No. 10 Kaiser thumps Moanalua to stay undefeated

Tenth-ranked Kaiser remained at the top of the OIA East girls basketball standings with a 53-39 win over visiting Moanalua on Thursday night.

Junior Rose Shimaoka finished with a game-high 26 points, 12 rebounds, five steals and three assists to help the Cougars (6-0) stay undefeated in league play.

Brandi Baker added 10 points and Brooke Ho chipped in eight points and five rebounds as Kaiser led from start to finish against Na Menehune (3-3).

"Moanalua is always good and always has good guards and I told my girls that it was going to come down to our guards against their guards," Cougars coach Simon Bitanga said. "I think our guards stepped it up tonight."

Shimaoka led the way with 19 of her 26 in the first half as Kaiser led 34-21 at the break.

Moanalua junior Sienna Ho scored a team-high 12 points but was forced to the bench due to foul trouble midway through the second quarter.

Kaiser ramped up its pressure full court and Shimaoka scored eight of her points during an 11-4 run to end the half to push the lead to double digits.

"Once we seen her go out we took away the other ball handlers and trapped and we got a lot of tipped balls," Bitanga said.

Na Menehune missed their first nine shots but stayed in the game behind freshman Kelcie Leong, who hit a 3-pointer late in the first quarter and had seven of her nine points off the bench in the first half.

Baker hit a pull-up jumper and converted a three-point play as Kaiser scored seven straight to start the second half to take its biggest lead of the game at 41-21.

Delylah Sanerivi scored seven of her eight points in the fourth quarter to go along with 12 rebounds for Moanalua, which has dropped two of its last three.

Kaiser is one of two undefeated teams in the East and travels to Kailua to play the 5-1 Surfriders on Saturday.

One of Bitanga’s major concerns heading into this weekend’s showdown is cleaning up an offense that committed 24 turnovers against Moanalua.

"We didn’t expect to make that many turnovers," he said. "We have another good game coming up this Saturday and we’ve got to try to keep up with how we’ve been playing and do what we’ve got to do."

Moanalua has another road game at McKinley (1-5).

OIA EAST GIRLS

MOANALUA– Sydnie Canencia 0, Dasialia Julian 2, Sienna Ho 12, Breana Padua 0, Delylah Sanerivi 8, Skyena Antolin 2, Kelcie Leong 9, Lei-Helani Talaro 6, Kyra Oda 0.

KAISER–Brooke Ho 8, Rose Shimaoka 26, Brandi Baker 10, Macy Hiraki 4, Chelsea Soong 0, Kaui Markham-Delima 0, Grace Remington 0, Briana Halemanu 2, Natasha Horn 2, Mary Carr 1.

3-point goals–Moanalua 3 (Ho 2, Leong). Kaiser none.

Junior varsity–Kaiser 52, Moanalua 34

Kalani 67, Kalaheo 36

Kailey Espinas scored 15 points as the Falcons routed the Mustangs and earned their first win in conference play.

KALAHEO–Esther Ilab 2, Shawntay Sugse 3, Michelle Sasaki 3, Maka Perry 4, Shaena Randles 2, Jadyn Silva 7, Tyler Meredith 0, Sharde Randles 5, Jordan Kamakaole 0, Kylie Kaiahua 0, Mikayla Hanson 10.

KALANI–Shandlyn Willing 3, Angela Childress 1, Chara Higaki 1, Julia Lee 6, Fane Harris 0, Andrea Ching 12, Noelle Suzuki 12, Melanie Shiraki 0, Kailey Espinas 15, Logan Luke 8, Diana Huynh 0, Kassidy Misaki 9.

3-point goals–Kalaheo 2 (Sugse, Silva). Kalani 7 (Lee 2, Suzuki 2, Espinas, Misaki, Willing). 

Junior varsity–Kalani 53, Kalaheo 16

No. 2 Roosevelt 77, Kahuku 34

Starr Rivera was hot from beyond the arc, dropping four 3-pointers and finishing with 19 points as the Rough Riders dominated the Red Raiders.

ROOSEVELT–Sharice Kawakami 14, Ka’onohi Quinlan 0, Starr Rivera 19, Kaohi Kapiko 0, Ashley Kiko 11, Keala Quinlan 18, Alliya Gabriel 4, Muna Cook 2, Ciera Uchida 6, D-Dre Wright 3.

KAHUKU–Lehiwa Benson 3, Savanna Christensen 4, Demi Matagi 2, Sachi Williams 2, Laken Te’o 3, Cheyenne Te’o 7, Mela Tulele 0, Debra Barenaba-Setoki 2, Naia Leitupo 0, Lydia Taulapapa 0, Leving Tumaolaga 3, Brittny Blake 8.

3-point goals–Roosevelt 8 (Rivera 3, Ke. Quinlan 2, Uchida 2, Wright). Kahuku 3 (Benson, Christensen Tumaolaga). 

Junior varsity–Roosevelt 50, Kahuku 38

Kaimuki 43, Castle 38 

The Knights held high-scoring Victoria Kintz to 12 points, but 3-for-13 free-throw shooting in the fourth quarter enabled the Bulldogs to pull out the victory at Castle.

KAIMUKI–Sirena Titer 2, Ashlynn Henderson 13, Desiline Talung 3, Keihara Henry 0, Brandi Pfeiffer-Kekoa 5, Victoria Kintz 12, Kuuipo Sefo 2, Kato Leha 3, Cleopatra Lauvao 0, Liza Anien 3.

CASTLE–Raykelle Dacosin 0, Darrien Dacosin 1, Sierra Koki 19, Asia Almeda 5, Tilleree Johnson 0, Kui Silva 4, Maile Craighead 4, Kaira Tilton 3, Sydney Fernandez 2.

3-point goals–Kaimuki 3 (Anien, Talung, Pfeiffer-Kekoa). Castle 3 (Koki 3). 

Junior varsity–Kaimuki 32, Castle 27

Also

Farrington 57, Kailua 54

McKinley 2, Anuenue 0 (forfeit)

OIA WEST GIRLS

No. 8 Mililani 43, Leilehua 41

Second chances on the offensive boards and a late three-pointer by Talia Brandner enabled the Trojans to hold off the Mules and remain unbeaten in the OIA West.

MILILANI–Hope Carter 0, Kayla Torres 2, Taysia Canon 3, Megan Shimabukuro 1, Talia Brandner 11, Jamie Yuki 15, Kristen Miguel 0, Taylor Walker 0, Shantel Appleby 6, Summer Bolibol 5, Velisa Meleisea 0. 

LEILEHUA–Jerri Maluyo 8, Keahi-Lele Roy 5, Regina Manumu’a 0, Tywanna Abbott 17, Saramansina Docktor 2, Tatiana Caravallo 0, Jazmina Lafitaga 9.

3-point goals–Mililani 5 (Brandner 2, Yuki 2, Canon). Leilehua 2 (Maluyo, Roy).

Junior varsity–Leilehua 28, Mililani 21

Kapolei 44, Waipahu 21

The Hurricanes jumped out to a 16-1 first-quarter lead with a smothering defense and balanced scoring to breeze past the Maurauders.

Bernice Ching had two three-pointers and finished with a game-high 17 points for Kapolei. Regina Dela Cruz chipped in 10 points, six from outside the arc.

WAIPAHU–Kaelyn Aceret 0, Desiree Aceret 2, Kruvee Balcobero 4, Jhoanna Cauton 0, Kayla Dias-Pajente 9, Alyssa Lene 1, Romelyn Maluyo 0, Leilani Baon 2, Kanoelani Uehara 3.

KAPOLEI–Regina Dela Cruz 10, Brittany Ramos 0, Alexis Correa 4, Annika San Nicholas 2, Jernell Delenia, Sam Eslava 2, Cassie Hendrick 0, Seleni Bartley 0, Cameron Lopez 0, Aulani Kala-Reanatso 0, Bernice Ching 17, Kanani Diamond 2, Vai Fuiava 3, Devan Fenumai 0, Nichelle Brown 4.

3-point goals–Waipahu 2 (Balcobero, Dias-Pajente). Kapolei 4 (Dela Cruz 2, Ching 2).

Junior varsity–Kapolei 51, Waipahu 21

Nanakuli 57, Campbell 39

Tianna Hanohano scored a game-high 16 points as the Golden Hawks defeated the Sabers.

Ricka Jackson scored 10 points, including two 3-pointers to lead Campbell.

CAMPBELL—Jasianna Ah Nee 6, Gieani Balino 6, Charis Curran 0, Cydney Curran 7, Shyanna Fernandez 2, Dahlia Guillory 0, Ricka Jackson 10, Sierra Mariano 6, Jessica Samante 2, Genavee Tago-Sue 0.

NANAKULI—Alana Nuuanu 4, Angelica Chun Fook 4, Jade Marfil 9, Jahnna Kahele-Madali 2, Ciera O’Brien 15, Tianna Hanohano 16, Manea Kauhane 3, Cruzita Enos 2, Raynette Meyers-Kahalehoe 2.

3-point goals—Campbell 2 (Jackson 2). Nanakuli 1 (Hanohano).

Junior varsity—Nanakuli 41, Campbell 30

Pearl City 52, Aiea 40

Kayelah Arakaki powered the Chargers with a game-high 33 points, including 16-of-18 from the free-throw line and a trey.

PEARL CITY–Louise Pekelo 4, Jurey Jao 3, Shawnia Oliveros 0, Ashley-Tianna Amorin 4, Kayelah Arakaki 33, Mana Borden 4, Brandee Huihui 4.

AIEA–Chantelle Shimabukuro 4, Tess Tauvale 0, Kyle Johnson 7, Kailly Paulo 4, Aimee Chock 10, Vien Crisostomo 0, Tyler Asing 0, Emekina Lautalo 15.

3-point goals–Pearl City 1 (Arakaki). Aiea 2 (Chock 2).

Junior varsity–Pearl City 29, Aiea 22

Waianae 59, Waialua 24

Tayhila-Lee Chong led three players in double figures with a game-high 17 points to lead the Seariders over the winless Bulldogs.

WAIALUA–Kaedy Hatchett 9, Kiana Paakaula-Reis 8, Kaitlin Ayonon 3, Alaina Bayudan 2, Laola Pang 0, Chalseah Pascua 0, Kayla Kapika 2, Shaylee Souza 0.

WAIANAE–Charlotte Garcia 0, Tayhila-Lee Chong 17, Daysha Kaleikini 7, Asenati Cook 14, Berlin Johnson 13, Raegina Atiga 8.

3-point goals–Waialua 4 (Paakaula-Reis 2, Hatchett, Ayonon). Waianae none.