Kahuku rode its inside game to beat Roosevelt 61-53 in overtime at Roosevelt on Friday night.
The Red Raiders made their living in the paint, and overtime was no different.
Fia Tailele-Latu began the extra period with a post move and missed, but Kalynn Latu was there to clean it up to give Kahuku the first advantage, 52-50.
Kahuku ruled the paint in the first half, struggled in the second when Roosevelt pressed and re-established it in overtime.
"I knew we had the advantage there," Kahuku coach David Te’o said. "I wanted the girls to take whatever they want in there; if they take it away we can always adjust."
The brief lead didn’t last long, though, as Roosevelt went with its bread-and butter. Shana Kawakami squared up and hit a long 3-pointer to swing it the other way. Unfortunately for the home team, it would be the last basket they would score.
Kahuku went straight back to the post game, getting a nifty turnaround jumper from Pati Anae to retake the lead, 54-53.
After each team turned it over once, the Red Raiders switched from a man defense to a 3-2 zone to slow Roosevelt’s long-range shooters. Only they didn’t commit to it, giving Kawakami and Kira Arruda open looks that didn’t go down.
"I think we got some good looks at the 3," Roosevelt coach Hinano Higa said. "But we were looking to make the extra pass and get an even better look. Our little girls battled against their big girls. We are just trying to keep our composure, be a little more consistent and a little more poised."
Kahuku went to the line from there, with Anae and Leighlani Paselio each stepping up to hit two shots to give Kahuku a 58-53 lead. Fia Tailele-Latu went 1-for-4 to keep Roosevelt in the game, but after a long 3-pointer by Kawakami missed, Paselio calmly put an end to the game with two more free throws.
"We made them when we needed to," Te’o said. "Even in regulation we missed some, but we made them when we needed to."
Paselio led all scorers with 29 points, nine of them from the line in the second half. Anae added 12. Chelsea Wong battled Kahuku underneath all night to lead Roosevelt with 12 points, and Shanice Kawakami added 11, all in the first half.
Roosevelt forced overtime after trailing the entire second half when Krystle Chung made a post move with 1:17 left to cut the margin to one, then hit the first of two free throws a possession later to tie it. Both teams missed potential game-winning shots.
| Kahuku (7-1) |
18 |
12 |
13 |
7 |
11 |
— |
61 |
| Roosevelt (6-2) |
19 |
10 |
10 |
11 |
3 |
— |
53 |
KAHUKU–Delycia Seui-Matagi 4, Fia Tailele-Latu 4, Kalynn Latu 8, Pati Anae 12, Jaelynn Kaio-Scott 2, Tihane Kamae 2, Mata Tonga 5, Leighlani Paselio 19, Tara Tailele 5.
ROOSEVELT–Starr Rivera 7, Shana Kawakami 8, Kira Arruda 8, Shanice Kawakami 11, Chelsea Wong 12, Krystie Chung 7.
3-point goals–Kahuku none. Roosevelt 6 (Shana Kawakami 2, Arruda 2, Rivera, Shani. Kawakami).
Junior varsity–Kahuku 63, Roosevelt 46
OIA EAST
No. 7 Kaimuki 43, Moanalua 38
Ashley Savusa scored eight of her game-high 19 points in the fourth quarter as the Bulldogs held off Na Menehune.
LaChae McColor led the late Moanalua rally, scoring eight of her team-high 13 points in the final period.
At Kaimuki
| MOANALUA (5-3) |
7 |
9 |
7 |
15 |
— |
38 |
| KAIMUKI (8-0) |
11 |
7 |
13 |
12 |
— |
43 |
MOANALUA–LaChae McColor 13, Jasmine Sagaysay 5, Alexis Asuncion 4, Jasmine Funtanilla 11, Ciarah Canencia 0, Rheani Longakit 0, Sienna Antolin 0, Ciera O’Brien 3, Ashley Johnson 0, Samara Hoe 2.
KAIMUKI–Canny Aikau 0, Nikki Vongprachanh 0, Krysta Yasui 0, Ashley Savusa 19, Keana Paez 11, Shantaeus Ramos-Dias 0, Dejah Fa’asoa 13, Julia Soares 0.
3-point goals–Moanalua none. Kaimuki 6 (Savusa 3, Fa’asoa 3).
Junior varsity–Moanalua 47, Kaimuki 28
No. 9 Kaiser 53, McKinley 38
The Cougars’ defense shut down the Tigers in the second quarter, outscoring them 16-0 en route to the win. Micaela Bitanga scored 17 points and Kayla Soong added 12 for Kaiser. Tiare Sugui led McKinley with 13.
At McKinley
| KAISER (7-1) |
16 |
16 |
12 |
9 |
— |
53 |
| MCKINLEY (3-5) |
16 |
0 |
12 |
10 |
— |
38 |
KAISER–Keara Ortega 2, Chandler Arce 5, Taylor Simeona 1, Kiana Nakai 0, Kylee Nihipali 0, Ashley Soong 11, Micaela Bitanga 17, Kayla Soong 12, Tiana Miyashiro 2, Alissa Soong 0, Courtney Phillips 0, Darcy Goulsby 3.
MCKINLEY–Mariz Navarro 0, Ashley Mun 0, Miranda Schmillen 2, Tiare Sugui 13, Laika Aragon 0, Jourdan Mills 3, Jessica D’amato 0, Sybil Coryell 10, Katey Ezra 2, Dorothy Aumua 4, Tino Mulitauaopele 4.
3-point goals–Kaiser 5 (Bitanga 2, K. Soong 2, Arce). McKinley 2 (Sugui, Coryell).
Junior varsity–Kaiser 40, McKinley 20
Kalani 61, Anuenue 16
The Falcons were hot from the outside, hitting eight 3-pointers against Na Koa. Carly Kakuda and Tiani Maafala had nine points each to lead Kalani.
At Kalani
| ANUENUE (0-8) |
5 |
0 |
2 |
9 |
— |
16 |
| KALANI (3-5) |
18 |
17 |
15 |
11 |
— |
61 |
ANUENUE–Kuulei Gante 0, Kaulawena Halemano 6, Lahela Tau’a 4, Kamanu Johnsten 4, Moana Tau’a 2.
KALANI–Carly Kakuda 9, Riley Kishaba 6, Rose Alama 7, Haley Omiya 1, Taili Iinuma 4, Brenna Beall 3, Kari Kimura 3, Kaiana Iaea 7, Taylor Murai 6, Teualilo Petelo 6, Tiani Maafala 9.
3-point goals–Anuenue 1 (Halemano) . Kalani 8 (Murai 2, Maafala 2, Kakuda, Iinuma, Beall, Kimura).
Kailua 41, Kalaheo 34
Freshman post Patria Vaimoana scored 13 of her 18 points in the first half to lead the Surfriders over the Mustangs.
Taylor Souza led Kalaheo with 12 points.
At Kailua
| KALAHEO (1-7) |
14 |
6 |
6 |
8 |
— |
34 |
| KAILUA (2-6) |
9 |
16 |
8 |
8 |
— |
41 |
KALAHEO–Lindsay Unsell 0, Ulu Perry 3, Taylor Souza 12, Jayla Tamashiro 3, Tilani Pua’auli 3, Lali Sai 2, Kayla Ragland 1, Rebekah Kahlbaum 0, Gabby Clark 10.
KAILUA–Asia Butin 5, Keala Kaio-Perez 2, Kalia Ripley 0, Amanda Kaleo 6, Apolonia Fealofani 0, Brianna Kassebeer 5, Christina Green 0, Kahoa Mikaele 5, Patria Vaimoana 18, Jasmin Holley 0, Melanie Dulay 0.
3-point goals–Kalaheo 2 (Tamashiro, Pua’auli). Kailua none.
Junior varsity–Kalaheo 43, Kailua 27
Farrington 41, Castle 28
Penina Maumui scored 12 points to lead the Governors past the Knights, who got eight points from Brittany Hawn.
OIA WEST
No. 6 Mililani 38, Kapolei 34
Kapili Amamalin scored 12 of her 16 points in the first half and the Trojans held off a late Hurricanes rally to remain undefeated in league play.
Toe Motu scored eight of her game-high 18 points in the fourth quarter to lead Kapolei.
At Kapolei
| MILILANI (8-0) |
10 |
10 |
12 |
6 |
— |
38 |
| KAPOLEI (3-3) |
9 |
4 |
6 |
15 |
— |
34 |
MILILANI–Jerika Dacuycuy 0, Nayla Long 5, Summer Bolibol 0, Kayla Wright 4, Taylor Babbitt 2, Kapili Amamalin 16, Kaylee Torres 11.
KAPOLEI–Chermayne Yago 0, Kaitlynn Lanier 0, Diamond Carter 5, Paige Kaea 8, Anna Jean Souza 3, Desiree Vega 0, Toe Motu 18, Alisha Gipson 0.
3-point goals–Mililani 1 (Torres). Kapolei 1 (Souza).
Junior varsity–Mililani 31, Kapolei 13
No. 10 Pearl City 54, Campbell 44
Sabrina Angle scored 16 points, including three 3-pointers, as the Chargers defeated the Sabers to remain undefeated in conference play.
Cassandra Ernst had 16 points for Campbell.
At Campbell
| PEARL CITY (6-0) |
10 |
9 |
19 |
16 |
— |
54 |
| CAMPBELL (1-5) |
10 |
10 |
11 |
13 |
— |
44 |
PEARL CITY–Sabrina Angle 16, Adrienne Jean Sylva 13, Michelle Wilke 0, Shawna Angle 13, Sierra Tadiarca 0, Krystynn Naputi 8, Tiari Walker 4.
CAMPBELL–Mariah Kelly 7, Antonette Labausa 0, Cira Delizo 2, Kealohilani Akiyama 2, Margaritta Viena 2, Carlye Linborg-Sandry 7, Cassandra Ernst 16, Ipo Achiu 8, Dezley Linborg-Sandry 0.
3-point goals–Pearl City 6 (Sa. Angle 3, Sh. Angle 2, Sylva) . Campbell none.
Junior varsity–Campbell 31, Pearl City 16
Nanakuli 56, Waipahu 39
Kehaulani Silva scored a game-high 13 points as the Golden Hawks beat the Marauders.
Nala Viliamu led Waipahu with 10 points.
At Nanakuli
| WAIPAHU (0-7) |
7 |
10 |
9 |
13 |
— |
39 |
| NANAKULI (2-6) |
16 |
16 |
18 |
6 |
— |
56 |
WAIPAHU–Phil-Joyce Felicitas 6, Sheryl Anne Vermudez 2, Angielina Simanu 4, Kaiulani Abasial 4, Mika Pajas 8, Rinalynne Balencia 0, Nala Viliamu 10, Nicole Puaa 0, Kuinita Donley 5, Rhica Savelia 0.
NANAKULI–Desha Kala 4, Kehaulani Silva 13, Katherine Hulama 3, Heather Thomas 0, Natalia Kaopua 6, Tiare Kaopua 10, Champagne Iokia-Padua 12, Renisa La’a 8.
3-point goals–Waipahu none, Nanakuli 2 (Padua 2).
Junior varsity–Nanakuli 49, Waipahu 25
Aiea 38, Waianae 29
Pumehana Beltran scored 15 points to lead Na Alii over the Seariders.
Lokelani Kelii led Waianae with eight points.
At Waianae
| AIEA (3-3) |
7 |
8 |
8 |
15 |
— |
38 |
| WAIANAE (2-6) |
13 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
— |
29 |
AIEA–Allysha Cooper-Tabisola 4, Paula Mauga 0, Pumehana Beltran 15, Chelsea Ornellas 2, Brooke Taiese 2, Francene Martinez 4, Taryn Hannemann 0, Mich’lae Higa 8, Kaala Leopoldo 3.
WAIANAE–Lokelani Kelii 8, Cayshia Alapai 4, Kaitlyn Kaahaaina 7, Mary Keaulana-Riotutar 0, Gina Atiga 2, Makana Kealoha 4, Makea Atiga 4.
3-point goals–Aiea 1 (Leopoldo). Waianae 2 (Kelii, Kaahaaina).
Junior varsity–Waianae 26, Aiea 16
BOYS ILH DIVISION II
Le Jardin 90, Pacific Buddhist 32
Sean McWhinnie had 34 points, six assists and four steals and Alec Macleod added 24 as the Bulldogs dominated the Dragons.
Devin Minami led Pacific Buddhist Academy with 21 points, including five 3-pointers.
At Le Jardin
| PBA (0-2) |
6 |
6 |
10 |
10 |
— |
32 |
| LE JARDIN (2-1) |
23 |
23 |
25 |
19 |
— |
90 |
PACIFIC BUDDHIST–Devin Minami 21, Jack Ewert 1, Kenton Sato 2, Andrew Tom 7, Blake Lopianetzky 1.
LE JARDIN–Alec Macleod 24, Michael Gabrelcik 5, Dylan Van Ness 4, Sean McWhinnie 34, Sam Spengler 11, Julien Perkins 8, Jack Blaskowski 4.
3-point goals–Pacific Buddhist 6 (Minami 5, Tom) . Le Jardin 3 (Macleod 2, Gabrelcik).
Christian Academy 72, Lanakila Baptist 53
Jasen Ocol hit for 31 points and Shaun Bonilla added 22 as the Patriots outscored the Warriors.
Roycen Routt led Lanakila Baptist with 10 points, including two treys.
At Salt Lake gym
| LBS (0-2) |
17 |
17 |
14 |
5 |
— |
53 |
| CA (1-3) |
17 |
18 |
18 |
19 |
— |
72 |
LANAKILA BAPTIST–Jeremy Clark 5, Hikaru Kamikubo 5, Roycen Routt 10, Matthew Kakilala 9, EJ Butler 9, Jordan Cabato 10, Andrew Walker 3, Colton Salvador 2.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY–Shaun Bonilla 22, Micah Sugiura 12, Jasen Ocol 31, Christopher Canoneo 0, Ethan Reyes 5, Ryan Helsham 2.
3-point goals–Lanakila Baptist 3 (Routt 2, Kakilala) . Christian Academy 1 (Sugiura).
Also
Junior varsity
Saint Louis 61, Mid-Pacific 51
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