Camy Aguinaldo scored 23 points as the running Raiders of ‘Iolani edged Kamehameha 55-50 on Tuesday night at ‘Iolani’s gym.
The Raiders took the lead in the second quarter and opened it to 12 points, never relinquishing it. The win pushed No. 3-ranked ‘Iolani (3-2) into sole possession of second place in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu girls basketball standings behind Maryknoll.
Kawai Kahalehoe scored 10 of her 12 points in the second quarter, and Tori Lynn Maeda added 11 points and seven assists without a turnover.
Jewel Paaluhi-Caulk scored 19 points, including five treys, to lead No. 6 Kamehameha (1-2). The visitors could have moved into second place, but couldn’t keep up with the home team.
“Tempo is definitely to our advantage. Playing in the (‘Iolani) Classic helped us play at a quicker speed,” Maeda said.
“We’re a running team, in general,” said Aguinaldo, who shot 9-for-14 from the field and added four rebounds.
The Warriors relied heavily on center Kalina Obrey, who finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
“Kalina is bigger than our posts, she’s quick and it’s hard to guard a lefty,” Raiders coach Dean Young said.
The Warriors didn’t find her often in the final quarter, when Obrey took just one field-goal attempt.
“We don’t get her the ball enough,” Kamehameha coach Joe Cho said. “Princy (Paaluhi-Clark) is our best shooter. I know it’s a team game, but we didn’t get them the ball enough and we had lapses on defense.”
Obrey, a 5-foot-11 sophomore, scored nine first-quarter points as Kamehameha took an 18-15 lead.
‘Iolani then switched from man to zone defense, putting Kamehameha in a funk for the next two-plus quarters. The Raiders, who rarely use zone, had just worked on it at practice a few days ago.
They closed the first half with a 7-0 run, getting a corner 3 from Kahalehoe, a steal and layup by Aguinaldo, and a 10-foot runner at the buzzer by Maeda for a 32-26 halftime lead.
‘Iolani opened the third quarter with a 10-2 run, running the fastbreak out of its 2-3 zone. Skylar Nakata scored inside on a pass from Maeda, Aguinaldo hit an elbow floater and two blazing layups, and suddenly the Raiders led 40-28.
It wasn’t until the fourth quarter when Paaluhi-Caulk began to spot up, hitting three treys in a row to bring the Warriors within 52-47 with more than 4 minutes remaining.
‘Iolani remained in a zone, however — Obrey took only one shot from the field in the final quarter — and Paaluhi-Caulk made them pay one more time with an NBA-range wing 3 to make it 52-50 with 3 minutes to go.
“Prince made some tough shots,” Maeda said.
But the Warriors missed their next two shots and ‘Iolani pulled the ball out. Taylor Wu missed a layup with 1:05 left, giving Kamehameha a chance to tie or take the lead. Paaluhi-Caulk moved back to the top and got free on a double screen, but missed an open 3.
Wu later inbounded from the sideline to Aguinaldo for an easy layup, giving the Raiders a 54-50 lead with less than 25 seconds left. The Warriors then threw the ball away for a backcourt violation with 11 ticks left, and Maeda made one of two free throws with 6.5 seconds left.
ILH DIVISION I GIRLS
No. 1 Maryknoll 55, Sacred Hearts 25
At Maryknoll
Sacred Hearts (0-4) 11 6 6 2 — 25
Maryknoll (4-0) 12 13 19 11 — 55
SACRED HEARTS—Sade Mizusawa 2, Rebekah Auld 0, Pakalana Kam 3, Kyla Nascimento 4, Dallas Martinez 6, Pamela Lino 0, Ka‘u‘ialoha Apao 5, Kaiulani Harrington 2, Danielle Tavai 3.
MARYKNOLL—Kamalu Kamakawiwo‘ole 0, Rhyenne Filisi 0, Rhianne Omori 4, Georjette Stietzel 0, Dakota Viena 8, Isabella Cravens 0, Chayse Milne 8, Kenna Tanouye 1, Moe Notoa 8, Taryn Holeso-Aki 0, Kehau Gilliland 4, Ysabelle Halemano 4, Sierra Murobayashi 6, Sisilia Kaufusi 12.
3-point goals—Sacred Hearts 1 (Martinez). Maryknoll 6 (Viena 2, Milne 2, Murobayashi 2).
No. 3 ‘Iolani 55, No. 6 Kamehameha 50
At ‘Iolani
KS (1-2) 18 8 12 12 — 50
‘Iolani (3-2) 15 17 16 7 — 55
KAMEHAMEHA—Bailey Chan 0, Lauren Lau 0, Tatum Samson 0, Jewel Paaluhi-Caulk 19, Maile Marfil 0, Keanna Andres 2, Noelle Sua-Godinet 0, Kiana Vierra 5, Mikiala Maio 5, Kalina Obrey 19.
‘IOLANI—Tori Lynn Maeda 11, Shelby Arakawa 0, Kellie Okamura 5, Emily Nomura 3, Kelsi Ikeda 2, Taylor Wu 0, Camy Aguinaldo 20, Kayla Malta 0, Kawai Kahalehoe 12, Skylar Nakata 2.
3-point goals—Kamehameha 6 (Paaluhi-Caulk 5, Vierra). ‘Iolani 6 (Aguinaldo 2, Maeda, Okamura, Nomura, Kahalehoe).
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
Mid-Pacific 57, Damien 45
At Damien
Mid-Pacific (3-0) 18 12 15 12 — 57
Damien (3-1) 12 12 11 10 — 45
MID-PACIFIC—Brilie Kovaloff 16, Ciera Kameehonua 10, Harley Simon 8, Emma Porter 8, Tylee-Kanani Wong 6, Paige Fahrni 6, Payton Antonio 2, Trepan McGill 1.
DAMIEN—Karly Navas 13, Taylor Kamaile Lebanon 11, Shania Nakamura 13, Ilana Sagapolutele 2, Catherine Votovich 6.
3-point goals—Mid-Pacific none. Damien 6 (Nakamura 3, Navas 3).
Also
Island Pacific 52, St. Andrew’s 50
Junior varsity girls
Punahou 46, ‘Iolani 38
St. Francis 44, University 18
OIA EAST GIRLS
McKinley 53, Castle 36
At McKinley
Castle (0-2) 14 8 3 11 — 36
McKinley (1-1) 17 16 10 10 — 53
CASTLE—Rayjah Magit-Gorion 3, Hauoli Beard 4, Reilani Roller 18, Kaylee Ishii 0, Sheri Alvarado 0, Jessica Kaupiko 4, Savanna Johnson 0, Camryn Cadinha-Oku 2, Love Johns-Keama 0, Shayla Young 5.
MCKINLEY—Colby Lane 12, Kloe Lum 17, Suzie Park 3, Cerina Noh 0, Joselle Ferrer 6, Brittney Chang 6, Alexandria Buchanan 0, Connie Cen 0, Nicole Venzon 9.
3-point goals—Castle 7 (Roller 6, Magit-Gorion). McKinley 7 (Lum 3, Lane 2, Park, Ferrer).
Junior varsity—Castle 49, McKinley 19
Kaimuki 48 Kalaheo 29
At Kalaheo
Kaimuki (2-0) 13 17 5 13 — 48
Kalaheo (0-2) 6 5 12 6 — 29
KAIMUKI—Serena Titer 0, Ana Vea 2, Liza Anien 4, Sonia Palik 7, Kaihara Henry 2, Kay Espinda 11, Peka Scott 5, Victoria Kintz 13, Alissa Chon 2, Cleo Lauvao 0, Mele Loo 2.
KALAHEO—Kanoe Kaleoppa 6, Tasha Vega 0, Sam Jacobsen 0, Kiana Clingingsinth 5, Michelle Sasaki 2, Aunisha Roberts 4, Tyler Meredith 2, Jaydyn Silva 5, Tesia Cale 1, Samantha Pollard 4, Maria Henson 0.
3-point goals—Kaimuki 5(Espinda 3, Palik, Kintz). Kalaheo none.
Junior varsity—Kaimuki 32, Kalaheo 18
Also
Farrington 64, Moanalua 43
Roosevelt 43, Kailua 34
Kahuku 32, Kaiser 25
Junior varsity girls
Roosevelt 35, Kailua 34
OIA WEST GIRLS
Nanakuli 46, Campbell 43, OT
Alana Nuuanu recorded a game-high 22 points to lead the Golden Hawks to an overtime victory over the Sabers. Nuuanu converted one of two free throws with five seconds left and a Campbell turnover sealed the win.
At Campbell
Nanakuli (2-0) 14 10 6 11 5 — 46
Campbell (1-1) 8 6 19 8 2 — 43
NANAKULI—Alana Nuuanu 22, Kalei Cates 7, Kahani Diamond 1, Crucita Enos 3, Riporia 7, Trisdyn Kalaau 0, Misnash Savea 4, April Alaimalo 2.
CAMPBELL—Taylynn Saniatan 6, Danielle Silva 9, Shantelle Sagucio 0, Gieani Balino 13, Chasstiny Balagso 0, Briana Momosa-Toumolupe 0, Jasianna Ah Nee Green 6, Brittany Matthews 0, Kimberlee Ung 9.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 1 (Nuuanu). Campbell 3 (Silva, Balino, Ung).
Junior varsity—Campbell 37, Nanakuli 14
Radford 31, No. 10 Leilehua 26, OT
Daphnee Fagaragan sank one of her free throws with 2.8 seconds left in the fourth quarter to force overtime and the Rams outscored the Mules 11-6 in the extra period to earn the upset victory.
Punipuao Seei scored 10 points to lead Radford.
At Leilehua
Radford (2-0) 7 0 8 5 11 — 31
Leilehua (1-1) 0 2 6 12 6 — 26
RADFORD—Natalie Jackson 5, Punipuao Seei 10, Salara Dill 7, Peyton Vincent 0, Daphnee Fagaragan 1, Aimee Chock 4, Marika Wojtal 0, Shaelie Burgess 4.
LEILEHUA—Megan Ayala 2, Kaylen Kamelamela 0,Chyel Palmer 14, Abigail Flores 2, Shaylee Todani 2, Kimberley Owens 2, Asia Castillo 4.
3-point goals—Radford 1 (Seei). Leilehua 1 (Palmer).
Junior varsity—Leilehua 45, Radford 13
Waipahu 43, Pearl City 20
At Pearl City
Waipahu (1-1) 11 12 5 15 — 43
Pearl City (0-2) 5 5 9 1 — 20
WAIPAHU—Kayla Dias-Pajente 7, Kruzee Balcobero 12, Elizabeth Kanaulu 4, CJ Tamayo 0, Teves Suan 4, Anna Penitusi 1, J’anne Stewart 2, Kaelyn Aceret 7, Nikita K. 6.
PEARL CITY—Winniebhelle Cadiz 0, Allyson Gonzaga 0, Vivian Barnes 10, Alyssa Oshita 5, Skylar Umbay 2, Joley Nakamura 1, Charli Ke-a 2, Shawnia Oliveros 0, Marley Mew-Kang 0.
3-point goals—Waipahu 2 (Balcobero 2). Pearl City none.
Junior varsity—Waipahu 32, Pearl City 23
Kapolei 57, Waialua 22
At Kapolei
Waialua (0-2) 0 7 2 13 — 22
Kapolei (2-0) 18 14 13 12 — 57
WAIALUA—Kaitlin Ayanon 3, Kayla Guess 2, Leaa Puleala 6, Chalseah Pascua 3, Cherysh Wong 3, Ganni Sadoy 0, Tausala Moeaveave 2, Candace Basilio 2, Laola Pang 0, Asia Roberts 0, Janal Medrano 1, Olivia Albrecht 0.
KAPOLEI—Ashlyn Velasco 10, Ari Rathburn 2, Alexis Corea 11, Kiani Au-Gonzales 3, Lilinoe Ruiz-Cummings 0, Julia Velasco 7, Sienna Alo 4, Naiah Washington 4, Taelor Mesa 3, Sydney Faumina 4, Nichelle Brown 9.
3-point goals—Waialua 1 (Wong). Kapolei 4 (A. Velasco, Au-Gonzales, J. Velasco, Mesa).
Also
No. 8 Mililani 54, Waianae 36
Monday’s scores
University 55, Christian Academy 26
At St. Francis
University (3-1) 13 13 15 14 — 55
CA (0-3) 11 10 2 3 — 26
UNIVERSITY—Cassidy Gelacio 10, A. Jaeger 0, Neah Tassill 3, Tyra Goo Sun 14, A. Realubit 0, British Dawson 1, M. Mailei 14, Ti Posiulai 13.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Zscharmaine Cadiena 12, Kaily Trinidad 1, Alyssa Tokunaga-Magno 11, L. Colby 0, E. Cadiena 2.
3-point goals—University 1 (Goo Sun). Christian Academy 4 (Tokunaga Magno 3, Z. Cadiena).
St. Francis 64, La Pietra 15
At St. Francis
La Pietra (0-3) 22 8 21 13 — 64
St. Francis (3-0) 2 3 8 2 — 15
LA PIETRA—Shayden Glenn 0, M. Watts 0, Tommianne Brockert 2, F. Manuma 0, L. Holtkamp 0, Nastassia Ullrich 0, Nicole Yarbrough 10, Pumehana Ulsan 3.
ST. FRANCIS—Haley Yoshioka 4, Misiona Ribeiro 4, Kahili Liu-Hanohano 6, Rya Ornong 5, Kaimi Kalei 14, Skye Ah Yat 8, Zayla Sismar-Evangelista 0, M. Sagapolutele 4, Olivia Vaeatangitau 19.
3-point-goals—La Pietra none. St. Francis 3 (Kalei 3).
