When Kaimuki guard Victoria Kintz needs a boost — whether in a game or practice — the green and yellow banner commemorating the Bulldogs’ OIA Division II championship last season never fails to provide energy.
“I’m proud of that banner,” Kintz said. “I remind the girls at practice when we get slow, when we get sloppy. ‘It’s like look at that banner. What do we want? Do we want to let someone take that banner away? Do we want another one?’ That’s what gives us that reminder, let’s go.”
Kintz got the Bulldogs going early in Tuesday’s OIA East matchup with Kahuku with three 3-pointers in the first quarter and Kaimuki ended up hitting eight from long range and held off the visiting Red Raiders 41-36 to earn its second win over a Division I opponent in the regular season.
Kintz finished the night with a game-high 16 points and freshman guard Kaelyn Espinda added nine points and hit two 3-pointers in the third quarter to help the Bulldogs (2-0) overcome a five-point halftime deficit.
After being outscored 14-6 in the second quarter to go into the break trailing the Red Raiders (1-1) 26-21, the Bulldogs received a simple message from coach Mona Faasoa.
“Stop playing like individuals, play as a team,” Faasoa said.
The Bulldogs caught the Red Raiders at 29-29 when Kintz hit her fourth 3-pointer and took the lead for good at 32-30 when Sonia Palik found Brandi Pfeiffer-Kekoa alone under the basket for a layup. Espinda followed with a 3-pointer to give the Bulldogs a five-point edge.
“That’s what we needed to be reminded of, play as a team,” Kintz said. “We don’t need to shoot 3s all the time, pass the ball, swing the ball and we’re good.”
Kaimuki spread the floor in the fourth quarter to force the Kahuku defense to chase it around the court. The Bulldogs’ one field goal and four free throws proved to be just enough to preserve the win and Kaimuki held Kahuku without a field goal in the final period.
Forward Brittni Blake finished with 13 points to lead the Red Raiders, who have just two seniors and were without several regulars due to injury.
“(The Bulldogs) were pretty solid from the 3-point line, we haven’t faced that all season,” Kahuku coach Marlene Zeug said. “I think they were consistently hitting their 3-point shots, we had to make adjustments on our defense and we did better in the second half. Overall it was a good game. It was a solid game.
“We have a really young team. We’re missing several starters, and it affected our rotations with the girls who are missing practices. … We’re still trying to get into the swing of things.”
| At Kaimuki |
| Kahuku (1-1) |
|
12 |
14 |
6 |
4 |
— |
36 |
| Kaimuki (2-0) |
|
15 |
6 |
14 |
6 |
— |
41 |
KAHUKU—Lehiwa Benson 5, Aja Tapusoa 4, Savanna Christensen 7, Laken Teo 0, Cheyenne Teo 4, Leving Jinadasa 0, Kerry Williams 3, Brittni Blake 13.
KAIMUKI—Sirena Titer 3, Sonia Palik 5, Kaelyn Espinda 9, Brandi Pfeiffer-Kekoa 5, Victoria Kintz 16, Kuuipo Sefo 3, Kato Leha 0, Cleopatra Lauvao 0, Mele Loo-Goddinet 0.
3-point goals—Kahuku 1 (Wiliams), Kaimuki 8 (Kintz 4, Espinda 2, Titer, Palik).
No. 6 Roosevelt 64, Kalani 51
Keala Quinlan had 30 points and 15 rebounds as the Rough Riders defeated the Falcons.
Quinlan scored 13 points in the first quarter and added 11 in the fourth.
Kalani’s Logan Luke scored 14 points.
| At Roosevelt |
| Kalani (0-2) |
|
8 |
22 |
9 |
12 |
— |
51 |
|
| Roosevelt (2-0) |
|
23 |
14 |
13 |
14 |
— |
64 |
KALANI—Kirstin Kouchi 6, Daesha Viela 6, Noelle Suzuki 12, Kaylie Espinas 8, Logan Luke 14, Heidi Kishaba 3, Sydnee Kishaba 2, Kandyce Woods 0.
ROOSEVELT—Haven Gabriel 4, Alliya Gabriel 4, Ashley Kiko 9, Keala Quinlan 30, Sadie Luiz 6, D-dre Wright 2, Ciera Uchida 9, Lauren Pau DeSantos 0.
3-point goals—Kalani 6 (Suzuki 3, Kouchi 2, Espinas). Roosevelt 4 (Gabriel, Kiko, Quinlan, Uchida).
Junior varsity—Kalani 51, Roosevelt 18
Moanalua 68, Castle 46
Raven Rosa-Lasco led Na Menehune with 24 points in a victory over the Knights.
Sienna Ho added 14 points for Moanalua.
Kaylee Ishii posted 19 points for Castle.
| At Castle |
| Moanalua (1-1) |
|
17 |
19 |
16 |
16 |
— |
68 |
|
| Castle (0-2) |
|
11 |
12 |
8 |
15 |
— |
46 |
MOANALUA—Lei-Helani Talaro 6, Sienna Ho 14, Kelcie Leong 7, Raven Rosa-Lasco 24, Kyra Oda 4, Delylah Sanerivi 9, Brittany Passi 0, Tasi Peters 4, Jillian Ota 0.
CASTLE—Raykelle Dacosin 0, Sierra Koki 8, Kaylee Ishii 19, Hauoli Beard 4, Jessica Kaupiko 8, Tileree Johnson 0, Kaira Tilton 2, Karli Gerona 5, Juli Ann Bailey 0, Braylynn Pelencia 0, Roxanne Alapai 0, Keana Dacosin 0, Sydney Fernandez 0.
3-point goals—Moanalua 6 (Ho 3, Rosa-Lasco 2, Leong). Castle 4 (Ishii 4).
Junior varsity—Moanalua 40, Castle 26
Farrington 59, Kalaheo 33
Moli Heimuli poured in 20 points as the Governors defeated the Mustangs.
| At Kalaheo |
| Farrington (1-0) |
|
20 |
9 |
17 |
13 |
— |
59 |
| Kalaheo (0-2) |
|
10 |
6 |
12 |
5 |
— |
33 |
FARRINGTON—Kylie Carganilla 4, Vivian Bolibol 2, Shayla Cabato-Machado 7, Shaniah Paleafei 0, Shanny Mailou 11, Chalei Smith 0, Golden Rowan 2, Lokelani Pacheco 0, Moli Heimuli 20, Naomi Peltier 6.
KALAHEO—Dani Humphrey 4, Eleeung Llad 4, Natasha Vega 0, Jordan Kanakaole 0, Michelle Sasaki 2, Mikayla Hanson 2, Tiana Perry 0, Shaena Randles 3, Jadyn Silva 2, Tyler Meredith 4, Sharae Randles 2, Tiffany Beach 3.
3-point goals—Farrington 2 (Cabato-Machado, Mailou). Kalaheo 2 (Beach, Sha. Randle).
Junior varsity—not reported
Kailua 42, McKinley 39
Tau Williams recorded 11 points and Nyla Salas-Baker added 10 as the Surfriders edged the Tigers.
Joselle Ferrer finished with 17 points for McKinley.
| At McKinley |
| Kailua (2-0) |
|
15 |
16 |
6 |
5 |
— |
42 |
|
| McKinley (1-1) |
|
12 |
9 |
12 |
6 |
— |
39 |
KAILUA—Tau Williams 11, Tiare Akiona-Simeona 0, Nyla Salas-Baker 10, Tara Takata 6, Kaile DeSoto 4, Christine Antonio 2, Kuuipo Gonzales-Reyes 1, Jasmyn Keohohina-Malina 8, Finau Tuifua 0.
MCKINLEY—Kayla Rasavanh 6, Dezlyn Naval 0, Kloe Lum 3, Suzie Park 0, Joselle Ferrer 17, Britney Chang 0, Teane Sofa 0, Cheenie Melgazo 4, Ve’e Ve’e Li 9.
3-point goals—Kailua 2 (Takata 2). McKinley 4 (Ferrer 3, Lum).
Junior varsity—McKinley 37, Kailua 18
OIA west girls
No. 9 Leilehua 44, Campbell 32
Kaylen Kamelamela and Tianna Hanohano each scored nine points as the Mules beat the Sabers.
Campbell’s Jasianna Ah Nee finished with 11 points.
| At Leilehua |
| Campbell (1-1) |
|
15 |
2 |
3 |
12 |
— |
32 |
|
| Leilehua (2-0) |
|
13 |
14 |
3 |
14 |
— |
44 |
CAMPBELL—Cydney Curran 0, Ricka Jackson 5, Danielle Silva-Freeman 2, Shantelle Sagucio 0, Gieani Balino 8, Chasstiny Balagso 0, Sierra Mariano 6, Jasianna Ah Nee 11, Kimberlee Ung 0.
LEILEHUA—Regina Dela Cruz 3, Hannah Coffin 2, Kaylen Kamelamela 9, Tianna Hanohano 9, Tywanna Abbott 8, Chyel Palmer 8, Saramasina Docktor 2, Alaese McKenzie 0, Shaylee Todani 3.
3-point goal—Campbell 3 (Balino 2, Jackson). Leilehua 2 (Dela Cruz, Kamelamela).
Junior varsity—Leilehua 33, Campbell 29
Aiea 29, Waialua 25
Kailly Paulo and Vien Crisostomo each scored 10 points as Na Alii defeated the Bulldogs.
Waialua’s Kaedy Hatchett and Laola Pang each scored 10 points.
| At Waialua |
| Aiea (1-1) |
|
9 |
5 |
11 |
4 |
— |
29 |
| Waialua (0-1) |
|
4 |
6 |
3 |
12 |
— |
25 |
AIEA—Emily Soberano 0, Chantelle Shimabukuro 3, Leannica Nathan 0, Jaslyn Madriaga-Aguigui 0, Kailly Paulo 10, Julie Oda 0, Vien Crisostomo 10, Tia Ueoka 2, Samantha Lualamanga 0, Ale Ufi 4.
WAIALUA—Kasidee Teixeira 0, Kaedy Hatchett 10, Sophia Manalo 0, Kaitlin Ayo-non 2, Candace Basilio 3, Laola Pang 10, Chalseah Pascua 0, Gemelie Hatchie 0.
3-point goals—Aiea 2 (Crisostomo 2). Waialua 3 (Hatchett 2, Basilio).
Junior varsity—not reported
Nanakuli 54, Kapolei 28
Alana Nuuanu scored 19 points and Trisdyn Kalaau added 10 for the Golden Hawks.
Cassie Hedrick scored eight points for Kapolei, which was outscored 18-0 in the second quarter.
| At Nanakuli |
| Kapolei (0-2) |
|
7 |
0 |
10 |
11 |
— |
28 |
|
| Nanakuli (2-0) |
|
16 |
18 |
10 |
10 |
— |
54 |
KAPOLEI—Cassie Hedrick 8, Brittany Ramos 3, Alexis Corea 3, Tiare Kaleiwhea 0, Shania Kahana 0, Seleni Bartley 5, Eleu Soares 3, Jada Ashley 0, Michelle Brown 4, Illana Suava 2, Ehu Soares 0.
NANAKULI—Alana Nuuanu 19, Jahnna Kahele-Madali 5, Kalei Cates 4, Kanani Diamond 1, Crucita Enos 0, Kipona Ahsui 3, Trisdyn Kalaau 10, April Alaimalo 2, Kailee Nuuanu 0, Ana Ofa 1, Maka Makue 0, Alohi Hauhio 0, Ray Meyers 6, Misnash Saeva 3.
3-point goals—Kapolei none. Nanakuli 2 (Kalaau, Kahele-Madali).
Junior varsity—Nanakuli 39, Kapolei 27
Radford 34, Waianae 13
Puni Seei and LJ Peralta each scored eight points for the Rams, who allowed only three points in the second half.
Waianae’s Briarra Nakihei scored six points.
| At Radford |
| Waianae (0-2) |
|
2 |
8 |
1 |
2 |
— |
13 |
|
| Radford (1-0) |
|
9 |
11 |
6 |
8 |
— |
34 |
WAIANAE—Imani Cook 0, Charlotte Garcia 1, Yasmine Gamurot-Ching-Lareau , Dairian Balai 2, Daysha Kaleikini 0, Briarra Nakihei 6, Ferrari Scanlan 0, Asenati Cook 0, Shaunya Kahananui 3, Leena Iona 1, Joneace Martin 0, Alizelia Love 0.
RADFORD—Natalie Jackson 3, Puni Seei 8, Salara Dill 3, Michelle Vasquez 0, Kyle Johnson 6, LJ Peralta 8, Shaelie Burgess 0, Denise Bell 6.
3-point goals—Waianae none. Radford 1 (Jackson).
Junior varsity—Waianae def. Radford, score not reported
Mililani 53, Pearl City 10
Kalena Gibson scored 11 points as the Trojans routed the Chargers, who trailed 42-3 entering the fourth quarter.
| At Mililani |
| Pearl City (0-1) |
|
2 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
— |
10 |
|
| Mililani (2-0) |
|
18 |
14 |
10 |
11 |
— |
53 |
PEARL CITY—Ciera Sylva 0, Brianna Huihui 0, Maya Mendez 0, Raquel Gonzalez-Salazar 0, Shawnia Oliveros 4, Ashley-Pianna Amarin 4, Shanelle Concepcion 2, Olivia Mataele 0.
MILILANI—Velisa Meleisea 9, Brianna Garcia 0, Teona Singletary 0, Kayla Torres 0, Taysia Canon 7, Elise Vasper 2, Hope Carter 6, Caysie Tomas 0, Taylor Walker 7, Jazmina Lafitaga 9, Kalena Gibson 11, Melanie Santoro 2.
3-point goals—Pearl City none. Mililani 2 (Canon, Lafitaga).
Junior varisty—Mililani 31, Pearl City 14
ILH Division i girls
No. 3 Punahou 48, No. 9 Sacred Hearts 33
Va’e Malufau scored 11 points and Kamaile Kandiah and Elle Uyeda each added 10 as the Buffanblu beat the Lancers.
Sacred Hearts’ Pakalana Kam scored 12 points.
| At Punahou |
| Sacred Hearts (0-2) |
|
6 |
8 |
13 |
6 |
— |
33 |
| Punahou (3-0) |
|
18 |
11 |
13 |
6 |
— |
48 |
SACRED HEARTS— Zoe-Ann Yamamoto 0, Rebekah Auld 0, Pakalana Kam 12, Kyla Nascimento 0, Dallas Martinez 9, Rachel McDaniel 5, Jessica Hanashiro 6, Ka’iulani Harrington 1, Destiny Kaumatule 0.
PUNAHOU—Kamaile Kandiah 10, Lexie Taylor 7, Heaven Wong 4, Kamakani DeBlake 2, Abigail Aplaca 1, Va’e Malufau 11, Kristen Tamagawa 2, Elle Uyeda 10, Kylie Yamauchi 0, Mahina Pua’a 1, Sunny Rosario 0.
3-point goals— Sacred Hearts 3 (Kam, Martinez, McDaniel). Punahou 5 (Kandiah 2, Uyeda 2, Taylor).
ILH Division iI girls
Mid-Pacific 37, Hanalani 20
Ciera Kameehonua scored 12 points in the Owls’ win over the Royals.
| At Mid-Pacific |
| Hanalani (2-2) |
|
4 |
2 |
8 |
6 |
— |
20 |
|
| Mid-Pacific (3-0) |
|
8 |
17 |
10 |
2 |
— |
37 |
HANALANI—Isabelle Aki 3, Rebekah Yamada 1, Alexa Nava 0, Jonnisty Monalim 3, Alyssa Spurling 4, Keila Tsutsui 5, Kiara Peterson 4.
MID-PACIFIC—Margaret Leung 0, Kayla Muraoka 6, Tylee Wong 0, Kerry Chun 2, Emma Porter 2, Payton Antonio 2, Ciera Kameehonua 12, Marjorie Cheng-Leever 2, Judy Phan 6, Brillie Kovaloff 5, Brenda Huynh 0.
3-point goals—Hanalani 1 (Aki). Mid-Pacific none.
Also
Damien 47, La Pietra 36
Hawaii Baptist 45, Le Jardin 18
St. Francis 45, University High 38
ILH DIVISION I-AA GIRLS
Kamehameha 51, Punahou 44
ILH Division iII girls
Hawaiian Mission 35,Lutheran 34
Sarah-Jordan Bannister scored 16 points and Lydia Earles added 11 as the Knights held off the Lions.
Doris Naulu scored 14 points for Lutheran, which trailed 28-17 entering the fourth quarter.
| At Hawaiian Mission |
| Lutheran (1-1) |
|
6 |
4 |
7 |
17 |
— |
34 |
|
| HI Mission (2-0) |
|
9 |
8 |
11 |
7 |
— |
35 |
LUTHERAN—Tess Fukuyama 0, Kelsey Ikeda 3, Linda Wan 0, Sage Hottendorf 8, Namaka Lee 3, Anastasia McSwain 2, Lauryn Colby 4, Doris Naulu 14.
HAWAIIAN MISSION—Kirsten Antolin 0, Sarah-Jordan Bannister 16, Lydia Earles 11, Grazielle Abaya 2, Xina Sanchez 0, Kitana Heneralau 0, Charlene Jarrison-Ramaila 0, Megan Kalua-Elkins 0, Elizabeth Jong 0, Aianna Wong 0, Neikunda Mairu 0, Dannic Roberts 6, Serenity Tanu 0, Minnie Lam Yuen 0, Melanie Diaz 0, Jennifer Lam Yuen 0.
3-point goals—Lutheran 2 (Bannister 2). Hawaiian Mission 1 (Ikeda).
St. Andrew’s 47, Christian Academy 27
Olivia Sou scored 17 points as the Pride (2-0) beat the Patriots (0-2).
Christian Academy’s Ailene Amadis scored nine points.
At St. Andrew’s
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Zscharmaine Cadiena 3, Rainena Schenbeck Chang 0, Hannah Cadelina 1, Alyssa Tokunaga 3, Ailene Amadis 9, Kaily Trinidad 2, Khrystyna Kanahele 4, Jessica Tokuda 5.
ST. ANDREW’S—MJ Babou 1, Jericka Domingo 8, Mie Oishi 9, Olivia Sou 17, Rachel Ho 4, Katie Itoh 2, Daryn Yamamoto 0, Hattie Hapai 6, Kallie Chang 0, Pohai Del Rosario 0.
Linescore and 3-point goals not reported
ILH BOYS JV
Island Pacific 51, Hanalani 47
Kamehameha Blue 52, Saint Louis 45
Punahou Blue 56, Mid-Pacific 47
ILH GIRLS JV
‘Iolani 53, Kamehameha White 36
BOYs preseason
Varsity
Kalani 58, Waianae 41
Kaiser 53, Damien 48
Junior varsity
Kalani 59, Waianae 19
