Alan Matsui insists there is no secret.
Even as the Sacred Hearts Lancers found a way — again — to keep Kiki Robertson under wraps, Mid-Pacific had just enough for a hard-earned 40-33 girls basketball win Wednesday night at Dorothy Macy Nobriga Gym.
A crowd of about 100 saw the visiting Owls improve to 2-5 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (4-9 overall) with a patient, balanced attack.
“This is a frustrating season with wins and losses, but it’s a rewarding season as far as our players,” MPI coach Wes Masuda said. “Defensively, they’re starting to understand.”
Sophomore Mikaela Limper scored seven of her 14 points during a key third-quarter run. Robertson finished with 10 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
Robertson scored 13 points when the teams met a month ago at Mid-Pacific, a 47-32 Owls’ win. But she’s been unstoppable at times, scoring 66 points in two games against ‘Iolani.
“Kiki’s a good player. Our team hung together,” said Matsui, the Sacred Hearts coach. “You saw how many layups we missed? When you’re young, you never know what’s going to happen.”
Sophomore Celina Pagan hit four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points to lead the Lancers (0-7), a team heavy with freshmen and sophomores. The Lancers shot 30 percent from the field (12-for-40) and were outrebounded 31-16, but stayed close with gritty man-to-man defense. Anjela Kim had just four points, but seemed to be everywhere defensively, clogging the lanes, grabbing loose balls and tipping passes with her long arms.
“Sacred Hearts is scrappy. Alan runs a good group. They always play hard,” Masuda said.
Robertson didn’t start after not feeling well before the game. She entered with 4:26 left in the first quarter and scored the next five points to spur an 8-0 run that gave the Owls a 10-4 lead.
After Robertson dished a pass to Camille Ganahl for a layup late in the second quarter, MPI led 14-7 going into the break. The Lancers closed to 16-12, but the visitors went on a 14-6 run for a 30-18 lead early in the fourth period. The Lancers got within 32-26 with 3:19 left, but couldn’t pierce through that margin.
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At Dorothy Macy Nobriga Gym
| MID-PACIFIC (2-5) |
5 |
9 |
11 |
15 |
— |
40 |
| SHA (0-7) |
4 |
3 |
11 |
15 |
— |
33 |
MID-PACIFIC—Nicole Sato 0, Kayla Watanabe 2, Alexe Navarro 3, Kamalei Lyons 0, Mikaela Limper 14, Kiki Robertson 10, Becky Martin 2, Pua Kanekoa 4, Camille Ganahl 5.
SACRED HEARTS—Tiare Moses 5, Nicole Daoang 0, Hunter Wilson-Pena 2, Anjela Kim 4, Erica Pagan 3, Celina Pagan 19, Kaela Fiesta 0, Paris Johnson 0.
3-point goals—Mid-Pacific 1 (Navarro), Sacred Hearts 5 (C. Pagan 4, E. Pagan).
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
University 47, HBA 39
Anuhea Memea scored 19 points as the Junior ’Bows beat the Eagles.
At Hawaii Baptist
| UNIVERSITY (6-1) |
7 |
14 |
8 |
18 |
— |
47 |
| HBA (6-1) |
11 |
4 |
5 |
19 |
— |
39 |
UNIVERSITY—Anuhea Memea 19, Meagan Mahiko 2, Crystal Wang 10, Quirena Natividad 2, Kianalei Machida 14, Kassandra Sanchez 0, Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence 0, Janae Rasmussen 0, Michelle Au 0.
HAWAII BAPTIST—Rylie Wada 2, Jaryn Ramos 2, Kaitlyn Mukai 0, Natasha Travens 2, Amber Au 6, Torie Miyoi 0, Kimberly Au 1, Jennifer Uehara 9, Nicole Shiroma 0, Haily Chong 0, Lauren Sumida 4, Jenee Brown 0, Hayley Dixon 10, Nicolette Smith 3, Megan Horita 0.
3-point goals—University 2 (Wang 2). Hawaii Baptist 1 (A. Au).
Punahou II 53, ‘Iolani II 35
Whitney Sia recorded a game-high 17 points as the Buffanblu beat the Raiders.
At Punahou
| ‘IOLANI II (3-4) |
2 |
13 |
8 |
12 |
— |
35 |
| PUNAHOU II (7-1) |
12 |
9 |
17 |
15 |
— |
53 |
‘IOLANI II—Cari Anne Nada 4, Lauren Nikaido 2, Zoe Palmer 2, Paige Omura 12, Nicole Yokoyama 0, Ashley Yoshioka 0, Liz Nomura 2, Cori Whang 4, Jasmine Chen 3, Michelle Maitland 2, Miki Sylva 4.
PUNAHOU II—Staci Anne Mihara 0, Michelle San Luis 8, Whitney Sia 17, Tiare Teo 0, Arianna Hashimoto 12, Amanda Labayog 11, Jamie Lum 1, Courtney Kaneshiro 2, Juliet Von Rohr 2.
3-point goals—’Iolani II 2 (Omura 2). Punahou II 1 (San Luis).
Le Jardin 43, HMA 41
Kacey Kuchenbecker scored 13 points as the Bulldogs held off the Knights.
At Hawaiian Mission
| LE JARDIN (4-3) |
4 |
6 |
20 |
13 |
— |
43 |
| HMA (0-7) |
6 |
13 |
12 |
10 |
— |
41 |
LE JARDIN—Kelly Kuchenbecker 9, Renee Van Bergeijk 9, Stephanie Ramos 4, Kacey Kuchenbecker 13, Taylor Valentine 8.
HAWAIIAN MISSION—Savannah Valencia 2, Isabella Olsen 15, Sita Maira 2, Chrisslene Diaz 2, Sarah Dorsey 2, Janae Wong 18.
3-point goals—Le Jardin none. Hawaiian Mission 2 (Olsen 2).
Maryknoll 58, La Pietra 23
Crystie Wong scored 20 points to lead the Spartans.
At La Pietra
| MARYKNOLL (6-0) |
8 |
19 |
12 |
19 |
— |
58 |
| LA PIETRA (1-6) |
4 |
8 |
4 |
7 |
— |
23 |
MARYKNOLL—Maile Goodin 4, Kylie Teramoto 2, Maegen Martin 4, Crystie Wong 20, Maia Laboy 4, Alexis Villa 0, Tava‘e Sina 4, Kayla Agustin 4, Cianna Ochocco 4, Ashlee DeSantos 12, Athena Adora 0.
LA PIETRA—Kiana Ho‘ohuli 0, Angelina Ishiki 0, Veronica Thomas 2, Marina Sewell 0, Marissa Hoen 0, Zoe Moriwaki 0, Salote Lopes-Liutolo 15, Monique Smith 2, Jordan McDonald 4.
3-point goals—Maryknoll 2 (Wong 2). La Pietra none.
Lutheran 57, Christian Academy 42
Kaliehiwa Ahnew scored 15 points to lift the Lions.
At La Pietra
| CA (1-6) |
11 |
11 |
7 |
13 |
— |
42 |
| LUTHERAN (2-4) |
15 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
— |
57 |
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Leslie Ortiz-Cruz 16, Rhea Elcock 0, Charis Shimizu 0, Alyssa Yee 8, Rachel Tokuda 18, Rebecca Abergas 0, Charanne Bonilla 0, Heavenlee Asato 0, Briana Rodrigues 0.
LUTHERAN—Lexi Kaneshiro 7, Kayla Suganuma 4, Kourntney Park 0, Kailyn Osaki 2, Kiana Tom 4, Vikatolia Naulu 13, Kaliehiwa Ahnew 15, Jasmine Fong 0, Briannah Cadiz 2, Lia Veikoso 10.
3-point goals—Christian Academy 1 (Tokuda). Lutheran none.
