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JAY METZGER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Kaiser's Kelsey Lewis II drove to the basket against Farrington’s Pono Kakalia in the first quarter.
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Kaiser built a lead from the perimeter then protected it in the paint.
The Cougars’ hit five 3-pointers in the first half of Thursday’s matchup against Farrington and center Chance Kalaugher powered their attack in the fourth quarter and Division II Kaiser knocked off the ninth-ranked Governors 58-48.
Kelsey Lewis II drained three shots from long range and Keoua Mahiko hit two more to help Kaiser open up a 26-20 lead at halftime. The lead swelled to 16 in the fourth quarter before Farrington closed to within six with 2:53 left. But the Cougars answered each Farrington push to hang on and improved to 6-3 in the OIA East.
"I thought we played a pretty complete game," Kaiser coach Branden Kawazoe said.
"It was a tale of two halves. The first half we were settling for a lot of outside jump shots and I knew coming down the stretch when it becomes a game of possessions and grinding things out we had to establish an inside presence."
Having Kalaugher, a sturdy 6-foot-5 junior, certainly goes a long way toward accomplishing that task.
Limited by foul trouble for much of the first half, Kalaugher scored 11 of his game-high 17 points in the fourth quarter, punctuating the win with a breakaway dunk.
"I know all the teams we play, they’re trying to get me out of the game, so I have to find other ways, I have to change my game to get around that," said Kalaugher, who also grabbed 11 rebounds.
Mahiko finished with 16 points, including six in the fourth period to help the Cougars maintain separation.
Tua Unutoa led Farrington (5-4) with 16 tough points in the paint and Jake Smith scored nine of his 11 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Governors’ comeback. But Kaiser was able to answer when Farrington threatened late.
"The situation is we have to play in the first quarter and second quarter like we did in the fourth quarter," Farrington coach Allan Silva said.
"We were behind, we were chasing and I told them ‘let’s go get this game.’ Kaiser played a very good game. We didn’t play our best game but I credit them, they played well."
While Kalaugher played limited minutes in the first half, Kaiser got a boost from Lewis, who scored 13 points in his most extensive playing time since suffering an ankle injury in the season opener on Jan. 3.
His first 3-pointer gave Kaiser a 13-12 lead late in the first quarter and the Cougars didn’t trail the rest of the way. He added two more in the second quarter, the second coming after Farrington had closed to within two.
"It was real nice," Lewis said. "It was my first time back being 100 percent. Coach told me just try to get into the flow of the game, don’t force anything. My teammates did a god job, they took pressure off of me and got me open looks."
At Kaiser
| Farrington (5-4) | 12 | 8 | 6 | 22 | — | 48 |
| Kaiser (6-3) | 15 | 11 | 13 | 19 | — | 58 |
FARRINGTON–Ola Kealoha 0, Ranan Mamiya 9, Tua Unutoa 16, Ton Selga 5, Jake Smith 11, Makana Correia 0, Jay-ar Francisco 0, Bernard Dela Cruz 0, Pono Kalalia 2, Bryce Tatupu-Leopoldo 4, Montana Liana 1.
KAISER–Keoua Mahiko 16, Kelsey Lewis II 13, Isaiah Lundell 4, Isaiah Akiona 2, Nicolas Tom 6, Jonah Chinen 0, Chance Kalaugher 17.
3-point goals–Farrington 2 (Smith, Selga). Kaiser 6 (Lewis 3, Mahiko 2, Tom).
Junior varsity–Farrington 58, Kaiser 46
OIA EAST BOYS
No. 1 Kalaheo 82, Anuenue 33
The Mustangs sprinted past Na Koa and received 18 points from Kupaa Harrison to remain undefeated in OIA East play.
Anuenue could not contain Kalaheo’s potent offense, which netted 50 first-half points. Kimo Romena drained two 3-pointers and racked up 18 points to lead Na Koa.
At Kalaheo gym
| ANUENUE (0-9) | 11 | 8 | 2 | 12 | — | 33 |
| KALAHEO (9-0) | 24 | 26 | 18 | 14 | — | 82 |
ANUENUE–Kamanaopono Grace-Kekawa 2, Kailau Keola 0, Kamanao Dureg 10, Kimo Romena 18, Keanu Rodriguez 1, Kuhio Ka’aekuahiwi 0, Kalani Jesse 0, Keoua Roy 0, Kaleokalani Gaspar 2.
KALAHEO–Zachary Marrotte 8, Kekai Smith 6, Alec MacLeod 12, Captain Whitlock 2, Andrew Kearney 2, Kaleb Gilmore 8, Jalen Kuhia-Smith 4, Kekoa Thompson 4, Alex Layi 6, Ashton Arnold 4, Kupaa Harrison 18, Ja-Andre Lamar 8.
3-point goals–Anuenue 2 (Romena 2). Kalaheo none.
No. 3 Kahuku 76, Kaimuki 59
The Red Raiders jumped out to a 33-16 halftime lead and kept the Bulldogs at bay thanks in part to a game-high 21 points from Denhym Brooke.
Christian Ono paced Kaimuki with 16 points and also drained a trey in defeat.
At Kaimuki gym
| KAHUKU (8-1) | 11 | 22 | 24 | 19 | — | 76 |
| KAIMUKI (2-7) | 8 | 8 | 21 | 22 | — | 59 |
KAHUKU–Kesi Ah Hoy 3, Kieran Spencer 0, Alohi Gilman 0, Kenny Spencer 0, Mhelvic Juan 0, Tamamoko Green 3, Keanu Akina 9, Tamanui Nagy 4, Bradlee Anae 6, Raniera Smallman 1, Samuta Avea 14, Denhym Brooke 21, Hyrum Harris 15.
KAIMUKI–Calvin Henry 10, Nixon Siona 15, Christian Ono 16, Joshua Kim 0, Tevita Lino 0, Brian Boyd 0, Sifo Lauvao 9, Shanson Kapanui 7, Jeffery Cu 0, Billy Masima 2.
3-point goals–Kahuku 4 (Akina 2, Avea, Green). Kaimuki 5 (Ono 2, Henry, Kapanui, Lauvao).
Junior varsity–Kahuku 84, Kaimuki 63
Kailua 43, Kalani 31
Christian Mejia scored 13 to lead the Surfriders past the Falcons.
Alex Tungpalan had 16 points to lead Kalani.
At Kalani gym
| KAILUA (5-4) | 11 | 4 | 13 | 15 | — | 43 |
| KALANI (3-6) | 8 | 4 | 12 | 7 | — | 31 |
KAILUA–Noah Ahyat 2, Kamu Scheer 10, Noah Kawai 1, Nainoa Mercado 6, Hano Kohatsu 10, Martin Tigilau 0, Noah Auld 1, Koolau Gaspar 0, Matthew Gaspar 0, Keoni Serikawa 0, Christian Mejia 13, Miga Gaisoa 0, Kawika Manaba 0, Tristen Akiona 0.
KALANI–Cory Mitchell 1, Jaron Yamauchi 5, Alex Tungpalan 16, Blaise Manabe 0, Kapa’a Nishimura 0, Jeremy Robinson 5, David Faletoi 1, John Lam1, Jonathan Suda 2, Juwan Bohannon 0.
3-point goals–Kailua 2 (Scheer 2). Kalani 5 (Tungpalan 4, Yamauchi).
Junior varsity–Kalani 68, Kailua 52
Castle 60, Moanalua 48
The Knights took a nine-point lead in the first quarter, pulled away in the fourth, and finished with six 3-pointers to upset Na Menehune.
David Benevedes had a game-high 19 points for Castle.
Kyrie McRaven led Moanalua with 18 points.
At Castle gym
| MOANALUA (5-4) | 10 | 15 | 8 | 15 | — | 48 |
| CASTLE (3-6) | 19 | 7 | 11 | 23 | — | 60 |
MOANALUA–Kyrie McRaven 18, Eric Miyauchi 10, Domenick Bailey 8, RJ Dominguez 5, Darren Fontanilla 3, James Wilkins 2, Elijah Davis 1, Rodson Kealohi 1, Isaiah Jackson 0, Devin Leslie 0, Jacob Ramelb 0, Jacob Matayoshi 0, Christian Casinas 0, Mataio Fatuesi 0.
CASTLE–David Benevedes 19, KJ Ng 16, Chad Figueroa 12, Jeremy McGoldrick 7, Justin Pang 6, Akea Tolentino 0, Clay Mitchell 0, Cody Castillo 0, Bryson Aiwohi 0, Micah Halemanu 0.
3-point goals–Moanalua 4 (Eric Miyauchi 2, Domenick Bailey, Darren Fontanilla). Castle 6 (KJ Ng 3 Chad Figueroa 2 Justin Pang).
Junior varsity–Castle 48, Moanalua 46
Also
McKinley 60, Roosevelt 48
OIA WEST BOYS
No. 5 Leilehua 66, Radford 46
The Mules remained unbeaten by picking up the defensive pressure in the third quarter, forcing bad passes that created turnovers and limited the Rams to three points.
Joseph Gouty led all scorers with 16 points for Leilehua.
Jordan Gober had 14 points for Radford, including two 3-pointers.
At Radford gym
| LEILEHUA (6-0) | 17 | 20 | 14 | 15 | — | 66 |
| RADFORD (5-3) | 18 | 15 | 3 | 10 | — | 46 |
LEILEHUA–Christian Alvarez 0, Jarron Kim-Raguirag 11, Liam Fitzgerald 6, Latrell Cobb 0, Joseph Gouty 16, Keion Anderson 2, David Tibayan 10, Diego Aguirresanz 0, Jayeon Baine 8, Nicholas Duran 5, Koa Kauhi 6, Anterrio Gainwell 2, Milton Kaupoe 0.
RADFORD–Jay Horton 0, Jordan Gober 14, Isaiah Lavatai 5, Brandon Campbell 9, Latoine Thompson 6, Tyreese George 6, Devin Burrus 0, Ben Stroup 0, Deontae Williams 0, Jordan Riley 4, Jordan Annaguey 2.
3-point goals–Leilehua none. Radford 6 (Gober 2, Thompson 2, Lavatai, Riley).
Junior varsity–Leilehua 60, Radford 53
No. 8 Campbell 39, Aiea 27
The Sabers remained undefeated in OIA West action after holding the usually-potent Na Alii offense to 11 points through the first three quarters.
Jayce Bantolina led Campbell with 9 points, while Joshua Hill added 8 points for Aiea.
At Aiea gym
| CAMPBELL (8-0) | 15 | 4 | 7 | 13 | — | 39 |
| AIEA (3-5) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16 | — | 27 |
CAMPBELL–Jomor Gapusan 3, Jonathan Onza 2, Ian Manuel 4, Michael Merchant 3, Jenesus Su’e 0, Lamart Dudley 8, Meshack Leapaga 0, Zachary Arata 0, Alika Bantolina 2, David Marrero 8, Isaiah Gibson 0, Jaiden Davis 0, Jayce Bantolina 9.
AIEA–Cory Walton 0, Kysen Helepololei 6, Austin Hartbarger 0, Joshua Hill 8, Shawn Aque 3, Noah Tadena 3, Michael Jones-Quering 0, Christian Kessell 7, Ryan Aquino 0, Ty-Cole Alcantra 0.
3-point goals–Campbell 1 (J. Bantolina), Aiea 2 (Hill, Tadena).
Junior varsity–Campbell 56, Aiea 46
Pearl City 54, Waipahu 40
Garrette Kanamu scored 15 points and Pierce McMoore added 13 as the Chargers defeated the Marauders.
Elijah Taimatia led Waipahu with 14 points.
At Waipahu gym
| PEARL CITY (6-2) | 7 | 21 | 16 | 10 | — | 54 |
| WAIPAHU (1-8) | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | — | 40 |
PEARL CITY–Sape Tupuola 1, Tylor Canon 10, Chris Roy 0, Pierce McMoore 13, Gilbert Tapat 7, Grant Carter 0, Kasey Villalon 8, Garrette Kanamu 15, Brandon Burgher 0.
WAIPAHU–Airon Castaneda 8, Dan Viloria 0, Daniel-Alen Ramos 0, Kevin Pilotin 2, Richard Maifea 0, Jasper Sebastian 3, Andrew Pecpec 6, Khyrsster Ipalari 3, Christian Castrence 0, Aerianne Paned 1, Jeminai Solomua 3, Elijah Taimatuia 14.
3-point goals–Pearl City 3 (Canon 2, Tapat). Waipahu 5 (Castaneda 2, Pecpec 2, Sebastian).
Mililani 83, Waialua 58
Kalakaua Timoteo had a game-high 22 points and Kekoa Fields dropped 20 to lead the Trojans over the Bulldogs.
Waialua made eight 3-pointers in the loss.
At Waialua gym
| MILILANI (5-3) | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | — | 83 |
| WAIALUA (1-7) | 10 | 13 | 15 | 20 | — | 58 |
MILILANI–Chanse Ramirez 4, Kamaki Pacleb 3, Braiden Rosario 4, Cameron Muh 0, Raekwon Cherry 1, Clarence Rodriguez 2, Jonathan Orpillia 5, Teylor Kaneshiro 0, Kingston Nishimura 2, Kalakaua Timoteo 22, Mason Mackey 2, Clarence Gathers 16, Marcus Mafi 0, Kekoa Fields 20, Micah Harrell 2.
WAIALUA–Lancen Kuni 17, Royce Tashiro 11, Royce Gasper 13, Gian Layugan 1, Sean Murphy 6, Virgilio Bareng 10, Kaimi Kamai 0, Richard Kamakea 0, Caleb Apau 0.
3-point goals–Mililani none. Waialua 8 (Kuni 3, Tashiro 3, Bareng 2).
Junior varsity–Mililani 51, Waialua 32
Waianae 30, Nanakuli 29
Ikaika Trueman-Reed’s layup with 20 seconds left lifted the Seariders over the Golden Hawks in a low-scoring West battle.
At Nanakuli gym
| WAIANAE (4-4) | 0 | 4 | 10 | 16 | — | 30 |
| NANAKULI (1-7) | 4 | 7 | 6 | 12 | — | 29 |
WAIANAE–Tyger Rohr 4, Natano Namulauti 7, Jory Mahuka 0, Zeffaniyah Kauihana Kaimimoku 0, Cameron Palmeteer 7, Ikaika Trueman-Reed 10, Paa Manoi-Hyde 0, Kimo Pennington 0, Kade Ambrosio 0, Brendan Ayala 0, Sione Taukolo 0, Greg Agustin 0, Sage Cruz 0, Justice Jardine 2, Losi Mauga 0.
NANAKULI–Kama Van Geison 0, Joshua Lincoln 5, Louis Hulama 0, Kale Kanehailua 9, Iversan Sione 12, Lejje Harry 0, Kaleo Kaohu 2, Abnel Rio-Hemios 0, Kahio Kanehailu 1, Sosaia Ofa 0.
3-point goals–Waianae 1 (Trueman-Reed). Nanakuli 1 (Lincoln).
Junior varsity–Waianae 44, Nanakuli 36
ILH DIV. I GIRLS PLAYOFFS
Kamehameha 50, Sacred Hearts 33
The Warriors recovered from a slow start, scoring only two points in the first quarter as they came back to defeat the Lancers.
Laycee Pasion and Kiana Vierra scored eight points a piece to lead Kamehameha.
At Kamehameha
| KS (7-4) | 2 | 13 | 16 | 19 | — | 50 |
| SHA (0-11) | 8 | 5 | 7 | 13 | — | 33 |
SACRED HEARTS–Zoey Yamamoto 7, Jocelyn Chen 5, Rebekah Manu Auld 0, Pakalana Kam 7, Kaiulani Harrington 0, Jessica Haneshiro 4, Cierna Aiwohi 10, Vikatolia Tupou 0.
KAMEHAMEHA–Kylie Leong 0, Breann Nueku 6, Laycee Pasion 8, Keeanna Andres 0, Jewel Paaluhi-Caulk 2, Rylee Kauahikaua 4, Krista Matsumura 2, Tearsjah Aipolani-Tuaoi-Tootoo 5, Starr Richardson 1, Mikiala Maio 0, Brooke Ka’awa 8, Kiana Vierra 8, Cassidy Keola 2, Katie Gomes 0, Makana Aleki 4.
3-point goals–Kamehameha 1 (Vierra). Sacred Hearts 2 (Aiwohi 2).
Also
‘Iolani 44, Mid-Pacific 17