‘Iolani hotshots riddle Mid-Pac
For now, shooting strokes are ahead of the legs at ‘Iolani.
Kylie Maeda made a point of that, hitting three treys in a span of just over 2 minutes in the second quarter to break open a close game as the Raiders ran away from Mid-Pacific 65-55 last night.
A crowd of about 100 at the Raiders’ gym saw fifth-ranked ‘Iolani even its mark at 1-1 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu girls basketball standings. Sixth-ranked Mid-Pacific dropped its second league game in as many outings.
Saphyre Rezentes scored 17 points and post Alex Masaquel tallied 11 points and seven rebounds within a platoon system implemented by ‘Iolani (5-3 overall).
Maeda finished with nine points.
"We were able to shoot the ball a lot better than the Kamehameha game," coach Eddie Maruyama said, noting that rebounding was another big improvement.
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The Raiders outrebounded the Owls 37-20, allowing just two offensive caroms in the first half. The high-pressure, uptempo pace also resulted in 26 turnovers, but Maruyama expects his team to gain conditioning with more practice time.
Taylor Babbitt led MPI (5-3 overall) with 17 points and five boards. Mahina Docktor added 13 points, and guard Kiana Robertson tallied seven points, five rebounds and four steals.
"They’re usually hitting all their 3s, but tonight they were off, so I was kind of surprised," said Maeda, who sat most of last season with a knee injury, but shows no effects now.
After struggling in a 47-45 home loss to Kamehameha on Saturday, the Raiders were well equipped with an airtight fullcourt press and a sticky 2-3 matchup zone.
"We came back from a loss. We have to keep moving forward," Rezentes said.
There were four early lead changes — a 3-pointer by Pua Kanekoa gave MPI an 11-9 lead — but Abrianna Johnson-Edwards swished a trey from the right corner on an inbounds play to give the Raiders the lead for good late in the opening quarter.
‘Iolani’s hot shooting created opportunities via the press. The second-quarter results said it all: 2-for-13 shooting and six turnovers by the visiting Owls.
Maeda, a 5-foot-7 junior, drilled a trey from the right corner, then another from the top, and after her third, ‘Iolani had a 26-15 lead.
Johnson-Edwards (nine points, four steals) went to the bench with her third foul midway through the second quarter, but the Raiders kept rolling. A 3-pointer by Rezentes from the right wing helped give ‘Iolani a 35-21 lead at the half.
Mid-Pacific shot 1-for-10 in the third quarter as the home team pulled away. The Raiders scored 12 points in a row, including eight by Rezentes, for a 47-21 bulge.
A 3-point bomb by reserve Kaitlyn Shikada gave ‘Iolani its biggest lead, 51-22, with 4 minutes to go in the third. By then, Maruyama had cleared his bench for good.
‘Iolani shot just 39 percent from the field (19-for-49), but was sharp from beyond the 3-point arc (7-for-16, 44 percent). MPI shot 2-for-19 from 3-point range.
"I’m glad they challenged themselves, even though the score got out of hand in the first half," Owls coach Wes Masuda said. "We didn’t rotate on defense. You can’t leave Kylie open."
The teams meet two more times in regular-season play.
At ‘Iolani gym
Mid-Pacific (0-2) | 13 | 8 | 4 | 30 | — | 55 |
‘Iolani (1-1) | 14 | 21 | 19 | 11 | — | 65 |
MID-PACIFIC–Nicole Sato 0, Kiki Robertson 7, Mahina Docktor 13, Taylor Babbitt 17, Ashley Yamachika 5, Pua Kanekoa 3, Camille Ganahl 0, Chandler Arce 2, Kirstie Sugimoto 0, Jordan Joy 0, Megan Kinoshita 8.
‘IOLANI–Kylie Maeda 9, Saphyre Rezentes 17, Klein Masutani 3, Katie Tom 2, Jelene Wong 2, Erin Napier 2, Kaitlyn Shikada 3, Abrianna Johnson-Edwards 9, Lahela Usui 4, Loxley Keala 0, Alyssa Liilii 3, Alex Masaquel 11, Taimane Passi 0.
3-point goals–Mid-Pacific 2 (Kanekoa, Robertson). ‘Iolani 7 (Maeda 3, Rezentes 2, Shikada, Johnson-Edwards).
ILH Division II
Hawaii Baptist 55, La Pietra 26
Kayla Yamamoto scored 12 points as the Eagles defeated the Lady Panthers.
At Hawaii Baptist gym
La Pietra (0-3) | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | — | 26 |
HBA (2-0) | 13 | 19 | 10 | 13 | — | 55 |
LA PIETRA–Kiana Ho’ohuli 8, Angelina Ishiki 2, Veronica Thomas 0, Shalina Ishiki 1, Marina Sewell 0, Sarah Aref 0, Joy Winslow 0, Salote Lopes-Liutolo 15.
HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY–Kanoelani Yadao 8, Natasha Travens 2, Amber Au 3, Rebecca Dang 4, Kimberly Au 10, Jennifer Uehara 7, Reana Lee 0, Jordin Ramos 2, Jami-Lyn Grumling 4, Kayla Yamamoto 12, Chazley Baitlon 1, Nicole Shiroma 0, Lauren Sumida 2.
3-point goals–La Pietra 2 (Hoohuli 2). Hawaii Baptist 1 (Au).
Hanalani 46, St. Francis 37
The Royals got off to a slow start, falling behind 15-5 in the first quarter, but came back strong in the second period by outscoring the Saints 23-4 in the win. Kimberly Feng scored 24 to lead the Royals.
At Hawaiian Mission Academy gym
Hanalani (1-1) | 5 | 23 | 6 | 12 | — | 46 |
St. Francis (1-2) | 15 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | 37 |
HANALANI–Kira Oyama 8, Sarah Hyde 2, Kimberly Feng 24, Nicole Gonzalez 2, Ashley Stamm 1, Jodi Shimabukuro 1, Sarah Liva 8.
ST. FRANCIS–Tori Keliiaa 3, Kiana Jones 5, Alissa Pacarro 12, Jedidah Hanakahi 8, Jasmine Soon 5, Ashley Kupau 4.
3-point goals–Hanalani 4 (Feng 4). St. Francis (Keliiaa, Jones, Pacarro, Soon).
University 57, Hawaiian Mission 33
Quynne Eharis scored a game-high 18 points for the Junior Rainbows in their season-opening win over the Knights.
Channelle Maldonado added 14 for University, while Caroline Kim scored a team-high 12 points for Hawaiian Mission.
At Hawaiian Mission Academy gym
University (1-0) | 15 | 7 | 21 | 14 | — | 57 |
HMA (0-2) | 12 | 4 | 8 | 9 | — | 33 |
UNIVERSITY–Anuhea Memea 8, Kimiki Matsuda-Lawrence 0, Kassandra Sanchez 0, Kianalei Machida 5, Quynne Eharis 18, Querena Natividad 6, Crystal Wang 6, Channelle Maldonado 14, Summer Cesneros 0, Janse Rasmussen 0, Ashlee Ai 0.
HAWAIIAN MISSION ACADEMY–Abegail Ramos 0, Melissa Mishima 5, Arielle Cababat 0, Carla Ramos 0, Caroline Kim 12, Makaila Monroe 11, Joanna Raganton 0, Kimmy Kanemitsu 0, Janae Wong 5.
3-point goals–University 6 (Maldonado 4, Natividad 2). Hawaiian Mission Academy 3 (Kim 2, Wong).
Maryknoll 34,
Christian Academy 21
Senior Ashley Agcaoili steered the Spartans past the Patriots with a game-high 18 points.
Tori Adres led Christian Academy with seven points.
At Maryknoll gym
CA (0-2) | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | — | 21 |
Maryknoll (2-0) | 10 | 4 | 13 | 7 | — | 34 |
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY–Leslie Cruz 4, Raion Black 5, Alyssa Yee 0, Rachel Tokuda 2, Rebecca Abergas 0, Tori Adres 7, Charanne Bonilla 0, Cheyenne Kessell 1, Briana Rodrigues 2. MARYKNOLL–Amanda Busmente 1, Taylor Wong 4, Kimiko Mitchell 2, Ashley Agcaoili 18, Alexis Vila 2, Cianna Ochoco 1, Ashlee DeSantos 4, Athena Adora 0, Trinity Alualu 2.
3-point goals–Christian Academy none. Maryknoll 1 (Wong).
Punahou II 53, Lutheran 49
Sarah Ann Ota and Nicole Shelton teamed up to score 15 points apiece in the Buffanblu’s victory over the Lions.
Lexi Kaneshiro scored 14 points for Lutheran.
At Punahou gym
Lutheran (1-2) | 14 | 8 | 10 | 17 | — | 49 |
Punahou II (2-0) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | — | 53 |
LUTHERAN–Lexi Kaneshiro 14, Kayla Suganuma 2, Kailyn Osaki 1, Kiana Tom 0, Vikatolia Naulu 3, Kaleihiwa Ah New 10, Kamalei Ah New 6, Aja Keyes 13.
PUNAHOU II–Jazzy Kealoha 0, Jade Lum 2, Staci Anne Mihara 0, Ailana Meyer 2, Rashelle Nagata 0, Nicole Shelton 15, Amanda Labayog 7, Annie Tanaka 0, Sarah Ann Ota 15, Demi Coolen 8, Tiare Teo 2, Jennifer Walsh 2, Courtney Kaneshiro 0, Preciousz Savusa 0.
3-point goals–Lutheran 3 (Kaneshiro, Kaleihiwa Ah New, Keyes). Punahou II 2 (Coolen, Labayog).
‘Iolani II 37, Lanakila Baptist 27
The Raiders rallied from behind and held the Warriors to just six points in the second half to seal their second win of the season.
Ashlyn Yokoyama sank seven 3-pointers to lead ‘Iolani with 21 points, while Erika Ellis scored 13 points for Lanakila Baptist.
At Maryknoll gym
‘Iolani II (2-0) | 10 | 7 | 16 | 4 | — | 37 |
LBS (2-1) | 5 | 16 | 3 | 3 | — | 27 |
‘IOLANI II–Kelly Cournoyer 0, Ashlyn Yokoyama 21, Cari Anne Nada 0, Siena Simmons 0, Cori Whang 0, Zoe Palmer 2, Sophia Asing-Yuen 0, Ashley Yoshioka 0, Stasha Eliu 0, Malia Ma 4, Melemau Halaifonua 4, Alisha Kodama 5, Leahna Luke 0, Khayden Gabriel 1, Marissa Chow 0.
LANAKILA BAPTIST–Erika Ellis 13, Jessica Sonson 0, Amillie Pacheco 0, Cheriane Goodknecht 0, Crystal Sonson 12, Lyndsey Helgeson 2, Bethesda Camacho 0, Jeizelyn Pananganan 0.
3-point goals–‘Iolani II 7 (Yokoyama 7). Lanakila Baptist 2 (C. Sonson 2).
Kamehameha II 47, Le Jardin 28
Christyn Kamaka scored a game-high 18 points to lead the Warriors by the Bulldogs.
At Kamehameha II
Le Jardin (0-3) | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | — | 28 |
KS II (2-0) | 9 | 8 | 17 | 13 | — | 47 |
LE JARDIN–Kelsey Tanouye 9, Kea Olaso 3, Jasmine Baginski 0, Nikki Caspers 0, Tori Natividad 3, Jordan Gonzalez 0, Dana Kim, Sammy Gabrelcik 0, Makena McPherson 2, Siena Shupe 11.
KAMEHAMEHA II–Christyn Kamaka 18, Skye Young 2, Jessica Jelf-Albert 3, Arrisa Thronas 0, Tyana Akana 1, Brandilee Alexander 4, Katrina Dreier 1, Misty Caspino 7, Angela Reich 0, Kapelekua Gramberg 11, Amber Manini 0.
3-point goals–Le Jardin 1 (Tanouye). Kamehameha II 2 (Kamaka 2).
Junior varsity boys
Kamehameha-blue 73, Lanakila Baptist 20
Kamehameha-white 61, St. Francis 24
Damien 55, Pacific Buddhist Academy 23
‘Iolani 50, Saint Louis 34
Mid-Pacific 21, Maryknoll 18
Junior varsity girls
Sacred Hearts 61, ‘Iolani 56
Hanalani 28, La Pietra 21
Punahou Blue 29, Kamehameha White 28
Kamehameha Blue 38, Punahou Gold 34
OIA Red east
Roosevelt 56, Moanalua 52
Aimee Taniguchi scored 21 points and Kira Arruda added 15 as the Rough Riders evened their record at 2-2.
Jasmine Funtanilla and Jaidon Rego had 13 each for the Menehunes, who fell to 1-2.
At Moanalua gym
Roosevelt (2-2) | 14 | 6 | 13 | 23 | — | 56 |
Moanalua (1-2) | 15 | 10 | 8 | 19 | — | 52 |
ROOSEVELT–Noe Yoshioka 0, Breyana Dutro-Solomua 4, Caby Akana 0, Jolie Kawasaki 0, Kira Arruda 15, Abcde Furuta-Harada 4, Cameo Tamala 0, Aimee Taniguchi 21, Emalia Schuman 2, Krystie Chung 6, Anuhea Kanealii 4.
MOANALUA–Lachae McColor 0, Kristy Tamashiro 0, Kiley Lau 9, Joanna Nicolas 2, Jasmine Funtanilla 13, Jaidon Rego 13, Isabelle Delgado 0, Sienna Antolin 0, Shantaeus Ramos-Dias 9, Leticia Colon 0, Kelci Quinabo 0, Jasmine Young-Gusman 6, Samara Hoe 0.
3-point goals–Roosevelt 6 (Taniguchi 3, Chung 2, Arruda). Moanalua 2 (Lau, Young-Gusman).
Junior varsity–Moanalua 51, Roosevelt 25
Farrington 68, Castle 36
Kristen Liana finished with a game high 23-points as the Governors easily defeated the Knights to remain undefeated in the OIA Red East.
At Castle gym
Farrington (4-0) | 11 | 21 | 16 | 20 | — | 68 |
Castle (1-3) | 10 | 3 | 13 | 10 | — | 36 |
FARRINGTON–Sierra-Marie Wong 8, Diena Peterson 6, Ashley Savusa 2, Peti Timoteo 3, Sallie Lazaro 0, Losa Foki 0, Chasity Scanlan-Sevao 5, Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo 13, Koleti Siliga 0, Kamalani Medeiros 2, Emilia Iopu 2, Cacharel Alualu 2, Kristen Liana 23, Leilani Mageo-Pacheco 2.
CASTLE–Cailee Awa 11, Monique Yasuda 2, Kaisha Dacosin 3, Leisha Liilii 8, Amber Almeida 0, Brittany Hawn 4, Koshell Lilio 4, Dayna Lau 2, Brittney Lane 2.
3-point goals–Farrington 5 (Liana 2, Tatupu-Leopoldo, Timoteo, Scanlan-Sevao). Castle 3 (Awa, Dacosin, Hawn).
Junior varsity–Castle 41, Farrington 38
Kalaheo 38, McKinley 37, 2OT
Senior Tiffany Harada went 4-for-4 at the free-throw line in the final minutes to give the Mustangs a dramatic double-overtime victory over the Tigers.
Harada finished with a game-high 14 points for Kalaheo, while Tiare Sugui led McKinley with 11 points.
At Kalaheo gym
McKinley (2-1) | 6 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 2 | — | 37 |
Kalaheo (2-1) | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | — | 38 |
MCKINLEY–Miranda Schmillen 0, Tiare Sugui 11, Yoon Ryu 0, Jordan-Marie Mills 3, Michan Luecke 9, Sybil Coryell 8, Hannah Yoo 6.
KALAHEO–Makani Kela 0, Kim Cavaco 0, Kaulu Perry 0, Gabriel Clark 2, Tiffany Harada 14, Aysia Burnett 4, Jade Martins 10, Kawai Almeida 0, Jordy Smith 8.
3-point goals–McKinley 2 (Coryell 2). Kalaheo 4 (Harada 2, Smith 2).
Junior varsity–McKinley 27, Kalaheo 12
Kaiser 61, Kahuku 48
The Cougars remained undefeated in the OIA Red as Meleana Adams scored 13 points. Joshy Noga scored 14 points for the Red Raiders.
At Kaiser gym
Kahuku (0-3) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 19 | — | 48 |
Kaiser (3-0) | 11 | 16 | 12 | 22 | — | 61 |
KAHUKU–Kaylynn Latu 4, Keuhi Naeole 0, Rachel Tailele 4, Temutisa Teo 7, Tyra Williams 4, Allyson Teo 4, Sura Tapusoa 5, Manaia Afalava 5, Joshy Noga 14, Mata Tonga 1, Helena Nauahi 0, Pitisi Tualau 0.
KAISER–Micaela Bitanga 9, Kristi Arellano 6, Kiani Kaahaaina 5, Kiana Nakai 6, Tiana Miyashiro 0, Meleana Adams 13, Daryn Vorderbruegge 4, Shelby Pa 0, Makana Borden 7, Darcey Goulsby 7, Courtney Phillips 4.
3-point goals–Kahuku 1 (T. Teo). Kaiser 4 (Arellano 2, Bitanga, Vorderbruegge).
Junior varsity–Kahuku 81, Kaiser 28
OIA red west
Kapolei 36, Aiea 21
Paige Kaea scored 11 points as the Hurricanes defeated Na Alii to stay undefeated in the conference.
At Aiea gym
Kapolei (4-0) | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | — | 36 |
Aiea (1-2) | 1 | 4 | 2 | 14 | — | 21 |
KAPOLEI–Krystal Jacobs 0, Toe Motu 4, Kaity Wills 6, Noelle Garland 0, Paige Kaea 11, Carly Gaea 2, Kawehi Hagi 6, Talia Rose 0, Aija Johnson 3, Tamar Rodrigues 0, Kayla Fuatago 4, Malia Folaumahina 0.
AIEA–Ashlei Liilii 7, Celeste Fong 3, Ashlee Dulan 0, Kana Ogawa 0, Michlae Higa 6, Kaala Lepoldo 2, Lauren Nagai 0, Taryn Hannemann 0, Francine Martinez 0, Czarina Kadokawa 0, Taylor Fetui 2, Brooke Taiese 1.
3-point goals–Kapolei none. Aiea 1 (Fong).
Junior varsity–Kapolei 30, Aiea 12
Mililani 49, Waipahu 48
Nayla Long scored 14 points and Kellie Sakai added 11 as the Trojans edged the Marauders.
At Waipahu gym
Mililani (2-2) | 13 | 15 | 8 | 13 | — | 49 |
Waipahu (0-4) | 9 | 19 | 6 | 14 | — | 48 |
MILILANI–Shauna Shon 0, Moriah Blackmon 0, Kaylee Torres 7, Kellie Sakai 11, Kapila Amamalin 3, Lauren-Ashleigh Castro 0, Jasmyne Garay 6, Kanehi Pilakowski 2, Nayla Long 14, Natori Igafo 0, Jaelicia Johnson 0, Jaycque Agbayani 6.
WAIPAHU–Geneva Balladares 9, Patrisha Malala 17, Sheryl Vermudez 3, Tammy Viliamu 0, Mika Pajas 0, Angie Siamanu 9, Rina Valencia 0, Catrina Masaniai 10, Sherry Lewis 0.
3-point goals–Mililani 3 (Agbayani 2, Sakai). Waipahu 3 (Malala 2, Balladares).
Pearl City 53, Campbell 44
Pearl City hit 17 of 23 free throws in the fourth quarter as the Chargers held off the Sabers.
Junior Sabrina Angle scored a team-high 19 for Pearl City, while Chantay Samante had a game-high 23 for Campbell.
At Campbell gym
Pearl City (2-1) | 16 | 8 | 12 | 17 | — | 53 |
Campbell (2-1) | 9 | 13 | 4 | 18 | — | 44 |
PEARL CITY— Sabrina Angle 19 , Adrienne Jean Sylva 16, Shay Alterado 0, Rachel Look 5, Tiari Walker 4, Robi Kami 0, Sierra Mendiola 3, Paulina Langi 6.
CAMPBELL— Mariah Kelley 3 , Antonette Labalusa 2, Liza Bantolina 3, Chantay Samante 23, Kealohi Akiyama 0, C.J. Valeriano 0, Chassie Ernst 13.
3-point goals–Pearl City 3 (Angle 3). Campbell 1 (Bantolina).
Junior varsity–Campbell 41, Pearl City 7
OIA White
Kailua 41, Anuenue 20
Brianna Kassebeer scored nine to lead the Surfriders past Na Koa.
At Kailua gym
Anuenue (0-4) | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | — | 20 |
Kailua (1-2) | 10 | 13 | 12 | 6 | — | 41 |
ANUENUE–Kuulei Gante 2, Kaulawena Halemano 2, Kahala Kaowili 12, Lahela Taua 4.
KAILUA–Nani Daniluck 2, Asia-Lynn Butin 4, Malia Pearson 8, Jayna Hanawahine 0, Johnna Pedro 6, Amanda Kaleo 0, Taylor Souza 2, Kuulei Nuuhiwa 2, Brianna Kassebeer 9, Kelsey Sai 4, Jasmin Holley 4.
3-point goals–Anuenue none. Kailua none.
Nanakuli 59, Waianae 36
The Golden Hawks took advantage of 10 Waianae turnovers in the second quarter to build a 33-14 halftime lead as Nanakuli rolled past the Seariders. Kirstie Rosa had 20 points for Nanakuli. Brittany Perry had a game-high 21 for Waianae.
At Waianae gym
Nanakuli (1-1) | 14 | 19 | 8 | 18 | — | 59 |
Waianae (1-1) | 9 | 5 | 11 | 11 | — | 36 |
NANAKULI–Kirstie Rosa 20, Jasmine Saole 13 , Tiare Kaopua 2 , Champagne Iokia-Padua 12, Queen Emma Sale 10, Noel Fernandes 2, Ututau Mapu 0, Pasha Keliikipi 0, Loventina Tei 0.
WAIANAE–Maccyn Samisoni 3, Lacy Manuel 0, Kaitlyn Kaahaaina 2, Brittany Perry 21, Mary Keaulana-Riotutar 2, Leilani Atuatasi 0, Maile Awai-Cortado 3, Tiana Johnson 5, Maele Seau 0.
3-point goals–Nanakuli 2 (Saole, Iokia-Padua). Waianae 0.
Junior varsity–Waianae 51, Nanakuli 14