What a difference three weeks can make.

The Kamehameha Warriors know that after avenging a wipeout loss to No. 6 ‘Iolani by edging the Raiders 58-53 on Saturday. 

Freshman Jewel Paaluhi-Caulk scored 13 points, including 5-for-6 shooting at the free-throw line in the wild fourth quarter, and senior Shantel Aleki tallied 11 points and eight rebounds for the ninth-ranked Warriors. 

‘Iolani made a game of it, rallying from a 19-point deficit to within 52-51 on Sierra Buscher’s putback with 1:15 to play. Kamehameha put the game away on free throws by Aleki, Nalani-Tearsjah Aipolani-Tuaoi-Tootoo and Paaluhi-Caulk. 

‘Iolani routed Kamehameha 55-36 on Dec. 20 at Kekuhaupio Gymnasium.  

"We were prepared for their perimeter offense this time," Warriors coach Joseph Cho said. "Knowing they like to drive and kick." 

The win at ‘Iolani’s gym evened Kamehameha’s record at 3-3 in the brutally tough ILH. More importantly, it validated coach Cho’s mantra and willingness to adapt. 

"It was about determination and hard work," the first-year Warriors coach said. "And me finally learning who should be playing and who should come off the bench." 

Not so long ago, Paaluhi-Caulk was one of those benchwarmers. On Saturday, the freshman was vital at the point when sophomore Mikiala Maio got into foul trouble. 

As a team, Kamehameha was dominant on the boards with a 35-17 edge. It was especially pronounced in the first half with a resounding 19-7 advantage. Cho had his team running the floor and attacking without hesitation. The visitors wowed their following of about 100 fans by opening an 18-7 lead with six early points by the highly versatile Aleki.

In all, Kamehameha went on a 21-10 run, pushing hard on the break and clamping down on the Raiders’ long-range shooters. 

Maio was impressive in transition, with four of her team-high five assists during the second quarter as Kamehameha surged to a 37-20 lead shortly before the half. 

With the long arms of Brooke Kaawa making a big difference defensively, ‘Iolani shot 0-for-8 from beyond the arc in the second quarter. 

Kamehameha took its biggest lead, 41-22, on a hustling follow shot by Kaawa in the third quarter. The lead was 18 points early in the fourth quarter when ‘Iolani’s constant full-court pressure — and Maio’s foul trouble — took a toll on the Warriors, who committed six of their 12 turnovers in the fourth quarter. 

Sheyla Kahalehoe connected on two long-range bombs and scored 10 of her team-high 12 points as the Raiders made a frenzied comeback. A steal by Buscher, who scored a moment later on a follow shot, made it 52-51, capping a 29-11 run. 

‘Iolani ran out of gas and went cold from that point, missing every shot from near and far as the Warriors regained composure and put the game away at the foul line. 

For the game, Kamehameha shot 17-for-26 at the charity stripe. ‘Iolani was 15-for-23. 

KAMEHAMEHA–Breann Nueku 5, Laycee Pasion 0, Keeanna Andres 0, Jewel Paaluhi-Caulk 13, Rylee-Ann Kauahikaua 4, Nalani-Tearsjah Aipolani-Tuaoi-Tootoo 9, Starr Richardson 1, Mikiala Maio 6, Brooke Kaawa 4, Kiana Vierra 0, Cassidy Keola 5, Katie Gomes 0, Shantel Aleki 11.

‘IOLANI–Pua Kahalehoe 12, Kellie Okamura 0, Emily Nomura 11, Brooke Maeda 6, Sierra Buscher 8, Lindsey Combs 0, Camy Aguinaldo 7, Jessica Otsu 0, Aubrie Usui 3, Skylar Nakata 6. 

3-point goals–Kamehameha 1 (Nueku), ‘Iolani 6 (Kahalehoe 2, Aguinaldo, Buscher, Maeda, Usui). 

No. 3 Punahou 49, Sacred Hearts 30

Va’e Malufau scored 10 points as the Buffanblu defeated the Lancers. 

Zoey Yamamoto led Sacred Hearts with 11 points.

SACRED HEARTS–Zoey Yamamoto 11, Jocelyn Chen 3, Rebekah Manu Auld 0, Pakalana Kam 3, Kaiulani Harrington 2, Kaela Fiesta 0, Jessica Haneshiro 8, Cierna Aiwohi 2, Kiele Char 0, Vikatolia Tupou 1. 

PUNAHOU–Lexie Taylor 3, Heaven Wong 7, Abigail Aplaca 2, Asia Olivieri 0, Va’e Malufau 10, Elle Uyeda 5, Tyra Moe 8, Emi Pua’a 4, Skye Haraga 2, Mahina Pua’a 2, Sunny Rosario 5, Kamakani DeBlake 0, McKenna Granato 1.

3-point goals–Sacred Hearts 2 (Yamamoto 2). Punahou 2 (Taylor, Uyeda).

No. 5 Maryknoll 69, Mid-pacific 41

The Spartans received 13 points from Maegen Martin and held the Owls to a lone point in the third quarter en route to the dominant win.

MARYKNOLL–Amber Bustamante 2, Alexis Delovio 0, Maile Pang 7, Rhianne Omori 4, Georjette Stietzel 0, Kayla Agustin 4, Isabella Cravens 9, Chayse Milne 7, Kaile Cambra 6, Maegen Martin 13, Kehau Gilliland 6, Ysabelle Halemano 3, Sierra Murobayashi 2, Moe Notoa 6.

MID-PACIFIC–Kayla Muraoka 2, Harley Simon 12, Lia Nakamoto 4, Eimanie Thomas 0, Ciera Kameehonua 8, Judy Phan 0, Courtney Tom 15.

3-point goals–Maryknoll 5 (Pang 2, Cambra, Halemano, Milne). Mid-Pacific 2 (Kameehonua, Simon).

ILH DIVISION II GIRLS

Damien 46, University 40

Melina Souza recorded 15 points to lift the Monarchs over the Junior ‘Bows. 

DAMIEN–Kamaile Lebanon 0, Kelsey Perreria 9, Kaylie Cruz 3, Ethel Suniga 0, Karly Navas 7, Montana Carter 2, Chantelle Agag 0, Kilinoe Gora 0, Catherine Votovich 10, Melina Souza 15.

UNIVERSITY–Angelina Elido 0, Breanna Dela Rosa 9, Malialani Parpana 2, Markayisha Masani 11, Addie Ortiz 0, Kyra Young 2, Karley Ann Yoshioka 9, Jocelyn Ki 4, British Dawson 2, Tioledoauli Posiulai 1.

3-point goals–Damien 3 (Navas 2, Perreria). University 3 (Masani 2, Dela Rosa).

Hawaii Baptist 54, Hanalani 25

Ally Wada led Hawaii Baptist with a game-high 16 points as the Eagles remained unbeaten in league play.

HAWAII BAPTIST–Ally Wada 16, Morgan Lorenzo 0, Stephanie Dang 10, Jenee Brown 10, Caitlen Joy Ramos 0, Dominique Hart 4, Rylie Wada 9, Nicole Lopes 0, Sara Utsugi 0, Kaily Lum 0, Katelyn Nakagawa 0, Ashley Benn 2, Megan Horita 0, Keisha Ching 1, Cassidy Wada 0, Keri Lum 0.

HANALANI–Rebekah Yamada 4, Alexa Nava 2, Kacy Shimabukuro 0, Jonnisty Monalim 4, Shanel Taparra 6, Johanna Johnson 0, Erica Barro 0, Kyla George 0, Kiara Peterson 9, Kelsy Chong 0, Alexis Nihipali 0.

3-point goals–Hawai Baptist 4 (Brown 2, R. Wada 2). Hanalani none.

Hawaii Baptist 52, St. Francis 32

Friday

ST. FRANCIS–Nani Santos 6, Kelli Okubo 3, Kahili Liu-Hanohano 1, Chasey Abrams 0, Rya Ornong 0, Misiona Ribeiro 5, Skye Ah Yat 1, Lacey Satele 16, Brianna Nagasawa 0, Dayna Romero 0.

HAWAII BAPTIST–Ally Wada 10, Morgan Lorenzo 2, Stephanie Dang 11, Jenee Brown 4, Caitlen Joy Ramos 0, Kiara Chun 0, Dominique Hart 1, Rylie Wada 10, Nicole Lopes 0, Sara Utsugi 6, Kaily Lum 0, Katelyn Nakagawa 0, Ashley Benn 0, Megan Horita 4, Keisha Ching 4, Keri Lum 0, Cassidy Wada 0.

3-point goals–St. Francis 3 (Satele). Hawaii Baptist 4 (Dang 3, R. Wada)

OIA EAST GIRLS

No. 2 Roosevelt 70, Farrington 45

Starr Rivera poured in a game-high 24 points and Keala Quinlan added 22 as the Rough Riders ran away from the Governors.

FARRINGTON–Allani Talapu 5, Hazel Alltates 0, Britt Savusa 0, Jasmine Williams 8, Channy Mailou 4, Loke Pacheco 7, Erin Perry 8, Moli Heimuli 13.

ROOSEVELT–Destiny Holani 0, Sharice Kawakami 9, Ka’onohi Quinlan 3, Starr Rivera 24, Kaohi Kapiko 6, Ashley Kiko 6, Keala Quinlan 22, Muna Cook 0, Alliya Gabriel 0, Ciera Uchida 0, D-Dre Wright 0.

3-point goals–Farrington none. Roosevelt 5 (Quinlan 2, Rivera 2, Kawakami).

Junior varsity–Roosevelt 46, Farrington 27

Kailua 74, No. 10 Kaiser 65

Tara Takata and Patria Vaimaona had 20 points each as the Surfriders upset the Cougars.

Rose Shimaoka scored 30 points for Kaiser in a losing effort.

KAISER–Brooke Ho 12, Rose Shimaoka 30, Natasha Horn 8, Brandi Baker 5, Macy Hiraki 2, Chelsea Soong 2, Briana Halemanu 2, Grace Remington 0, Mary Carr 0, Kaui Delima 4.

KAILUA–Delcie Williams 8, Puanani Dela Cruz 8, Kylee Keohohina-Kaaikala 13, Kainani Peters 2, Nyla Salas-Baker 3, Tara Takata 20, Kailee De Soto 0, Christine Antonio 0, Tiani Lastimosa 0, Kapili Albinio 0, Patria Vaimaona 20.

3-point goals–Kaiser 1 (Shimaoka). Kailua 4 (Keohohina-Kaaikala 2, Salas-Baker, Takata).

Junior varsity–Kaiser 53, Kailua 28

Kahuku 66, Kaimuki 47

Cheyenne Te’o racked up 14 points to lead the Red Raiders, while Bulldogs sharpshooter Victoria Kintz poured in a game-high 26 points and three treys.

KAHUKU–Lehiwa Benson 8, Savanna Christensen 6, Demi Matagi 0, Sachi Williams 2, Laken Te’o 6, Dynna Matagi 4, Cheyenne Te’o 14, Leving Jinadasa 2, Mela Tulele 1, Debra Barenaba-Setoki 0, Naia Leitupo 8, Lydia Taulapapa 4, Brittny Blake 11.

KAIMUKI–Sirena Titer 8, Ashlynn Henderson 7, Desiline Talung 3, Keihara Henry 0, Brandi Pfeiffer-Kekoa 3, Victoria Kintz 26, Kuuipo Sefo 0, Kato Leha 0, Cleopatra Lauvao 0, Liza Anien 0.

3-point goals–Kahuku none. Kaimuki 8 (Kintz 3, Titer 2, Henderson, Pfeiffer-Kekoa, Talung).

Junior varsity–Kahuku 40, Kaimuki 22

Kalani 65, Castle 50

Kaylie Espinas’ 21 points boosted the Falcons over the visiting Knights. 

Andrea Ching added 16 points for Kalani. 

CASTLE–Raykelle Dacosin 0, Darrien Dacosin 5, Sierra Koki 7, Kaylee Ishii , Asia Almeda 9, Tilleree Johnson 5, Kui Silva 12, Maile Craighead 2, Kaira Tilton 10, Sydney Fernandez 0.

KALANI–Chara Higaki 3, Julia Lee 5, Andrea Ching 16, Noelle Suzuki 8, Kaylie Espinas 21, Logan Luke 2, Kassidy Misaki 10.

3-point goals–Castle 3 (D. Dacosin, Koki, Silva). Kalani 7 (Espinas 4, Suzuki 2, Higaki).

Junior varsity–Castle 48, Kalani 38

Moanalua 58, Mckinley 37

Sienna Ho, Kelcie Leong and Delyah Saerivi scored 10 points a piece to lead Na Menehune past the Tigers.

Kayla Rasvanh had 15 points to lead McKinley in the loss.

MOANALUA–Lei-Helani Talaro 2, Sydnie Canencia 8, Julia Maiava 0, Dasialia Julian 0, Skyena Antolin 1, Sienna Ho 10, Breana Tabua 8, Allie Nash 2, Kelcie Leong 10, Mackenna McCue 0, Kyra Oda 2, Samantha Lum 3, Delyah Sanerivi 10, Sydnee Stuart 2.

MCKINLEY–Kayla Rasavanh 15, Dezlyn Naval 0, Kloe Lum 5, Suzie Park 0, Joselle Ferrer 12, Britney Chang 3, Kenzie Hernandez-McKenzie 2.

3-point goals–Moanalua 6 (Ho 2, Leong 2, Oda, Padua). McKinley 2 (Chang, Ferrer).

Junior varsity–Moanalua 38, McKinley 22

Also

Kalaheo 2, Anuenue 0 (forfeit)

OIA WEST GIRLS

No. 8 Mililani 70, Aiea 26

Shantel Appleby scored 18 points as the ranked Trojans defeated Na Alii and continued to dominate regular season play.

Kyle Johnson led Aiea with 16 points.

AIEA–Chantelle Shimabukuro 4, Tess Tauvale 0, Kyle Johnson 16, Aimee Chock 2, Emekina Lautalo 4.

MILILANI–Hope Carter 0, Kayla Torres 6, Taysia Canon 4, Megan Shimabukuro 2, Talia Brandner 7, Jamie Yuki 9, Kristen Miguel 2, Taylor Walker 8, Shantel Appleby 18, Summer Bolibol 6, Velisa Meleisea 8. 

3-point goals–Aiea none. Mililani 2 (Brandner, Yuki).

Junior varsity–Mililani 35, Aiea 5

Nanakuli 52, Waipahu 19

Tiana Hanohano scored 13 points as the Golden Hawks routed the Marauders.

NANAKULI–Angelica Chun Fook 0, Jade Marfil 8, Jahnna Kahele-Madali 4, Ciera O’Brien 11, Tianna Hanohano 13, Kaylee Nuuanu 0, Raynette Meyers-Kahalehoe 9, Kelsey Maku’e 3, Nanea Kauhane 4.

WAIPAHU–Kaelyn Aceret 0, Desiree Aceret 2, Kruvee Balcobero 2, Jhoanna Cauton 0, Kayla Dias-Pajente 2, Romelyn Maluyo 0, Leilani Baon 9, Kanoelani Uehara 2, Cecilia Satui 2.

3-point goals–Nanakuli 3 (O’Brien, Hanohano, Maku’e). Waipahu none. 

Junior varsity–Nanakuli 42, Waipahu 10

Also

Kapolei (3-4) 41, Waialua (0-6) 19 

Radford (5-1) 29, Campbell (3-3) 20