Alex Masaquel couldn’t be on the court with her ‘Iolani teammates, but still found a way to give the Raiders a boost Wednesday night.
Masaquel, who suffered a broken leg in ‘Iolani’s previous game, surprised the team by popping into the pregame meeting. Spurred by the visit, the second-ranked Raiders then ran past No. 6 Kamehameha 52-43 to remain undefeated in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu girls basketball standings.
“This is a very close team, so having Alex here really inspired our girls and they play for her,” ‘Iolani head coach Eddie Maruyama said. “It was nice to have her here. The girls were excited to see her.”
Masaquel, a junior forward, had surgery over the weekend after injuring her lower leg in the Raiders’ win against Punahou last Friday. She’s been out of school this week and told her teammates she wouldn’t make it to the gym for the game against the Warriors.
“She told us she wasn’t going to come and then she showed up and it was really an energy booster for us because she’s big part of our team,” ‘Iolani guard Kylie Maeda said.
With Masaquel watching from the stands, her leg in a cast and propped up on a pillow, the Raiders (9-0) ran out to a double-digit lead, weathered a Kamehameha rally and did enough from the free-throw line late to hold off the Warriors (4-5).
“I really like watching them play, they played good tonight,” Masaquel said. “I want to be here to support them. I’ll be here every single game.”
Saphyre Rezentes scored 13 of her game-high 15 points in the first half, and forward Jade Botelho finished with 12 and Maeda contributed 11 while running the point.
“Any good team wants to have nice balance offensively and defensively. I thought we spread the ball around tonight, played good team basketball,” Maruyama said.
Alohi Robins-Hardy came off the bench to lead Kamehameha with 14 points, but turnovers hampered the Warriors’ comeback bid.
“We knew exactly what they were going to do, we prepared for it, we did a good job of breaking the press, but then we threw the ball away,” Kamehameha coach Darold Imanaka said. “And we gave them too many free throws. Credit to them, they shot the ball well.”
‘Iolani took control early, opening a 12-2 lead when Rezentes hit a 3-pointer while being fouled and made the ensuing free throw. Kamehameha battled back and took a 16-15 lead after scoring the first six points of the second quarter. But Rezentes scored on a layup off an assist from Maeda to spark an 11-1 run and the Raiders didn’t trail again.
Abrianna Johnson-Edwards’ jumper in the lane with 6:10 left in the fourth quarter gave ‘Iolani a 45-32 lead and was the Raiders’ last field goal of the game. They went 6-for-10 from the free-throw line to close out the win.
“At the end, we didn’t really do what we were supposed to do, but it was a learning experience so it’s good to get the kinks out now,” Maeda said.
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At ‘Iolani
| KAMEHAMEHA (4-5) |
10 |
12 |
10 |
11 |
— |
43 |
| ‘IOLANI (10-0) |
15 |
14 |
13 |
10 |
— |
52 |
KAMEHAMEHA—Brooke Rickard 0, Breann Nueku 5, Sanoe Burgess 2, Kealani Ryder 4, Amanda Wasko 4, Krystal-Lei Mills 7, Alohi Robins-Hardy 14, Brachelle Nueku 0, Puuwainui Ah Puck 0, Lilia Maio 7.
‘IOLANI—Kylie Maeda 11, Sheyla Kahalehoe 0, Saphyre Rezentes 15, Klein Masutani 1, Katie Tom 2, Abrianna Johnson-Edwards 5, Sara Watanabe 0, Loxley Keala 2, Alyssa Liilii 1, Taimane Passi 3, Jade Botelho 12.
3-point goals—Kamehameha 2 (B. Nueku, Robins-Hardy) , ‘Iolani 2 (Rezentes, Maeda).
ILH DIVISION I GIRLS
University 44, Punahou II 32
Kianalei Machida and Quirena Natividad each scored 12 points as the Jr. ’Bows defeated the Buffanblu. Amanda Labayog and Whitney Sia each had eight points each for Punahou.
At Punahou
| UNIVERSITY (8-2) |
10 |
7 |
7 |
20 |
— |
44 |
| PUNAHOU (9-2) |
3 |
2 |
5 |
22 |
— |
32 |
UNIVERSITY—Anuhea Memea 9, Meagan Mahiko 2, Markayisha Masani 4, Crystal Wang 3, Skyler Chun-Ming 0, Quirena Natividad 12, Kianalei Machida 12, Tiffany Ulep 0, Kassandra Sanchez 2, Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence 0, Janae Rasmussen 0, Michelle Au 0.
PUNAHOU II—Staci Anne Mihara 1, Michelle San Luis 3, Jade Lum 0, Whitney Sia 8, Tiare Teo 4, Arianna Hashimoto 5, Amanda Labayog 8, Jamie Lum 0, Courtney Kaneshiro 0, Juliet Von Rohr 3.
3-point goals—University 1 (Wang). Punahou II 1 (San Luis).
Le Jardin 50, Lutheran 42
Stephanie Ramos had a 18 points and Kelly Kuchenbecker added 13 as the Bulldogs beat the Lions.
At Palama Settlement gym
LE JARDIN—Olivia McCabe 2, Kelly Kuchenbecker 13, Renee Van Bergeijk 8, Stephanie Ramos 18, Kacey Kuchenbecker 6, Taylor Valentine 3.
LUTHERAN—Lexi Kaneshiro 1, Kayla Suganuma 7, Kourntney Park 0, Kailyn Osaki 2, Kiana Tom 0, Vikatolia Naulu 16, Kaliehiwa Ah New 10, Jasmine Fong 0, Briannah Cadiz 6, Lia Veikoso 0.
3-point goals—Le Jardin none. Lutheran 1 (Suganuma).
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
Lanakila Baptist 47, PBA 21
Matthew Kakilala scored 10 points as the Warriors led 29-12 at the break and cruised to victory. Jack Ewert led Pacific Buddhist with eight points.
At Salt Lake District Park gym
| LANAKILA (2-5) |
17 |
12 |
12 |
6 |
— |
47 |
| PBA (0-6) |
4 |
8 |
6 |
3 |
— |
21 |
LANAKILA BAPTIST—Jeremy Clark 4, Isaac Shubert 0, Hikaru Kamikubo 0, Branden Johnson 6, Roycen Routt 6, Matthew Kakilala 10, Richard Pajarillo 0, Ed Butler 8, Jordan Cubato 7, Andrew Walker 4, Colton Salvador 2.
PACIFIC BUDDHIST ACADEMY—Jack Ewert 8, Kenton Sato 0, Connor Emerson 2, Justin Eli 0, Andrew Tom 5, Blake Lopianetzky 0, Nicholas Osano 6.
3-point goals—Lanakila Baptist none. Pacific Buddhist Academy 1 (Tom).
Island Pacific 60, Christian Academy 40
Jackson Durrett hit four 3-pointers and scored a game-high 26 points to lead the Navigators over the Patriots.
At Salt Lake District Park gym
| IPA (2-2) |
13 |
14 |
20 |
13 |
— |
60 |
| CA(1-6) |
11 |
4 |
7 |
18 |
— |
40 |
ISLAND PACIFIC—Alan Sun 2, Josiah Gabriel 0, Jason Brenner 2, Harvey Alexander 3, Jamison Kirk 6, Brent Arakawa 0, Ian Schumaker 4, Jackson Durrett 26, Dalton Wood 6, Malsom Okeke 6, Andrew McCarthy 3, Eric Langanecker 0, Colt Wallace 2.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Shawn Bonilla 6, Micah Sugiura 15, Jasen Ocol 2, Christopher Canoneo 4, Eli Sugiura 1, Ethan Reyes 7, Austin Miura 0, Ryan Helsham 3, Michael Carrion 2.
3-point goals—Island Pacific 5 (Durrett 4, McCarthy). Christian Academy 3 (M. Sugiura 2, Bonilla).
Also
Junior Varsity
‘Iolani 52, Punahou Blue 49
Punahou Gold 75, University 53
OIA EAST BOYS
No. 7 Kalaheo 43, Farrington 41
Nainoa Frank hit a layup in the closing seconds to lift the Mustangs past the Governors. Farrington’s Mikey Kleman scored seconds earlier to tie the game at 41.
At Farrrington
| KALAHEO (6-1) |
11 |
14 |
7 |
11 |
— |
43 |
| FARRINGTON (4-3) |
8 |
10 |
12 |
11 |
— |
41 |
KALAHEO—Josh Ko 11, Shem Sukumaran 2, Nainoa Frank 11, Derick Morgan 7, Silia Tucker 8, Jordyn Reindollar 2, Anthony Rowan 2.
FARRINGTON—Shane Cabato-Machado 3, Jeffrey Madarang 4, Mikey Kleman 15, Chadey Callazo 7, Marco Cudia 0, Viane Vaina 12, Tyler Liana 0, Keanu Foki 0.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 2 (Tucker 2). Farrington 3 (Cabato-Machado, Kleman, Callazo).
Junior varsity—Farrington 54, Kapolei 32
No. 10 Moanalua 44, Kaiser 39
Kahanu Puulei-Auld scored a team-high 12 points as Na Menehune held off the Cougars. Cruz Kalaugher had a game-high 13 for Kaiser.
At Kaiser
| MOANALUA (5-2) |
5 |
16 |
12 |
11 |
— |
44 |
| KAISER (3-4) |
8 |
12 |
7 |
12 |
— |
39 |
MOANALUA—Kreig Kepa 1, Daib Starks 6, Kahanu Puulei-Auld 12, Alex Hutson 2, Eliet Donley 4, Dillon Turk 4, Shane Ratledge 2, Chris Hammond 9, Josh Kang 2, Kyrie McRaven 2.
KAISER—John Bice 2, Royce Kuromoto 0, Casey Bolda 0, Shiloh Laboy 2, Preston Wuich 8, Justin Wuich 3, Malosi Kaimikaua 11, Cruz Kalaugher 13, Leimana Chong-Gum 0, Christian Kastrinakis 0.
3-point goals—Moanalua 3 (Hammond 2, Puulei-Auld). Kaiser none.
Junior varsity—Moanalua 53, Kaiser 46.
Roosevelt 47, Kailua 42
JJ Mariano had a game-high 21 points to lead the Rough Riders past the Surfriders and earned their first win in conference play.
At Kailua
| ROOSEVELT (1-6 ) |
11 |
9 |
11 |
16 |
— |
47 |
| KAILUA (1-6 ) |
8 |
16 |
7 |
11 |
— |
42 |
ROOSEVELT—Micah Ikari 0, Devin Furuta-Harada 2, Chevy Coelho 0, JJ Mariano 21, JJ Acopan 3, Anfernee Liwai 2, William Kan 6, Uriah Hawkins 1, Matt Haili 6, Vallen Inaura 6.
KAILUA—Cason Kalei 1, Ikaika Ford 2, Kekoa Ford 6, Micah Lee 2, Pita Taufoou 0, Mason Youart 2, John Vave 3, Kirk Ronolo Jr. 13, Isaiah Vasconcellos 13.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 2 (Mariano, Acopan). Kailua 3 (Vasconcellos 3).
Junior varsity—Roosevelt 58, Kailua 36
Kaimuki 59, Anuenue 32
Zachery Bastatas tossed in 20 points and Dio Taulung added 10 to power the Bulldogs by Na Koa. Makana Fernandez led Anuenue with 10.
At Kaimuki
| ANUENUE (0-7) |
7 |
11 |
8 |
6 |
— |
32 |
| KAIMUKI (3-4) |
20 |
12 |
12 |
15 |
— |
59 |
ANUENUE—Kimo Romena 2, Keanu Rodriguez 0, Pono Kahili 0, Kamanao Dureg 0, Kahoo Mossman-Ancog 6, Makana Fernandez 10, Kawaa Kahana-Reid 0, Kealoha Smith 4, Mahuka Cullen 0, Na‘alii Dureg 2, Laakea Manoi-Hyde 8.
KAIMUKI—Hunter Young 4, Zachary Bastatas 20, Jordan Palik 3, Dio Taulung 10, Nick Motellang 4, Maui Travis 3, Brandon Kekoa 8, Tai Boyd 0, Jaypee Unabia 0, Siaosi Hala‘api‘api 4, Amu Moefu 3.
3-point goals—Anuenue 2 (Mossman-Ancog 2). Kaimuki 7 (Bastatas 2, Taulung 2, Palik, Travis, Moefu).
McKinley 53, Kalani 39
A. J. Ortaleza scored 14 points and Wilhelm Rivera added 12 as the Tigers defeated the Falcons.
Keano Kuia led Kalani with 15 points.
At McKinley
| KALANI (3-4) |
11 |
8 |
8 |
12 |
— |
39 |
|
| MCKINLEY (6-1) |
16 |
9 |
27 |
1 |
— |
53 |
KALANI—Brock Haraga 0, Remy Omori 0, Jalen Pasion 0, David Kakalia-Rassmussen 4, Keano Kuia 15, Kory Kashiwabara 8, Percy Harris 2, Sam Kahalewai 0, Tatsuya Ono 9, Kalia Ka‘awa 1, Michael Pimentel 0.
MCKINLEY—Wilhelm Rivera 12, Jeric Ferrer 9, Joey Aizona 0, Kui Williams 0, Jace Bolosan 5, A.J. Ortaleza 14, John Henry Ansagay 0, Maaauna Viengmany 0, Justly Laquihon 7, Alex Ironside 6, Jared Malaga 0.
3-point goals—Kalani 3 (Kuia 3). McKinley 3 (Bolosan, Ortaleza, Laquihon).
Junior varsity—Kalani 54, McKinley 53
OIA WEST BOYS
Pearl City 51, Radford 40
Paul Perry scored 19 points and Marc Suniga added 13 as the Chargers defeated the Rams.
Mark Anthony Villejo led Radford with 10 points.
At Pearl City
| RADFORD (3-3) |
11 |
9 |
12 |
8 |
— |
40 |
| PEARL CITY (5-1) |
7 |
15 |
13 |
16 |
— |
51 |
RADFORD—Lupei Terawaa 2, Roscoe Kalilikane 7, Jeromy Castro 2, Jamoree Jackson 8, Markas Lee 0, Mark Anthony Villejo 10, Sean Spears 7, Favian Moore 4, Ammon Seei 0.
PEARL CITY—Kailon Sabate 1, Ryan Arguelles 5, Kainoa Perez 4, Tysen Hickcox 4, Daicorri Briscoe 0, Marc Suniga 13, Kapena Akiona 0, Paul Perry 19 , Bryson Takaesu 1, Isaac Amorin 4, Stfon Nicholas 0, Lawrence Glisson 0.
3-point goals—Radford 5 (Villejo 3, Kalilikane, Spears). Pearl City 5 (Arguelles 3, Perry, Suniga).
Junior varsity—Radford 33, Pearl City 28
Waianae 49, Nanakuli 36
Devon Seabrooks had 13 points, nine assists and eight steals to fire the Seariders over the Golden Hawks.
At Waianae
| NANAKULI (1-5) |
9 |
10 |
7 |
10 |
— |
36 |
| WAIANAE (3-3) |
10 |
13 |
11 |
15 |
— |
49 |
NANAKULI—Alika Moore 0, Charles Garcia 0, Gary Shelton 11, Tryson Vincent 0, Joe Shelton 15, Daniel Puni 4, Royce Ochimas 0, Clayton Atualevao 6.
WAIANAE—Devon Kamaka 2, Justin Kila 0, Jamal Lopez 10, Devon Seabrooks 13, Makana Piilani 4, Anthony Hughes 0, Austin Reese 4, Jarryn Marfil 14, Bronson Brown-Kaopua 2.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 2 (G. Shelton, J. Shelton). Waianae 1 (Lopez).
Junior varsity—Nanakuli 27, Waianae 26
Kapolei 65, Aiea 22
Zachery Reeves scored a game-high 10 points as the Hurricanes crushed Na Alii.
At Kapolei
| AIEA (0-7) |
10 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
— |
22 |
| KAPOLEI (5-1) |
15 |
16 |
17 |
17 |
— |
65 |
AIEA—Christian Kaahanui 1, Kalei Liilii 2, Terence Fong 2, Michael Taliulu 3, Ernesto Salazar 2, DeShane Luat 4, Jason Calderon 0, Douglas Tautua 2, Leuia Iose 0, Steven Minor 0, Kimo Souza 0, Zach Mauga 6.
KAPOLEI—Dorien Antonio Martos 8, Kiatrell Zachery 2, Curtis Tavares 8, Elia McKeague 3, Joshua Farias 9, Kula Seno 0, Kaeo Soares 6, Christopher Dillard 8, Michael Bangel 5, Zachery Reeves 10, Michael Kapoi 6.
3-point goals—Aiea 1 (Taliulu). Kapolei 2 (McKeague, Bangel).
Junior varsity—Aiea 68, Kapolei 41
Waialua 54, Waipahu 51
Chase Uhlir scored a team-high 15 points as the Bulldogs outscored the Marauders 18-10 in the final quarter en route to their first league win of the season.
Triton Tatupu led Waipahu with 16 points.
At Waipahu
| WAIALUA (1-6) |
12 |
9 |
15 |
18 |
— |
54 |
| WAIPAHU (0-7) |
14 |
13 |
14 |
10 |
— |
51 |
WAIALUA—Jake Kaysonphet 13, BJ Pascua 4, Xavier Repollo 6, Keevin Cuadro 2, Jerimiah Repollo 10, Winston Sacapulo-Uepa 4, Chase Uhlir 15, Richard Pascua 0.
WAIPAHU—Richard Ugalde 5, Roger Mendoza 0, Hezekiah Vaioletama 0, Naftali Tolibas 0, Brendan Mendoza 6, Marc Moises 0, Jed Pagtulingan 4, Wes Nagaseu 12, Roy Florenco 0, Eric Castro 3, Triton Tatupu 16, Tyler Paguirigan 3, Tafatolu Naea 2.
3-point goals—Waialua 4 (Uhlir 2, Kaysonphet, J. Repollo). Waipahu 4 (Mendoza 2, Paguirigan, Ugalde).
Junior varsity—Waipahu 41, Waialua 30
Mililani 52, Campbell 46
Deshawn Duncan-Benson scored six of his 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Trojans beat the Sabers. Aaron Steele led Campbell with 17 points.
At Campbell
MILILANI (6-0)
17 13 10 12 — 52
CAMPBELL (5-2) 15 10 12 9 — 46
MILILANI—Tyler Morgan 0, Chedan Pascual 0, Damon Shimabukuro 5, Alex Bumgarner 10, Deshawn Duncan-Benson 17, Riley Borges 8, Jonathan Makaiau 7, Peter Bueno 3, Sylvester Panoncillo 2.
CAMPBELL—Brannon Bantolina 0, Ryan Francis Ramil 6, BJ Halmos 8, Manuel Sy Jr. 8, Justin Silva-Freeman 3, Justin Tago-Su‘e 2, Aaron Steele 17, Jarrett Snell 0, Jarrin Bannister 0, Solomon Leaeno 2.
3-point goals—Mililani 4 (Bumgarner 2, Shimabukuro, Duncan-Benson). Campbell 5 (Halmos 2, Sy 2, Silva-Freeman).
Junior varsity—Campbell 58, Mililani 47
BIIF
Tuesday
Varsity boys
Kamehameha-Hawaii 68, Waiakea 53
Junior varsity boys
Kamehameha-Hawaii 41, Waiakea 39, OT
