At Kailua, the girls basketball team’s T-shirt says it all: never turn your back on the wave.

The Surfriders are still riding a big one, indeed, after a hard-earned 66-56 win over Waianae on Tuesday night. Delcie Williams scored 22 points and point guard Tara Takata scored all 11 of her points from the free-throw line as Kailua advanced to the second round of the OIA Red playoffs.

Williams hustled for 11 rebounds and six steals, consistently running the floor as Takara found her filling the lanes. Patria Vaimoana anchored the low post for Kailua and finished with eight points and seven rebounds. The junior was on the team two years ago when Kailua’s season ended with a playoff loss at Waianae.

"We had to push ourselves and not give up. Waianae was aggressive," Vaimoana said. "It was tough when we played them (in 2012). We kind of gave up. We weren’t ready. This year is a lot different."

Waianae closed OIA play with a 5-6 record. Kailua, now 8-3 in league play (11-5 overall) will play West runner-up Leilehua tonight at Mililani’s gym.

"It wasn’t how I wanted to see us play, but we put the ball in Tara’s hands and she does what she needs to do to make good decisions," Kailua coach Mandy Llamedo said. "I know Leilehua shoots the 3s and they’re defending champions. They’re playing much better now than when I saw them early in preseason, but if we come out and play with confidence, and finish and execute, we can come away with a win."

Free-throw shooting was crucial. Kailua shot 24-for-38 at the line (63 percent) and Waianae was just 8-for-24 (33 percent).

Kailua came into the tournament as the No. 3 team in the East. Waianae came in as the sixth-place team from the West, but proved to be dangerous despite its woes at the charity stripe.

"We had it, but it got away from us at the end," Waianae coach Cyrilla Manuel said. "Our girls gave their 110 percent, trying to make something happen. I’m glad we at least got this far. Kailua, they’re good. They hustle and they played good defense."

The visitors rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half, thanks to a scrappy fullcourt press. A follow shot by Asenati Cook, a recent call-up from the JV team, brought the Seariders within 53-51.

After Tayhila-Lee Chong hit a free throw with 2:52 remaining, Waianae was within 53-52.

From there, Waianae’s turnovers allowed Kailua to finish strong with a 13-4 run.

It was a physical battle — four Seariders fouled out — with a sometimes frantic tempo. Takata was the stabilizing factor at the point. The sophomore finished with four assists and two steals, but was key against Waianae’s swarming press.

"We just had to come in with the mentality of working together as a team, and that’s what helped us succeed," Takata said.

Now the Surfriders are one win away from qualifying for the state tourney.

"I’m not surprised. I knew when we bonded as a team in preseason, we could go far. As long as we don’t play with that timidness," Takata added.

Berlin Johnson led Waianae with 16 points, including three first-half 3-point bombs. Chong, who battled hard against Takata all night, tallied 11 points, four rebounds and five steals. Dessirrei Sivia added nine points and eight rebounds.

WAIANAE–Cayshia Alapai 4, Jayrusha Martin 0, Tayhila-Lee Chong 11, Lauren Tauanuu 0, Berlin Johnson 16, Felicia Scanlan 0, Asenati Cook 4, Dessirrei Sivia 9, Rosanna Tulimasealii 6, Alavoni Tokunaga 0, Raywyne Atiga 6.

KAILUA–Delcie Williams 22, Keala Kaio-Perez 6, Kainani Peters 2, Leilani Lastimosa 5, Tara Takata 11, Christine Atonio 0, Tiani Lastimosa 0, Kawehi Perry 7, Kahoa Mikaele 5, Patria Vaimoana 8.
3-point goals–Waianae 5 (Johnson 4, Atiga). Kailua 3 (Williams, Kaio-Perez, Perry).

Nanakuli 46, McKinley 27

The Golden Hawks raced to a 29-5 halftime lead in defeating the Tigers and advancing to tonight’s second-round playoff game at Moanalua. Tianna Hanohano had a team-high 10 points for Nanakuli.

MCKINLEY–Angelica Balinbin 1, Tiare Sugui 7, Joselle Ferrer 0, Desiree Ancheta 0, Porsche Santiago 3, Chelsea Tafai 11, Savanna Gonzales 5, Deborah Malaga 0, Ekalani Sigrah 0.

NANAKULI–Alana Nuuanu 3, Angelica Chun-Fook 9, Jade Marfil 4, Keanani Chai 2, Tianna Hanohano 10, Alexis Paulo-Meyers 4, Precious Paulo-Meyers 4, Kawehi Chai 0, Natalia Kaopua 0, Raynette Meyers 0, Renise Laa 10, Jahnna Kahele 0.

3-point goals–McKinley 2 (Santiago, Sugui). Nanakuli  2 (Chun-Fook, Nuuanu).

Radford 40, Kaiser 36

Jasmine Moody tossed in a game-high 13 points and Jazmin Peralta added 11 as the Rams rallied past the Cougars.

RADFORD–Chloe Slocomb 0, Courtney McCreary 3, Kristin Abad 0, Jazmyn Peralta 11, Jasmine Moody 13, Kennedy Johnson 0,  Jessyca Wofford 0, Deja Tavale 7, Sydnee Wynn 6.

KAISER–Roselyn Shimaoka 8, Chantelle Arce 11, Tasha Horn 0, Brandi Arita 3, Briana Halemanu 0, Kiana Matsumoto 0, Jordan Passas 3, Macy Hiraki 0, Skye Keao 2, Brooke Ho 9.

3-point goals–Radford 1 (Tavale). Kaiser 3 (Arce 3).

ILH DIVISION I GIRLS

No. 2 Punahou 71, Sacred Hearts 51

Vae Malufau had 13 points and Tyra Moe 12 to lead the Buffanblu by the Lancers. Tiare Libarios-Moses had a game-high 15 for Sacred Hearts.

PUNAHOU–Keau Fey 9, Lexie Taylor 5, Elle Uyeda 8, Heaven Wong 3, Hailey Motooka 0, Astra Kidani 2, Vae Malufau 13, Samantha Alakai 5, Tyra Moe 12, Abby Aplaca 6, Kaleialoha Puaa 2, Kamaile Kandiah 6. Sunny Rosario 0.

SACRED HEARTS–Tiare Libarios-Moses 15, Hoku Rutkowski 0, Keala Rutkowski 6, Zoe Ann Yamamoto 5, Seyeranne Lat 0, Kaela Fiesta 2, Jessica Hanashiro 9, Cirena Aiwohi 2, Erica Pagan 0, Celina Pagan 12.      

3-point goals–Punahou 3 (Fey, Uyeda, Alakai). Sacred Hearts 3 (Yamamoto, Hanashiro, C. Pagan).

No. 3 Maryknoll 50, Mid-pacific 23

Maegaen Martin had 12 points and Maile Goodin hit three 3-pointers to power the Spartans past the winless Owls.

MID-PACIFIC–Harley Simon 0, Lia Nakamoto 2, Emma Krening 0, Kerry Ellen Chun 2, Kayla Muraoka 0, Judy Phan 0, Emily Ma 2, Pua Kanekoa 12, Courtney Tom 5.

MARYKNOLL–Amber Bustamante 2, Alexis Delovio 0, Maile Goodin 9, Maya Rodriguez-Chang 2, Maia Laboy 10, Cianna Ochoco 4, Kaile Cambra 1, Maegaen Martin 12, Siena Shupe 10.

3-point goals–Mid-Pacific none. Maryknoll 3 (Goodin 3).

No. 6 Kamehameha 48, No. 9 ‘Iolani 45

Alohi Robins-Hardy scored a game-high 21 points to rally the Warriors past the Raiders, who led
16-7 after one period.

Jade Botelho led ‘Iolani with 15 points.

IOLANI–Brooke Kaneshiro 0, Emily Nomura 8, Klein Masutani 5, Brooke Maeda 3, Sierra Buscher 2, Lindsey Combs 0, Camy Aguinaldo 11, Jessica Otsu 1, Skyler Nakata 0, Jade Botelho 15.

KAMEHAMEHA–Brooke Kaawa 0, Breann Nueku 5, Kea Ryder 1, Miki’ala Maio 0, Kanoe Marks-Mahoe 6, Shelbey Cadinha-Oku 0, Alohi Robins-Hardy 21, Tiare Kanoa 0, Nicole Kaaihue 4, Shantel Aleki 7, Cassidy Keola 4.

3-point goals–‘Iolani 4 (Aguinaldo, Botelho, Maeda, Masutani,). Kamehameha  1 (Nueku).

ILH DIVISION II GIRLS

St. Francis 44, ‘Iolani 35

Tayler Bellevou scored a game-high 16 points as the Saints defeated the Raiders.

‘IOLANI II–Megan Nakai 0, Tori Teramae 0, Sydnee Halcro 5, Jaylene-Rose Lee 0, Kelsie Fukuda 14, Courtney Kiehm 0, Courtney Kennedy 8, Lansing Sugita 0, Hoakalei Dawson 6, Keri Teramae 0, Robi Kodama 0, Reilly Killeen 0, Megan Kibota 2.

ST. FRANCIS–Kelli Okubo 0, Alissa Pacarro 4, Hunter Roberts 10, Natashya Enos 5, Rya Omong 0, Tayler Bellevou 16, Kahili Liu 0, Lacey Satele 9, Chasey Abrams 0.      

3-point goals–‘Iolani 1 (Fukuda). St. Francis 2 (Enos, Satele).

ILH DIVISION II BOYS

St. Francis 41, Damien 37

Blayne Won scored 12 points and Matthew Nuumanaia added 10 as the Saints defeated the Monarchs.

DAMIEN–Ernie Kornya IV 0, Kobe Ikari 2, Aaron Miyahira 0, Jaylen Layco 10, Linden Quintal 2, Kapi’ina King 13, Ezekiel Naum 0, Rocklen Mori 10, James Roy 0, Dallas Labanon 0.

ST. FRANCIS–Keola Kealoha 3, Kyle Lau 6, Nathan Koki 2, Janson Kupau 0, Matthew Nuumanaia 10, Ranan Mamiya 8, Blayne Won 12, Justin Sarsuelo 0.

3-point goals–Damien 1 (Mori). St. Francis none.

ILH DIVISION III BOYS

Christian Academy 70, Hawaiian Mission 63

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY–Frederick Harris III 16, Matthew Urcia 20, Rylie Schenbeck 0, Xavier Matthews 2, Hollis Tam 0, Joshua Luna 24, Jacob-Aaron Salas 0, Jarrin-James Ralar 8, Brayden Salas 0.

HAWAIIAN MISSION–Andrew Yamada 2,  Jordan Clark 3, Trevor Johnson 8, Mark Valencia 12, Jared Siok 14, Seth Jackson 16, Richard Domingo 0, Logan Earles 8, Mitchel Emileo 0.

3-point goals–Christian Academy 2 (Harris, Urcia). Hawaiian Mission  3 (Valencia 2, Jackson).

Island Pacific 46, Assets 15

ISLAND PACIFIC–Brian Arde 2, Josiah Gabriel 0, Dustin Agbayani 0, Ian Schumaker 14, Brett Arakawa 3, Dalton Wood 0, Ryan Posiulai 2, Andrew McCarthy 15, Micah Lum 6, Michael Brenner 2, Tyler Tasaka 0, Irvin Cabreros 0, Rhenz Lloreta 2.

ASSETS–Greg Miller 0, Christian Walker 3, Paul Matsuda 0, Carter Kawai 3, Cole Herrera 0, Micah Swenson-Kim 2, Christopher Tanaka 2, Aiden Matsumura 0, Michael Tory 3, Paul David 2, Chase Deaton 0, Nenad Djondjeric 0, Micahel Weaver 0, Todd Colby 0.

3-point goals–Island Pacific 7 (McCarthy 5, Lum 2). Assets none.

BIIF
Boys Varsity
Hawaii Prep 57, Kealakehe 40

Boys Junior Varsity
Hawaii Prep 38, Kealakehe 19

ILH
Boys Junior Varsity championship
Punahou Blue 48, Kamehameha White 24

OIA West
Boys Varsity
Waipahu 56, Nanakuli 45
Boys Junior Varsity
Waipahu 50, Nanakuli 46

SATURDAY’S ILH D-I BOYS

No. 6 Kamehameha 60, Mid-Pacific 47

KAMEHAMEHA–Noa Kinimaka 9, Alakai Freitas 15, Kayson Smith-Bejgrowicz 11, Fatu Sua-Godinet 10,  Jaycob Smith 7, Noah Gelacio 2, Jordan Paulo 2, Saint Gelacio 2, Nakoa Pauole 2, Devin Mau 0.

MID-PACIFIC–Daniel Florenco 4, Kyle Husslein 19, Den Suehiro 8,  Ken Colombe 5, Andrew Kargol 2, Justin Daise 7, Burson Wang 0, Kyrie McRaven 2.

3-point goals–Kamehameha 2 (Kinimaka, Smith). Mid-Pacific 4 (Husslein 2, Colombe, Suehiro).