Alana Nuuanu knows, probably more than most, that it’s how you finish that counts more than how you start. 

The reserve guard scored a team-high 14 points, including six crucial points in a row in the late going, to help Nanakuli edge Radford 38-36 on Friday night at James Alegre Gymnasium. 

Nanakuli improved to 6-2 in the OIA West and Radford slipped to 6-2.

Nuuanu’s 3-point shot from the right wing put the visitors ahead 34-31 with 1:16 to go. 

Radford’s Jasmine Moody (11 points, six rebounds) drove for a bucket in traffic to cut the lead to one, but missed the and-1 foul shot. The Golden Hawks then got a long 2 from the right wing from Nuuanu for a 36-33 lead with 45 seconds left. 

"I had an adrenaline rush and I was confident," said Nuuanu, who started as a freshman. "My team had confidence in me." 

Radford never led again, finishing 3-for-11 at the foul line during the final quarter. Nuuanu hit a foul shot for a four-point lead with 26 seconds left before Tanisha Elbourne (16 points, seven boards, three steals) hit a long 2 for Radford, cutting the lead to 37-35 with 17 seconds left. 

Ciera O’Brien hit one of two free-throw attempts for a 38-35 lead with 9.6 seconds left. Radford freshman Salara Dill was fouled with 6.1 seconds remaining and hit the first of her two charity shots. She missed the second on purpose, leading to a wild scramble near the top of the key. O’Brien came up with the ball and veered away from defenders in the final seconds to run out the clock. 

Nuuanu scored eight points in the final quarter and was a valuable asset as a zonebuster, particularly after Radford switched from man to a 2-3 zone. 

"We tell the girls, if you’re open, take it," Nanakuli coach Randy Kauhane said. "Alana’s a sophomore and her confidence is getting back up." 

Nanakuli’s full-court pressure was effective against the much taller Lady Rams. Radford shot a decent 43 percent from the field, but committed 26 turnovers. They also shot just 7-for-19 from the foul line. 

"We had our chances," Rams coach Charles Chong said. "We needed to take better care of the ball and make our free throws, but we stayed pretty focused through the whole game and gave ourselves a chance to win. Hat’s off to Nanakuli. They’re well coached and they’ve got a good system." 

Nanakuli shot just 24 percent from the field (12-for-50) and 9-for-21 from the foul line, but stayed with the Rams on the boards. Radford’s advantage there was just 26-25, and Nanakuli had just 14 turnovers. 

Nanakuli–Alana Nuuanu 14, Angelica Chun Fook 2, Jade Marfil 9, Jahnna Kahele-Nadali 3, Ciera O’Brien 2, Tianna Hanohano 8, Cruzita Enos 0, Nanea Kauhane 0, Raynette Meyers-Kanaleha 0, Kelsey Makue 0.

Radford–Salara Dill 3, Brigina Terry 0, Puni Seei 2, Tanisha Elbourne 16, Michelle Vasquez 4, Sofia Harris 0, Jasmine Moody 11, Kennedy Johnson 0, Cassidy Wright 0. 

3-point goals: Nanakuli 3 (Nuuanu 3), Radford 1 (Elbourne). 

ILH GIRLS DIVISION II

University 45, Hanalani 26

Taira Kaawaloa scored 14 points to lead the Junior ‘Bows over the Royals. Karley Ann Yoshioka added 10 points for University. 

HANALANI–Alexa Nava 6, Kacie Shimabukuro 0, Jonnisty Monalim 6, Shanel Taparra 4, Erika Barro 0, Kiara Peterson 6, Kelsy Chong 0, Alexis Nihipali 4.

UNIVERSITY–Taira Kaawaloa 14, Brenna Dela Rosa 6, Malialani Parpana 0, British Dawson 4, Addie Ortiz 0, Kyra Young 2, Karley Ann Yoshioka 10, Jocelyn Ki 7, Tioledoauli Posiulai 2.

3-point goals–Hanalani none. University 3 (Kaawaloa 2, Dela Rosa). 

ILH girls division III

Lutheran 48, Christian Academy 28

Doris Naulu posted 21 points to lead the Lions over the Patriots. 

LUTHERAN–Tess Fukuyama 3, Kelsey Ikeda 1, Sage Hottendorf 9, Namaka Lee 6, Anastasia McSwain 8, Doris Naulu 21.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY–Andrale Domligan 2, Sydney Kurihara 3, Dara Kimham 3, Sierra Kurihara 2, Colleen Teruel 4, Aileene Amadis 4, Jessica Tokuda 5, Khrystyna Kanahele 5.

3-point goals–Lutheran 1 (Fukuyama). Christian Academy none. 

OIA EAST GIRLS

No. 10 Kailua 59, Kaimuki 25

Kylee Keohohina-Kaaikala scored 12 points as the Surfriders defeated the Bulldogs.

Brandi Pfeiffer-Kekoa had 10 points to lead Kaimuki.

KAIMUKI–Sirena Titer 0, Ashlynn Henderson 7, Desiline Talung 2, Keihara Henry 3, Brandi Pfeiffer-Kekoa 10, Victoria Kintz 0, Kuuipo Sefo 0, Kato Leha 1, Cleopatra Lauvao 2, Liza Anien 0.

KAILUA–Puanani Dela Cruz 10, Kylee Keohohina-Kaaikala 12, Kainani Peters 2, Nyla Salas-Baker 2, Tara Takata 11, Kailee De Soto 2, Christine Antonio 2, Tiani Lastimosa 4, Kapili Albinio 4, Patria Vaimaona 10. 

3-point goals–Kaimuki 4 (Pfeiffer-Kekoa 2, Henderson, Henry). Kailua 3 (Keohohina-Kaaikala 2, Takata). 

Junior varsity–Kailua 29, Kaimuki 28

McKinley 45, Kalaheo 39

Kayla Rasavanh racked up 17 points to lift the Tigers over the Mustangs. 

Joselle Ferrer added 15 points for McKinley. 

MCKINLEY–Kayla Rasavanh 17, Dezlyn Naval 0, Kloe Lum 2, Suzie Park 2, Joselle Ferrer 15, Britney Chang 0, Alexa Kailieha 2, Kenzie Hernandez-McKenzie 7.   

KALAHEO–Esther Ilab 6, Shawntay Sugse 2, Maka Perry 2, Michelle Sasaki 0, Shaena Randles 0, Jadyn Silva 6, Tyler Meredith 3, Sharae Randles 6, Jordan Kamakaole 0, Kylie Kaiahua 2, Kiana Medeiros 2, Mikayla Hanson 10.

3-point goals–McKinley 2 (Rasavanh, Ferrer). Kalaheo none. 

Junior varsity–McKinley 23, Kalaheo 14

Farrington 65, Kahuku 39

Violet Williams scored 23 points and Ailani Tatupu added 16 as the Lady Governors cruised to victory. 

Jazmayne Williams chipped in 14 points for Farrington. 

Laken Te’o led Kahuku with nine points.

KAHUKU–Lehiwa Benson 0, Melania Tulele 8, Leving Jinadasa 0, Savanna Christensen 7, Dynna Matagi 0, Naia Leitupo 3, Laken Te’o 9, Cheyenne Te’o 2, Sachi Williams 0, Brittni Blake 8, Debra Barenaba-Setoki 2, Lydia Taulapapa 0. 

FARRINGTON–Ailani Talapu 16, Hazel Artatesz 0, Britt Savusa 0, Jazmayne Williams 14, Channy Mailou 8, Lokelani Pacheco 2, Erin Perry 2, Molimau Heimuli 23. 

3-point goals–Kahuku none, Farrington 1 (Mailou).

Kaiser 54, Castle 28

The Cougars raced out to a 30-11 first-half advantage and held the Knights to single digits on offense in every quarter.

Rose Shimaoka led Kaiser with 14 points, while Brandi Baker and Brooke Ho chipped in 12 and 10.

KAISER–Brooke Ho 10, Rose Shimaoka 14, Natasha Horn 6, Brandi Baker 12, Macy Hiraki 6, Chelsea Soong 6, Briana Halemanu 0, Grace Remington 0, Mary Carr 0, Kaui Delima 0.   

CASTLE–Raykelle Dacosin 0, Darrien Dacosin 5, Sierra Koki 7, Kaylee Ishii 0, Asia Almeda 5, Tilleree Johnson 0, Kui Silva 2, Maile Craighead 2, Kaira Tilton 5, Sydney Fernandez 2. 

3-point goals–Kaiser none. Castle 3 (D. Dacosin, Koki, Tilton). 

Junior varsity–Kaiser 54, Castle 19

Also

Moanalua 41, Kalani 37

Roosevelt def. Anuenue, forfeit

OIA WEST GIRLS

Aiea 39, Waialua 16

Vien Crisostomo poured in a game-high 18 points and notched two treys to lead Na Alii over the winless Bulldogs.

AIEA–Keilah Mone 0, Chantelle Shimabukuro 5, Tess Tauvale 0, Kyle Johnson 11, Kailly Paulo 2, Aimee Chock 0, Vien Crisostomo 18, Tayler Asing 0, Emekina Lautalo 3.

WAIALUA–Kaedy Hatchett 6, Kiana Paakaula-Reis 2, Kaitlin Ayonon 0, Alaina Bayudan 2, Chalseah Pascua 6, Kayla Kapika 0, Shaylee Souza 0, Laurene Agustin 0.

3-point goals–Aiea 3 (Crisostomo 2, Shimabukuro). Waialua 2 (Hatchett 2).

Leilehua 76, Pearl City 31

Jerri Maluyo and Tywanna Abbott scored 20 points apiece as the Mules dominated the Chargers.

Kayelah Arakaki led Pearl City with 11 points in the loss.

LEILEHUA–Chloe Pojas 0, Dehja Johnson 2, Tyleeah Maddox 5, Jerri Maluyo 20, Keahi-Lele Roy 3, Regina Manumu’a 6, Tywanna Abbott 20, Saramansina Docktor 9, Tatiana Caravallo 5, Shaylee Todani 2, Jazmina Lafitaga 4.  

PEARL CITY–Louise Pekelo 5, Jurey Jao 5, Brianna Huihui 0, Shawnia Oliveros 1, Ashley-Tianna Amorin 1, Karlee Kawasaki 5, Kayelah Arakaki 11, Brandee Huihui 0, Mana Borden 3.

3-point goals–Leilehua 3 (Maluyo 2, Manumu’a). Pearl City 1 (Arakaki). 

Junior varsity–Leilehua 47, Pearl City 22

Waianae 39, Waipahu 27

Berlin Johnson scored a game-high 14 points to lead the Seariders past the Marauders.

WAIANAE–Charlotte Garcia 2, Tayhila-Lee Chong 12, Dairian Balai 0, Leena Iona 0, Daysha Kaleikini 0, Asenati Cook 7, Berlin Johnson 14, Raegina Atiga 4.

WAIPAHU–Kaelyn Aceret 3, Krystle Aceret 4, Kathleen C. 2, Kruvee Balcobero 4, Kayla Dias-Pajente 4, Alyssa Lene 0, Leilani Baon 2, Kanoelani Uehara 4, Cecilia Satui 4.

3-point goals–Waianae none. Waipahu 2 (Chong 2). 

Junior varsity–Waianae 35, Waipahu 24

Also

Campbell 42, Kapolei 30

MIL

Varsity girls 

Lanai 44, Seabury Hall 41

Leading scorers–Lan: Kristine Elan 19, Tatiana Figuerres 10. SH: Aria Dimatino 13. 

ILH BOYS DIVISION I

No. 3 Saint Louis 41, Mid-Pacific 34

The Crusaders overcame a 13-4 deficit and outscored the Owls 17-6 in the fourth quarter to fend off Mid-Pacific on the road.

Jimmy Nunuha III paced Saint Louis with a game-high 15 points. 

Daniel Florence led the Owls with 13. 

SAINT LOUIS–Brendon Johnson 2, Jimmy Nunuha III 15, Kevin Marks 7, Keanu Souza 0, Jaymason Nunuha 8, Colton Nascimento 3, Drew Kobayashi 0, Jonathan Manalo 2, Jayce Smalley 2, Christopher Sykes 0, Lance Sataraka 2.

MID-PACIFIC–Nathaniel Ng 0, Lamar Carter 5, Isaiah Browning 0, Daniel Florence 13, Den Suehiro 1, Ben Swanson 0, Zion Shepherd 0, Ken Colombe 3, Andrew Kargol 4, Jacen Kimura 8.

3-point goals–Saint Louis 1 (Nascimento). Mid-Pacific 2 (Kimura 2).

ILH BOYS DIVISION II

University 70, Christian Academy 36

Lachlan MacLeod finished with 14 points and Otto Taylor added 11 points as the Junior ‘Bows defeated the Patriots. 

Joshua Luna scored a game-high 16 points for Christian Academy. 

UNIVERSITY–Micah Agcaoili 6, Anson Canencia 7, Lachlan MacLeod 14, Denver Tong 6, Otto Taylor 11, Radyn Kaleikini 7, Kapena Fitzgerald 2, Milton Monico 6, Shaun Mahiko 5, Tyler Yoshinaga 6.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY–Zane Oshiro 2, Rylie Schenbeck-Chang 4, Xavier Matthews 5, Joshua Luna 16, Koty Fisher 7, Hollis Tam 1, Walter Woods 1.

3-point goals–University 1 (Agcaoili). Christian Academy 4 (Luna 2, Fisher 2).