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KRYSTLE MARCELLUS / KMARCELLUS@STARADVERTISER.COM
Kalaheo's Kaleb Gilmore sliced through the McKinley defense on his way to the hoop on Tuesday.
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Kalaheo’s second week as the No. 1 team in the state is going well.
The Mustangs used a 16-6 run in the third quarter to pull away from McKinley for a 62-38 win on Tuesday night at their gym. Kaleb Gilmore had five points, three steals and two assists in the third quarter as Kalaheo turned a 30-24 lead into a runaway.
Gilmore finished with a game-high 21 points and Kupaa Harrison added 18 points and six rebounds.
The Mustangs dealt with foul trouble, as did the visiting Tigers, but still commanded a 23-15 edge in rebounding. Nine of Kalaheo’s boards were on the offensive glass. McKinley had just two offensive rebounds and committed 24 turnovers against Kalaheo’s mix of man and zone defenses.
Dan Villejo led McKinley with nine points. It was a turnaround from the last time the teams met, when the Tigers upset Kalaheo during a preseason tournament. Gilmore and Harrison didn’t play in that game, but Kalaheo’s younger contributors got a lot of solid game experience against a Tigers team that has been ranked as high as No. 5.
"The last time we played them, our young guys played well for three quarters, but McKinley wore us down," Kalaheo coach Alika Smith said. "We used it as motivation."
On Tuesday, Gilmore’s pesky on-ball defense made a difference even as officials consistently called it by the book when it came to hand checks. His steal led to a layup by Kekai Smith to give Kalaheo a spark and a 34-24 lead in the third quarter.
"You’ve still got to put pressure on the ball and take what the refs give you. You’ve got to play to the ref," Gilmore said. "I try to get the ball before it hits (the dribbler’s) hand."
After Harrison scored on a three-point play in the paint, Gilmore drove for his own three-point play, and then turned another steal into a fast-break layup for freshman Captain Whitlock.
A moment later, Caleb’s third steal of the quarter led to a fast-break jumper for 2 in the key, and the Mustangs had a 44-26 lead.
Alec MacLeod added 10 points off the bench.
McKinley missed junior guard Huthifah Abdel-Jawad, one of their defensive stoppers. He sat the second half after suffering an apparent back injury.
The Mustangs are showing improvement, even as they are perched atop the Star-Advertiser Top 10. They won’t lack for focus.
"The only poll that matters is the final one after the state tournament," Smith said. "There are no easy games at this point."
At Kalaheo
| McKinley (2-2) | 7 | 15 | 6 | 10 | — | 38 |
| Kalaheo (4-0) | 11 | 17 | 16 | 18 | — | 62 |
McKinley–Kyle Moraga 0, Dan Villejo 9, Kevin Nagasawa 0, Mark Burke 0, Marcus Aikau 0, Gilbert Antonio 2, Isaac Lu 0, Jonah Howard 8, Macjun Otarra 7, Huthifah Abdel-Jawad 0, Niko Pader 8, Kyle Coloyan 4.
Kalaheo–Zachary Marrotte 2, Kekai Smith 4, Alec MacLeod 10, Captain Whitlock 4, Kaleb Gilmore 21, Kekoa Thompson 1, Jalen Smith 0, Alex Layi 2, Kupaa Harrison 18.
3-point goals: McKinley 2 (Villejo, Otarra), Kalaheo none.
JV–Kalaheo 51, McKinley 44.
No. 4 Kahuku 66, Kalani 51
Denhym Brooke scored a game-high 20 points as the Red Raiders broke ran away from the Falcons in the fourth quarter.
At Kahuku gym
| Kalani (1-3) | 12 | 3 | 12 | 24 | — | 51 |
| Kahuku (3-1) | 23 | 15 | 17 | 11 | — | 66 |
KALANI–Cory Mitchell 0, Dunavan Hahn 2, Jaron Yamauchi 10, Alex Tungpalan 16, Kapa’a Nishimura 12, Jeremy Robinson 10, David Faletoi 0, John Lam 0, Jonathan Suda 0, Juwon Bohannon 1, Jeffrey Wood 0.
KAHUKU–Kesi Ah Hoy 2, Kieran Spencer 2, Kenny Spencer 0, Mhelvic Juan 0, Tamamoko Green 5, Keanu Akina 14, Tamanui Nagy 2, Bradlee Anae 2, Samuta Avea 11, Denhym Brooke 20, Hyrum Harris 8.
3-point goals–Kalani 9 (Nishimura 4, Tungpalan 3, Yamauchi 2). Kahuku 5 (Akina 3, Brooke, Green).
Junior varsity–Kahuku 50, Kalani 47
No. 6 Farrington 62, Kaimuki 46
Jake Smith scored 19 points, including two 3-pointers, to lead the Governors past the Bulldogs.
Calvin Henry and Shanson Kapanui led Kaimuki with 12 points each.
At Farrington gym
| Kaimuki (0-4) | 9 | 11 | 8 | 18 | — | 46 |
| Farrington (3-1) | 13 | 17 | 8 | 24 | — | 62 |
KAIMUKI–Calvin Henry 12, Christian Ono 9, Sloan Fuller 2, Joshua Kim 0, Tevita Lino 2, Brian Boyd 2, Sifo Lauvao 1, Shanson Kapanui 12, Jeffery Cu 2, Billy Masima 4.
FARRINGTON–Keola Kealoha 8, Ranan Mamiya 5, John Paul Raymundo 0, Tua Unutoa 4, Jake Smith 19, Makana Correia 6, J.R. Francisco 2, Allan Dudalao 2, Kapono Kakalia 4, Bryce Tatupu-Leopoldo 8, Montana Liana 2, Jacob Yaplag 0, L.P. Gonzales 0, Hezekiah Iaea 2.
3-point goals–Kaimuki 3 (Henry 3). Farrington 4 (Smith 2, Kakalia, Mamiya).
Castle 53, Anuenue 33
David Benevedes and KJ Ng each scored 12 points to lead the Knights over winless Na Koa.
Kimo Romena led Anuenue with 15 points.
At Castle gym
| Castle (2-2) | 11 | 21 | 13 | 8 | — | 53 |
| Anuenue (0-4) | 3 | 8 | 7 | 15 | — | 33 |
CASTLE–David Benevedes 12, KJ Ng 12, Klayton Tilton-Futa 7, Bryson Aiwohi 5, Clay Mitchell 5, Jace Iwami 4, Micah Halemanu 3, Jeremy McGoldrick 2, Dustin Sarimento 2, Akea Tolentino 1, Cody Castillo 0, Kaipo Padwell-Sacotopez 0, Ressel Portela 0, Chad Figueroa 0.
ANUENUE–Kimo Romena 15, Kailau Keola 7, Kamanao Dureg 7, Kamanaopono Grace-Kekawa 3, Kaleokalani Gaspar 1, Kalani Jesse 0, Keoua Roy 0.
3-point goals–Castle 6 (Ng 2, Aiwohi, Halemanu, Mitchell, Tilton-Futa). Anuenue 3 (Romena 2, Keola).
Also,
Moanalua (3-1) 50, Kaiser (2-2) 42
OIA WEST BOYS
No. 7 Leilehua 68, Waialua 59
Nicholas Duran scored 21 points to keep the Mules unbeaten in league play with a victory over the Bulldogs.
At Leilehua gym
| Waialua (1-2) | 17 | 9 | 10 | 23 | — | 59 |
| Leilehua (4-0) | 16 | 22 | 13 | 17 | — | 68 |
WAIALUA–Caleb Apau 0, Jason Labajo 0, Virgilio Bareng 5, Sean Murphy 2, Kaimi Kamai 0, Lancen Kuni 14, Gian Layugan 5, Royce Tashiro 22, Royce Gasper 11.
LEILEHUA–Christian Alvarez 0, Jarron Kim-Raguirag 3, Liam Fitzgerald 3, Latrell Cobb 0, Joseph Gouty 11, Keion Anderson 0, David Tibayan 4, Diego Aguirresanz 3, Jayeon Baine 8, Nicholas Duran 21, Koa Kauhi 9, Anterrio Gainwell 4, Jelton Alfonso 0, Milton Kaupoe 2.
3-point goals–Waialua 7 (Tashiro 6, Kuni). Leilehua 3 (Duran 2, Gouty).
Junior varsity–Leilehua 48, Waialua 25
Campbell 42, Waipahu 26
The Sabers jumped out to a 14-5 first-quarter lead, held the Marauders scoreless in the third, and everyone on the bench saw action for the West leaders in the victory.
Lamart Dudley led all scorers with 13 points for Campbell.
At Campbell gym
| Waipahu (1-3) | 5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | — | 26 |
| Campbell (3-0) | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | — | 42 |
WAIPAHU–Airon Castaneda 0, Dan Viloria 4, Daniel-Alen Ramos 0, Kevin Pilotin 0, Kameron Tomas 8, Jasper Sebastian 2, Andrew Pecpec 6, Khyrsster Ipalari 3, Christian Casternce 1, Aerianne Paned 0, Jeminai Solomua 2.
CAMPBELL–Jomor Gapusan 0, Jonathan Onza 6, Michael Merchant 4, Lamart Dudley 13, Meshack Leapaga 5, Alika Bantolina 3, Alphonzo Gamble 2, Maxwell Tupua-Tau 0, David Marrero 9, Isaiah Gibson 0, Jaiden Davis 0, Ian Manuel 0, Jenesus Sue 0, Zachary Arata 0.
3-point goals–Waipahu 1 (Tomas). Campbell 4 (Onza 2, Bantolina, Leapaga).
Junior varsity–Campbell 37, Waipahu 22
Pearl City 42, Mililani 37
Gilbert Tapat hit three of four free throws late in the fourth quarter and the Chargers held on to edge the struggling Trojans.
Tapat finished with a game-high 20 points for Pearl City.
At Mililani gym
| PC (2-2) | 8 | 12 | 7 | 15 | — | 42 |
| Mililani (1-3) | 7 | 12 | 7 | 11 | — | 37 |
PEARL CITY–Sape Tupuola 3, Tylor Cannon 3, Chris Roy 0, Pierce McMoore 1, Gilbert Tapat 20, Grant Carter 0, Kasey Villalon 5, Izak Hay 0, Garrette Kanamu 10, Brandon Burgher 0, Joshua Arrellano 0.
MILILANI–Chanse Ramirez 10, Kamaki Pacleb 2, Braiden Rosario 3, Cameron Muh 0, Raekwon Cherry 4, Clarence Rodriguez 0, Jonathan Orpillia 4, Teylor Kaneshiro 0, Kingston Nishimura 0, Jaden Murashima 0, Kalakaua Timoteo 2, Mason Mackley 0, Clarence Gathers 3, Marcus Mafi 0, Kekoa Fields 9.
3-point goals–Pearl City 2 (Cannon, Tapat). Mililani 3 (Orpillia, Ramirez, Rosario).
Junior varsity–Mililani 39, Pearl City 28
Radford 50, Nanakuli 47
Maleek Walker scored 22 points and nailed three
3-pointers as the Rams defeated the Golden Hawks.
Iverson Sione led Nanakuli with 26 points.
At Nanakuli gym
| Radford (3-1) | 6 | 16 | 11 | 17 | — | 50 |
| Nanakuli (0-3) | 7 | 20 | 10 | 10 | — | 47 |
RADFORD–Jay Horton 0, Jordan Gober 7, Isaiah Lavatai 3, Maleek Walker 22, Brandon Campbell 0, Latoine Thompson 12, Tyreese George 5, Jonah Soakai 0, Devin Burrus 0, Ben Stroup 0, Deontae Williams 1.
NANAKULI–Kama Van Geison 0, Joshua Lincoln 10, Louis Hulama 0, Kale Kanehailua 4, Jayson Salvador 0, Iveron Sione 26, Lejje Harry 0, Darius Irvin 2, Clifford Cunningham 0, Kaleo Kaohu 5.
3-point goals–Radford 7 (Thompson 4, Walker 3). Nanakuli 1 (Sione).
Junior varsity–Radford 44, Nanakuli 33
Waianae 54, Kapolei 52
The Seariders outscored the Hurricanes 14-10 in the fourth quarter to rally for the win. Tyger Rohr scored 17 points to lead Waianae’s offense.
At Waianae gym
| Kapolei (1-3) | 7 | 19 | 16 | 10 | — | 52 |
| Waianae (1-1) | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | — | 54 |
KAPOLEI–Zhaine Canne 2, Deyvong Martinez 0, Jayson Manapui 1, Abdel-Kader Zane 22, ,Josh Wallwork 0, Kosuke Asuncion 0, Christopher Metcalf 0, Dillon Pakele 23, Jeremiah Sanchez 2, Saione Faumaina 2, Kainoa Baldin 0.
WAIANAE–Tyger Rohr 17, Natano Namulauti 15, Jory Mahuka 0, Zeffaniyah Kauihana Kaimimoku 0, Cameron Palmeteer 4, Ikaika Truman-Reed 8, Paa Manoi-Hyde 0, Kimo Pennington 0, Kade Ambrosio 2, Brendan Ayala 0, Sione Taukolo 4, Greg Agustin 0, Justice Jardine 0, Losi Mauga 4.
3-point goals–Kapolei 2 (Zane 2). Waianae 5 (Namulauti 2, Rohr 2, Truman-Reed).
Junior varsity–Kapolei 45, Waianae 39
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
Hanalani 64, Le Jardin 39
Chaz Kubo scored eight of his game-high 18 points in the first quarter as the Royals defeated the Bulldogs.
At Hanalani gym
| Le Jardin (1-3) | 5 | 9 | 18 | 7 | — | 39 |
| Hanalani (4-1) | 19 | 17 | 16 | 12 | — | 64 |
LE JARDIN–Charles Abe 0, Xavier Nelson 2, Zach Hetzlar 0, Brysen Naki 0, Michael Gabrelcik 11, Mitchell Hashimoto 6, Christian Jones 6, Tristan Watts 1, Cory Grip 3, Dominic Venezia 10, Joe Lawson 0.
HANALANI–Jeffe Leaman 8, Jeff Schaake 5, Chaz Kubo 18, Zane Pantil 10, Kenan Cooper 5, Josh Rotz 4, Aaron Leong 12, Connor Kaneshiro 0, Vasant Patwardhan 0, Ryan Kaneshiro 2, Gabe Cabo 0, Randy Villeza 0.
3-point goals–Le Jardin 2 (Gabrelcik 2). Hanalani 2 (Leong 2).
Hawaii Baptist 60, Christian Academy 32
BJ Hosaka poured in 25 points as the Eagles routed the Patriots.
At Hawaii Baptist gym
| CA (0-4) | 7 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 32 |
| HBA (3-1) | 20 | 6 | 20 | 14 | — | 60 |
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY–Zane Oshiro 11, Rylie Schenbeck-Chang 0, Xavier Matthews 6, Joshua Luna 11, Jacob-Aaron Salas 0, Dakota Fisher 4, Hollis Tam 0, Walter Woods 0, Brayden Salas 0
HAWAII BAPTIST–Ty Minatoya 6, BJ Hosaka 25, Micah Mitchell 0, Michael Dang 4, Danton Tominaga 1, Brandon Hirokawa 2, Matthew Sakai 2, Tanner Miyoi 4, Isaac Liva 14, Preston Thiede 2
3-point goals–Christian Academy none. Hawaii Baptist 4 (Hosaka 3, Minatoya).
St. Francis 49, University 48, OT
Micah Kalei hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime to win it for the Saints.
Boris Vukovic led all scorers with 20 points for St. Francis. Micah Agcaoili and Ryan Hobus had 19 and 18 points, respectively, for the Junior ‘Bows.
At Klum gym
| St. Francis (3-2) | 14 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 3 | — | 49 |
| ULS (1-3) | 4 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 2 | — | 48 |
ST. FRANCIS–Boris Vukovic 20, Noah Kurosawa 9, Supilani Mailei 5, Micah Kalei 5, Isaac Crichton 4, Viliami Pua 2, Justin Sarsuelo 2, Jansen Kupau 2, Jordan Woo 0, Blaze Umiamaka 0, Justin Main 0, Wembley Mailei 0.
UNIVERSITY–Micah Agcaoili 19, Ryan Hobus 18, Lachlan MacLeod 5, Anson Canencia 4, Frank Hobus 1, Otto Taylor 1, Milton Monico 0, Kapena Fitzgerald 0, Denver Tong 0, Shaun Mahiko 0.
3-point goals–St. Francis 2 (Kalei, Kurosawa). University 4 (Agcaoili 3, MacLeod).
ILH Division II Girls
Damien 38, St. Andrew’s 18
Karly Navas scored 10 points as the Monarchs defeated the Pride.
At Damien gym
| SA(0-10) | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | — | 18 |
| Damien (6-4) | 17 | 15 | 2 | 4 | — | 38 |
ST. ANDREW’S–Mie Oishi 2, Jessica Serikawa 5, Emily Ahlgren 2, Hattie Happai 2, Isabella-Marie Geppert 5, Emilie Andersen 2.
DAMIEN–Kamaile Lebanon 4, Kelsey Perreirra 8, Karly Navas 10, Montana Carter 4, Chantelle Agag 2, Catherine Votovich 6, Melina Souza 4.
3-point goals–St. Andrew’s none. Damien 2 (Navas 2).
Hanalani 33, La Pietra 25
Full-court pressure in the third quarter enabled the Royals to pull away and hold off the Panthers.
At Hanalani gym
| La Pietra (1-10) | 5 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | 25 |
| Hanalani (5-5) | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8 | — | 33 |
LA PIETRA–Sachi Enseki-Tom 0, Brittany Lieu 0, Kristiana Petrie 0, Heather Gallacher 0, Gabrielle Mark 9, Jaresha Gladney 2, Nikki Nguyen 5, Pumehana Uslan 0, Samaya Gorham 9.
HANALANI–Rebekah Yamada 4, Alexa Nava 4, Kacy Shimabukuro 3, Jonnisty Monalim 11, Shanel Taparra 2, Johanna Johnson 1, Erica Barro 2, Kyla George 0, Kiara Peterson 6, Kelsy Chong 0, Alexis Nihipali 0.
3-point goals–La Pietra none. Hanalani none.
Hawaii Baptist 64, Le Jardin 25
Dominique Hart scored a game-high 15 points and Nicole Lopes added 13 as the Eagles remained unbeaten in league play.
At Hawaii Baptist gym
| Le Jardin (5-6) | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | 25 |
| HBA (9-0) | 16 | 23 | 12 | 13 | — | 64 |
LE JARDIN–Naya Tadaki 0, Kira Miyatake 0, Taima Elaydo 5, Morgan Pelkey 6, Katie Awana 0, Kacey Kuchenbecker 12, Alyssa Dominguez 0, Mia Barrett 0, Michelle Takenaka 2.
HAWAII BAPTIST–Ally Wada 5, Morgan Lorenzo 2, Stephanie Dang 0, Jenee Brown 4, Caitlen Joy Ramos 2, Dominique Hart 15, Rylie Wada 9, Nicole Lopes 13, Sara Utsugi 4, Kaily Lum 4, Katelyn Nakagawa 6, Megan Horita 0, Keisha Ching 0, Cassidy Wada 0, Keri Lum 0.
3-point goals–Le Jardin none. Hawaii Baptist 2 (Lopes, R. Wada).
ILH DIVISION III GIRLS
Lutheran 47, Hawaiian Mission 42
Doris Naulu led the Lions with 14 points in a come-from-behind victory.
At Hawaiian Mission gym
| Lutheran (3-3) | 12 | 12 | 7 | 16 | — | 47 |
| HMA (5-2) | 14 | 7 | 12 | 9 | — | 42 |
LUTHERAN–Tess Fukuyama 0, Kelsey Ikeda 2, Linda Wan 0, Sage Hottendorf 4, Namaka Lee 4, Anastasia McSwain 12, Doris Naulu 14, Junell Fonokalafi 11.
HAWAIIAN MISSION–Sarah Banister 19, Grazielle Abaya 5, Isa Emelio 0, Melanie Diaz 0, Savanna Valencia 2, Julia Johnson 5, Xina Sanchez 0, Kokoro Kasama 0, Bobbie Natividad 4, Annie Polinski 4, Lydia Earles 3, Larissa Furtado 0.
3-point goals–Lutheran none. Hawaiian Mission 3 (Banister 2, Abaya).
Also,
Division I-AA Girls
Punahou 45, Maryknoll 32
High scorers–Pun: Kiana Stewart 9, Maila Mizuno 9. MS: Carlee Kramer 12.