Josh Burnett provided a game-saving block in the final seconds of regulation, then scored five of his 21 points in overtime as No. 1 Maryknoll escaped with a 55-51 win over No. 2 Punahou on Saturday afternoon.

Kaleb Gilmore had 19 points and four assists for Maryknoll, which improved to 9-1 and clinched first place in the ILH regular season with one game remaining (at Kamehameha). A win by Punahou would have kept the race wide open. Instead, Punahou dropped to 6-3 (21-3 overall).

"It’s always a good time when you win. We made some adjustments so that we weren’t reacting to what they were doing. We made them react to what we were doing. We wanted to dictate," Burnett said, recalling a homecourt loss to Punahou two weeks ago. "We played very good defense, so that’s what separated us. We just limited everything they could do on offense."

Maryknoll, the defending league champion, will be the top seed in the ILH tournament and have homecourt advantage.

"We did a lot of changes. They exploited us a lot on pick-and-rolls last time," Maryknoll coach Kelly Grant said. "From that game, we started working on pick-and-roll defense, we put in a 1-3-1 defense, we put in a conversion man-to-zone defense just to try to confuse their guys."

Punahou may have to seek a state berth via the league tourney without forward Micah Ma’a. The springy 6-foot-3 junior injured his ankle with 2:46 left in regulation and finished with seven points, eight rebounds and a block.

"Losing Micah, he’s kind of our glue guy. We’ve got guys that can do it. We’ve got to change roles," Punahou coach Darren Matsuda said. "Micah is probably our best on-ball defender."

J.B. Kam led Punahou with 15 points, adding five boards and three blocks. Daniel Andrews tallied 13 points, nine caroms and two swats, and point guard Dayson Watanabe finished with 11 points.

Free-throw shooting was a big factor. The visitors shot 56 percent (10-for-18) while the home team hit only 40 percent (6-for-15) of its charity shots.

"Those were our best free-throw shooters, too," Matsuda said.

A raucous crowd of about 1,500 took in the battle between cross-street rivals. The game was moved up to a 3 p.m. tip-off due to a seventh-grade dance scheduled that night at Hemmeter Fieldhouse.

Burnett did no dancing and was all business, adding seven rebounds and two blocks. Burnett, a 6-foot-3 senior, swished an NBA-range 3-pointer to tie the game at 46 with 44 seconds left in regulation. With three ticks on the clock, he blocked a layup attempt by Watanabe to preserve Maryknoll’s chance to win.

Gilmore’s 75-foot heave at the buzzer glanced off the front of the rim.

Burnett drove from the left wing for a resounding slam dunk to start the extra period, and after Gilmore drove for a three-point play in the lane, the Spartans led 53-50 with 1:55 remaining.

Gilmore’s foul shot with 31 seconds to go lifted the lead to 54-51, but Punahou was unable to get an open look from the arc from that point. The Buffanblu opted to go for 3 rather than get a quick 2-pointer, and Kam’s off-balance 3 missed in the closing seconds.

Burnett made the second of his two foul shots with 3.1 seconds left to put the game out of reach.

Maryknoll raced to a 12-5 lead after hitting three treys in the opening quarter, but Punahou adjusted to the Spartans’ 1-3-1 zone and rallied in the second quarter. Kam sank all three of his 3-point bombs in the stanza, yet Maryknoll led 27-26 at intermission.

Maryknoll’s man-to-man defense clamped down in the third quarter. Punahou shot 29 percent from the field (2-for-7), and after Sean Ogata drove for a lefty layup, the Spartans led 38-31 early in the fourth.

Andrews threw down a breakaway dunk as the Buffanblu rallied with a 13-5 run. After Watanabe picked off a backcourt pass and hit a short jumper, Punahou led 44-43 with 2:26 to go in regulation.

A follow shot by Andrews with 1:04 to go gave the Buffanblu a three-point lead.

At Punahou gym

MARYKNOLL -Michael Miske 0, Sean Ogata 5, Samuel Ahn 3, Kaleb Gilmore 19, Joshua Burnett 21, Calvin Koo 3, James Kamakana Winquist 0, Tyson Kaloa 2, Brandon Floyd 2, Micah McGivern 0.

PUNAHOU – Randon Oda 0, Chris Kobayashi 0, Micah Ma’a 7, Justin Kam 15, Dayson Watanabe 11, Kala’i Santos 0, Blake Wade 0, Daniel Andrews 13, Kanawai Noa 1, Davis Miyashiro-Saipa’ia 4.

3-point goals – Maryknoll 5 (Burnett 3, Ogata, Koo). Punahou 5 (Kam 3, Ma’a, Watanabe).

ILH BOYS DIVISION I

NO. 3 ‘IOLANI 41, SAINT LOUIS 35

Zach Buscher had 15 points as the Raiders built an 11-4 first-quarter lead and held off the Crusaders.

At Saint Louis gym

‘IOLANI—Pikai Winchester 2, John Lee 0, Ikaika Phillip 9, Zach Gelacio 2, Chris Gallacher 4, Bryson Hamada 0, Shane Lay 0, Erik Yamada 2, Zach Buscher 15, Kamu Borden 0, Robbie Mann 7, Hugh Hogland 0.

SAINT LOUIS—Jimmy Nunuha III 11, Haka Johnson 4, Kevin Marks 2, Kolten Nacimento 2, Fred Ulu-Perry 0, Jedediah Lulu 1, Wallen Te’o 0, Elijah Robb 4, Spencer Johnson 0, Aotoa Augafa 0, Keanu Souza 0, Jaymanson Nunhuha 0, Brett Uchima 5, Jayce Smallley 0, Haskell Garrett 6.

3-point goals—’Iolani 2 (Phillip, Mann). Saint Louis 1 (Uchima).

ILH BOYS DIVISION II

DAMIEN 71, LE JARDIN 47

Jaylen Layco scored nine of his game-high 20 points in the first quarter as the Monarchs overwhelmed the Bulldogs. Michael Gabrelek led Le Jardin with 17 points.

At Damien gym

DAMIEN—Brandon Estacio 0, Ernie Kornya IV 2, Kobe Ikari 4, Aaron Miyahira 4, Jaylen Layco 20, Linden Quintal 3, Reggie Liunoras 0, Bransen Apao 5, Kapi’ina King 16, Paul Galang 1, Rakeeb Craig Jr. 0, Ezekiel Naum 0, Cameron Mogpoc 3, Rocklen Mori 8, James Roy 5, Dallas Labanon 0.

LE JARDIN—Alex Tatum 5, Michael Gabrelek 17, Mitchell Hashimoto 1, CJ Jones 7, Dillon Van Ness 4, Dominic Valenzia 0, Corey Grip 0, Shane Mausolf 0, Jerry Lawson 6, Johnson Le 2, Stig Regan 5.

3-point goals—Damien 3 (Layco, Mogpoc, Roy). Le Jardin none.

ST. FRANCIS 65, HANALANI 55

Matthew Nuumanaia scored 21 points and Nayton Koki added 19 to lead the Saints over the Royals. Colbyn Schoniwitz led Hanalani with 15 points.

At St. Francis gym

HANALANI—Zane Pantil 14, John Brady 8, Jeff Schaake 12, Niko Milone 0, Josh Rotz 4, Colby Schoniwitz 15, Jesse Tory 0, Tyler Cruz 2.

ST. FRANCIS—Keola Kealoha 0, Kyle Lau 0, Nayton Koki 19, Janson Kupau 2, Matthew Nuumanaia 21, Ranan Mamiya 12, Pono Akiona 0, Blayne Won 5, Micah Kalei 2, Justin Sarsuelo 2, Lachoneus Tautuiaki 2.

3-point goals—Hanalani 2 (Pantil 2). St. Francis none.

ILH BOYS DIVISION III

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 82, LANAKILA BAPTIST 51

At Damien gym

LANAKILA BAPTIST—Keanu Cikowsky 11, Roycen Routt 17, Isaac Shubert 0, Robert Baker 5, Geo Julian 6, Jamal Outing 0, Jerrold Mariano 12, Colton Salvador 0, Joshua Carlton 0.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Frederick Harris III 18, Matthew Urcia 18, Rylie Schenbeck Chang 3, Xavier Matthews 6, Hollis Tam 0, Austin Miura 0, Bryson Stride 5, Joshua Luna 13, Jacob-Aaron Salas 2, Raymond Black IV 13, Sean Domen 0, Brandon Hong 0, Jarrin-James Ralar 2, Brayden Salas 2.

3-point goals—Lanakila Baptist 1 (Routt). Christian Academy 3 (Chang, Stride, Black).

HAWAIIAN MISSION 61, ISLAND PACIFIC 58, OT

At Hawaiian Mission gym

ISLAND PACIFIC— Josiah Gabriel 0, Dustin Agbayani 0, John Black 17, Ian Schumaker 24, Brett Arakawa 0, Dalton Wood 8, Ryan Tosiulai 0, Andrew McCarthy 3, Micah Lum 6.

HAWAIIAN MISSION—Caleb Miller 3, Riley Kim 2, Chris Chang 0, Mark Valencia 11, Seth Jackson 19, Richard Domingo 14, Logan Earles 8, Mitchel Emileo 4, Alex Avendano 0, Reid Kim 0

3-point goals—Island Pacific 4 (Lum 2, Black, McCarthy). Hawaiian Mission 8 (Domingo 4, Jackson 2, Valencia 2).

OIA EAST BOYS

NO. 6 FARRINGTON 60, KAHUKU 39

Jacob McEnroe and Van Hugo scored 14 points each as the Governors used a 24-9 third-quarter blitz to put away the Red Raiders.

At Moanalua gym

KAHUKU—Keanu Akina 10, Chance Maghanoy 0, Drayton Aki 0, Huleia Naeole 1, Wilton Cravens 4, Kesi Ah Hoy 4, Soli Afalava 4, Hirkley Latu 8, Samuta Avea 6, Tuli Wily-Matagi 2.

FARRINGTON—Jacob McEnroe 14, Mark Dudalao 0, Isaiah Smith 6, Van Hugo 14, Isaiah Visoria 7, Tua Unutoa 8, Seu Luafatasaga 2, Jay-Ar Francisco 3, Jacob Yaplag 0, John Paul Raymundo 0, Makana Correira 0, Bernard Dela Cruz 0, Francis Sepuleai 0, Mason Semisi 6.

3-point goals—Kahuku 4 (Akina 3, Avea). Farrington 8 (McEnroe 3, Hugo 2, Unutoa 2, Francisco).

Junior varsity—not available (game at Farrington).

KALAHEO 73, KAIMUKI 48

Kupaa Harrison scored 21 points as the Mustangs cruised past the Bulldogs.

 At Kalaheo gym

KAIMUKI—Sean Noda 6, Christian Ono 17, Sloan Fuller 0, Jerry Betiru 11, Kency Owens 2, Akira Vernon 4, Kenny Fujioka 2, Kenneth Neo 6.

KALAHEO—Zach Marrotte 6, Kupaa Harrison 21, Kekai Smith 12, Micah Holeso 0, Dario Delcastillo 6, Thomas Focht 5, L.J. Barnes 11, Andrew Hernandez 4, Alex McCleod 8, Kela Thomas 0, Peter Santiago 0.

3-point goals—Kaimuki 1 (Ono). Kalaheo 5 (Marrotte 2, McCleod, Harrison, Focht).

Junior varsity—Kalaheo 55, Kaimuki 34 

MCKINLEY 77, ANUENUE 27

Erolina Javier had 16 points, Dayton Lee 14 and Lanson Hino 13 as the Tigers beat Na Koa.

At McKinley gym

MCKINLEY—Erolina Javier 16, Josh Lam 4, Lanson Hino 13, Brennan Waters 3, Dan Villejo 3, Joramae Otarra 10, Macjun Otarra 0, Dayton Lee 14, Kaimi Kini 3, Anthony Nguyen 6, Gilbert Antonio 5.

ANUENUE—Ikaika Benjamin 7, Kamana’opono Grace-Kekawa 2, Kamalu Kamauoha 0, Kimo Romena 12, Pono Kahili 0, Naalii Dureg 6, Kailau Keola 0, Kawaa Kahana-Reid 0, Kaleo Lindsey 0.

3-point goals—McKinley 6 (Lee 2, Javier, Hino, Vilejo, Antonio). Anuenue 3 (Romena 2, Benjamin).

KALANI 51, KAISER 49

Cory Mitchell scored 15 points and his game-winning putback with 23 seconds left helped the Falcons hold off the Cougars.

At Kaiser gym

KALANI—Jeremy Robinson 0, Dallas Ascuncion 3, Shane Ra 2, Jaron Yamauchi 9, Alexander Tungpalan 3, Cory Mitchell 15, Blaise Manabe 2, Dunavan Hahn 0, Brandon Roberts 16, John Suda 0, Juwan Bohannon 1, Ace Faumui , David Faletoi 0, Kevin Kang 0.

KAISER—Kelsey Lewis 8, Melvin Kahunanui 11, Nicolas Tom 4, Nicholas Lebeck 0, Trevin Kahunanui 6, Chance Kalaugher 13, Matt Haili 4, Marcus Mafi 3, Michael Okamoto 0.

3-point goals— Kalani 4 (Asuncion, Tungpalan, Mitchell, Roberts). Kaiser 4 (Lewis, M. Kahunanui, T. Kahunanui, Mafi).

Junior varsity—Kalani def. Kaiser, score not available

OIA WEST BOYS

KAPOLEI 57, AIEA 53

Chance Kamaka drained four 3-pointers en route to 18 points as the Hurricanes held off Na Alii.

At Kapolei gym

AIEA—Cory Walton 0, Kysen Helepololei 6, Austin Hartbarger 0, Matt Sio 2, Christian Maglaya 5, Shaun Aque 10, Jantsen Shimoto 0, Josh Hill 0, Bronson Lee 0, Brandon Lee 6, Micah Chang-Olivar 2, Christian Kessell 4, Bryson Naito 11, Mana Kaahanui 0, Kimo Souza 3, Amara Toure 4.

KAPOLEI—Zhaine Canne 1, Koa Alvarado 3, Abdel-Kader Ziane 14, Jeffery Garret 0, Augustine Stridiron 4, Benjahmin Toomolatai 4, Matthew Henderson 4, Austin Wasson 0, Chance Kamaka 18, Dakota Williams 3, Micah Kapoi 6.

3-point goals—Aiea 5 (Aque 2, Helepololei, Lee, Naito). Kapolei 7 (Kamaka 4, Alvarado, Ziane, Stridiron).

Junior varsity—Aiea 50, Kapolei 48

MILILANI 58, LEILEHUA 50

The Trojans outscored the Mules 25-16 in the second quarter to break open the game.

At Mililani gym

LEILEHUA—Kainoa Aleviado 10, Jarron Kim-Raguirag 0, Chanse Ramirez 7, Joseph Gouty 13, Kevin Brown 0, Anterrio Gainwell 6, Diego Aguirresaenz 0, Trevor Williams 0, Elijah Calzo 0, Koa Kauhi 0, Dhyllan Amond 0, Pomai Cozo 7, Bryan Mason 4, Torenzo Vereen 3, Epeli Natoko 0.

MILILANI—Braiden Rosario 3, Cameron Muh 0, Jeremy Rozmeski 3, Noel Bueno 11, Kingston Nishimura 2, John Orpillia 0, Cody Sison 9, Elijah Gambol 10, Ian Namu 6, Sean Fitzgerald 0, Jacob Low 0, Elijah Butler 14, Kekoa Fields 0, Logan Griff 0, Mason Mackey 0.

3-point goals—Leilehua 4 (Gouty 2, Gainwell, Cozo). Mililani 5 (Gambol 2, Rosario, Rozmeski, Bueno).

Junior varsity—Mililani 55, Leilehua 36.

RADFORD 53, PEARL CITY 48

Derrick McLamore hit four 3-pointers and scored a game-high 18 points to lead the Rams past the Chargers.

At Pearl City gym

RADFORD—Jordin Pacheco 0, Malcolm Hill 3, Francis Villejo 2, Tobias Powell 5, Derrick McLamore 18, Trevon Hinkel 0, LaToine Thompson , Absolom Henry 7, Izaiah Lavatai 0, Aaron Jackson 6, Kendall Bryant 12.

PEARL CITY—Tylor Canon 4, Eric Dela Pena 17, Shandy Reyes 1, Matthew Garcia 12, Joshua Arellano 2, Ivan Nakasone 5, Garette Kanamu 2, P-Jay Solomon 2, Bryson Galdiera 3.

3-point goals—Radford 4 (McLamore 4). Pearl City 5 (Dela Pena 2, Garcia 2, Nakasone).

Junior varsity—Pearl City 54, Radford 48.

WAIANAE 63, CAMPBELL 43

Makana Piilani had 18 points as the Seariders outscored the Sabers 36-7 in the middle two quarters for the victory.

At Waianae gym

CAMPBELL—Jomar Jett Gapusan 2, Jonathan Alexander 0, Michael Merchant 12, Isaac Hurd 5, Jayce Bantolina 0, Lamart Dudley 2, Gilbert Dayanan 7, Kainoa Perry 6, Alex Layi 3, Joshua Forte 6, Robert Fagaragon 0, Kieran Boudreouz-Bostic 0, James Copelan 0.

WAIANAE—Tyger Rohr 3, Natano Namulauti 8, Josh Searles 0, Makana Piilani 18, Ikaika Trueman-Reed 9, Austin Thomas 11, Bronson Brown-Kaopua 14, Zeffaniyah Kauihana-Kaimimoku 0, Kim Pennington 0.

3-point goals—Campbell 3 (Merchant 2, Dayanan). Waianae 3 (Piilani, Thomas, Namulauti).

Junior varsity—Campbell 50, Waianae 27.

Also

Division I-AA
Iolani 59, Saint Louis 23
Kamehameha 62, Maryknoll 42

MIL

Varsity boys
Molokai 61, Lanai 59