Gretchen Morrison picked the right time to catch fire.
The struggling sharpshooter connected on five 3-pointers, including a go-ahead trey with 1:11 left in overtime, and scored 19 points as Southlake Carroll (Texas) rallied past ‘Iolani 50-49 on Saturday at the ‘Iolani Classic girls tournament.
"Hey, why not have an overtime game with the home team," coach Teri Morrison said. "When Gretchen (no relation) is on, it’s over," said Morrison, in her 29th year as head coach.
Southlake finished third in the annual tournament thanks to timely shooting by Morrison. The 5-foot-9 junior misfired on five of her first six tries from the arc, but nailed three clutch treys in the second half, plus the OT bomb over ‘Iolani’s zone defense.
"I started off slow, but when I started to play great defense, it all fell into rhythm. It helps to have a great point guard," said Morrison, who was 5-for-12 from deep.
Point guard Kennedy Leonard, who drilled three treys, added 13 points.
Alex Masaquel led the Raiders (4-3) with 18 points and 11 rebounds, including eight on the offensive glass. Abrianna Johnson-Edwards had 13 points, but was held scoreless in the final quarter and overtime.
"We went to a scramble defense," Morrison said of her 1-2-2 matchup look. "(Johnson-Edwards) is a really good player who can slash. We needed a lot more help defense."
The Lady Dragons also went to a bigger lineup, using 6-1 sophomore Madison Drescher (10 rebounds, three blocks) prominently. But the difference-maker was Morrison.
‘Iolani led 37-30 late in the third quarter, but Morrison hit two treys to help give her team a 39-38 lead. Pua Kahalehoe gave ‘Iolani a 43-41 lead with a 3-pointer, but Leonard tied it with a layup.
The Raiders had the ball with 9.4 seconds remaining in regulation, but Johnson-Edwards missed a driving layup and Drescher swatted a putback try at the buzzer by Masaquel.
The game was tied at 45 when Morrison was left open again and swished a 3-pointer to give Southlake a 48-45 lead with 1:11 to go in overtime.
The Pioneers saw a 40-29 lead dwindle in the fourth quarter before they pulled out a win for the tournament championship.
Siena Shupe scored 10 points to lead the Spartans over Jing Ling High School (China) in a consolation game.
OIA EAST GIRLS
No. 6 Roosevelt 67, Farrington 41
Stacie Kawakami and Devyn Kauhi scored 11 points apiece as the Rough Riders defeated the Governors.
At Farrington
| Roosevelt (4-0) |
26 |
25 |
15 |
1 |
— |
67 |
| Farrington (0-4) |
12 |
10 |
6 |
13 |
— |
41 |
ROOSEVELT–Sharice Kawakami 11, Starr Rivera 10, Tavae Sina Sofa 7, Devyn Kauhi 11, Keala Quinlan 6, Chelsea Wong 10, Tatiana Mariano 6, Stacia Matsumura 0, Alexis Bennett 6, Krystle Chung 0.
FARRINGTON–Leah Ramos 1, Hazel Artates 2, Nani Cabato-Machado 10, Megan Aquinaldo 3, Christine Manganaan 0, Jessica Vele 0, Penina Faumui 9, Jeneva Toilolo 13, Angelina Sagapolu 3.
3-point goals–Roosevelt 4 (Quinlan 2, Kawakami, Wong). Farrington 3 (Cabato-Machado 2, Aguinaldo).
Kalani 61, Kalaheo 59
The Falcons jumped to an early lead and fended off a late rally to defeat the Mustangs.
Carly Kakuda scored 15 points for Kalani, while Haley Omiya added 14.
At Kalaheo
| Kalani (1-3) |
24 |
8 |
12 |
17 |
— |
61 |
| Kalaheo (1-3) |
7 |
18 |
14 |
20 |
— |
59 |
KALANI– Carly Kakuda 15, Kimberly Sakamoto 5, Haley Omiya 14, Taili Iinuma 12, Brenna Beall 7, Samantha Shizuru 7, Sarah Halinowksi 0, Alex Salas 1.
KALAHEO–Lindsey Unsell 5, Jayla Tamashiro 10, Tilani Pua’auli 0, Jade Martins 8, Gabby Clark 12, Tara Takata 9, Pualine Gachalian 0, Ulu Perry 3, Sierra Freitas 3, Rebecca Kahlbaun 9.
3-point goals–Kalani 6 (Omiya 4, Iinuma 2). Kalaheo 3 (Tamashiro 2, Unsell).
Junior varsity–Kalani 44, Kalaheo 24
McKinley 56, Castle 38
Mariz Navarro scored 19 points and Tiare Sugui added 18 as the Tigers defeated the Knights.
At McKinley
| Castle (1-3) |
4 |
11 |
13 |
10 |
— |
38 |
| McKinley (3-1) |
14 |
20 |
13 |
9 |
— |
56 |
CASTLE–Kiana Tilton 9, Qaira Puaauli-Puahi 8, Kamanu Johnston 0, Sunshine Crawford 0, Sheastel Tiumalu 7, Saesha Tilton 10, Cheyenne Espinda 4.
MCKINLEY–Mariz Navarro 19, Laika Aragon 3, Miranda Schmillen 8, Tiare Sugui 18, Jessica Damato 0, Porsche Santiago 0, Savanna Gonzales 0, Taisha Thompson 8, Deborah Malaga 0, Kamalani Puunznes 0, Tino Mulitauaopele 0, Chelsea Tafai 0.
3-point goals–Castle 2 (K. Tilton 2). McKinley 4 (Navarro 2, Sugui 2).
Junior varsity–Castle 32, McKinley 30
OIA WEST GIRLS
No. 5 Mililani 68, Kapolei 35
Kapili Amamalin had 15 points, eight assists, seven steals and two rebounds to help the Trojans beat the Hurricanes.
At Mililani
| Kapolei (2-2) |
3 |
11 |
12 |
9 |
— |
35 |
| Mililani (3-0) |
20 |
21 |
20 |
7 |
— |
68 |
KAPOLEI–Chermayne Yago 3, Desiree Vega 6, Anna Souza 10, Amayha Dycus 7, Bernice Ching 1, Jalen Payongayong 0, Raquel Lasconia 0, Aiga Ah-Ching 0, Sati Helenihi 1, Kela Whiteurst 0, Malia Folaumahina 7, Dashia Carter 0.
MILILANI–Jerika Dacuycuy 5, Kaylee Torres 2, Megan Madeira 0, Reiko Naniole 3, Kapili Amamalin 15, Alex Ancheta 0, Mikaela Limper 8, Kira Arruda 14, Zyriana Davies 4, Mika Gallardo 2, Summer Bolibol 0, Nayla Long 8, Chantell Appleby 7.
3-point goals–Kapolei 2 (Souza 2). Mililani 5 (Arruda 4, Dacuycuy).
Junior varsity–Kapolei def. Mililani
Leilehua 80, Waialua 26
Elyshia Bowden and Carissa McBride scored half of the Mules’ points in a lopsided victory over the Bulldogs.
At Leilehua
| Waialua (0-3) |
3 |
11 |
9 |
3 |
— |
26 |
| Leilehua (3-1) |
26 |
20 |
27 |
7 |
— |
80 |
WAIALUA–K.C. Ramelb 0, Kiana Paakaula-Reis 0, Kamryn Lendio 11, Kaydence Haley 3, Myra Agcaoli 0, Raydeen Kobayashi-Kajiwara 10, Via Mae Pascua 0, Kayla Kapika 0, Dhyrille Moraleda 2, Taylor Saguibo 0, Gabriella Delgado 0, Gemelie Hatme 0.
LEILEHUA–Krizzle Calip 2, Jerilyn Maluyo 6, Tatiana Caravallo 8, Carissa McBride 19, Briana Crawley 12, Tiffany Reyher 9, Elyshia Bowden 21, Deja Bryant 0, Tywanna Abbott 2, Azah Quach 1.
3-point goals–Waialua 4 (Lendio 3, Kobayashi-Kajiwara). Leilehua 2 (Reyher, Bowden).
Nanakuli 52, Waipahu 44
Tianna Hanohano scored 12 points to lead the Golden Hawks past the Marauders.
At Waipahu
| Nanakuli (2-1) |
9 |
20 |
12 |
11 |
— |
52 |
| Waipahu (1-3) |
6 |
14 |
10 |
14 |
— |
44 |
NANAKULI–Mercy Puni 2, Angelica Chun Fook 8, Keanani Chai 3, Melissa Estoy 0, Tianna Hanohano 12, Alexis Meyers 11, Sharlene Barrett-Pilialoha 0, Tiare Kaopua 9, Precious Meyers 5, Natalia Kaopua 2, Renise Laa 0.
WAIPAHU–Shaina Asada 0, Patricia Malala 11, Phil-Joyce Felicitas 0, Krystal Aceret 5, Rhicca Savella 0, Tammy Viliamu 2, Arriane Joshua Fernandez 0, Arriane Janine Fernandez 3, Leikisha Malala 5, Nicole Puaa 6, Kuinita Donley 0, Nala Viliamu 12.
3-point goals–Nanakuli 1 (Chun-Fook). Waipahu 1 (P. Malala).
Junior varsity–Waipahu 43, Nanakuli 21
Campbell 52, Pearl City 12
Marie Togiailua scored a game-high 16 points as the Sabers thumped the Chargers.
At Pearl City
| Campbell (2-2) |
19 |
13 |
13 |
7 |
— |
52 |
| Pearl City (0-4) |
3 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
— |
12 |
CAMPBELL–Cydney Curran 6, Dezlee Lindborg-Sandry 4, Aiza Valeriano 6, Cira Delizo 7, Tiana Ryan 0, Kelii Heleua 6, Brandy Contrades 3, Bethany Scott 2, Sabrina Marzan 2, Marie Togiailua 16.
PEARL CITY–Kacie Chinen 2, Jurey Jao 7, Shandy Frantz 0, Valencia Faateleupu 0, Taylor Inong 0, Yubin Cho 0, Johnnai Kapua 0, Agassi Augasa 0, Megan Ramos 3, Johnneen Kapua 0.
3-point goals–Campbell 2 (Curran 2). Pearl City none.
Junior varsity–Campbell 45, Pearl City 20
Aiea 38, Waianae 28
Mich’lae Higa scored 17 points to lead Na Alii past the Seariders. Aiea pulled away in the fourth quarter, holding Waianae scoreless.
At Aiea
| Waianae (1-2) |
13 |
8 |
7 |
0 |
— |
28 |
| Aiea (4-0) |
14 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
— |
38 |
WAIANAE–Lokelani Kelii 9, Cayshia Alapai 6, Kuulei Bailey 0, Raegina Atiga 5, Dessirrei Sivia 0, Leilani Atuatagi 2, Haley Hughes 0, Jayrushia Martin 0, Makanam Akai 6, Raywyne Atiga 0.
AIEA–Lea Lacar 0, Allysha Cooper-Tabisola 5, Jazlyn Corpuz 0, Ruby Tialavea 0, Mich’lae Higa 17, Tiara Lindsey-Navaro 0, Mele Sitani 0, Jayme Matsuda 0, Valerie Lane 0, Paula Mauga 6, Natasha Maroney 2, Pumehana Beltran 8.
3-point goals–Waianae 1 (Kelii). Aiea 1 (Higa).
Junior varsity–Waianae 34, Aiea 16
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
St. Francis 45, Christian Academy 15
Lacey Satele scored 14 points as the Saints defeated the Patriots.
At Manoa gym
| Ca (0-1) |
2 |
7 |
2 |
4 |
— |
15 |
| St. Francis (1-1) |
15 |
13 |
12 |
5 |
— |
45 |
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY–Rhea Elcock 6, Heavenlee Asato 8, Briana Rodrigues 1, Bethany Agcaoili 0, Colleen Teruel 0, Charanne Vonilea 0.
ST. FRANCIS– Kayla Jones 4, Alissa Pacarro 7, Hunter Roberts 3, Tori Keliiaa 6, Kiana Flynn 2, Taylor Bellevol 0, Lacey Satele 14, Ashley Kahapea-Wagner 2, Rachel Carlos 7.
3-point goals–Christian Academy none. St. Francis 4 (Keliiaa 2, Satele, Roberts).
ILH junior varsity girls
Iolani 54, Sacred Hearts 36
Maryknoll 46, Mid-Pacific 34
Hawaii Baptist 45, St. Francis 16
Kamehameha Blue 50, Punahou Blue 37
Damien 62, Kaiser 42
ILH varsity boys
Damien 54, Kaiser 49
ILH junior varsity boys
Maryknoll 61, St. Francis 33
Hawaii Baptist 39, Assets 26
Hanalani 54, Island Pacific 11
Punahou Gold 50, ‘Iolani 34
Punahou Blue 58, Mid-Pacific 48
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