The Kaimuki Bulldogs are so good, they make pink, green and yellow look good.
With nothing at stake in the final regular-season standings, the No. 6-ranked Bulldogs got 15 points from Ashley Savusa and 14 points from Keana Paez in a 51-37 win over Roosevelt on Wednesday night.
A sometimes cranky home crowd of about 500 saw Kaimuki, which has donned pink shoes over the past few games, finish the regular season 11-0 in the Oahu Interscholastic Association. The Bulldogs had already clinched first place and an opening-round bye, but the ferocity and precision of Wednesday night’s win was of postseason quality.
“We’ve improved a lot,” Savusa said. “We found our weakness and worked on it. Now we’re playing together.”
Defensively, the Bulldogs’ matchup zone left Roosevelt’s sharpshooters with hardly an open look. Roosevelt shot 2-for-15 from 3-point range.
“Kaimuki really did a good job defensively. They match up and they talk a lot with each other,” Roosevelt coach Hinano Higa said. “We had a hard time shooting the ball.”
Senior guard Dejah Fa‘asoa showed no signs of an ankle injury suffered during the ‘Iolani Classic. She finished with 11 points, and Shantaeus Ramos-Dias had nine to round out a balanced attack.
“I’ve always stressed to them, we’re always going to play together,” Kaimuki coach Mona Fa‘asoa said.
Kira Arruda had 10 points and Chelsea Wong added six points and nine rebounds for Roosevelt (7-4), which already had a playoff berth sealed. The Rough Riders, who pushed Kaiser to the limit in a close loss three nights earlier, kept this game close for a half. Kaimuki’s ability to control the tempo and the paint were simply too much.
Fa‘asoa’s last-second coast-to-coast drive for a lefty layup gave the ’Dogs a 24-18 lead at the half. They went on a 9-0 run to open the second half, sparked by a 3-point bomb and an easy layup off an inbounds pass from Fa‘asoa.
After opening the lead to 33-18, Kaimuki never let up, spreading the floor to get open lanes for Fa‘asoa and Paez. Roosevelt got no closer than 13 the rest of the way.
It was a fitting way to close the regular season, especially on senior night.
Kaimuki shot 49 percent from the field (19-for-39) and had a slight edge (27-26) over the Rough Riders on the boards.
The Bulldogs finished with 17 turnovers; Roosevelt had 14. The Rough Riders shot 30 percent (13-for-44) from the field.
Kaimuki shot 52 percent from the free-throw line (11-for-21). Roosevelt was 56 percent at the line (9-for-16).
Roosevelt’s opening-round playoff game will be next Thursday.
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At Kaimuki
| ROOSEVELT (7-4) |
9 |
9 |
6 |
13 |
— |
37 |
| KAIMUKI (11-0) |
11 |
13 |
13 |
14 |
— |
51 |
ROOSEVELT—Breyana Dutro-Solomua 7, Cady Akana 2, Starr Rivera 5, Kira Arruda 10, Shanice Kawakami 2, Chelsea Wong 6, Krystle Chung 5.
KAIMUKI—Valerie Wilson 0, Canny Aikau 0, Nikki Vongprachanh 0, Keana Paez 14, Shantaeus Ramos-Dias 9, Dejah Fa‘asoa 11, Julia Soares 0, Ashley Savusa 15, Krysta Yasui 2.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 2 (Arruda 2). Kaimuki 2 (Fa‘asoa, Paez).
Junior varsity—Roosevelt 30, Kaimuki 28
No. 9 Kaiser 57, Kalaheo 36
Chandler Arce scored 14 points and Kiana Nakai added 11 as the Cougars beat the Mustangs.
Taylor Souza scored 10 points for Kalaheo, which trailed 20-4 after the first period.
At Kaiser
| KALAHEO (1-10) |
4 |
9 |
5 |
18 |
— |
36 |
| KAISER (10-1) |
20 |
12 |
13 |
12 |
— |
57 |
KALAHEO—Lindsay Unsell 3, Ulu Perry 3, Malia Hulleman 3, Taylor Souza 10, Jayla Tamashiro 2, Tilani Pua’auli 2, Lali Sai 4, Wren Fukada 0, Kayla Ragland 2, Jade Martins 4, Rebekah Kahlbaum 1, Gabby Clark 2.
KAISER—Keara Ortega 0, Chandler Arce 14, Taylor Simeona 2, Kiana Nakai 11, Kylee Nihipali 5, Ashley Soong 4, Micaela Bitanga 6, Kayla Soong 3, Tiana Miyashiro 0, Alyssa Soong 2, Courtney Phillips 5, Darcey Goulsby 5.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 3 (Souza 2, Hulleman). Kaiser 7 (Nakai 3, Arce 2, Bitanga, K. Soong).
Junior varsity—Kaiser 53, Kalaheo 26
Kahuku 64, Farrington 62
Leighlani Paselio scored 19 points and Jaelynn Kaio-Scott added 17 as the Red Raiders rallied past the Governors.
Penina Faumui scored 16 points and Chasity Scanlan-Sevao added 12 — all on 3-pointers — for Farrington, which missed a putback off a missed free throw as time expired.
At Farrington
| KAHUKU (9-2) |
4 |
15 |
23 |
22 |
— |
64 |
| FARRINGTON (6-4) |
14 |
13 |
18 |
17 |
— |
62 |
KAHUKU—Delycia Seui-Matagi 0, Fia Tailele-Latu 1, Tyra Williams 4, Kalynn Latu 8, Pati Anae 7, Jaelynn Kaio-Scott 17, Tisa Teo 0, Tihane Kamae 2, Leighlani Paselio 19, Mata Tonga 6, Tara Tailele 0.
FARRINGTON—Diena Peterson 8, Vannalyn Tomas 0, Chasity Scanlan-Sevao 12, Alanna Ahching 5, Penina Faumui 16, Leilani Mageo-Pacheco 10, Tereena Aivao 0, Trinity Alualu 11.
3-point goals—Kahuku 2 (Latu 2). Farrington 4 (Scanlan-Sevao).
Junior varsity—Kahuku 55, Farrington 43
McKinley 44, Kalani 35
Tiare Sugui scored 11 points and Sybil Coryell added 10 as the Tigers beat the Falcons. Kalani’s Taylor Murai scored eight points.
At McKinley
| KALANI (4-7) |
12 |
6 |
3 |
14 |
— |
35 |
| MCKINLEY (6-5) |
13 |
16 |
9 |
6 |
— |
44 |
KALANI—Kimberley Sakamoto 0, Carly Kakuda 7, Riley Kishaba 0, Rose Alama 2, Haley Omiya 7, Kelli Muramaru 0, Taili Iinuma 4, Brenna Beall 4, Kari Kimura 0, Kaiana Iaea 3, Alex Salas 0, Taylor Murai 8, Teualilo Petelo 0, Tiani Maafala 0.
MCKINLEY—Mariz Navarro 4, Ashley Mun 0, Miranda Schmillen 7, Tiare Sugui 11, Laika Aragon 0, Jourdan Mills 2, Jessica D’Amato 0, Katey Ezra 6, Tino Mulitauaopele 0, Dorothy Aumua 4, Sybil Coryell 10.
3-point goals—Kalani 3 (Omiya, Iinuma, Murai). McKinley 2 (Coryell 2).
Junior varsity—Kalani 34, McKinley 24
Castle 38, Kailua 37
Darrien Dacosin made five 3-pointers and finished with 16 points, and Joshell Lilio added 14 points as the Knights held off the Surfriders.
Brianna Kassebeer scored 17 points for Kailua, which trailed 32-24 entering the fourth period.
At Kailua
| CASTLE (3-7) |
17 |
6 |
9 |
6 |
— |
38 |
| KAILUA (2-9) |
8 |
11 |
5 |
13 |
— |
37 |
CASTLE—Tawni Ukauka 0, Brittany Hawn 3, Joshell Lilio 14, Kiana Tilton 2, Monique Yasuda 0, Darrien Dacosin 16, Ella Tiumalu 0, Shaney Tiumalu 3, Chey Espinda 0.
KAILUA—Asia Butin 3, Keala Kaio-Perez 0, Kalia Ripley 0, Amanda Kaleo 2, Apolonia Fealofani 2, Brianna Kassebeer 17, Christina Green 0, Kahoa Mikaele 0, Patria Vaimoana 6, Jasmin Holley 7, Melanie Dulay 0.
3-point goals—Castle 6 (Dacosin 5, S. Tiumalu). Kailua 1 (Holley).
Junior varsity—Castle 54, Kailua 30
Moanalua 55, Anuenue 14
LaChae McColor scored 13 points as Na Menehune overwhelmed Na Koa.
Kaulawena Halemano led Anuenue with five points.
At Moanalua
| ANUENUE (0-11) |
2 |
0 |
5 |
7 |
— |
14 |
| MOANALUA (6-5) |
19 |
10 |
16 |
10 |
— |
55 |
ANUENUE—Kaulawena Halemano 5, Kahala Kaowili 2, Kamanu Johnsten 3, Lahela Taua 4, Keahi Silva 0, Kaui Williams 0, Anuhea Silva 0, Napua Silva 0, Makamae Kaaihue 0, Moana Taua 0, Kuulei Gante 0, Alohi Madrona 0.
MOANALUA—LaChae McColor 13, Ciarah Canencia 7, Rheani Longakit 5, Alexis Asuncion 7, Jasmine Funtanilla 0, Sienna Antolin 5, Ciera O’Brien 2, Ashley Johnson 2, Marina Adolpho 8, Samara Hoe 6.
3-point goals—Anuenue 1 (Johnsten). Moanalua 1 (Asuncion).
No junior varsity game
OIA WEST
Pearl City 44, Aiea 38
Adrienne Jean Sylva hit three 3-pointers and finished with 18 points as the Chargers beat Na Ali.
Aiea’s Mich‘lae Higa scored 23 points, including three 3-pointers.
At Pearl City
| AIEA (5-5) |
7 |
12 |
4 |
15 |
— |
38 |
| PEARL CITY (8-1) |
15 |
13 |
10 |
6 |
— |
44 |
AIEA—Allysha Cooper-Tabisola 0, Kaala Leopoldo 6, Mich‘lae Higa 23, Taryn Hannemann 2, Paula Mauga 0, Francene Martinez 0, Czarina Kokawa 0, Brooke Taiese 0, Chelsea Ornellas 2, Pumehana Beltran 5.
PEARL CITY—Sabrina Angle 7, Adrienne Jean Sylva 18, Shawni Cayetano-Ramos 0, Michelle Wilke 0, Shawna Angle 4, Sierra Tadiarca 0, Alexia Blalock 0, Krystynn Naputi 3, Dani Magana 8, Tiari Walker 4, Brandee Chun 0.
3-point goals—Aiea 4 (Higa 3, Leopoldo). Pearl City 6 (Sylva 3, Magana 2, Sabrina Angle).
Junior varsity—Aiea 35, Pearl City 8
No. 8 Mililani 54, Leilehua 46
Taylor Babbitt finished with 20 points and Nayla Long added 12 as the Trojans beat the Mules.
Maria Ross scored 15 points for Leilehua.
At Mililani
| LEILEHUA (7-2) |
8 |
7 |
10 |
21 |
— |
46 |
| MILILANI (10-0) |
16 |
13 |
12 |
13 |
— |
54 |
LEILEHUA—Jazmyn Dangaran 0, Jerri Maluyo 5, Precious Loi-on 2, Carissa McBride 7, Tiffany Reyher 8, Elyshia Bowden 9, Maria Ross 15.
MILILANI—Kaylee Torres 9, Kapili Amamalin 6, Taylor Babbitt 20, Kayla Wright 7, Elizabeth Gustafson 0, Nayla Long 12.
3-point goals—Leilehua 5 (Reyher 2, Maluyo, McBride, Bowden). Mililani 4 (Babbitt 3, Torres).
Junior varsity—Mililani 41, Leilehua 19
Kapolei 38, Radford 23
Toe Motu and Paige Kaea each scored 16 points as the Hurricanes beat the Rams.
Radford’s Imani Wimbush finished with 12 points.
At Kapolei
| RADFORD (5-4) |
7 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
— |
23 |
| KAPOLEI (6-3) |
8 |
14 |
10 |
6 |
— |
38 |
RADFORD—Imani Wimbush 12, Kylee Marcum 0, Felicana Vasquez 0, E’Lexius Evans 0, Rachael Kapesi 0, Tyler Whitener 7, McKenna Wall 2, Brittany Perry 2, Cierra Garcia 0, Kennedy Johnson 0, Korie Johnson 0.
KAPOLEI—Chermayne Yago 4, Toe Motu 16, Desiree Vega 0, Anna Jean Souza 2, Paige Kaea 16, Diamond Carter 0, Bernice Ching 0, Aiga Ah Ching 0, Kaitlynn Lanier 0, Christolyn Lamoreaux 0, Malia Folaumahina 0, Alisha Gipson 0.
3-point goals—Radford none. Kapolei 2 (Motu 2).
Junior varsity—Radford 24, Kapolei 20
Campbell 66, Waipahu 32
Cassie Ernst scored 20 points, Mariah Kelly added 12 and Jolinalyn Achiu had 11 as the Sabers beat the Marauders.
At Campbell
| WAIPAHU (1-9) |
9 |
10 |
1 |
12 |
— |
32 |
| CAMPBELL (3-6) |
14 |
14 |
19 |
19 |
— |
66 |
WAIPAHU—Rhica Savelia 1, Phil-Joyce Felicitas 4, Sheryl Anne Vermudez 1, Angielina Simanu 6, Kaiulani Abasial 6, Nala Viliamu 6, Nicole Puaa 8.
CAMPBELL—Antonette Labausa 9, Jolinalyn Achiu 11, Cira Delizo 8, Kealohi Akiyama 1, Tiana Ryan 2, Cassie Ernst 20, Mariah Kelly 12, Carlye Lindborg-Sandry 1, Dezlee Lindborg-Sandry 2.
3-point goals—Waipahu none. Campbell none.
Junior varsity—Campbell 45, Waipahu 30
ILH DIVISION II
Christian Academy 43, Hawaiian Mission 42
Leslie Ortiz-Cruz scored 26 points, including five 3-pointers, as the Patriots edged the Knights.
Janae Wong led Hawaiian Mission with 22 points, while Isabella Olsen knocked down four treys.
At Hawaiian Mission gym
| CHRIST. ACD. (2-7) |
10 |
15 |
9 |
9 |
— |
43 |
| HI MISSION (0-9) |
14 |
6 |
17 |
5 |
— |
42 |
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Leslie Ortiz-Cruz 26, Rhea Elcock 0, Charis Shimizu 0, Alyssa Yee 2, Rachel Tokada 9, Rebecca Abergas 5, Charanne Bonilla 1, Heavenlee Asato 0, Briana Rodrigues 0.
HAWAIIAN MISSION—Ayumi Kato 0, Isabella Olsen 12, Carla Ramos 0, Sita Maira 0, Chrisslene Diaz 0, Sarah Dorsey 6, Janae Wong 22, Abegail Ramos 0, Savannah Valencia 2, Sarah Santiwan 0.
3-point goals—Christian Academy 6 (Ortiz-Cruz 5, Tokada). Hawaiian Mission 4 (Olsen 4).
Maryknoll 46, Kamehameha II 23
Crystie Wong scored 17 points as the Spartans beat the Warriors to remain unbeaten in league play.
At Maryknoll
| KAMEHAMEHA II (5-2) |
5 |
6 |
5 |
7 |
— |
23 |
| MARYKNOLL (8-0) |
9 |
17 |
7 |
13 |
— |
46 |
KAMEHAMEHA II—Carly Thomas 2, Skye Young 5, Tamara Hallums 0, Arianna Daskauskas 3, Uilani Schnackenberg 4, Jordikai Watanabe Inouye 1, Arrisa Thronas 3, Angela Reich 0, Jasmine Tangonan 2, Kapelekua Gramberg 3, Sanoe Kaohelaulii 0.
MARYKNOLL—Maile Goodin 5, Kylie Teramoto 2, Maegen Martin 0, Crystie Wong 17, Maia Laboy 11, Alexis Villa 4, Tavoie Sira 0, Kayla Agustin 3, Cianna Ochocco 0, Ashlee DeSantos 4, Athena Adora 0.
3-point goals—Kamehameha 3 (Gromburg, Thronas, Young). Maryknoll 2 (Goodin, Wong).
ILH BOYS DIVISION II
Lanakila Baptist 55, Saint Louis II 49
Andrew Walker scored 15 points as the Warriors beat the Crusaders.
Saint Louis’ Alex Pachecco scored 22 points.
At Salt Lake District Park gym
| SAINT LOUIS (1-3) |
9 |
14 |
10 |
16 |
— |
49 |
| LANAKILA (1-4) |
10 |
11 |
18 |
16 |
— |
55 |
SAINT LOUIS II—Joshua Marr 0, Pakela Olanolan 0, Joel Letoto 2, Imaiokalani Park 4, Michael Camacho 0, Zachary Baysa 5, Dominic Bush 0, Andrew Pacarro 0, Joseph Kea 4, Dallas Smith 3, Kupono Chang 0, Alex Pachecco 22, Mason Kaui 0, Afi Greig 0, Zachary Cuarisma 9.
LANAKILA BAPTIST—Jeremy Clark 4, Isaac Shubert 0, Hikaru Kamikubo 0, Branden Johnson 0, Roycen Routt 11, Matthew Kakilala 9, Richard Pajarillo 0, EJ Butler 9, Jordan Cabato 7, Andrew Walker 15, Colton Salvador 0.
3-point goals—Saint Louis 2 (Baysa, Smith). Lanakila Baptist 1 (Routt).
Punahou II 69, Island Pacific 38
Travis Matsuzaki scored 16 points and Jaren McCartney added 12 as the Buffanblu routed the Navigators. Island Pacific’s Jason Brenner scored 16 points.
At Salt Lake District Park gym
| PUNAHOU II (2-1) |
8 |
23 |
22 |
16 |
— |
69 |
| IPA (0-2) |
17 |
3 |
11 |
7 |
— |
38 |
PUNAHOU—Aaron Dung 0, Jaren McCartney 12, Ben Ota 9, John Karn 6, Taylor McClafferty 2, Chase Dugay 0, Raffy Howe 9, Alex Shinn 2, Travis Matsuzaki 16, Gus Soderholm 2, Taylor Barfield 0, Zach Grief 5, Keith Dowsett 0, Nicholas Schilla 6.
ISLAND PACIFIC—Alan Sun 0, Josiah Gabriel 0, Jason Brenner 16, Royce Ilar 0, Kennedy Wilson 0, Harvey Alexander 0, Jamison Kirk 0, Brent Arakawa 0, Ian Schumaker 2, Jackson Durrett 14, Dalton Wood 0, Malsom Okeke 5, Andrew McCarthy 0, Eric Longanecker 0, Colt Wallace 1.
3-point goals—Punahou II 4 (Karn 2, McCartney, Ota). Island Pacific none.
ILH Junior Varsity
Boys Division I
Damien 50, Mid-Pacific 39
Kamehameha Blue 42, Maryknoll 40
