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Junior forward Samantha Alakai scored 12 points, including two 3-pointers, as No. 4 Punahou defeated 10th-ranked Mid-Pacific 39-33 on Saturday at the Mid-Pacific gym.
The Owls (1-1) led 19-17 at halftime with solid free-throw shooting, sinking 12 of 16, but a fourth-quarter Punahou rally denied any chance of an MPI upset.
Freshman Tyra Moe added 10 points for the visiting Buffanblu (1-1).
Kiki Robertson and Pua Kanekoa shared game-high honors with 14 points for Mid-Pacific.
At Mid-Pacific
| Punahou (1-1) |
11 |
6 |
4 |
18 |
— |
39 |
| Mid-Pacific (1-1) |
10 |
9 |
7 |
7 |
— |
33 |
PUNAHOU–Keaupono Fey 4, Aviana Finn 0, Michelle San Luis 0, Hailey Motooka 2, Asia Olivieri 0, Turner Wong 8, Kaitlyn Waki 3, Samantha Alakai 12, Tyra Moe 10, Piueti Maka 0, Ari Finn .
MID-PACIFIC–Kerry Ellen Chun 0, Alexe Navarro 4, Kamalei Lyons 1, Kiki Robertson 14, Rebecca Martin 0, Skyla Alcon 0, Pua Kanekoa 14, Courtney Tom 0.
3-point goals–Punahou 3 (Alakai 2, Waki). Mid-Pacific 1 (Robertson).
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
Lutheran 46, Hawaiian Mission 42
Kaleihiwa Ahnew scored 15 points as the Lions downed the Knights.
Kayla Suganuma had 13 points and Vikazolia Naulu added 10 for Lutheran. Kalena Kaneakua had a team-high 11 points for Hawaiian Mission.
At Hawaiian Mission
| Lutheran (2-0) |
7 |
11 |
21 |
7 |
— |
46 |
| HMA (0-1) |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
— |
42 |
LUTHERAN–Tess Fukuuama 1, Kayla Suganuma 13, Kailya Osaki 3, Vikazolia Naulu 10, Kaleihiwa Ahnew 15, Doris Naulu 4.
HAWAIIAN MISSION–Raeann Butala 8, Savanna Valencia 4, Abegail Ramos 0, Isabella Olsen 9, Dirajah Miles 2, Sarah Santiwan 0, Lydia Earles 4, Larissa Furtado 0, Sita Mairu 2, Grazielle Abaya 2, Kalena Kaneakua 11.
3-point goals–Lutheran 3 (Suganuma 2, Osaki). Hawaiian Mission 3 (Olsen 2, Kaneakua).
Also
University 42, Kamehameha II 32
Junior varsity boys
Kamehameha-Blue 49, ‘Iolani 48
Damien 53, Hanalani 49
Hawaiian Mission Academy 42, Assets 34
OIA EAST GIRLS
Kaiser 50, McKinley 39
Ashley Soon scored 16 points as the Cougars defeated the Tigers.
Taisha Thompson scored 14 points to lead McKinley in the loss.
At Kaiser
| McKinley (3-3) |
10 |
7 |
10 |
12 |
— |
39 |
| Kaiser (4-1) |
11 |
14 |
14 |
11 |
— |
50 |
MCKINLEY–Mariz Navarro 6, Laika Aragon 3, Miranda Schmillen 4, Tiare Sugui 9, Jessica Damato 0, Savanna Gonzales 3, Taisha Thompson 14, Tino Mulitauaopele 0, Chelsea Tafai 0.
KAISER–Roselyn Shimaoka 0, Chantelle Arce 9, Brandi Arita 0, Taylor Chang-Simeona 0, Jazlyne Rojas 0, Kiana Matsumoto 0, Ashley Soong 16, Skye Keao 0, Micaela Bitanga 10, Kayla Soong 4, Kayla Nihipali 1, Alissa Soong 10.
3-point goals–McKinley 3 (Sugui, Thompson, Aragon). Kaiser 3 (Arce 3).
Junior varsity–Kaiser 54, McKinley 29
Moanalua 61, Kaimuki 58
The Bulldogs outscored Na Menehune 19-9 in the third quarter, but fell short of completing the comeback.
Hoku Mateo led Moanalua with 18 points.
At Moanalua
| Kaimuki (2-3) |
11 |
12 |
19 |
16 |
— |
58 |
| Moanalua (5-1) |
14 |
19 |
9 |
19 |
— |
61 |
KAIMUKI–Nikki Vongprachanh 7, Canny Aikau 16, Seplynn Aikau 2, Alison Pologa 8, Julia Soares 6, Alexa Miller 4, Princess Lauvao 6.
MOANALUA–Lachae McColor 14, Jasmine Sagaysay 8, Sydnie Canencia 0, Alexis Asunsion 3, Ahi Roy 9, Chelsea Guerrero 0, Ciera O’Brien 8, Hoku Mateo 18, Miki Sylva 1, Cherie Bento 0, Kevynne Fountain-Pokipala 0.
3-point goals–Kaimuki 8 (C. Aikau 4, Pologa 2, Vongprachanh, Miller). Moanalua 4 (Roy 3, Sagaysay).
Junior varsity–Moanalua 45, Kaimuki 31
Farrington 49, Castle 40
Penina Faumui scored a game-high 25 points as the Governors defeated the Knights and secured their first victory in conference play.
Sheastel Tiumal led Castle with 12 points.
At Castle
| Farrington (1-5) |
10 |
17 |
8 |
14 |
— |
49 |
| Castle (1-5) |
8 |
13 |
10 |
9 |
— |
40 |
FARRINGTON–Leah Ramos 2, Hazel Artates 2, Nani Cabato-Machado 7, Megan Aquinaldo 6, Jessica Vele 1, Penina Faumui 25, Jeneva Toilolo 5, Erin Perry 1.
CASTLE–Kiana Tilton 3, Qaira Puaauli-Puahi 2, Kamanu Johnston 2, Shaney Tiumalu 11, Sheastel Tiumalu 12, Saesha Tilton 10.
3-point goals–Farrington 4 (Cabate-Machado 2, Aguinaldo 2). Castle 3 (Sha. Tiumalu, Tilton, She. Tiuamalu).
Kailua 51, Kalaheo 49
A late rally boosted the Surfriders over the Mustangs.
Kailua’s Patria Vaimoana scored 17 points and Brianna Kassebeer added 13.
Gabby Clark led Kalaheo with a game-high 23 points.
At Kalaheo
| Kailua (3-3) |
10 |
7 |
18 |
16 |
— |
51 |
| Kalaheo (2-4) |
14 |
15 |
15 |
5 |
— |
49 |
KAILUA–Delcie Williams 4, Sharray Revyelto 0, Kalia Ripley-Racoma 0, Keala Kaio-Perez 2, Akamulyn Makua 8, Apolonia Fealofani 7, Brianna Kassebeer 13, Saje Perry 0, Patria Vaimoana 17.
KALAHEO–Lindsey Unsell 4, Jayla Tamashiro 5, Shauna Kaulu Perry 4, Tilani Pua’auli 3, Jade Martins 5, Gabby Clark 23, Tara Takata 4, Sierra Freitas 0, Rebecca Kahlbaun 1.
3-point goals–Kailua 5 (Kassebeer 3, Makua 2). Kalaheo 2 (Tamashiro, Pua’auli).
Junior varsity–Kalaheo 32, Kailua 30
OIA WEST GIRLS
No. 5 Mililani 54, Waianae 30
The Trojans remained undefeated in the OIA West with a win over the Seariders.
Kapili Amamalin scored 11 and Kaylee Torres 10 for Mililani.
At Mililani
| Waianae (2-3) |
6 |
5 |
13 |
6 |
— |
30 |
| Mililani (5-0) |
6 |
19 |
17 |
12 |
— |
54 |
WAIANAE–Lokelani Kelii 12, Cayshia Alapai 2, Kuulei Bailey 0, Raegina Atiga 4, Dessirrei Sivia 0, Leilani Atuatagi 4, Haley Hughes 0, Jayrushia Martin 0, Niakanamakai Kealoha 7, Raywyne Atiga 0, A. Tukunga 1.
MILILANI–Jerika Dacuycuy 0, Kaylee Torres 10, Megan Madeira 0, Reiko Naniole 0, Kapili Amamalin 11, Alex Ancheta 0, Jamie Yuki 0, Mikaela Limper 5, Kira Arruda 6, Zyriana Davies 4, Mika Gallardo 0, Summer Bolibol 6, Nayla Long 6, Chantell Appleby 6.
3-point goals–Waianae 2 (Kelii 2). Mililani 3 (Arruda 2, Limper).
Junior varsity–Waianae 35, Mililani 25
Kapolei 50, Campbell 37
Chermayne Yago scored 12 points as the Hurricanes defeated the Sabers.
Sabrina Marzan scored nine points, all on 3-pointers, to lead Campbell in the loss.
At Campbell
| Kapolei (3-3) |
20 |
10 |
11 |
9 |
— |
50 |
| Campbell (2-4) |
7 |
6 |
10 |
14 |
— |
37 |
KAPOLEI–Chermayne Yago 12, Desiree Vega 4, Anna Souza 9, Bernice Ching 2, Jalen Payongayong 0, Raquel Lasconia 2, Gabriella Sanchez 0, Aiga Ah-Ching 0, Martina Aspiroz 2, Sati Helenihi 3, Kela Whiteurst 3, Malia Folaumahina 9, Dashia Carter 4.
CAMPBELL–Cydney Curran 6, Dezlee Lindborg-Sandry 2, Aiza Valeriano 0, Cira Delizo 6, Tiana Ryan 0, Kayla Keliiheleua 0, Brandy Contrades 5, Bethany Scott 4, Sabrina Marzan 9, Marie Togiailua 5.
3-point goals–Kapolei 2 (Souza, Helenihi). Campbell 4 (Marzan 3, Curran).
Junior varsity–Kapolei 50, Campbell 48
Waialua 39, Pearl City 33
Kamryn Lendio scored 14 points and nailed four 3-pointers to lead the Bulldogs past the Chargers.
Kacie Chined had 13 points for Pearl City.
At Pearl City
| Waialua (1-5) |
8 |
8 |
12 |
11 |
— |
39 |
| Pearl City (0-5) |
0 |
10 |
9 |
14 |
— |
33 |
WAIALUA–Kiana Paakaula-Reis 0, Kamryn Lendio 14, Kaydence Haley 2, Myra Agcaoli 0, Joni Ermitanio 3, Raydeen Kobayashi-Kajiwara 10, Kayla Kapika 0, Dhyrille Moraleda 8, Taylor Saguibo 0, Gabriella Delgado 2.
PEARL CITY–Kacie Chinen 13, Jurey Jao 8, Valencia Faateleupu 0, Taylor Inong 0, Amber Bala 0, Johnnai Kapua 2, Agassi Augasa 5, Megan Ramos 4, Johnneen Kapua 1.
3-point goals–Waialua 6 (Lendio 4, Ermitanio, Kobayashi-Kajiwara). Pearl City 1 (Chinen).
Radford 32, Aiea 21
Jasmine Moody finished with 16 points as the Rams handed Na Alii their first loss of the regular season.
Mich’lae Higa led Aiea with eight points.
At Aiea
| Radford (3-2) |
10 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
— |
32 |
| Aiea (5-1) |
5 |
6 |
2 |
8 |
— |
21 |
RADFORD–Chloe Slocumb 2, Carla Thomas 2, Jannel Rubio 6, McKenna Wall 0, Avina Ulu 0, Osana Fuiava 0, Jasmine Moody 16, Korie Johnson 6, Jazmyn Peralta 0, Kennedy Johnson 0, Kylee Maroum 0, Roselia Lojkar 0.
AIEA–Lea Lacar 0, Allysha Cooper-Tabisola 1, Jazlyn Corpuz 0, Ruby Tialavea 0, Mich’lae Higa 8, Mele Sitani 0, Jayme Matsuda 0, Valerie Lane 0, Paula Mauga 5, Natasha Maroney 0, Pumehana Beltran 7.
3-point goals–Radford 2 (Rubio 2). Aiea 1 (Mauga).
Junior varsity–Radford 34, Aiea 18
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