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Malik Johnson and DeForest Buckner combined for 21 points off the bench as No. 2 Punahou defeated No. 6 Moanalua 76-50 on Tuesday night at Moanalua’s gym.
Buckner turned in 11 points, five rebounds and two blocks for the Buffanblu (5-0). Johnson scored 10 points.
Buckner’s breakaway dunk off a steal capped an 18-9 run to start the second quarter, opening a 19-point lead for Punahou.
Dillon Turk had nine points and Justin Hudcovic chipped in eight for Na Menehune (4-4) in the nonconference matchup. Moanalua committed 22 turnovers against Punahou’s man-to-man, trapping defense.
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
St. Francis 51, Hawaiian Mission 18
Three Saints posted double-digits in a win over the Knights.
Kalei Mau led St. Francis with 12 points, followed by Lacey Satele with 11 and Tori Keliiaa with 10.
Sarah Dorsey scored a team-high six points for Hawaiian Mission Academy.
| HMA (0-3) |
6 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
— |
18 |
| ST. FRANCIS (2-1) |
7 |
16 |
16 |
12 |
— |
51 |
HAWAIIAN MISSION—Ayumi Kato 2, Isabella Olsen 3, Raenn Butala 4, Carla Ramos 3, Sarah Dorsey 6.
ST. FRANCIS—Lacey Satele 11, Taylor Bellevou 4, Alissa Pacarro 8, Kalei Mau 12, Tori Keliiaa 10, Jasmine Soon 6.
3-point goals—Hawaiian Mission none. St. Francis 6 (Alissa Pacarro 2, Keliiaa 2, Soon, Bellevou).
MONDAY
Hawaii Baptist 63, Le Jardin 29
Jennifer Uehara scored a game-high 16 points as the Eagles romped the Bulldogs.
Lauren Sumida added 12 for Hawaii Baptist, while Stephanie Ramos led Le Jardin with seven points.
| HBA (3-0) |
15 |
19 |
16 |
13 |
— |
63 |
| LE JARDIN (2-3) |
2 |
4 |
11 |
12 |
— |
29 |
HAWAII BAPTIST—Rylie Wada 0, Jaryn Ramos 0, Kaitlyn Mukai 6, Natasha Travens 8, Amber Au 2, Torie Miyoi 2, Kimberly Au 7, Jennifer Uehara 16, Nicole Shiroma 1, Haily Chong 2, Lauren Sumida 12, Jenee Brown 0, Hayley Dixon 6, Nicolette Smith 1.
LE JARDIN—Kelly Buck 4, Jasmine Baginski 0, Olivia McCabe 0, Kelly Kuchenbecker 2, Dana Kim 0, Jordan Gonzales 2, Renee Van Bergeijk 4, Stephanie Ramos 7, Kacey Kuchenbecker 6, Taylor Valentine 4.
3-point goals—Hawaii Baptist 5 (Mukai 2, Sumida 2, Au). Le Jardin none.
Junior varsity girls
Sacred Hearts 42, Hanalani 34
University 42, Hawaii Baptist 38
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