For 30 minutes, Kailua coach Walter Marciel’s team had the Kaiser Cougars where he wanted them.

Kaiser standout Chance Kalaugher, a 6-foot-5, 225-pound force, had fouled out. The Surfriders were within two points.

Then the visiting Cougars took command. Reserve Michael Miske sank two foul shots with 43 seconds left, and another reserve, Isaiah Akiona, added two more with 20 ticks remaining as No. 2-ranked Kaiser eked out a 49-41 win over the Surfriders on Thursday night.

Kaiser improved to 3-0 in OIA East play (17-3 overall). Keoua Mahiko led Kaiser with 17 points, including three treys, and added five rebounds. Miske finished with eight points on 8-for-8 shooting from the foul line. Six of those charity shots came in the final quarter.

“Miske’s a good player. He’s a good addition to that team,” said Marciel, who had three holes in his lineup.

Three players who participated in the Paradise Classic football exhibition game included Hano Kohatsu, who had just turned in a 23-point, seven-rebound performance in a narrow win at Roosevelt earlier in the week. Kailua slipped to 1-2 in league play (11-7).

Kalaugher picked up two fouls in the first four minutes of the game and never got into a rhythm against a strong Kailua front court. He finished with a season-low three points and five boards.

“We got the win, that’s it,” Kalaugher said, shrugging his shoulders about the consistently tight calls in the paint. “That’s how it is for me every game. I’m used to it already.”

No other Cougar was in serious foul trouble. Kaiser coach Branden Kawazoe warned his team before the game that it might be called conservatively.

“It’s all about adapting. We knew it might be called tight. Kailua’s big, physical and tough,” he said. “We struggled with that.”

Kailua’s Christian Mejia, a 6-4 senior, matched up with Kalaugher and finished with 14 points and seven boards. No other Surfrider finished with more than six points, but as a team they did enough to stay close.

When Kalaugher fouled out, there was 6:11 left in the game with Kaiser up 36-33. But as he walked off the court, Kailua senior Noah Auld waved goodbye at him, and he was whistled for a technical foul.

After Mejia made his foul shots to cut the lead to one point, Miske went to the other end and hit the technical free throws for Kaiser. That enabled the visitors to regain possession of the ball, and Mahiko answered with one of his three treys, a corner rainbow that opened the lead up to 41-35.

Moments later, Kaiser’s bench was called for a technical foul, and Kailua freshman Everett Kahapea-Torres swished both free throws. After Keoni Serikawa drove the baseline to cut the lead to 41-39 with 2:07 left, Kailua got no closer.

“For 30 minutes we played up and up with them,” Marciel said. “We talked about finishing. That’s been our problem all year, is (not) finishing strong. We didn’t take a charge at the end (on a Miske layup try). We went at Chance and Mejia did a nice job blocking him out and keeping him to one shot. And we did what we needed to do.”

Kaiser was outrebounded 29-24 — Kailua hustled for 12 offensive boards. The Surfriders committed just eight turnovers, shot 14-for-19 at the foul line and still couldn’t beat the OIA favorites.

“That’s a good team. They’ve got 12 seniors and we start two,” Marciel said. “It’s a good learning experience for our guys.”

OIA EAST BOYS

KAISER—Keoua Mahiko 17, Jalen Pinks 3, Kamu Scheer 2, Isaiah Lundell 4, Isaiah Akiona 2, Nic Tom 2, Jonah Chinen 3, Kaleb Edison 2, Michael Miske 8, Chance Kalaugher 3, Ethan Hollandsworth 3.

KAILUA—Ronske Inere Jr. 0, Noah Ah Yat 6, Everett Torres-Kahapea 5, Zach Marrotte 3, Keoni Serikawa 4, Noah Auld 4, Christian Mejia 14, Jonah Kalai 5.

3-point goals—Kaiser 5 (Mahiko 3, Pinks, Chinen). Kailua 1 (Torres-Kahapea).

Junior varsity—Kailua 56, Kaiser 40

Kaimuki 65, Kalani 57

Fred Taulung led the Bulldogs with 21 points in a rout of the Falcons. Christian Ono added 15 points for Kaimuki and Kapaa Nishimura posted a team-high 18 points for Kalani.

KAIMUKI—Fred Taulung 21, Christian Ono 15, Jaren Feary 3, Brian Boyd 4, Kobe Hedgar 8, Brandon Addison 0, Sifo Lauvao 10, Reymunda Gomez 4, Tayler Espinda 0.

KALANI—Kalei Packer 3, Chase Santos 0, Kobe Ikari 10, Miles Hannon 4, Akea Tolentino 0, Max Pepe 6, Micah Kawano 2, Toby Mitchell 0, Evan Chiu 0, Kapaa Nishimura 18, John Lam 6, Trey Sumida 5, Ryan Jacobi 3.

3-point goals—Kaimuki 4 (Taulung 3, Hedgar ). Kalani 7 (Nishimura 3, Ikari 2, Sumida, Jacobi).

Junior varsity—Kalani 58, Kaimuki 47

No. 8 Kalaheo 56, Farrington 38

Captain Whitlock had 20 points, and Alex Layi added 17 to lead the Mustangs past the Governors.

FARRINGTON—Felcris Ahadain 2, Paul Madamba 3, Ehzikiel Santiago 0, LJ Gonzales 5, Merson Kouch 0, Mosiula Alaivanu-Afe 9, Jerry Killion 0, Challen Faamatau 0, Kingston Moses-Sanchez 0, Kingsley Moses-Sanchez 0, Miah Fepuleai 4, Vai Agor 4, Pono Roberts 0, Chris Afe 11.

KALAHEO—Andrew Kearney 6, Christian Graham 0, Cyrus Fernandez 0, Captain Whitlock 20, Kela Thomas 0, Ryan Pardini 7, Abel Kanehe 0, Jonah Howard 0, Kekoa Thompson 0, Donovan Nelson 0, Harry Wallace 6, Alex Layi 17, Mark Lehrner 0.

3-point goals—Farrington 3 (Alaivanu-Afe, Gonzales, Madamba). Kalaheo 0.

Junior varsity—Farrington 72, Kalaheo 48

McKinley 55, Moanalua 45

Huthifa Abdel-Juwad recorded 20 points and Kyle Moraga added 15 points to lead the Tigers over Na Menehune. James Wilkins finished with 14 points for Moanalua.

MOANALUA—Jacob Ramelb 0, Mehmed Terzic 0, James Wilkins 14, Elijah Davis 4, AJ Escalante 0, RJ Dominguez 10, Ryan Ramones 0, Caleb Casinas 7, Isaiah Jackson 4, Sage Pulu 6, Devin Leslie 0.

MCKINLEY—Mark Burke 6, Isaac Lu 0, Jeremy Coloyan 0, Dan Villejo 10, Nikko Venzon 0, Huthifa Abdel-Juwad 20, Kyle Moraga 15, Kevin Nagasawa 0, Kyle Coloyan 4.

3-point goals—Moanalua 1 (Casinas). McKinley 4 (Moraga 2, Abdel-Juwad 2).

Junior varsity—McKinley 57, Moanalua 48

Kahuku 76, Roosevelt 53

Eleven players scored for the Red Raiders, led by Keanu Akina’s 16-point effort. Kahuku stifled the Rough Riders with a 24-3 run in the first quarter.

KAHUKU—Kenny Spencer 5, Codie Sauvao 0, Keiran Spencer 11, Ethan Christensen 3, Mark Viloria 2, Keanu Akina 16, Hirkley Latu 7, Kawika Akina 3, Aaron Souza 4, Bradlee Anae 12, Taimona Wright 0, Stennett Alapa 9, Ra Alapa 4.

ROOSEVELT—Jared Elwin 8, Adam Chia 6, Micah Visoria 16, Charvis Paia 2, Jason Talbo 0, Tali Hayme 0, Michael Hyun 3, Shastyn Kekahuna 4, Christopher Lee 0, Triton Ramos 10, Lio Ilalio 4.

3-point goals—Kahuku 6 (Ke. Akina 4, Spencer 2). Roosevelt 6 (Visoria 4, Elwin, Chia).

Junior varsity—Kahuku 56, Roosevelt 44

Castle 66, Anuenue 15

Kaipo Padwell had 18 points and Lukela Hoapili had 10 to lead the Knights to an easy win over Na Koa.

ANUENUE—Kamanaopono Grace Kekawa 4, Pekelo Hokama-Kealohi 0, Kuhio Kaaekuahiwi 6, Moi Edwards 5, Lino Kauaula 0, Hemakana Kauaipaula 0.

CASTLE—Jeremy McGoldrick 4, Elton Naki 2, Kaipo Padwell 18, Keola Lewis 6, Paul Tyquiengco 6, Jaypete Sisra 9, Jorden Ne 4, Russell Portela 2, Ikaika Soderberg 3, Lukela Hoapili 10, Chris Blecha 2.

3-point goals—Anuenue 3 (Kaaekuahiwi 2, Edwards). Castle 3 (Padwell 2, Sisra).

OIA WEST BOYS

No. 7 Leilehua 57, Nanakuli 47

Joseph Gouty had 19 points to lead five Mules scorers with at least eight points, as Leilehua defeated the Golden Hawks.

LEILEHUA—Trey Boatwright 0, Linus Asher 2, Charles Watson 0, Joseph Gouty 19, Keion Anderson 0, Jostin Gampayon 8, Liam Fitzgerald 8, Nicholas Duran 9, Koalii Kauhi 11, Christian Alvarez 0.

NANAKULI—Darius Irvin 17, Iverson Sione 7, Lejje Harry 0, Moustapha Wagne 17, Daniel Lopez 6, Kaena Anakalea 0, Ian Akaka-Folau 0, Chris Christensen 0, Abner Rio Henios 0.

3-point goals—Leilehua 4 (Gouty 2, Fitzgerald, Kauhi). Nanakuli 2 (Irvin, Wagne).

Junior varsity—Leilehua 59, Nanakuli 35

Kapolei 52, Mililani 43

Zoar Nedd scored 12 points, and Jashon Carter added 10 to lead the Hurricanes past the Trojans.

MILILANI—Micah Harrell 5, Jaden Murashima 3, Maka Chun 0, Taylor Kaneshiro 3, Roman Tovi 2, Micah Gambol 0, Andrew Valladeras 2, Kaleo Pogue 13, Matthew Amistoso 8, Evan Bergman 0, Andru Tovi 5, Own Basket 2.

KAPOLEI—Ian Manuel 6, Isiah Higa 2, Zachery Collins 0, Tolentino Martinez 0, Jayson Manapul 5, Oshiua Alston 0, Zoar Nedd 12, Deyvont Martinez 2, Jashon Carter 10, Isaiah Taylor 0, Dillon Pakele 2, Kamakana Cunningham 0, Jeremiah Sanchez 2, Saiona Faumuina 3, Alika Bantolina 8.

3-point goals—Mililani 2 (Harrell, Murashima). Kapolei 3 (Maunel 2, Manapul).

Junior varsity—Kapolei 48, Mililani 46

Pearl City 49, Waialua 43

Gilbert Tapat’s 18-point performance lifted the Chargers past the Bulldogs, who earned their first conference win of the season.

PEARL CITY—Sape Tupuola Jr. 5, Gilbert Tapat 18, Pierce McMoore 9, Pono Akiona 6, Ryan Yamamoto 11, Kamren Estoesta 0, Che Erquiza-Oliveras 0, Christian Punsalan 0.

WAIALUA—Royce Tashiro 12, Lancen Kuni 11, Julian Sely-Menor 0, Kymani Ayonon 7, Gian Layugan 0, Faaolatago Sailele 13.

3-point goals—Pearl City 1 (Tapat). Waialua 4 (Tashiro 2, Kuni, Ayonon).

Junior varsity—Pearl City 45, Waialua 31

Campbell 51, Waipahu 46

Reginald Knowles’ game-high 23 points was enough to lift the Sabers past the Marauders in a tight-knit affair.

CAMPBELL—Dylan Asato 0, Zane Arata 2, Ryan Cabanilla 8, Christian Corpuz 3, Reginald Knowles 23, Juwan McCaskill 4, Zach Arata 6, Ethan Galisa 5, Eron Flores 0, Eric Lautzenheiser 0, Maxwell Tupua-Tau 0, Walter Varde 0, Maunakea Medeiros-Matthews 0.

WAIPAHU—Airon Castaneda 3, Cole Phillips 5, Medard Aranton 6, Kimo Pennington 1, Kainoa Marshall 0, Kameron Tomas 7, Jasper Sebastian 2, Jordan Libby 1, Khrysster Ipalari 4, Dominik Washington 3, Aerianne Paned 0, Jeminai Solomua 14, Jerico Delos Santos 0, Aaron Johnson 0, Gabriel Puni 0, Darren Luab 0.

3-point goals—Campbell 3 (Corpuz, Arata, Flores). Waipahu, none.

Junior varsity—Waipahu 50, Campbell 34

Aiea 50, Radford 37

Keyson Goins and Steven Park combined for 35 points to help Na Alii past the Rams and stay undefeated in conference play.

RADFORD—Sean Musrasrik 6, Jordan Gober 2, Deontae Williams 3, Jamal Hill 2, Jordan Annaguey 4, Max Philson 0, Brandon Campbell 4, Eiji Graves 5, Cameron Copeland 2, Tjader De Alba 4, David Faletoi 0, Jeremy Ramos 5.

AIEA—Ariq Vergado-Duclayan 6, Steven Park 13, Kailen Shinmoto 3, Noah Tadena 2, Keyson Goins 22, Jayden Chaviera 4.

3-point goals—Radford 3 (Musrasrik 2, Williams). Aiea 4 (Goins 3, Park).

Junior varsity—Radford 43, Aiea 40

ILH DIVISION II BOYS

St. Francis 71, Christian Academy 23

The Saints had four players in double figures, led by Supilani Mailei’s 16-point effort in their rout over the Patriots.

ST. FRANCIS—Supilani Mailei 16, Kameron Ng 11, Bryce Nishida 11, Noah Kurosawa 10, Boris Vukovic 9, Bubba Akana 4, Jordan Woo 2, JJ Paaluhi-Caulk 2, Wembly Mailei 2, Micah Kalei 2, Laulala Fietonu 2.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Isaiah Harris 8, Cody Fisher 6, Preston Ferry 0, Bryson Stride 3, Jacob Salas 2, Hollis Tam 4.

3-point goals—St. Francis 8 (Ng 3, Nishida 3, Kurosawa 2). Christian Academy 4 (Harris 2, Fisher, Stride).

ILH DIVISION III BOYS

Lanakila Baptist 45, Hawaiian Mission 37

Jerrod Mariano racked up 19 points to lead the Warriors past the Knights. Logan Earls finished with 14 points for Hawaiian Mission.

LANAKILA BAPTIST—Keanu Ciskowsky 3, Rocnie Felipe 0, Alister Valenzuela 0, Micah Pabingwit 0, Ramon Shubert 7, Andee Gary 0, Jeffrey Mangahis 0, Geo Julian 6, Joshua Carlton 10, Jerrod Mariano 19.

HAWAIIAN MISSION—Mikael French 0, Zach Yamada 0, Daniel Saldevar 1, Reid Kim 13, Logan Earls 14, Austin Ramos 2, Alan Sison 5, Sid Ramirez 0, Caleb Miller 0, Jeff Yamada 0, Ethan Cababat 0, DJ Woo 0, Hayate Ishizuki 2, Joey Domingo 0, Tyler Platiro 0.

3-point goals—Lanakila Baptist 2 (Earls, Sison). Hawaiian Mission 4 (Mariano 2, Carlton, Julian).

ILH DIVISION I GIRLS

No. 3 Punahou 63, No. 6 ‘Iolani 49

The Buffanblu were able to get past the Red Raiders behind Tyra Moe’s game-high 23 points.

‘IOLANI—Emily Nomura 3, Brooke Maeda 2, Sierra Buscher 4, Kelsi Ikeda 0, Taylor Wu 12, Camy Aguinaldo 14, Tori Lynn Maeda 8, Kawai Kahalehoe 2, Skylar Nakata 4.

PUNAHOU—Kamaile Kandiah 12, Lexie Taylor 1, Heaven Wong 0, Kamakani DeBlake 0, Abigail Aplaca 7, Va’e Malufau 13, Elle Uyeda 7, Tyra Moe 23, Kylie Yamauchi 0, Mahina Pua’a 0.

3-point goals—‘Iolani 8 (Aguinaldo 3, Wu 2, T. Maeda 2, Nomura ). Punahou 3 (Kandiah, Aplaca, Uyeda).

ILH DIVISION II GIRLS

Hawaii Baptist 32, Mid-Pacific 26

Ally Wada and Stephanie Dang scored 15 and 10 points, respectively, to lead the Eagles past the Owls.

MID-PACIFIC—Harley Simon 6, Kayla Muraoka 2, Tylee Wong 3, Kerry Chun 0, Emma Porter 0, Payton Antonio 0, Ciera Kameehonua 13, Marjorie Cheng-Leever 0, Judy Phan 0, Brillie Kovaloff 2.

HAWAII BAPTIST—Ally Wada 15, Ashley Benn 2, CJ Ramos 0, Katelyn Nakagawa 3, Keisha Ching 0, Kyley Nakagawa 0, Megan Lorenzo 2, Stephanie Dang 10.

3-point goals—Mid-Pacific 1 (Kameehonua). Hawaii Baptist 3 (Ka. Nakagawa, Wada, Dang).

Hanalani 52, Damien 50

Keila Tsutsui poured in 16 points to lead the Royals over the Monarchs. Kiara Peterson finished with 12 points for Hanalani and Isabelle Aki scored 11 points, while Melina Souza posted a game-high 22 points for Damien.

HANALANI—Isabelle Aki 11, Rebekah Yamada 7, Alexa Nava 4, Jonnisty Monalim 0, Alyssa Spurling 2, Keila Tsutsui 16, Kiara Peterson 12.

DAMIEN—Kelsey Perreira 8, Taylor Labanon 3, Karly Navas 3, Karissa Racoma 0, Melina Souza 22, Ilana Sagapolutele 12, Catherine Votovich 2, Montana Carter 0, Chantelle Agag 0.

3-point goals—Hanalani 1 (Tsutsui). Damien none.

Le Jardin 41, La Pietra 34

Morgan Pelkey finished with 18 points to lead the Bulldogs past the Panthers. Samaya Gorham scored nine points for La Pietra.

LE JARDIN— Mia Barrett 4, Kira Miyatake 0, Teneal Togami 0, Sarah Wong 6, Julia Brutsch 0, Morgan Pelkey 18, Katie Awana 7, Riley Diersbock 0, Alyssa Dominguez 0, Mahea Baginski 0, Malie Young 0, Nicole Morgan 0, Julia Fischer 6.

LA PIETRA—Kristiana Petrie 0, Shayden Glenn 2, Jaresha Gladney 6, Kiara Miller 0, Tommianne Brockert 1, Nicole Yarbrough 8, Pumehana Uslan 8, Samaya Gorham 9.

3-point goals—Le Jardin 1 (Pelkey). La Pietra 1 (Gladney).

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