was his team-leading eighth of the season.
Matt Terry posted six saves in the shutout, with DSC keeper Tyler McAninch recording three saves.
In the ladies action, the Sea Warriors (6-4-1, 4-3) trailed by three goals before Amber Fuller found the back of the net in the 75th and 83rd minutes. Her first goal came on a strike from 10 yards outside the box, and the second on a free kick just outside the penalty area.
Carianne Makino recorded three saves, with DSC keeper Abby Monroe posting one save.
The women’s team next plays on Saturday, October 17, in a non-conference match versus Birmingham Southern University. Start time is set for 3:00 p.m. They then join the men’s team in a conference doubleheader on Tuesday, October 20 against Dominican University. The men’s match is set to start at 1:30 p.m. with the women’s match to follow.
All matches will be played at Atherton Field on the HPU Hawai‘i Loa Campus.
HPU Men’s Soccer Falls To Notre Dame de Namur
Belmont, CA (10/10/09) – On the campus of Notre Dame de Namur University, the HPU men’s soccer team fell to NDNU, 3-0. HPU falls to 6-2-1 overall and 3-2-1 in the PacWest. The Argonauts improve to 4-8-1 overall and 4-1-1 in conference.
Arturo Gomez led the Argos with two goals of the bench.
Matt Terry posted five saves for HPU, and Joseph Mora recorded one save for NDNU.
Chance Bukoski and Sven Blauth provided the attack for the Sea Warriors, each posting two shots in the match.
HPU plays its final match of the road trip Monday, October 12, against Dixie State College. Start time with the Red Storm is set for 4:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
HPU Men’s Soccer Draws With Dominican
San Rafael, CA — The HPU men’s soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with Dominican University in a PacWest Conference match. HPU moves to 6-1-1 overall and 3-1-1 in the PacWest. Dominican now stands at 5-5-1 overall and 2-2-1 in conference.
The Sea Warriors opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Chance Bukoski, the PacWest's leading goal scorer, tallied his eighth goal of the season on an assist by Ikaika Fuerte.
The Penguins tied the match in the 75th minute after a scramble in front of the HPU goal. Shane Huiberts put home the equalizer assisted by Alec Zeigler.
The two teams played through double overtime for the 1-1 draw. Bukoski had an opportunity to score the game winner in the 95th minute, but could not convert on a penalty kick to win the match.
Matt Terry posted three saves for HPU, with DU keeper Matthew Carlson recording six saves.
HPU returns to action Saturday, October 10 against Notre Dame de Namur. Kick off is set for 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Men’s And Women’s Soccer Sweep Academy of Art
San Francisco (10/6/09) – The HPU men’s and women’s soccer teams both defeated Academy of Art University in a PacWest Conference doubleheader. The Lady Sea Warriors won 1-0 in double overtime, and the men’s team defeated the Urban Knights by the same score.
The Lady Sea Warriors improved to 5-2-1 overall and 3-1 in the PacWest, while AAU dropped to 0-9-2 and 0-4-2. The HPU men moved to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in conference, with the Urban Knights falling to 4-7-1 and 1-5.
In the ladies action, Meghan Fuller scored the game winner in the 108th minute. She took a service by Lauren Avenue from the left flank and punched in the match’s only goal. It was her fourth of the season.
HPU goalkeeper Carianne Makino posted four saves, with AAU keeper Solveig Barnes recording eight saves. The Sea Warriors outshot AAU 27-9.
Chance Bukoski scored the game winner for HPU in the men’s match. In the 83rd minute, midfielder Kainoa Kahui found Bukoski at the top of the penalty box. Bukoski took the service and shot the ball inside the left post for his team-leading seventh goal of the season.
Matt Terry recorded two saves in goal for HPU before leaving with an injury. Ryan Wurz saved two shots in Terry’s absence. Daniel Waller posted four saves for the Urban Knights.
Both teams next play Dominican University on Thursday, October 8, in another PacWest doubleheader. Start time for the men’s match is set for 2:00 p.m. with the women’s match to follow.
Sea Warriors Soccer Sweeps Chaminade
Kaneohe, HI (9/26/09) – At Atherton Field on the HPU Hawai‘i Loa Campus, the HPU men’s and women’s soccer teams defeated Chaminade in a PacWest doubleheader. The Lady Sea Warriors topped the Swords 8-0, while the HPU men earned a 3-1 victory.
In the ladies action, the Sea Warriors scored four goals in each half, as they improved to 2-1 in the PacWest and 4-2-1 overall. CUH dropped to 0-2 in conference and 0-5 overall. Dyanne Anderson posted four goals, the most in one game since the program was reinstated in 2006.
KaUa Wall scored two goals and Meghan Fuller added a goal and two assists.
Marissa Minor recorded 11 saves in goal for Chaminade.
In the men’s action, HPU improved to 2-1 in the PacWest and 5-1 overall. Chaminade dropped to 0-2 in conference and 1-4 overall.
Kainoa Kahui scored a season-high two goals for the Sea Warriors, including the game winner in the 18th minute. After Chaminade tied the match at 1-1, Kahui took a mishandled cross by CUH keeper Darren Smith, and slotted home the shot in the upper right corner.
Kimo Komomua sealed the win with his goal in the 78th minute. He dribbled through the Silversword back line from 40 yards out, and beat Smith to give HPU a 3-1 lead.
HPU keeper Ryan Wurz posted three saves, with Smith recording six.
Both HPU teams next travel to the mainland for four PacWest matches in seven days. They first play Academy of Art on Tuesday, October 6. Match time of the women’s match is set for 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with the men’s match to follow.
Sea Warriors Swept By Vulcans
Hilo, HI (9/19/09) – In their PacWest Conference openers, the HPU men’s and women’s soccer teams fell to UH-Hilo. The women’s team lost 1-0 while the HPU men fell 3-1.
In the opener, the Lady Sea Warriors (2-2-1) lost their first Division II match of the season. UH-Hilo (1-4-1) scored the game winner in the 42nd minute. Alysia Salvador scored on a breakaway, slipping the ball past HPU keeper Carianne Makino (four saves).
In the second match of the doubleheader, the HPU men’s team (3-1) received its first loss of the season. Vulcan striker Logan Montenegro scored in the 33rd minute, and assisted on another goal in the 57th minute.
Chance Bukoski was fouled in the penalty box in the 90th minute, and scored on the penalty kick for HPU’s lone goal of the match.
Sea Warrior keeper Ryan Wurz posted two saves in his first collegiate start. Ivan Mercado recorded 11 saves for UHH.
Both teams return to action Monday, September 21, against BYU-Hawai‘i in another conference doubleheader. Start time for the women’s match is set for 1:00 p.m. followed by the men’s match at 3:30 p.m. Both matches will be in Laie, HI on the campus of BYUH.
HPU Men’s Soccer Tops UH-Hilo, Win Challenge Cup
Hilo, HI (9/12/09) – In the Hawai‘i Challenge Cup final, the HPU men’s soccer team defeated UH-Hilo, 1-0. Chance Bukoski scored the game winner in the 86th minute, as HPU became the first team to claim two Cup titles.
HPU improves to a perfect 3-0 while UH-Hilo falls to 1-5.
“It was a great win for the guys,” said HPU coach Scott Liedtke. “They worked hard this weekend and you could tell this was something they all wanted to accomplish.”
Jim Terry posted his second assist of the tournament, beating his man down the right flank and serving a ball right to the head of the oncoming Bukoski. Marked well most of the match, Bukoski drove into the box and headed home the game winner.
“UH-Hilo was doing a very good job marking up Chance (Bukoski),” said Liedtke. “He just kept working and finally broke through for the score.”
HPU keeper Matt Terry posted four saves in the shutout win. Ivan Mercado recorded two saves for UH-Hilo in the losing effort.
The Sea Warriors return to Hilo to play the Vulcans next week for their first PacWest match of the season. Kickoff against UH-Hilo is set for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19.
HPU Tops Chaminade, Advances To Final
Hilo, HI (9/11/09) – At the Hawai‘i Challenge Cup, the HPU men’s soccer team opened with a 3-1 win over Chaminade (1-1). The Sea Warriors (2-0) advance to the championship match to play the winner of UH-Hilo and BYU-Hawai‘i.
HPU opened the scoring in the 26th minute, as Max Anton scored on a service from the right flank by Jim Terry. In the 61st minute, Terry collected HPU’s second goal as he took a through pass from Kevin Fung and beat Chaminade keeper Darren Smith for the 2-0 lead. Fung gave the Sea Warriors a 3-0 lead less than five minutes later, serving a ball to Kainoa Kahui who scored inside the back post. Sven Blauth also collected an assist on the play.
Anton and Kahui each have three goals on the season to lead the Sea Warriors.
HPU keeper Matt Terry posted two saves in the match.
The Sea Warriors outshot the Swords 14-6. The championship match will be played tomorrow, September 12. Start time is set for 3:30 p.m. in Hilo.
HPU Men’s And Women’s Soccer Teams Sweep Upper Iowa
Kaneohe, HI (8/28/09) – At Atherton Field, the HPU men’s and women’s soccer teams swept a doubleheader from Upper Iowa University. The women’s team topped the Lady Peacocks 2-0 in the opener, with the HPU men defeating UIU 4-0 in the second match.
The Lady Sea Warriors improved to 2-0 on the season, their best start since 2001. Sisters Amber and Meghan Fuller netted the goals for HPU. In the 20th minute, Dyanne Anderson was dragged down in the penalty area by the Peacock defense, as HPU was awarded the penalty kick. Amber Fuller scored the spot kick to give HPU a 1-0 lead.
In the second half, Meghan Fuller received a through ball from Anderson, and scored to the far post past UIU (0-1) goalkeeper Melissa Heitzman. Fuller’s goal was her third of the season. The Sea Warriors posted 19 shots to the Peacock’s four.
HPU keeper Carianne Makino recorded two saves with Heitzman posting four saves.
In men’s action the Sea Warriors delivered an equally dominant performance, netting their four goals on 23 shots.
Kainoa Kahui led HPU with one goal and one assist in his first appearance as a Sea Warrior. Chance Bukoski and Max Anton each added a goal, and Adam Rieke closed the scoring with his goal in the 80th minute.
HPU goalkeeper Matt Terry recorded two saves, with UIU keeper Andy Youde posting 10 saves.
The women’s team next takes on Division I UH-Manoa this Sunday, August 30. Start time is set for 5:00 p.m. at Waipio Peninsula Stadium. The men’s team will have two weeks to prepare for the Hawai‘i Challenge Cup in Hilo. They open with host UH-Hilo on Friday, September 11. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.
Bukoski and Ekden Headline HPU Men’s Soccer Preseason Honors
Queen Creek, AZ (8/19/09) – Forward Chance Bukoski and midfielder Linus Ekden (pictured) were selected to the 2009 PacWest Men’s Soccer Preseason All-Conference Team. The announcement was made today by the Pacific West Conference office, and voted on by the conference coaches and sports information directors.
Bukoski (Lihue, HI) begins his sophomore season with the Sea Warriors after a stellar prep career at Kapaa High School. Last season, he earned First-Team All-PacWest honors after scoring seven goals and recording four assists to help the Sea Warriors to a 9-2-1 conference record and a second place finish. Bukoski enters the season after training this summer at the IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He and teammate Max Anton (senior, Kailua) played in the Collegiate Player Development League.
Ekden, a junior from Lidkoping, Sweden, also returns after being selected to the All-PacWest First-Team last season. He scored four goals and assisted on four more. Ekden was also a 2007 PacWest Newcomer of the Year selection.
In addition to its individual honors, HPU was picked to finish second in the order of finish, also voted on by the conference coaches and sports information directors. The Sea Warriors received four first place votes, more than any other school.
At 11-5-2, the 2008 HPU team had one of its most successful seasons in program history. They posted an undefeated conference home record and second place finish in the PacWest. The Sea Warriors open the season Friday, August 28 against Upper Iowa University. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. at Atherton Field on HPU’s Hawai‘i Loa Campus.
