After the Punahou girls basketball team lost to Maryknoll earlier in the season, there were whispers that the Spartans might rule Makiki.
After the Maryknoll boys beat Punahou on Wednesday, it seemed like a certainty.
Not so fast. Turner Wong made it clear on Thursday night that the Buffanblu won’t give up the neighborhood without a fight.
Tyra Moe hit a layup on a pass from Wong with seven seconds left in the second overtime and No. 7 Punahou beat No. 6 Maryknoll 46-44 at Punahou.
"It means a lot to come out here and protect our home court," Wong said. "We have had some turmoil this year and we just wanted to come out here and show everyone that we are still fighting for it."
The final 26 seconds were all Wong’s to win it or lose it for the Buffanblu. She dribbled around until there were 10 seconds left, began to drive and fired a laser to Moe directly beneath the basket. Maryknoll’s Crystie Wong got a look at a 3-pointer at the other end but it rimmed out as the buzzer sounded.
"My coach gave me the green light to go and I saw her inside and I knew she was going to make that shot," Turner Wong said. "I knew it."
Wong led the Buffanblu with 14 points, many of them coming in the fourth quarter and overtime. Wong missed a pair of free throws with three seconds left in the fourth quarter that might have won the game for the Buffanblu, and opened the first overtime with turnovers on Punahou’s first two possessions.
"It was a little mental, I was down on myself because of the free throws," Wong said. "But as a senior point guard I am supposed to show the girls how to act in those kinds of situations."
As much as Wong led the Buffanblu, who improved to 3-3 in the ILH while Maryknoll fell to 3-2, her teammates get just as much credit for her turnaround. Wong said her teammates and coaches immediately reminded her that mistakes happen and they had no doubt that overtime was her time.
"She is unbelievable," Punahou coach Courtney Robinson said. "She is the perfect example of a leader. She was a little down but her team was amazing, her team talked positive to her and helped her through it."
Maryknoll, which beat Punahou for the first time since 1999 earlier this year, was in position to do it again. The Spartans led 44-41 with 1:35 left in the second overtime after Alexis Delovio hit the second of two free throws after rising from the floor through two timeouts with a cramp.
But the Spartans, who controlled the game throughout, had a pair of lapses that set up Moe’s winner. First, they left Punahou’s Kaitlyn Waki alone in the corner for her second clutch 3-pointer of the game to make it 44-44 with 1:18 left. Then, with the ball and a chance to win, point guard Cianna Ochoco threw a pass to Delovio, who watched it fall out of bounds to set up Punahou’s heroics.
"We just make mistakes down the stretch," Maryknoll coach Chico Furtado said. "Not understanding what we are doing defensively, knowing that you can let Wong drive but don’t give up the 3. Young teams sometimes struggle with that, but we’ll get there. The effort was there."
At Punahou
| Maryknoll (3-2) |
7 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
4 |
5 |
— |
44 |
| Punahou (3-3) |
11 |
8 |
5 |
11 |
4 |
7 |
— |
46 |
MARYKNOLL–Alexis Delovio 9, Maile Goodin 1, Crystie Wong 2, Maia Laboy 7, Cianna Ochoco 3, Kaile Cambra 0, Kayla Agustin 3, Lindsey Lee 5, Siena Shupe 10, Maegen Martin 4.
PUNAHOU–Keau Fey 4, Aviana Finn 0, Hailey Motooka 1, Astra Kidani 7, Asia Oliveri 2, Turner Wong 14, Kaitlyn Waki 8, Tyra Moe 10.
3-point goals–Maryknoll 3 (Shupe 2, Lee). Punahou 4 (Waki 2, Kidani, Wong).
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
Damien 64, HMA 62
Kapiina King scored a game-high 18 points and Alex Fant converted a pair of free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining to clinch the win for the Monarchs.
Seth Jackson led Hawaiian Mission with 15 points.
At Damien
| HMA (0-2) |
13 |
11 |
10 |
28 |
— |
62 |
| Damien (2-0) |
16 |
13 |
10 |
25 |
— |
64 |
HAWAIIAN MISSION–Israel Olsen 0, Jacob Kaneakua 3, Ryan Kim 2, Marcus Uechi 12, D.J. Madrid 0, Lucas Earles 5, Nesi Beschard 11, Jared Siok 7, Seth Jackson 15, J.J. Reynolds 7.
DAMIEN–Noah Ferreira 4, Kobe Ikari 9, Aaron Miyahira 0, Jaylen Layco 7, Linden Quintal 0, Nick Arakaki 1, Kapiina King 18, Gavin Ah Yat Kahapea 0, Marcus Mafi 2, Ashton Obrero 10, Alex Fant 11, Rocky Mori 0, James Roy 2 .
3-point goals–HMA 3 (Uechi 3). Damien 1 (Layco).
OIA EAST GIRLS
No. 5 Roosevelt 87, Kalaheo 55
Sharice Kawakami drained four 3-pointers without a miss in the first quarter as the Rough Riders routed the Mustangs.
Devyn Kauhi scored 11 of her game-high 20 points to lead Roosevelt. Jayla Tamashiro led Kalaheo with 12 points.
At Kalaheo
| Roosevelt (9-0) |
28 |
21 |
16 |
22 |
— |
87 |
| Kalaheo (3-6) |
8 |
15 |
13 |
19 |
— |
55 |
ROOSEVELT–Sharice Kawakami 16, Starr Rivera 16, Tavae Sina Sofa 4, Kaohi Kapiko 3, Devyn Kauhi 20, Keala Quinlan 4, Chelsea Wong 8, Tatiana Mariano 2, Alexis Bennett 12, Krystle Chung 2.
KALAHEO–Lindsey Unsell 10, Jayla Tamashiro 12, Tilani Pua’auli 2, Jade Martins 2, Gabby Clark 17, Tara Takata 5, Pualine Gachalian 0, Sierra Freitas 2, Rebecca Kahlbaun 5.
3-point goals–Roosevelt 7 (Kawakami 4, Kapiko, Kauhi 2). Kalaheo 5 (Tamashiro 3, Takata, Unsell).
Junior varsity–Roosevelt 58, Kalaheo 35
Kailua 54, Farrington 47
Brianna Kassebeer scored nine of her 16 points in the fourth quarter to rally the Surfriders past the Governors, who were led by Penina Faumui’s 16 points.
At Kailua
| Farrington (2-7) |
16 |
11 |
8 |
12 |
— |
47 |
| Kailua (5-4) |
9 |
10 |
10 |
25 |
— |
54 |
FARRINGTON–Leah Ramos 0, Hazel Artates 4, Nani Cabato-Machado 3, Megan Aquinaldo 7, Arabelle Dela-Cruz 0, Christine Manganaan 0, Tiare Medeiros 2, Jessica Vele 4, Penina Faumui 16, Jeneva Toilolo 11.
KAILUA–Delcie Williams 5, Sharray Racoma-Revyelto 0, Kalia Ripley 0, Keala Kaio-Perez 14, Apolonia Fealofani 5, Brianna Kassebeer 16, Saje Perry 0, Patria Yaimoana 10, Kahea Makua 4, Kahoa Mikaele 0.
3-point goals–Farrington none. Kailua none.
Kalani 56, Kahuku 50
The Falcons scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to rally for the win over the Red Raiders.
Carly Kakuda had 25 points to lead Kalani’s offense.
At Kalani
| Kahuku (6-3) |
12 |
13 |
13 |
12 |
— |
50 |
| Kalani (3-6) |
14 |
9 |
11 |
22 |
— |
56 |
KAHUKU–Adora Anae 14, Taimane Avei 0, Cybil Cravens 0, Sinamoni Tonga 17, Delycia Seui-Matagi 2, Hookela Schwenke 2, Jovelana Muti 0, Tara Tailele 0, Sina Tito 6, Malia Isala 7, Keana Nauahi 0, Tyra Meredith 2.
KALANI– Carly Kakuda 25, Kimberly Sakamoto 2, Skye Haraga 4, Kelli Muramaru 2, Taili Iinuma 10, Breanna Beall 4, Samantha Shizuru 7, Sarah Halinowksi 0, Alex Salas 2.
3-point goals–Kahuku none. Kalani 3 (Iinuma 2, Kakuda).
Junior varsity–Kahuku 38, Kalani 30
Moanalua 41, Castle 34
Ciera O’Brien, Lachae McColor and Hoku Mateo each scored nine points to lead Na Menehune over the Knights.
At Castle
| Moanalua (6-3) |
9 |
8 |
15 |
9 |
— |
41 |
| Castle (1-8) |
9 |
3 |
6 |
16 |
— |
34 |
OIA WEST GIRLS
No. 4 Mililani 78, Nanakuli 43
Kira Arruda drained five 3-pointers en route to 19 points to help lead the Trojans romp over the Golden Hawks.
Nayla Long also scored 19 points for Mililani, who remained undefeated in league play.
Tianna Hanohano led Nanakuli with 15 points.
At Nanakuli
| Mililani (8-0) |
22 |
19 |
21 |
16 |
— |
78 |
| Nanakuli (5-3) |
5 |
9 |
15 |
14 |
— |
43 |
MILILANI–Jerika Dacuycuy 6, Kaylee Torres 5, Reiko Naniole 2, Kapili Amamalin 6, Alex Ancheta 2, Jamie Yuki 0, Mikaela Limper 4, Kira Arruda 19, Zyriana Davies 7, Mika Gallardo 0, Summer Bolibol 5, Nayla Long 19, Chantell Appleby 3.
NANAKULI–Mercy Puni 0, Angelica Chun Fook 2, Keanani Chai 6, Tianna Hanohano 15, Alexis Meyers 12, Tiare Kaopua 3, Precious Meyers 4, Natalia Kaopua 1, Renise Laa 0, Sharlene Barrett-Pilialoha 0.
3-point goals–Mililani 8 (Arruda 5, Long, Torres, Dacuycuy). Nanakuli none.
Junior varsity–Mililani 34, Nanakuli 27
Aiea 43, Waipahu 22
Pumehana Beltran scored 20 points as Na Alii dominated the Marauders.
At Waipahu
| Aiea (6-2) |
12 |
7 |
14 |
10 |
— |
43 |
| Waipahu (1-6) |
2 |
5 |
10 |
5 |
— |
22 |
AIEA–Lea Lacar 0, Allysha Cooper-Tabisola 4, Jazlyn Corpuz 0, Ruby Tialavea 0, Mich’lae Higa 12, Tiara Lindsey-Navaro 5, Jayme Matsuda 0, Valerie Lane 0, Paula Mauga 2, Natasha Maroney 0, Pumehana Beltran 20.
WAIPAHU–Shaina Asada 0, Patricia Malala 2, Phil-Joyce Felicitas 2, Krystal Aceret 0, Rhicca Savella 0, Tammy Viliamu 6, Arriane Joshua Fernandez 0, Arriane Janine Fernandez 0, Nicole Puaa 11, Kuinita Donley 0, Nala Viliamu 1.
3-point goals–Aiea none. Waipahu none.
Waianae 42, Pearl City 14
Makanamakai Kealoha scored 13 points as the Seariders blitzed the Chargers, who scored one point in the second period and were held scoreless in the third.
At Waianae
| Pearl City (0-8) |
8 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
— |
14 |
| Waianae (4-4) |
14 |
11 |
11 |
6 |
— |
42 |
PEARL CITY–Kacie Chinen 3, Jurey Jao 2, Shandy Frantz 2, Valencia Faateleupu 0, Taylor Inong 0, Amber Baia 0, Ciera Sylva 5, Lexi Blalock 0, Johnnai Kapua 2, Agassi Augasa 0, Megan Ramos 0, Johnneen Kapua 0.
WAIANAE–Lokelani Kelii 10, Cayshia Alapai 2, Kuulei Bailey 0, Leilani Atuatasi 6, Haley Hughes 0, Jayrushia Martin 0, Makanamakai Kealoha 13, Raegina Atiga 5, Alavoni Tukunga 2, Raywyne Atiga 4.
3-point goals–Pearl City 2 (Chinen, Sylva). Waianae 2 (Raegina Atiga, Kealoha).
Junior varsity–Waianae 31, Waipahu 15
Wednesday’ Late Results
No. 6 Kapolei 59, Radford 34
At Radford
| Kapolei (3-0) |
19 |
13 |
12 |
15 |
— |
59 |
| Radford (1-2) |
6 |
7 |
10 |
11 |
— |
34 |
KAPOLEI–Augstine Stridiron 0, Elia McKeague 8, Dorien Antonio-Martos 9, Brandon William 3, Curtis Tavares 5, Ka’eo Soares 0, Joshua Wills 9, Aaron Jackson 0, Christopher Dillard 5, Brailand Hern 1, Benjahmin Toomolatai 4, Zachary Reeves 7, Mason Alfaro 0, Matthew Henderson 2, Elijah Gipson 4, Michael Kapoi 2.
RADFORD–Jordin Pacheco 9, Kalei Wong 0, Malcolm Hill 2, Mark Reven Villejo 2, Jamaree Jackson 0, Courtney Spencer 0, Ammon Seei 4, Jordan Riley 5, Blake Weldon 6, Trevon Hinkle 4, Lupe Terawaa 2.
3-point goals–Kapolei 6 (McKeague 2, Antonio-Martos, William, Tavares, Wills). Radford 1(Riley).
