Kylie Maeda and Alex Masaquel saved their best for last, combining for 14 points in overtime as No. 2 ‘Iolani escaped with a 63-49 win over Mid-Pacific Thursday night.
A crowd of about 200 watched at MPI’s Mills Gymnasium.
Clutch play and near-flawless shooting at the free-throw line made the difference for ‘Iolani, which overcame a 35-point performance by MPI guard Kiki Robertson.
The junior shot 8-for-15 from the field and was 14-for-16 at the free-throw line. She also had a team-high nine rebounds. It was the second 30-plus point effort for her against ‘Iolani; in their first meeting, she scored 31 points in a 72-51 loss.
Maeda, who sat with foul trouble for much of the second half, finished with 20 points and was 9-for-9 at the line.
"We expected them to come out hard. Our coaches told us they would," Maeda said. "We weren’t executing our plays. We just have to learn to take our time."
‘Iolani committed 21 turnovers against MPI’s three-quarter court zone press and halfcourt man-to-man defenses in regulation, but had just one in overtime.
Saphyre Rezentes added 13 points while Masaquel tallied 18 points and 12 rebounds, including a crucial steal for a breakaway layup that gave the Raiders a 48-44 lead early in overtime. After a steal by Pua Kahalehoe, Rezentes hit a free throw, and Masaquel added a layup to cap a 7-0 run in the extra period.
Mid-Pacific pulled within 53-48 on a 14-foot runner by Robertson, but ‘Iolani put the game out of reach with free throws. The Raiders were 10-for-10 at the charity stripe in the final 1:27.
The tough win lifted the Raiders to 5-0 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu, 8-2 overall.
Mid-Pacific took another close loss — the Owls fell to Kamehameha 33-32 last Saturday — and dropped to 1-4 in league play (3-8 overall).
Facing what appeared to be a box-and-one, Robertson scored just five points in the opening quarter. The Raiders later switched to their normal man-to-man defense and Robertson scored eight points in the second quarter.
Robertson added nine points in the third quarter to help the Owls stay in range. They led 36-35 on a three-point play by Robertson, but ‘Iolani went on an 8-2 run, sparked by Rezentes.
MPI was down 43-38 late when Robertson swished a 24-foot trey from the top, then drove into the paint for a pull-up jumper to tie it with 47 seconds left.
Rezentes hit one free throw for a 44-43 lead with 20 seconds to go in regulation, but Robertson drew a foul with 14.5 seconds left. She hit the first free-throw to tie it, but missed the second.
‘Iolani had 12 second-half turnovers, including one in the final seconds on a pass that was stolen by Robertson.
From there, however, the Raiders took command. MPI had four giveaways in overtime.
"They don’t give up. Our defense is getting better. We’re playing better team defense," Owls coach Wes Masuda said. "Hopefully, it’ll fall our way once in a while. One thing about our team, they’re very positive. Kiki’s having a good year and she takes pride in her defense. She’s awesome to coach."
At Mid-Pacific
| ‘Iolani (5-0) |
10 |
7 |
16 |
11 |
19 |
— |
63 |
| MPI (1-4) |
8 |
9 |
11 |
16 |
5 |
— |
49 |
‘IOLANI–Kylie Maeda 20, Sheyla Kahalehoe 0, Saphyre Rezentes 13, Klein Masutani 0, Katie Tom 0, Abrianna Johnson-Edwards 5, Sara Watanabe 0, Loxley Keala 0, Alyssa Liilii 4, Alex Masaquel 16, Taimane Passi 0, Jade Botelho 5.
MID-PACIFIC–Nicole Sato 3, Megan Kinoshita 4, Kayla Watanabe 0, Alexe Navarro 0, Kamalei Lyons 0, Mikaela Limper 2, Kiki Robertson 35, Becky Martin 0, Pua Kanekoa 5, Camille Ganahl 0.
3-point goals–‘Iolani 5 (Maeda 3, Johnson-Edwards, Rezentes). Mid-Pacific 5 (Robertson 3, Kinoshita, Sato).
OIA EAST GIRLS
Kaimuki 49, No. 5 Kaiser 44 OT
The Bulldogs outscored the fifth-ranked Cougars 7-2 in the extra fame to remain unbeaten in league play. Kaimuki was led by Shantaeus Ramos-Dias’ game- high 15 points, while Ashley Savusa chipped in with 14. Darcy Goulsby led Kaiser with 12 points.
At Kaiser
| Kaimuki (6-0) |
3 |
11 |
17 |
11 |
7 |
— |
49 |
| Kaiser (5-1) |
6 |
8 |
10 |
18 |
2 |
— |
44 |
KAIMUKI–Canny Aikau 2, Nikki Vongprachanh 2, Krysta Yasui 1, Ashley Savusa 14, Keana Paez 10, Shantaeus Ramos-Dias 15, Dejah Fa’asoa 5, Julia Soares 0.
KAISER–Keara Ortega 4, Chandler Arce 10, Taylor Simeona 0, Kiana Nakai 10, Kylee Nihipali 0 , Ashley Soong 0, Micaela Bitanga 4, Kayla Soong 0, Tiana Miyashiro 4, Alissa Soong 0, Courtney Phillips 0, Darcy Goulsby 12 .
3-point goals–Kaimuki 3 (Fa’asoa, Ramos-Dias, Savusa). Kaiser 4 (Arce 2, Nakai 2).
Junior varsity–Kaiser 37, Kaimuki 25
Kalani 59, Kalaheo 51
Carly Kakuda scored 17 points, Haley Omiya added 13 and Taylor Murai had 11 as the Falcons beat the Mustangs. Kalaheo’s Taylor Souza scored 20 points.
At Kalani
| Kalaheo (1-5) |
9 |
14 |
12 |
16 |
— |
51 |
| kalani (2-4) |
18 |
13 |
13 |
15 |
— |
59 |
KALAHEO–Lindsay Unsell 1, Ulu Perry 4, Malia Hulleman 1, Taylor Souza 20, Jayla Tamashiro 0, Tilani Pua’auli 0, Lali Sai 9, Kayla Ragland 8, Gabby Clark 8.
KALANI–Kimberly Sakamoto 2, Carly Kakuda 17, Riley Kishaba 5, Rose Alama 1, Haley Omiya 13, Kelli Muramaru 0, Taili Iinuma 4, Brenna Beall 0, Kari Kimura 2, Kaiana Iaea 2, Alex Salas 2, Taylor Murai 11, Teualilo Petelo 0, Tiani Maafala 0.
3-point goals–Kalaheo 1 (Sai). Kalani 6 (Murai 2, Kakuda, Kishiba, Omiya, Iinuma).
Junior varsity–Kalani 38, Kalaheo 35
Kahuku 72, Anuenue 12
Four Red Raiders scored in double figures, led by Tara Tailele’s 13 as Kahuku romped over Na Koa.
At Kahuku
| Anuenue (0-6) |
2 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
— |
12 |
| Kahuku (5-1) |
28 |
15 |
12 |
17 |
— |
72 |
ANUENUE–Kuulei Gante 8, Kaulawena Halemano 2, Stalysha Williams 0, Makamae Ka’aihue 0, Napua Silva 0, Lahela Tau’a , Kamanu Johnston 0, Kahala Kaowili 2, Moana Tau’a , Anuhea Silva 0, Keahi Silva 0.
KAHUKU–Delycia Seui-Matagi 10, Fia Tailele-Latu 1, Tyra Williams 8, Kalynn Latu 2, Pati Anae 10, Jaelynn Kaio-Scott 4, Tihane Kamae 7, Suva Tapusoa 3, Manaia Afalava 4, Mata Tonga 0, Leighlani Paselio 10, Tara Tailele 13.
3-point goals–Anuenue 2 (Gante 2). Kahuku none.
McKinley 70, Castle 49
Sybil Coryell hit four 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, while Tiare Sugui added 20 as the Tigers beat the Knights. Castle’s Joshell Lilio scored 19 points.
At Castle
| McKinley (3-3) |
111 |
24 |
21 |
14 |
— |
70 |
| Castle (0-6) |
10 |
7 |
16 |
16 |
— |
49 |
McKINLEY–Mariz Navarro 0, Ashley Mun 0, Miranda Schmillen 9, Tiare Sugui 20, Laika Aragon 4, Jourdan Mills 11, Jessica D’amato 3, Sybil Coryell 22, Katey Ezra 0, Dorothy Aumua 1, Tino Mulitauaopele 0.
CASLTE–Tawni Ukauka 5, Kiana Tilton 4, Darrien Dacosin 0, Monique Yasuda 2, Ella Tiumalu 2, Shaney Tiumalu 12, Chey Espinda 1, Sunshine Crawford 1, Brittany Ann Hawn 3, Joshell Lilio 19.
3-point goals–McKinley 5 (Coryell 4, Sugui). Castle 2 (Hawn, Tiumalu).
Junior varsity–Castle 30, McKinley 25
Roosevelt 56, Farrington 47
Chelsea Wong scored 19 points, Sharice Kawakami added 12 and Kira Arruda had 11 as the Rough Riders beat the Governors.
Farrington’s Penina Faumui scored 11 points.
At Roosevelt
| Farrington (4-2) |
4 |
10 |
18 |
15 |
— |
47 |
| Roosevelt (5-1) |
10 |
18 |
17 |
11 |
— |
56 |
FARRINGTON–Diena Peterson 7, Dannalyn Tomas 0, Chasity Scanlan-Sevao 2, Alanna Ah Ching 7, Penina Faumui 11, Trinity Alualu 10, Leilani Mageo-Pacheco 10, Alena Gaea 0.
ROOSEVELT–Breyana Dutro-Solomua 0, Cady Akana 0, Starr Rivera 4, Kira Arruda 11, Shana Kawakami 3, Sharice Kawakami 12, Chelsea Wong 19, Liandra Inaura 2, Rayce Coelho 0, Krystle Chung 5.
3-point goals–Farrington 1 (Ah Ching). Roosevelt none.
Junior varsity–Farrington 51, Roosevelt 32
OIA WEST GIRLS
No. 7 Mililani 51, Waianae 37
Nayla Long poured in a team-high 20 points as the seventh-ranked Trojans remained unbeated with a road victory against the Seariders. Gina Atiga led Waianae with 20 points.
At Waianae
| Mililani (6-0) |
19 |
15 |
9 |
8 |
— |
51 |
| Waianae (1-5) |
11 |
14 |
2 |
10 |
— |
37 |
MILILANI–Jerika Dacuycuy 0, Nayla Long 20, Summer Bolibol 0, Jasmine Lozano 0, Kayla Wright 6, Taylor Babbitt 7, Kapili Amamalin 11, Reiko Naniole 0, Megan Madeira 0, Kaylee Torres 5, Mika Gallardo 2.
WAIANAE–Lokelani Kelii 3, Cayshia Alapai 0, Kaitlyn Kaahaaina 0, Mary Keaulana-Riotutar 7, Gina Atiga 20, Makana Kealoha 4, Makea Atiga 3.
3-point goals–Mililani 2 (Babbitt, Torres). Waianae 3 (G. Atiga, Keaulana-Riotutar, Kelii).
Junior varsity–Mililani 38, Waianae 29
Kapolei 40, Campbell 37
Toe Motu scored a game-high 13 points as the Hurricanes held off the Sabers, who got 10 points each from Antonette Labausa and Mariah Kelly.
At Kapolei
| Campbell (1-3) |
6 |
7 |
13 |
9 |
— |
37 |
| Kapolei (3-1) |
11 |
10 |
6 |
13 |
— |
40 |
CAMPBELL–Mariah Kelly 10, Antonette Labausa 10, Cira Delizo 4, Kealohilani Akiyama 0, Margaritta Viena 2, Carlye Linborg-Sandry 0, Cassandra Ernst 6, Tiana Ryan 0, Ipo Achiu 5, Dezley Linborg-Sandry 0.
KAPOLEI–Chermayne Yago 2, Malia Folaumahina 3, Kaitlynn Lanier 2, Aiga Ah Ching 0, Diamond Carter 0, Paige Kaea 6, Noelle Garland 2, Anna Jean Souza 9, Desiree Vega 0, Toe Motu 13, Alisha Gipson 3.
3-point goals–Campbell 2 (Labausa 2). Kapolei 3 (Souza).
Junior varsity–Campbell 25, Kapolei 21
Radford 28, Aiea 25
Imani Wimbush’s team-high eight points were enough as the Rams held off Na Alii. Kaala Leopoldo scored a game-high 16 points for Aiea.
At Radford
| Aiea (2-3) |
7 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
— |
25 |
| Radford (3-3) |
6 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
— |
28 |
AIEA–Allysha Cooper-Tabisola 0, Paula Mauga 0, Pumehana Beltran 2, Natasha Maroney 0, Brooke Taiese 2, Czarina Kadokawa 0, Francene Martinez 0, Taryn Hannemann 2, Mich’lae Higa 3, Kaala Leopoldo 16.
RADFORD–Imani Wimbush 8, E’Lexus Evans 3, Rachael Kapesi 3, Tyler Whitener 3, Felicana Vasquez 0, McKenna Wall 0, Brittany Perry 6, Korie Johnson 5.
3-point goals–Aiea 1 (Leopolda). Radford 1 (Kapesi).
Junior varsity–not reported
Leilehua 55, Nanakuli 40
Carissa McBride scored 16 points, Jerri Maluyo added 15 and Mariah Ross had 10 as the Mules beat the Golden Hawks.
At Nanakuli
| Leilehua (5-0) |
8 |
18 |
16 |
13 |
— |
55 |
| Nanakuli (1-5) |
7 |
11 |
12 |
10 |
— |
40 |
LEILEHUA–Krizzle Calip 0, CJ Gehring 0, Bre’a Langley 0, Tiffany Reyher 9, Carissa McBride 16, Precious Loi-on 3, Jerri Maluyo 15, Jazmyn Dangaran 2, Mitzie Morales 0, Kereese Martin 0, Rose Kekua 0, Mariah Ross 10.
NANAKULI–Desha Kala 4, Kehaulani Silva 12, Katherine Hulama 0, Jasmine Saole 2, Heather Thomas 0, Natalia Kaopua 0, Tiare Kaopua 2, Champagne Iokia-Padua 18, Renisa La’a 2.
3-point goals–Leilehua 5 (Maluyo 3, Reyher, Loi-on). Nanakuli 4 (Iokia-Padua 4).
Junior varsity–Nanakuli 29, Leilehua 22
