Alex Masaquel scored eight of her 15 points in the third quarter as ‘Iolani broke a 34-all tie and went on to a 69-58 win over Kaimuki on Tuesday in the Division I opening round of the Hawaiian Airlines/HHSAA Girls Basketball State Championships.
Masaquel hauled in 13 rebounds and blocked two shots, and Sheyla Pua Kahalehoe finished with 15 points for ‘Iolani (14-6). Jade Botelho chipped in 10 points, six boards and three swats, and Abrianna Johnson-Edwards added eight points on drives to the bucket. The Raiders were 23-for-34 from the foul line and committed just 14 turnovers while harassing the Bulldogs into 24 giveaways.
"In any state tournament, you’ve got to find a way to move on," Raiders coach Eddie Maruyama said. "Kaimuki did a good job. They’re small, but tough."
Down 17 in the fourth quarter, coach Mona Fa‘asoa’s Bulldogs chipped away while ‘Iolani kept its reserve unit on the floor. Kaimuki started sending ‘Iolani to the foul line midway through the fourth and the ploy was effective. The Raiders missed 11 foul shots in the quarter.
A trey by Ally Pologa cut the margin to 63-52 with 1:35 to go, and after Canny Aikau hit a trey, the Bulldogs were within 66-58 with 31 seconds left.
Kaimuki got a steal on the ensuing play, but Princess Lauvao missed a tough layup and the Raiders put the game on ice with three free throws in the final 21 seconds.
"If we’re going forward with four games in four nights, with school in the morning and a 5 p.m. game (today), we wanted to keep our rebounders fresh," ‘Iolani assistant coach Rodney Veary said. "We were hoping our second group could hold down the fort. We put our confidence and trust in our girls, and they solved the problem."
Lauvao, playing with a chipped bone in her foot since midseason, led Kaimuki with 31 points and 14 rebounds.
"Princess is a very tough matchup," Maruyama said.
Pologa added 12 points, and Aikau tallied eight points and five assists for Kaimuki, the OIA’s third-place team. ‘Iolani kept a lid on Pologa, the sharpshooter, and she took only six 3-point shots, making two.
A crowd of about 400 watched at McKinley Student Council Gymnasium.
The Raiders used their usual platoon system and a full-court press to gradually wear down the Bulldogs. Kaimuki got a huge performance from Lauvao, who had to work extra hard against ‘Iolani’s physical man-to-man defense, dealing with a lot of help-side defenders. She shot 14-for-17 at the foul line and was 8-for-14 from the field.
Masaquel’s hustle under the offensive glass sparked the Raiders just as Kaimuki was gaining momentum. The Bulldogs went on a 7-0 run to tie it at 34.
But moments after swishing a 3-point shot, Lauvao took a charge from Sierra Buscher and was injured. The senior returned to the game less than a minute later, but the Bulldogs never recovered.
With center Julia Soares sitting much of the game with foul trouble and guard Nikki Vongprachanh out (ankle), Kaimuki began to wilt. Masaquel hit three follow shots in a row as ‘Iolani scored 10 straight points.
Lauvao drove for a three-point play, but the Raiders were too fresh. After Kahalehoe drove for a three-point play and Buscher sank a 3-pointer from the left wing, the Raiders had a 55-38 lead with a little more than six minutes to go.
‘Iolani was outrebounded 34-28 by the smaller Bulldogs and shot 37 percent from the field (21-for-57) against Kaimuki’s matchup zone. They shot just 4-for-17 from the 3-point arc, but hustled for 12 offensive boards.
At McKinley
‘IOLANI (10-3) 11 18 20 20 — 69
KAIMUKI (9-7) 13 12 13 20 — 58
‘IOLANI—Pua Kahalehoe 15, Bailey Choy 1, Klein Masutani 3, Brooke Maeda 0, Sierra Buscher 5, Lindsey Combs 4, Abrianna Johnson-Edwards 8, Sunshine Saucedo 1, Alex Masaque 15, Alyssa Liilii 3, Taimane Passi 6, Jade Botelho 8.
KAIMUKI—Valerie Wilson 2, Canny Aikau 11, Seplynn Aikau 0, Arlyn Edwin 2, Alison Pologa 12, Julia Soares 0, Alexa Miller 0, Princess Lauvao 31.
3-point goals—’Iolani 4 (Kahalehoe 2, Buscher, Masaquel). Kaimuki 4 (Pologa 2, C. Aikau, Lauvao).
Mililani 69, Kaiser 47
Mikaela Limper scored eight points in a pivotal third quarter as the Trojans (17-1) went on a 23-9 run to pull away in opening-round play at McKinley.
The Trojans meet Konawaena in the quarterfinals tonight at 7 at McKinley.
At McKinley
MILILANI (13-1) 16 9 25 19 — 69
KAISER (11-4) 13 8 11 15 — 47
MILILANI—Jerika Dacuycuy 0, Kaylee Torres 15, Reiko Naniole 0, Kapili Amamalin 18, Jamie Yuki 0, Mikaela Limper 10, Kira Arruda 12, Summer Bolibol 0, Nayla Long 12, Shantell Appleby 2.
KAISER—Roselyn Shimaoka 0, Chantelle Arce 5, Brandi Arita 2, Taylor Chang Simeona 0, Jazlyne Rojas 2, Kiana Matsumoto 0, Ashley Soong 15, Skye Keao 0, Micaela Bitanga 9, Kayla Soong 5, Kayla Nihipali 0, Alissa Soong 9.
3-point goals—Mililani 5 (Limper 2, Arruda 2, Torres 1). Kaiser 2 (Arce, Kayla Soong).
Maui 46, Waianae 39
Senior center Christina Lotulelei tossed in a team-high 13 points as the Sabres survived the Seasiders in a game featuring 37 missed free throws.
Maui plays No. 2-seeded Kamehameha at 5 p.m. today at Radford in a quarterfinal game.
At Radford
WAIANAE (8-7) 8 11 7 13 — 39
MAUI (11-1) 3 9 18 16 — 46
WAIANAE—Cayshia Alapai 0, Raegina Atiga 4, Raywyne Atiga 8, Leilani Atuatasi 8, Kuulei Bailey 3, Shaina Kapua 2, Makanamakai Kealoha 14, Lokelani Kelii 0, Jayrusha Martin 0.
MAUI—Jasmine Cabajar 0, Liana Tanaka 9, Jordyn Vega 9, Trina Valencia 6, Jamilyn Tamura 0, Jo’voni Shimabukuro 4, Kuulei Bailey 3, Nicole Pagan-Eldredge 2, Brittnie Suda-Molina 0, Emma Hanlon 0, Christina Lotulelei 13.
3-point goals—Waianae none. Maui 2 (Tanaka, Valencia).
Hilo 47, Roosevelt 44
Junior Aliyah Pana scored a game-high 23 points as the Vikings mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally to vanquish the Rough Riders.
Hilo plays No. 3-seeded Leilehua at 7 tonight at Radford in a quarterfinal game.
At Radford
Roosevelt (13-2) 16 13 8 7 — 44
Hilo (12-1) 13 9 9 16 — 47
ROOSEVELT—Sharice Kawakami 7, Tavae Sina Sofa 6, Starr Rivera 4, Devyn Kauhi 1, Keala Quinlan 5, Chelsea Wong 6, Tatiana Mariano 7, Alexis Bennett 6, Krystle Chung 2.
HILO—Raevyn Kaupu 0, Chailey Cabalis 2, Alexis Pana 5, Sharlei Graham-Bernisto 5, Aliyah Pana 23, Cierra Kelii 6, Shalyn Guthier 6, Amber Vaughn 0.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 2 (Quinlan, Kawakami). Hilo 2 (Aliyah Pana, Graham-Bernisto).
GIRLS DIVISION II TOURNAMENT
Hanalani 56, Molokai 25
Junior center Saray Liva had 19 points and senior guard Lyna Kehler 13 as the Royals bolted to a 29-7 halftime lead and beat the Farmers.
Hanalani plays No. 4-seeded Kalaheo at 7 tonight at Kaimuki in a quarterfinal game.
At Kaimuki
MOLOKAI (5-4) 2 5 9 9 — 25
HANALANI (8-3) 15 14 16 11 — 56
MOLOKAI—Rochelle Rosqueta 0, Tiara English 5, Camille Borden 2, Shaniah Mollena-Lopez 5, Hepuakea Falealii 2, Tiera-Lee Bishae-Marquez 0, Kristine Aquino 0, Tyra Mollena-Lopez 2, Ilana Meyer 0, Rebecka Adolpho 0, Lehiwa Pedro 9, Edel Mae Alvarez 0, Kelcyn Balbas 0.
HANALANI—Lyna Kehler 13, Catherine Armstrong 9, Brittany Williams 2, Lexi Hee 0, Keani Sato 0, Rebekah Yamada 0, Dylan McCorquodale 5, Jonnisty Monalim 2, Kara Tanaka 4, Sabrina Stratton 2, Sarah Liva 19.
3-point goals—not available.
Honokaa 58, McKinley 48
Senior guard Keana Kaohimaunu scored 18 points to help rally the Dragons past the Tigers.
Honokaa will play No. 3-seeded Hawaii Baptist at 7 tonight at Kalani in a quarterfinal game.
At Kalani
MCKINLEY (8-6) 14 16 11 7 — 48
HONOKAA (8-3) 13 12 19 14 — 58
McKINLEY–Mariz Navarro 9, Anna-Marie Manog 0, Miranda Schmillen 14, Tiare Sugui 5, Porsche Santiago 0, Jazmayne Williams 0, Taisha Thomas 20, Laika Aragon 0.
HONOKA‘A—Shereena Bird 0 0-1 0, Yvonne Daniels 3 0-0 6, Keana Kaohimaunu 7 3-5 18, Kayla Requelman 0 0-0 0, Hunter Liftee 5 1-3 11, Kizzah Maltezo 6 0-0 13, Shayla Ignacio 1 0-0 3, Jasmine Castro 2 1-2 5, Shemika Frazier 1 0-0 2, Wynnie Vaoga 0 0-0 0. Totals: 25 5-11 58.
3-point goals—McKinley 2 (Schmillen 2). Honokaa 3 (Kaohimaunu, Maltezo, Ignacio).
Kailua 56, Kohala 43
Junior Kahoa Mikaele had 15 points as the Surfriders rode an 18-point halftime lead to victory over the Cowgirls.
Kailua will play No. 2 seed Kauai at 5 p.m. today at Kalani in a quarterfinal game.
At Kalani
KOHALA (4-8) 5 11 13 14 — 43
KAILUA (8-7) 15 19 12 10 — 56
KOHALA—Leigh-Ann Rivera 0, Mohala Kaholoa‘a-Kumukoa 4, Jessica Tenorio 0, Tezrah Antonio 5, Sheana Cazimero 18, Hauoli Sproat-Lancaster 2, Briana Harrison 5, Na‘ai Solomon-Lewis 9.
KAILUA—Taufau Williams 6, Sharray Revuelto-Racoma 0, Kalia Ripley 3, Keala Kaio-Perez 9, Kahea Makua 2, Nia Fealofani 0, Briana Kassebeer 2, Choryn Beall 0, Kawe Perry 3, Kahoa Mikaele 15, Patria Vaimaona 14, Sierra Yamaguchi 2, Bridget Pulusila 0.
3-point goals—Kohala 1 (Antonio). Kailua 2 (Kaio-Perez, Perry).
University 54, St. Francis 42
Senior guard Kianalei Machida had 19 points as the Jr. ‘Bows defeated the Saints.
University plays Kamehameha-Hawaii at 5 p.m. today at Kaimuki in a quarterfinal game.
At Kaimuki
UNIVERSITY (9-2) 10 11 20 13 — 54
SAINT FRANCIS (8-5) 6 6 9 21 — 42
UNIVERSITY—Kawai Crisostomo 0, Sue Moraga 2, Malia Parpana 2, Markayisha Masani 15, Kianalei Machida 19, Paige Salavea 0, Skyler Chun-Ming 4, Michelle Au 4, Brooke Kodama 5, Meagan Mahiko 5.
ST. FRANCIS—Kelli Okubo 0, Alissa Pacarro 3, Hunter Roberts 3, Tori Kealiiaa 2, Taylor Bellevou 4, Lacey Satele 14, Ashely Kahapea-Wagner 2, Rachel Carlos 14.
3-point goals—University 3, Machida 2, Kodama). St. Francis 5 (Satele 4, Pacarro).
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SCHEDULE
DIVISON 1
At McKinley High, Radford High and Blaisdell Arena
Seeds: 1. Konawaena; 2. Kamehameha; 3. Leilehua; 4. Lahainaluna.
TUESDAY
At McKinley gym
Game 1: ‘Iolani 69, Kaimuki 58
2: Mililani 69, Kaiser 47
At Radford gym
3: Maui 46, Waianae 39
4: Hilo 47, Roosevelt 44
TODAY
At McKinley gym
5: Kaimuki vs. Kaiser, 3 p.m.
6: Konawaena vs. Mililani, 7 p.m.
7: Lahainaluna vs. ‘Iolani, 5 p.m.
At Radford gym
8: Roosevelt vs. Waianae, 3 p.m.
9: Kamehameha vs. Maui, 5 p.m.
10: Leilehua vs. Hilo, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY
At Blaisdell Arena
Consolation championship, 11 a.m.
Game 7 loser vs. Game 6 loser, 1 p.m.
Game 10 loser vs. Game 9 loser, 3 p.m.
Game 7 winner vs. Game 6 winner, 5 p.m.
Game 10 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY
At Blaisdell Arena
Fifth-place game, 1 p.m.
Third-place game, 3 p.m.
Championship game, 7 p.m.
DIVISION II
At Kaimuki High, Kalani High, Blaisdell Arena
Seeds: 1. Kamehameha-Hawaii; 2. Kauai; 3. Hawaii Baptist; 4. Kalaheo.
TUESDAY
At Kalani gym
Game 1: Honokaa 58, McKinley 48
2: Kailua 56, Kohala 43
At Kaimuki gym
3: Hanalani 56, Molokai, 25
4: University 54, St. Francis 42
TODAY
At Kalani gym
5: McKinley vs. Kohala, 3 p.m.
6: Kauai vs. Kailua, 5 p.m.
7: Hawaii Baptist vs. Honokaa, 7 p.m.
At Kaimuki gym
8: Molokai vs. St. Francis
9: Kamehameha-Hawaii vs. University, 5 p.m.
10: Kalaheo vs. Hanalani, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY
At Kalani gym
Consolation championship, 3 p.m.
Game 10 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 5 p.m.
Game 7 winner vs. Game 6 winner, 7 p.m.
At Kaimuki gym
Game 10 loser vs. Game 9 loser, 5 p.m.
Game 7 loser vs. Game 6 loser, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY
At Blaisdell Arena
Fifth-place game, 9 a.m.
Third-place game, 11 a.m.
Championship game, 5 p.m.
