Lilia Maio sprinted her way to 14 points as No. 1 Kamehameha used a dominant third quarter to rout No. 3 ‘Iolani 64-44 on Saturday at the Raiders’ gym.
Kamehameha (10-0) improved to 6-0 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu, using tough man-to-man defense and a well-read scouting report to stymie ‘Iolani’s new pick-and-roll heavy offense. The Raiders (7-5) fell to 3-2 in league play.
The visiting team in navy blue was simply outstanding, befitting its new No. 1 ranking this week in the Star-Advertiser Girls Basketball Top 10 poll.
"We thought they’d come hard," said 6-foot-1 Alohi Robins-Hardy, who had nine points and five rebounds. She took a rough fall and landed on her lower back in the third quarter, but returned in the fourth.
"We believe, and that’s all that matters," she added.
The Warriors beat the Raiders for the second time in regular-season play with a balanced attack. Guard Tiare Kanoa scored 10 of her 12 points in the third quarter. Shantel Aleki, a sophomore post, scored eight points off the bench and senior Puuwainui Ah Puck also provided a spark in relief. The Warriors ran the floor all night, fast-breaking for easy buckets, including some by Aleki and Ah Puck.
That pace, plus some deft passes — Kanoa led with five assists — helped the Warriors get high-percentage looks. They shot 57 percent from the floor (25-for-44), getting assists on 16 of those buckets, and forced the normally sure-handed Raiders into 20 turnovers. At times, especially in the third quarter, the Raiders looked completely flustered.
Kamehameha, meanwhile, never lost its edge.
"It’s happened to us against Punahou and Maryknoll. They came back on us after we lost some intensity," coach Darold Imanaka said.
It didn’t happen this time. Imanaka credited his staff, including assistant coach Kevin Velasco, who scouted ‘Iolani earlier in the week.
Coming off a win over Mid-Pacific on Wednesday, the Warriors arrived in hyper-speed mode. They raced to a 14-4 lead and maintained the lead at 30-20 going into the half. By then, ‘Iolani had 15 turnovers.
But the Warriors were a bit sloppy as well, with 13 giveaways, and the Raiders pulled within 30-25 early in the third quarter on free throws by Alex Masaquel.
From there, Kamehameha went on a 22-4 run that silenced the home crowd. Kanoa, who was scoreless in the first half, hit two 3-pointers in the quarter as the visitors shot 8-for-13 from the field. Kanoa’s trey from the left wing at the buzzer opened the lead to 52-29 entering the fourth quarter.
Kamehameha’s biggest lead was 29 points.
It was bittersweet for senior Brachelle Nueku, who watched from the bench with a brace on her left knee. Nueku injured the knee last week against Maryknoll.
"It’s hard to watch everyone else play, but I cheer for them, encourage them," the point guard said. "I’m hoping until states come. If I can’t walk on it, I’ll probably be out."
The Raiders shot 35 percent from the field (17-for-48) and took a relatively low eight 3-point shots, making three. They were 7-for-16 from the foul line.
Because of finals week, ‘Iolani didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday. Masaquel suggested that there could’ve been a little bit of prep time.
"They (the school) won’t allow practice. We got out at 12 noon during finals, so we have 12 hours," said Masaquel, who led ‘Iolani with 10 points and five rebounds.
She was as rusty as any of the Raiders, shooting 4-for-15 from the field. She missed her first eight shots.
"Kamehameha scouted us well. They jumped our pick and roll and didn’t switch. Our second group ran our offense better than we did," she said. "We didn’t play as a team. Their transition really affected us today. We’re all kind of dead. We’re drained, but that shouldn’t be an excuse."
Abrianna Johnson-Edwards added eight points and Jade Botelho had seven points plus three steals.
The battle for a state-tourney berth is still ahead.
"There’s still hope," Masaquel added. "There’s still the playoffs."
At ‘Iolani
| Kamehameha (6-0) |
17 |
13 |
22 |
12 |
— |
64 |
| ‘Iolani (3-2) |
8 |
14 |
7 |
15 |
— |
44 |
KAMEHAMEHA–Breann Nueku 6, Kea Ryder 5, Tori-Jean Cambra 2, Erin Marks 3, Alohi Robins-Hardy 9, Tiare Kanoa 12, Puuwainui Ah-Puck 5, Lilia Maio 14, Makana Aleki 8.
‘IOLANI–Sheyla Pua Kahalehoe 0, Bailey Choy 3, Klein Masutani 2, Brooke Maeda 0, Sierra Buscher 3, Lindsey Combs 0, Abrianna Johnson-Edwards 8, Sunshine Saucedo 0, Alyssa Liilii 4, Alex Masaquel 10, Taimane Passi 7, Jade Botelho 7.
3-point goals–Kamehameha 3 (Kanoe 2, Ryder). ‘Iolani 3 (Choy, Buscher, Botelho).
Mid-Pacific 45, Sacred Hearts 33
Pua Kanekoa scored 13 of her game-high 15 points in the first quarter as the Owls built an 18-4 lead and cruised to victory.
At Sacred Hearts
| Mid-Pacific (2-4) |
18 |
7 |
8 |
12 |
— |
45 |
| Sacred Hearts (0-6) |
4 |
4 |
12 |
13 |
— |
33 |
MID-PACIFIC–Kerry Ellen Chun 1, Alexe Navarro 10, Kamalei Lyons 4, Kayla Muraoka 2, Kiki Robertson 11, Rebecca Martin 2, Pua Kanekoa 15.
SACRED HEARTS–Tiare Libarios Moses 1, Megan Ke’ala Rutkowski 4, Brittney Mopas 4, Paris Johnson 4, Zoey Yamamoto 7, Erica Pagan 13.
3-point goals–Mid-Pacific 1 (Kanekoa). Sacred Hearts 1 (Tamamoto).
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
Kamehameha II 29, Iolani II 28
The Warriors narrowly defeated the Raiders, led by Sanoe Kaohelaulii’s eight points.
At Kamehameha
| Iolani II (2-4) |
4 |
7 |
10 |
7 |
— |
28 |
| Kamehameha II (2-4) |
3 |
12 |
7 |
7 |
— |
29 |
IOLANI II–Sayge Rezentes 7, Lauren Nikaido 8, Courtney Kennedy 6, Lansing Sugita 0, Arietta Alugafa 1, Sydney Halcro 0, Megan Kubota 1, Jasmine Chen 2, Michelle Maitland 3, Kiana Like-Hara 0.
KAMEHAMEHA II–Kylie Leong 5, Precious Villarimo 5, Taylin Perreira 5, Andie Hoshijo 0, Jordikai Watanabe-Inouye 0, Raquel-Justice Simeona-Velez 5, Katherine Shun-Gilmour 0, Sanoe Kaohelaulii 8, Lindsey Mok 1.
3-point goals–Iolani II 3 (Nikaido 2, Rezentes). Kamehameha II 1 (Villarimo).
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
Hawaiian Mission 43, Lanakila Baptist 25
Isabella Olsen scored a game-high 17 points and the Knights went on a 17-2 fourth-quarter run to close out the Warriors.
At Hawaiian Mission
| Lanakila Baptist (1-5) |
8 |
8 |
7 |
2 |
— |
25 |
| Hawaiian Mission (2-3) |
11 |
7 |
8 |
17 |
— |
43 |
LANAKILA BAPTIST–Jeizelyn Pananganan 11, Nicole Fisher 0, Millie Pacheco 4, Janelle Czerkowy 0, Jessica Yri 0, Katherine Walker 0, Rebecca Carruthers 7, Jasmine Powell-Santiago 0, McKenzie Flowers 3.
HAWAIIAN MISSION–Raeann Butala 0, Savanna Valencia 10, Abegail Ramos 0, Isabella Olsen 17, Dirajah Naeole-Miles 0, Sarah Santiwan 2, Lydia Earles 9, Laryssa Furtado 0, Sita Mairu 1, Grazielle Abaya 0, Kalena Kaneakua 4, Sarah Yasin 0.
3-point goals–Lanakila Baptist none. Hawaiian Mission 1 (Olsen).
OIA EAST GIRLS
No. 5 Roosevelt 51, McKinley 40
The Rough Riders remain at the top of the OIA East with a victory over the Tigers.
Starr Rivera led Roosevelt with 14 points, while McKinley’s Tiare Sugui scored 14 in the losing effort.
At Roosevelt
| McKinley (6-4) |
12 |
10 |
12 |
6 |
— |
40 |
| Roosevelt (10-0) |
14 |
18 |
10 |
9 |
— |
51 |
MCKINLEY–Mariz Navarro 6, Laika Aragon 6, Miranda Schmillen 6, Tiare Sugui 14, Jessica Damato 0, Porsche Santiago 0, Savanna Gonzales 0, Taisha Thompson 8, Tino Mulitauaopele 0.
ROOSEVELT–Sharice Kawakami 4, Starr Rivera 14, Tavae Sina Sofa 2, Devyn Kauhi 6, Keala Quinlan 9, Chelsea Wong 5, Tatiana Mariano 7, Alexis Bennett 4, Krystle Chung 0.
3-point goals–McKinley 3 (Aragon 2, Sugui). Roosevelt 2 (Quinlan, Mariano).
Junior varsity–Roosevelt 36, McKinley 21
Kalaheo 54, Kahuku 46
Jayla Tamashiro scored 11 of her game-high 16 points from the free-throw line to lift the Mustangs past the Red Raiders.
At Kahuku
| Kalaheo (4-6) |
16 |
19 |
10 |
14 |
— |
54 |
| Kahuku (6-4) |
16 |
9 |
7 |
14 |
— |
46 |
KALAHEO–Lindsey Unsell 4, Jayla Tamashiro 16, Tilani Pua’auli, Jade Martins 11, Gabby Clark 7, Tara Takata 11, Ulu Perry, Sierra Freitas 3, Rebekah Kahlbaun 2.
KAHUKU–Adora Anae 6, Taimane Avei, Cybul Cravens, Sinamoni Tonga 10, Delycia Seui-Matagi 5, Hookela Schwenke 9, Jovelana Muti, Tara Tailele 7, Sina Tito 2, Malia Isala 3, Keana Nauahi 4, Tyra Meredith.
3-point goals–Kalaheo 4 (Takata 3, Tamashiro). Kahuku 1 (Seui-Matagi).
Junior varsity–Kahuku 45, Kalaheo 27
Moanalua 59, Kalani 57
Lachae McColor scored 18 points and Hoku Mateo added 11 as Na Menehune defeated the Falcons.
Breanna Beall scored 19 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead Kalani in the loss.
At Moanalua
| Kalani (3-7) |
15 |
15 |
4 |
23 |
— |
57 |
| Moanalua (7-3) |
16 |
13 |
18 |
12 |
— |
59 |
KALANI– Carly Kakuda 11, Skye Haraga 8, Kelli Muramaru 4, Taili Iinuma 12, Breanna Beall 19, Samantha Shizuru 0, Alex Salas 3.
MOANALUA — Lachae McColor 18, Jasmine Sagaysay 3, Sydnie Canencia 3, Alexis Asunsion 2, Ahi Roy 10, Ciera O’Brien 10, Hoku Mateo 11, Miki Sylva 2.
3-point goals–Kalani 8 (Beall 5, Iinuma 3). Moanalua 6 (O’Brien, Roy, McColor, Canencia).
Junior varsity–Moanalua 45, Kalani 23
Kaiser 51, Castle 38
Chantelle Arce hit two of her four 3-pointers in the third quarter en route to 13 points to lead the Cougars over the Knights.
Shaney Tiumalu had 10 points to lead Castle.
At Castle
| Kaiser (7-1) |
13 |
9 |
15 |
14 |
— |
51 |
| Castle (1-9) |
4 |
13 |
16 |
5 |
— |
38 |
KAISER–Roselyn Shimaoka 4, Chantelle Arce 13, Brandi Arita 1, Taylor Chang-Simeona 4, Jazlyne Rojas 2, Ashley Soong 12, Skye Keao 0, Micaela Bitanga 12, Kayla Soong 0, Kayla Nihipali 0, Alissa Soong 3.
CASTLE–Darrien Dacosin 9, Kiana Tilton 0, Qaire Puaauli-Puahi 4, Qaira Puaauli-Puahi 2, Shaney Tiumalu 10, Sheastel Tiumalu 7, Saesha Tilton 6.
3-point goals–Kaiser 5 (Arce 4, Bitanga). Castle 1 (Dacosin).
Junior varsity–Castle 44, Kaiser 41
Kaimuki 61, Kailua 57
Princess Lauvao scored 12 of her game-high 21 in the first half and the Bulldogs held off a Surfriders rally on Kaimuki’s senior night.
Patria Yaimoana led Kailua with 20 points.
At Kaimuki
| Kailua (5-5) |
14 |
13 |
12 |
18 |
— |
57 |
| Kaimuki (5-4) |
23 |
11 |
14 |
13 |
— |
61 |
KAILUA–Delcie Williams 6, Sharray Racoma-Revyelto 2, Kalia Ripley 4, Keala Kaio-Perez 8, Kahea Makua 5, Apolonia Fealofani 4, Corey Beall 0, Saje Perry 2, Patria Yaimoana 20, Kahoa Mikaele 8.
KAIMUKI–Nikki Vongprachanh 9, Valerie Wilson 0, Canny Aikau 12, Seplynn Aikau 2, Alison Pologa 8, Julia Soares 8, Alexa Miller 1, Princess Lauvao 21.
3-point goals–Kailua none. Kaimuki 4 (Pologa 2, Vongprachanch, Aikau).
Junior varsity–Kaimuki 37, Kailua 30
OIA WEST GIRLS
No. 4 Mililani 64, Aiea 28
Nayla Long scored 21 points and Kira Arruda added 15, including five 3-pointers as the Trojans defeated Na Alii and clinched the top seed in the West.
At Mililani
| Aiea (6-3) |
2 |
9 |
12 |
5 |
— |
28 |
| Mililani (9-0) |
17 |
14 |
17 |
16 |
— |
64 |
AIEA–Lea Lacar 0, Allysha Cooper-Tabisola 0, Mich’lae Higa 10, Tiara Lindsey-Navaro 0, Jayme Matsuda 0, Valerie Lane 0, Paula Mauga 0, Natasha Maroney 6, Pumehana Beltran 12.
MILILANI–Jerika Dacuycuy 0, Kaylee Torres 11, Reiko Naniole 0, Kapili Amamalin 4, Alex Ancheta 0, Jamie Yuki 2, Mikaela Limper 2, Kira Arruda 15, Zyriana Davies 1, Mika Gallardo 2, Summer Bolibol 2, Nayla Long 21, Chantell Appleby 4.
3-point goals–Aiea none. Mililani 6 (Arruda 5, Torres).
Junior varsity–Aiea 25, Mililani 38
Waipahu 42, Pearl City 21
Nicole Puaa and Patricia Malala each scored nine points as the Marauders beat the Chargers.
At Pearl City
| Waipahu (2-6) |
5 |
15 |
10 |
12 |
— |
42 |
| Pearl City (0-9) |
6 |
2 |
6 |
7 |
— |
21 |
WAIPAHU–Shaina Asada 3, Patricia Malala 9, Phil-Joyce Felicitas 8, Krystal Aceret 2, Rhicca Savella 1, Tammy Viliamu 4, Arriane Janine Fernandez 4, Nicole Puaa 9, Nala Viliamu 2.
PEARL CITY–Kacie Chinen 5, Jurey Jao 9, Amber Bala 2, Ciera Sylva 3, Johnneen Kapua 2.
3-point goals–Waipahu none. Pearl City 2 (Chinen, Jao).
Junior varsity–Pearl City 30, Waipahu 29
Radford 35, Campbell 28
Felicianna Vasquez had 10 points as the Rams evened their record at 4-4 in a game that featured 34 fourth-quarter free throws and a scoreless quarter by each team.
At Campbell
| Radford (4-4) |
13 |
5 |
0 |
17 |
— |
35 |
| Campbell (3-6) |
9 |
0 |
6 |
13 |
— |
28 |
RADFORD–Chloe Slocumb 9, Jannel Rubio 3, McKenna Wall 3, Jasmine Moody 7, Korie Johnson 3, Felicianna Vasquez 10.
CAMPBELL–Cira Delizo 3, Jolinalynn Achiu 5, Tiana Ryan 2, Bethany Scott 2, Sabrina Marzan 3, Marie Togiailua 13.
3-point goals–Radford 1 (Rubio). Campbell 1 (Marzan).
Junior varsity–Campbell 51, Radford 47.
Also
Waianae 51, Waialua 22
ILH DIVISION I BOYS
No. 1 Maryknoll 67, Mid-Pacific 42
Tobias Schramm posted a game-high 22 points to lead the Spartans over the Owls, who were led by Kyle Husslein’s 17 points.
At Mid-Pacific
| Maryknoll (3-0) |
24 |
12 |
18 |
13 |
— |
67 |
| Mid-Pacific (0-3) |
10 |
8 |
15 |
9 |
— |
42 |
MARYKNOLL–Varrick Suezaki 0, Sean Ogata 0, Mickey Morikawa 0, John Mayer 0, Danny Danbara 9, Kaleb Gilmore 11, Tobias Powell 3, Joshua Burnett 6, Tamamoko Green 5, Tyson Kaloa 2, Hyrum Harris 9, Tobias Schramm 22.
MID-PACIFIC–Brian Chung 0, Daniel Florenco 6, Den Suehiro 0, Brennan O’Connell , Andrew Kargol 0, Thomas Blanco 1, Kyle Husslein 17, Tyler Yamachika 2, Kenneth Colombe 2, Lamar Carter 0, Justin Daise 7, Ryan Swanson 0, James Woo 2, Gavin Nishizawa 0, Jacob Murray 5.
3-point goals–Maryknoll 3 (Danbara, Gilmore, Green). Mid-Pacific 3 (Husslein, Daise, Murray).
No. 5 ‘Iolani 42, No. 4 Kamehameha 39
Zach Buscher scored 13 points to lead the Raiders past the Warriors.
At Kamehameha
| ‘Iolani (2-1) |
7 |
15 |
7 |
13 |
— |
42 |
| Kamehameha (2-1) |
3 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
— |
39 |
‘IOLANI–Andrew Okimura 0, Drew Uchiyama 8, Reece Foy 5, Ikaika Phillip 0, Nick Yim 0, Chris Gallacher 3, Marc Ma 4, Trey Kidd 0, Zach Buscher 13, Erik Yamada 7, John Lee 0, Josiah Situmeang 2, Adrian Kwok 0, Kamu Borden 0.
KAMEHAMEHA–Noa Kinimaka 6, Makoa Camanse-Stevens 6, Elijah Leslie 0, Kayson Smith-Bejgrowicz 8, Noah Sua-Godinet 3, Haku Durant 0, Austin Gerard 8, Makana Harrison 0, Kody Chai 8, Thordan Latu 0.
3-point goals–‘Iolani 4 (Uchiyama, Gallacher, Buscher, Yamada). Kamehameha 3 (Kinimaka 2, Camanse-Stevens).
No. 2 Punahou 51, Saint Louis 43
Kupono Fey scored 13 points and Daniel Andrews 12 to power the Buffanblu. Ihaka Johnson had a team-high 10 points for the Crusaders.
At Saint Louis
(Quarter scores not reported)
PUNAHOU–Randon Oda 5, Micah Ma’a 2, Justin Kam 6, Dayson Watanabe 9, Daniel Andrews 12, Kanawai Noa 2, Kupono Fey 13, Semisi Uluave 2.
SAINT LOUIS–Ricky Alho-Pinera 0, Jimmy Nunuha III 9, Kevin Marks 2, Ihaka Johnson 10, Nate Mantanona 8, Jaron Hall-Monis 5, Wallen Te’o 0, Robert Sawinski 6, Spencer Johnson 3.
3-point goals–Punahou 7 (Kam 2, Watanabe 2, Andrews 2, Fey). Saint Louis 3 (I. Johnson 2, Nunuha).
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
Kamehameha II 68, Saint Louis II 32
Nephi Stevens had 11 points as 11 Warriors scored in a rout of the Crusaders.
At Kamehameha
| Saint Louis (0-1) |
9 |
8 |
5 |
10 |
— |
32 |
| Kamehameha (1-0) |
14 |
20 |
16 |
18 |
— |
68 |
SAINT LOUIS–Richmond Hosaka 6, Dayne Nakahara 2, Joshua Marr 4, Imai Park 2, Jerrick Taboada 4, Keenan Meyer 2, Dallas Smith 6, Blaine Nahale 4, Mike Fanning 2.
KAMEHAMEHA–Nephi Stevens 11, Shayne Wolfe 2, Jordan Paulo 5, Jimmy Gallagher 6, Tristan Kaonohi 6, Blayze Liilii 8, Kase Kuhns 6, Bradford Clark 7, Cameron Simao 4, Kaehu Kaaa 7, Aukai Pennington 6.
3-point goals–Saint Louis 2 (Smith 2). Kamehameha 4 (Liilii 2, Pennington 2).
Also
Varsity Boys
Division I-AA
‘Iolani 53, Punahou 51
