Riverdale is a dynastic team, no doubt about it.
The girls basketball team from Murfreesboro, Tenn., used a suffocating fullcourt press and got a sparkling performance from Shelbie Davenport — 29 points, two 3-pointers, seven rebounds, four assists and five steals — as her team outlasted Kamehameha 67-45 on Thursday in the opening round of the ‘Iolani Classic.
Alexa Middleton added 18 points for Riverdale, including nine in the third quarter.
The visiting Warriors finished last season ranked No. 1 by MaxPreps after a 35-0 season. They came to the islands ranked No. 17 with a 6-1 record.
Riverdale brought a following of about 20 fans and kept them entertained with a swirling, high-octane fullcourt press. They overwhelmed Kamehameha, the defending state champion, in the opening quarter. By the time the hometown Warriors settled down, they trailed by 20 points in the second quarter.
Davenport, a 6-foot forward, did a little of everything. She moved without the ball, dished sweet passes underneath and hit long-range treys.
Arriving in the islands on Wednesday, the visitors were not exactly comfortable in 75- to 85-degree temperatures. It was 22 degrees back in their hometown.
"It was awful. We could not get up and down the floor. The air’s so much different here, I guess," Davenport said. "Coach said we need to get up and down the floor and play our game, keep pushing no matter what, pushing, pushing, pushing."
The air-conditioned confines of ‘Iolani’s gym helped some. So did a little long-distance motivation.
"This morning, we got a text asking us if we’re here to win or if we’re here to vacation," said Davenport, a commit to Clemson. "We’re here on a business trip. We’re here to win."
Coach Cory Barrett’s team forced Kamehameha into 23 turnovers. The visitors pulled back their press by the second quarter, but the lead was 20 points by then. Kamehameha began to adjust to the taller Warriors. Tiare Kanoa had two steals for layups as Kamehameha closed the gap to 33-21 at the half.
After Makana Aleki stepped out and swished a 3, Kamehameha was within 39-26 early in the third quarter. Davenport and Middleton took over from there. Middleton, a commit to Tennessee, added five rebounds.
Aleki led Kamehameha with 14 points and Kanoa, a returning all-state guard, scored 11. Alohi Robins-Hardy, another all-state returnee, had seven rebounds, three assists and four steals, but was held scoreless.
‘Iolani Girls Prep Classic
Thursday
Westview (Ore.) 62, Hilo 46
Riverdale (Tenn.) 67, Kamehameha 45
Long Beach Poly (Calif.) 62, Maryknoll 36
‘Iolani 61, McKinley 14
OIA EAST
Kaiser 66, Castle 63, 2OT
Roselyn Shimaoka scored 21 points and Chantelle Arce added 16 to help the Cougars hold off the Knights in double overtime.
Darrien Dacosin had 19 points and Sheastel Tiumalu scored 16 for Castle. Castle’s Sierra Koki hit her only 3-pointer to tie the game at 46 and force overtime.
| At Kaiser |
| CASTLE (1-2) 10 12 10 14 10 7 — 63 |
| KAISER (1-1) 8 18 11 9 10 10 — 66 |
CASTLE–Shaney Tiumalo 14, Darrien Dacosin 19, Sierra Koki 8, Briana Hidalgo 4, Asia Almeda 2, Cheyenne Espinda 0, Sheastel Tiumalu 16.
KAISER–Roselyn Shimaoka 21, Chantelle Arce 16, Tasha Horn 2, Brandi Arita 8, Briana Halemanu 1, Kiana Matsumoto 0, Jordan Passas 3, Tepoe DeMello 1, Brooke Ho 12, Skye Keao 2.
3-point goals– Castle 4 (Dacosin 3, Koki 1). Kaiser 6 (Arce 4, Arita 2 ).
Junior varsity– Kaiser 56, Castle 21
Moanalua 70, Kalani 55
Lachae McColor poured in a game-high 25 points to lead Na Menehune past the Falcons.
| At Kalani |
| Moanalua (3-0) 18 15 15 22 — 70 |
| Kalani (2-1) 15 10 13 17 — 55 |
MOANALUA–Lachae McColor 25, Sydnie Canencia 0, Jasmine Sagaysay 0, Ciera O’Brien 12, Keahi-lele Roy 6, Antolin Skyena 0, Sienna Ho 2, Chelsea Guerrero 0, Breana Padua 0, Hokukealani Mateo 12, Dasia Julian 0, Jazmina Iafitaga 7, Cherie Bento 6, Kevynne Fountain-Pokipala 0 Tiare Curran 0.
KALANI–Carly Kakuda 12, Riley Kishaba 0, Sydnee Kishaba 8, Andrea Ching 0, Tristyn Nishibun 16, Taili Iinuma 17, Kassidy Misaki 0, Samantha Shizuru 0, Jessica Bock 0, Shandlynn Willing 0, Taylor Murai 2, Fane Harris 0.
3-point goals–Moanalua 3 (Roy 2, McColor). Kalani 8 (Iinuma 4, Nishibun 4).
Junior varsity–Moanalua 44, Kalani 38
Kailua 55, Kaimuki 30
Delcie Williams and Patricia Vaimoana scored 17 points each as the Surfriders defeated the Bulldogs.
Valerie Wilson scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead Kaimuki.
| At Kaimuki |
| Kailua (2-1) 19 17 8 11 — 55 |
| Kaimuki (0-3) 5 1 13 11 — 30 |
KAILUA–Delcie Williams 17, Keala Kaio-Perez 13, Kainani Peters 0, Leilani Lastimosa 0, Tara Sakata 6, Akamulyn Makua 0, Christine Antonio 0, Tiani Lastimosa 0, Choryn Beall 0, Saje Perry 2, Bridget Pulusila 0, Kahoa Mikaele 0, Patricia Vaimoana 17.
KAIMUKI–Angela Wright 0, Seplynn Aikau 8, Valerie Wilson 15, Peretua Bregoli 5, Brandy Pfeiffer-Kekoa 2, Jasmine Falefuafua 0.
3-point goals–Kailua 1 (Sakata). Kaimuki 5 (Wilson 3, Bregoli, Aikau).
Junior varsity–Kaimuki 33, Kailua 29
OIA WEST
Leilehua 65, Pearl City 33
Tywanna Abbott scored 17 points and the Mules won their third straight in conference play by defeating the Chargers.
| At Leilehua |
| Pearl City (1-1) 4 9 8 12 — 33 |
| Leilehua (3-0) 24 13 12 16 — 65 |
PEARL CITY–Ciera Sylva 10, Jurey Lao 5, Christine Suimaono 2, Tianna Amorin 2, Desiree Altavale 1, Kayelah Arakaki 2, Brandee Huihui 0, Chiemi Trias 2, Sina Sinclair 2, Megan Ramos 7.
LEILEHUA–Jerri Maluyo 12, Ariel Cabello 0, Chloe Pojas 0, Tatiana Carvallo 1, Tywanna Abbott 17, Chyel Palmer 11, Paige Kimura 2, Tiffany Reyher 7, Deja Bryant 4, Gina Manumu’a 2, Mere McKenzie 2, Azah Quach 3, Elisha Sole 4.
3-point goals–Pearl City none. Leilehua 1 (Reyher).
Junior varsity–Leilehua 44, Pearl City 6
Kapolei 52, Campbell 37
Amayha Dycus scored seven of her 12 points to spur a 22-5 run in the third quarter to lead the Hurricanes over the Sabers.
| At Kapolei |
| Campbell (0-3) 7 7 5 18 — 37 |
| Kapolei (1-1) 11 11 22 8 — 52 |
CAMPBELL–Cydney Curran 7, Julia Ernst 1, Jenavee Tago-Su’e 2, Charis Curran 4, Sabrina Marzan 8, Chante Dewberry 2, Ruby Labausa 2, Brandy Contrades 0, Jessica Samate 3, Shyanna Fernandez 4, Bethany Scott 4.
KAPOLEI–Raquel Lasconia 11, Annika San Nicolas 0, Tyianna White 1, Amayha Dycus 12, Samantha Eslava 3, Angel David 1, Dashia Carter 10, Gabby Sanchez 0, Kaitlyn Lanier 4, Sati Helenihi 0, Jennifer Hillard 2, Vai Fuiava 6, Kela Whitehurst 2.
3-point goals–Campbell 3 (Cyd. Curran, Scott, Marzan). Kapolei none.
Junior varsity–Campbell 46, Kapolei 18
Nanakuli 41, Radford 36
Jade Marfil scored 10 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to help the Golden Hawks hold off the Rams, despite 20 points by Jasmine Moody.
Nanakuli was clinging to a 3-point lead late in the game when junior guard Alexis Paulo-Meyers went down with an ankle injury.
The Hawks’ Tianna Hanohano converted two free throws to seal the win.
| At Nanakuli |
| Radford (2-1) 5 13 9 9 — 36 |
| Nanakuli (3-0) 10 10 9 12 — 41 |
RADFORD–Chloe Slocomb 2, Courtney McCreary 0, Jazmin Peralta 2, Jasmine Moody 20, Kennedy Johnson 4, Cassidy Wright 0, Deja Tavale 8.
NANAKULI–Alana Nuuanu 0, Jade Marfil 10, Keanani Chai 3, Tianna Hanohano 6, Alexis Paulo-Meyers 8, Precious Paulo-Meyers 8, Natalia Kaopua 4, Renise Laa 2.
3-point goals–Radford 2 (Tavale 2). Nanakuli 3 (A. Paulo-Meyers 2, P. Paulo-Meyers).
Junior varsity–Radford 29, Nanakuli 18
Aiea 47, Waialua 11
Mich’lae Higa scored 18 points to lead the host Na Alii over the Bulldogs. Aiea led 25-4 at halftime.
| At Aiea |
| Waialua (0-3) 2 2 5 2 — 11 |
| Aiea (2-1) 10 15 12 10 — 47 |
WAIALUA–K. Hatchett 0, K. Paakauila 3, C. Basilio 0, K. Ayonou 1, A. Bayudam 0, K. Kapilca 2, A. Bayudam 0, C. Pascua 3, E. Riveva 0, L. Marks 0, G. Delgado 2, G. Hatchie 0.
AIEA–Allysha Cooper-Tabisola 8, Jazlyn Corpuz 0, Mich’lae Higa 18, Kyle Johnson 7, Kailly Paulo 0, Vien Crisostomo 2, Emekina Lautalo 6, Natasha Maroney 6.
3-point goals–Waial. 1 (Paakauila). Aiea none.
