Skylar Nakata’s 12-foot baseline jumper beat the buzzer as No. 8-ranked ‘Iolani edged past No. 7 Kamehameha in an ILH girls basketball thriller at the Raiders’ gym.
Nakata’s shot was set up by Camy Aguinaldo, who caught a long inbounds pass from Tori Lynn Maeda, drove to the bucket and passed to Nakata. It was the most exhilarating 3.4 seconds of the season for ‘Iolani. By the time Aguinaldo passed the ball, time was very short for Nakata.
“It was drawn up for me to take the layup, but Skylar was open,” Aguinaldo said. “I drove and Kalina Obrey (of Kamehameha) came up to me, so I passed it to Sky. She practices that shot a lot.”
Nakata, an undersized forward-center who is a 3-point bomber, finished with a game-high 11 points to lead ‘Iolani. The Raiders improved to 1-2 in ILH play (3-6 overall) on a play drawn up by Coach Dean Young.
“It went exactly the way he drew it,” Nakata said. “Coach said, ‘Skylar, go on this side, go around’ (to the right baseline). I didn’t know how much time we had. I just put it up and it went in. Camy’s pass was so nice. I’m so glad she put her trust in me.”
Freshman Taylor Wu scored 11 points, including two key 3-pointers in a pivotal third quarter. Another freshman, Kawai Kahalehoe, added seven points off the bench. Aguinaldo finished with nine points and there assists.
Nakata’s clutch shot overshadowed a tremendous shot by Kamehameha’s Jewel Paaluhi-Caulk, who had swished a 22-foot trey from the top to give the visiting Warriors a 49-48 lead with four seconds to play.
“It felt like the game was done,” Paaluhi-Caulk said. “But Sky Nakata made the clutch shot. I give props to her.”
| At ‘Iolani |
| KS (1-2) |
12 |
11 |
15 |
11 |
— |
49 |
| ‘IOLANI (1-2) |
8 |
10 |
21 |
11 |
— |
50 |
KAMEHAMEHA—Laycee Pasion 2, Keeanna Andres 0, Jewel Paaluhi-Caulk 7, Rylee-Ann Kauahikaua 6, Starr Richardson 0, Mikiala Maio 0, Brooke Kaawa 2, Kiana Vierra 6, Cassidy Keola 4, Kalina Obrey 19.
‘IOLANI—Emily Nomura 4, Brooke Maeda 2, Sierra Buscher 4, Kelsi Ikeda 2, Taylor Wu 11, Camy Aguinaldo 9, Tori Lynn Maeda 0, Kawai Kahalehoe 7, Skylar Nakata 11, Saige Kaahaaina-Torres 0.
3-point goals—Kamehameha 1 (Paaluhi-Caulk), ‘Iolani 6 (Wu 2, Kahalehoe 2, Nakata 2).
OIA East girls
No. 6 Roosevelt 61, Moanalua 44
Keala Quinlan scored 31 points to lead the Rough Riders over Na Menehune.
| At Roosevelt |
| Moanalua (1-3) |
14 |
7 |
11 |
12 |
— |
44 |
| Roosevelt (3-0) |
16 |
10 |
16 |
19 |
— |
61 |
MOANALUA—Lei-Helani Talaro 7, Sienna Ho 3, Raven Rosa-Lasco 15, Kyra Oda 6, Delylah Sanerivi 8, Tasi Peters 2, Julia Maiava 3
ROOSEVELT—Haven Gabriel 0, Alliya Gabriel 2, Ashley Kiko 5, Keala Quinlan 31, Sadie Luiz 10, D-dre Wright 8, Ciera Uchida 5
3-point goals—Moanalua 3 (Maiava, Ho, Rosa-Lasco). Roosevelt 4 (Uchida, Kiko, Quinlan, Luiz).
Junior varsity—Moanalua 27, Roosevelt 25
Farrington 57, Kalani 44
Kirstin Kouchi had 13 points, including three treys, to lead the Governors past the Falcons.
| At Kalani |
| Farrington |
8 |
13 |
19 |
17 |
— |
57 |
| Kalani |
13 |
7 |
13 |
11 |
— |
44 |
FARRINGTON—Kylie Carganilla 3, Vivian Bolibol 0, Shayla Cabato-Machado 11, Shaniah Paleafei 0, Shanny Mailou 10, Chalei Smith 2, Golden Rowan 0, Lokelani Pacheco 10, Moli Heimuli 17, Naomi Peltier 0, Lexuss Tulba 0, Brittany Sarusa 0.
KALANI—Kirstin Kouchi 13, Daesha Viela 6, Noelle Suzuki 10, Bailey Steward 2, Kaylie Espina 7, Logan Luke 6, Heidi Kishaba 0, Sydnee Kishaba 0, Kandyce Woods 1, Kiana Coffin 0.
3-point goals—Farrington 1 (Carganilla). Kalani 6 (Kouchi 3, Espina 2, Viela).
Junior varsity— Kalani 49, Farrington 25
Kaiser 55, Kaimuki 46
Rose Shimaoka scored 26 points as the Cougars won their first game of the season.
| At Kaimuki |
| Kaiser (1-2) |
8 |
18 |
15 |
14 |
— |
55 |
| Kaimuki (3-1) |
13 |
10 |
9 |
14 |
— |
46 |
KAISER—Brooke Ho 10, Rose Shimaoka 26, Skylar Kimura 3, Jordan Passas 5, Lyla Kaneakala 0, Kayla Russell 11.
KAIMUKI—Sirena Titer 3, Liza Anien 3, Sonia Palik 8, Kayla Borja 0, Keihara Henry 2, Kaelyn Espinda 9, Brandi Pfeiffer-Kekoa 2, Victoria Kintz 16, Kuuipo Sefo 0, Alissa Chon 0, Kato Leha 3, Cleopatra Lauvao 0, Mele Loo-Godinet 0.
3-point goals—Kaiser 1 (Passas). Kaimuki 7 (Espinda 3, Palik 2, Anien, Titer).
Junior varsity—Kaiser 51, Kaimuki 35
McKinley 55, Kalaheo 36
Kayla Rasavanh and Teane Sofa each scored 10 points as the Tigers beat the Mustangs.
| At McKinley |
| Kalaheo (1-3) |
6 |
10 |
9 |
11 |
— |
36 |
| McKinley (2-2) |
13 |
12 |
17 |
13 |
— |
55 |
KALAHEO—Dani Humphrey 8, Eleeung Llad 2, Natasha Vega 0, Jordan Kanakaole 0, Michelle Sasaki 3, Mikayla Hanson 0, Tiana Perry 1, Shaena Randles 3, Jadyn Silva 6, Tyler Meredith 0, Sharae Randles 3, Tiffany Beach 0, Samantha Pollard 10.
MCKINLEY—Kayla Rasavanh 10, Dezlyn Naval 6, Kloe Lum 8, Suzie Park 8, Joselle Ferrer 9, Britney Chang 2, Teane Sofa 10, Cheenie Melgazo 2.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 2 (Randles, Silva). McKinley 8 (Ferrer 2, Park 2, Sofa 2, Lum, Rasavanh).
OIA WEST girls
Leilehua 67, Pearl City 11
Shaylee Todani scored 13 points, Tywanna Abbott added 11 and Megan Ayala had 10 for the Mules.
| At Pearl City |
| Leilehua (3-1) |
10 |
16 |
17 |
24 |
— |
67 |
| Pearl City (0-3) |
1 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
— |
11 |
LEILEHUA—Regina Dela Cruz 0, Megan Ayala 10, Alexis Nihipali 4, Hannah Coffin 4, Kaylen Kamelamela 0, Kayla Posiulai 5, Tianna Hanohano 8, Tywanna Abbott 11, Chyel Palmer 8, Abigail Flores 0, Shaylee Todani 13, Azah Quach 4.
PEARL CITY—Ciera Sylva 2, Brianna Huihui 0, Maya Mendez 2, Raquel Gonzalez-Salazar 3, Shanelle Concepcion 0, Marley Mew-Kang 3, Olivia Mataele 1.
3-point goals—Leilehua 1 (Ayala). Pearl City none.
Junior varsity—Leilehua 44, Pearl City 17
Campbell 46, Kapolei 30
Cydney Curran scored 14 points, Gieani Balino added 13 and Ricka Jackson had 11 for the Sabers.
| At Kapolei |
| Campbell (3-1) |
19 |
6 |
15 |
6 |
— |
46 |
| Kapolei (1-3) |
5 |
7 |
7 |
11 |
— |
30 |
CAMPBELL—Cydney Curran 14, Jeanette Corpuz 0, Ricka Jackson 11, Danielle Silva-Freeman 0, Shantelle Sagucio 0, Gieani Balino 13, Chasstiny Balagso 0, Sierra Mariano 4, Jasianna Ah Nee 2, Kimberlee Ung 2.
KAPOLEI—Cassie Hedrick 1, Brittany Ramos 3, Alexis Corea 7, Tiare Kaleiwhea 0, Shania Kahana 1, Seleni Bartley 5, Eleu Soares 3, Jada Ashley 2, Michelle Brown 4, Illana Suava 1, Ehu Soares 3, Maneumaua Sautia 0.
3-point goals—Campbell 5 (Curran 2, Ballino 2, Jackson). Kapolei 3 (Ramos, Correa, Soares).
Junior varsity— Campbell 55, Kapolei 24
Radford 49, Aiea 12
Shaelle Burgess scored 18 points for the Rams in a victory over Na Alii.
| At Aiea |
| Radford (4-0) |
16 |
14 |
13 |
6 |
— |
49 |
| Aiea (1-3) |
2 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
— |
12 |
RADFORD—Natalie Jackson 4, Puni Seei 6, Salara Dill 6, Michelle Vasquez 2, Sophia Harris 3, Kyle Johnson 6 , LJ Peralta 0, Jayde Johnson 0, Shaelie Burgess 18, Denise Bell 4, Jasmyn Peralta 0.
AIEA—Emily Soberano 0, Chantelle Shimabukuro 4, Leannica Nathan 0, Jaslyn Madriaga-Aguigui 2, Laleo Maeva 0, Kailly Paulo 2, Julie Oda 2, Vien Crisostomo 2, Alayna Iose 0, Tia Ueoka 0, Samantha Lualamanga 0, Leslie Lagafuina 0, Ale Ufi 0.
3-point goals—Radford none. Aiea none.
Nanakuli 50, Waipahu 24
Alana Nuuanu had 17 points to lead the Golden Hawks past the Marauders.
| At Waipahu |
| Nanakuli |
|
15 |
13 |
9 |
13 |
— |
50 |
| Waipahu |
|
4 |
5 |
8 |
7 |
— |
24 |
NANAKULI—Alana Nuuanu 17, Jahnna Kahele-Madali 7, Kalei Cates 0, Kanani Diamond 0, Crucita Enos , Kipona Ahsui 7, Trisdyn Kalaau 7, April Alaimalo 2, Kailee Nuuanu 0, Ana Ofa 3, Maka Makue 1, Alohi Hauhio 2, Ray Meyers 4.
WAIPAHU—Kayla Dias-Pajente 1, Kruzee Balcobero 0, Shannon Mailos 6, C.J. Tamayo 1, Teves Suan 4, Angelica Simanu 2, Kathleen Camangeg 2, Kaelyn Aceret 2, Jenna Ramirez 1, Leilani Baon 3, Jhoanna Caucon 0, Kanoe Uehara 0.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 1 (A. Nuuanu). Waipahu none.
Junior varsity— Nanakuli 42, Waipahu 27
MIL
Seabury Hall 47, Lanai 21
| At Lanai |
| Seabury Hall |
12 |
10 |
19 |
6 |
— |
47 |
| Lanai |
6 |
3 |
8 |
4 |
— |
21 |
Leading scorers—SB: Kyra Cambra 13, Ana Lavongtheug 13, Kauanani Wong 11. Lan: Tyana Soberano Foster 6.
BIIF
Boys JV
Hilo 57, Kamehameha-Hawaii 46
preseason
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Boys
South Kamloops 45, McKinley 35
Saint Louis 47, Pearl City 33
Maryknoll I 42, Port Moody 32
Maryknoll II 49, Aiea 36
Girls
Dover Bay 42, Maryknoll II 30
Maryknoll I 67, Damien 34
