Wherever there was a leak, Moli Heimuli was there to fix it.
The 5-foot-11 senior poured in 35 points and corralled 26 rebounds as Farrington pulled away for a 60-45 win over Kalani in OIA East girls basketball action at Kitamura Gymnasium.
Kaylie Espinas led Kalani (5-2) with 13 points. Logan Luke added 13 and Kirstin Kouchi finished with 10.
Coming off a big win at Kahuku, Farrington now has a five-game win streak and improved to 7-1 in league play. The win over Kalani, a powerhouse in the East despite its Division II designation, was closer than the final score may indicate. Kalani rallied from a 15-point deficit to tie the game in the third quarter.
“That’s been our season, real inconsistent,” Falcons coach Chi Mok said. “We get content and lose energy.”
The Governors rolled to a 35-20 lead late in the first half as Heimuli drove and hustled her way to 23 points, often handling the ball in the middle of their press breaker.
“She is very skilled and can shoot from the free-throw line and in,” Mok said. “I’m glad we don’t have to play her anymore. She’s a monster.”
Kalani didn’t back off, though, scoring the final five points of the first half, including a 3 by Kouchi. After Kouchi opened the second half with another 3, teammate Noelle Suzuki stole a pass in the backcourt and fed Kouchi, who rained in another trey, and suddenly the 15-point lead was down to 35-31. Govs coach Caroline Tatupu called time out with 7:30 left in the third quarter.
“We had to stop the bleeding. We knew (Kouchi) was dangerous,” she said. “We keyed on her.”
Farrington’s 2-3 matchup zone extended to the perimeter constantly and did the job. Kalani cooled off, but stayed close thanks to a sticky full-court press. The Lady Falcons shot just 6-for-23 from 3-point range (26 percent), but forced 19 Farrington turnovers, including 10 in the second half.
Kalani continued to rally and tied the game at 37 on two free throws by Candice Woods with 4:21 left in the third quarter. From there, it was Farrington’s night, thanks to Heimuli, who played the entire second half.
“I knew I had to suck it up. When I’m in the game, everything’s on me,” she said. “When I’m sitting, it’s good to watch what my teammates got, too.”
She scored on a layup, then ran the break and fed Violet Williams for a layup as Farrington opened a 43-38 lead entering the fourth quarter. She hustled for a putback, Channy Mailou delivered a pass to Shaniah Paleafei for another layup, and then Heimuli had the pass of the night. She grabbed a rebound, pushed to near midcourt, and then led teammate Shayla Cabato-Machado with a textbook bounce pass in stride for a layup.
Heimuli also had three blocks and three assists to complete a fantastic night.
The Govs outrebounded the much smaller Falcons 51-18, which included 13 offensive boards.
PREP BASKETBALL SUMMARIES
OIA EAST GIRLS
No. 9 Kaimuki 44,
Kaiser 28
At Kaiser
Kaimuki (7-0) 10 10 16 8 — 44
Kaiser (5-3) 5 10 2 11 — 28
KAIMUKI—Serena Titer 5, Liza Anien 0, Sonia Palik 11, Keihara Henry 2, Kaelyn Espinda 12, Victoria Kintz 10, Alissa Chon 2, Cleo Lauvao 0, Mele Loo 2.
KAISER—Tahani Kahawai-Robertson 0, Skylar Kimura 1, Maalaea “Lyla” Kaneaiakala 7, Trinidee Kahunahana 8, Kylee Mahiko 0, Kayla Russell 2, Taeya Blakeney 10.
3-point goals—Kaimuki 6 (Espinda 4, Kintz, Titer). Kaiser 4 (Kahunahana 2, Kaneaiakala 2).
Farrington 60,
Kalani 45
At Kitamura Gymnasium
Kalani (5-2) 12 13 13 7 — 45
Farrington (7-1) 14 21 8 17 — 60
KALANI—Kirstin Kouchi 10, Daesha Viela 0, Lilehina Oyama 0, Noelle Suzuki 0, Kaylie Espinas 13, Logan Luke 11, Heidi Kishaba 3, Sydnee Kishaba 1, Kandyce Woods 7.
FARRINGTON—Kylie Carganilla 5, Shayla Cabato-Machado 5, Chantal Mailou 3, Moli Heimuli 35, Naomi Peltier 2, Kelia Miller 0, Kaezha Aradanas 2, Shaniah Paleafei 4, Willima Karen 0, Violet Williams 4.
3-point goals—Kalani 6 (Espinas 3, Kouchi 3). Farrington 2 (Carganilla, Mailou).
Junior varsity—Farrington 32, Kalani 23.
Kahuku 57, Kailua 34
At Kailua
Kahuku (6-1) 20 18 8 11 — 57
Kailua (0-7) 10 4 7 13 — 34
KAHUKU—Lehiwa Benson 11, Savannah Christensen 11, Logotaeao “Divine” Galeai 19, Honey Perez-Wasson 0, Ilaosaane “Loto” Pooi 0, Talei Niu 0, Liana Holani 0, Leving Jinadasa 0, Brittni Blake 14, Kailyn “Ashley” Unga-Nihipali 0, Lydia Taulapapa 2.
KAILUA—Tiare Akiona 11, Gwendolyn Villanueva 3, Alohi Alameda-Koanui 3, Akamulei Makua 0, Kaile DeSoto 3, Christine Antonio 9, Desiree Chang 1, Finausuileti Tuifua 4.
3-point goals—Kahuku 4 (Galeai 3, Benson). Kailua 2 (Akiona, DeSoto).
Junior varsity—Kahuku def. Kailua, forfeit
Kalaheo 35,
McKinley 29
At Kalaheo
McKinley (2-5) 5 4 3 17 — 29
Kalaheo (1-6) 5 12 8 10 — 35
MCKINLEY—Colby Lane 11, Kloe Lum 9, Suzie Park 2, Joselle Ferrer 4, Brittney Chang 1, Alexandria Buchanan 0, Connie Cen 0, Nicole Venzon 2, Stella Martinez 0.
KALAHEO—Kanoe Kaleoppa 3, Tasha Vega 2, Sam Jacobsen 0, Kiana Clingingsinth 3, Michelle Sasaki 3, Tyler Meredith 0, Jaydyn Silva 2, Tesia Cale 0, Tiffany Beach 13, Samantha Pollard 9, Maria Henson 0.
3-point goals—McKinley 2 (Lane, Lum). Kalaheo 3 (Beach 2, Sasaki).
Junior varsity-Kalaheo 36, McKinley 32
Moanalua 63,
Roosevelt 53
At Moanalua
Roosevelt (3-5) 8 12 10 23 — 53
Moanalua (3-4) 9 13 17 24 — 63
ROOSEVELT—Kaonohi Quinlan 0, Haven Gabriel 10, Tiani Freitas 0, Sadie Luiz 9, Sunshine Vicente 20, Anuhea Tadaki 0, Cathy Truong 0, Kassidy Villanueva 0, Tia Sofa 4, Shawna Montalbo 0, Taylor Tateyama 0, Mari Foster 10.
MOANALUA—Lei-helani Talaro 5, Samantha Lum 0, Jillian Ota 2, Kylie Casinas 6, Kyrah Hughley 0, Kelcie Leong 12, Raven Rosa-Lasco 10, Amber Balite 0, Delylah Sanerivi 21, Brittany Passi 7, Tinei Sanerivi 0.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 3 (Gabriel 3). Moanalua 3 (Casinas 2, Rosa-Lasco).
Junior varsity-Moanalua 44, Roosevelt 27
OIA WEST GIRLS
No. 8 Mililani 56,
Pearl City 11
At Pearl City
Mililani (6-1) 15 19 7 15 — 56
Pearl City (2-6) 4 5 0 2 — 11
MILILANI—Brooke Napier 0, Kayla Torres 13, Dahlis Sablay 12, Hope Carter 6, Janae Richie 6, Kira Bernat 0, Kalena Gibson 9, Cheyenne Ardona 10.
PEARL CITY—Winniebhelle Cadiz 0, Allyson Gonzaga 0, Vivian Barnes 5, Alyssa Oshita 4, Skylar Umbay 2, Charli Ke-a 0, Shanelle Concepion 0, Joley Nakamura 0.
3-point goals—Mililani 6 (Torres 3, Sablay 2, Gibson). Pearl City none.
Junior varsity-Mililani 55, Pearl City 6
Radford 53, Waianae 26
At Waianae
Radford (5-1) 25 8 10 10 — 53
Waianae (3-5) 2 9 4 11 — 26
RADFORD—Natalie Jackson 15, Punipuao Seei 12, Salara Dill 9, Peyton Vincent 2, Daphnee Fagaragan 2, Aimee Chock 3, Angela Howell 6, Marika Wojtal 4, Ashlyn McGarrah 0.
WAIANAE—Kailee Kaahaaina 0, Charlotte Garcia 4, Yasmine Gamurot-Ching-Lareau 2, Daysha Kaleikini 0, Ferrari Scanlan 4, Alexzandra Lancaster-Banglos 4, Alizelia Love 9, Pomai Tambaoan-Kaeo 3.
3-point goals—Radford 6 (Seei 3, Jackson 2, Chock). Waianae 1 (Tambaoan-Kaeo).
Junior varsity-Waianae def. Radford
Aiea 43, Waialua 29
At Aiea
Waialua (0-8) 1 7 6 15 — 29
Aiea (1-6) 10 15 8 10 — 43
WAIALUA—Kaitlin Ayanon 4, Kayla Guess 2, Leaa Puleala 11, Chalseah Pascua 1, Cherysh Wong 0, Chavelle Lele 0, Ganni Sadoy 0, Tausala Moeaveave 0, Candace Basilio 9, Laola Pang 0, Sophia Manalo 0, Janal Medrano 0, Olivia Albrecht 2.
AIEA—Tammy Thieu 0, Chantelle Shimabukuro 0, Jaslyn Madriaga-Aguigui 2, Kailly Paulo 10, Tia Ueoka 9, Vien Crisostomo 12, Kelsie Shibata 0, Angelica Moli 2, Ufi Ale 8.
3-point goals—Waialua 3 (Basilio 3). Aiea 1 (Crisostomo).
Leilehua 47,
Campbell 42
At Campbell
Leilehua (6-1) 11 10 10 16 — 47
Campbell (4-3) 7 21 5 9 — 42
LEILEHUA—Joslyn Mendoza 3, Kaylen Kamelamela 3, Kayla Posiulai 0, Gabriella Johnson 0, Jemma Godbout 0, Chyel Palmer 23, Alaese McKenzie 0, Abigail Flores 5, Shaylee Todani 3, Kimberley Owens 7, Asia Castillo 3.
CAMPBELL—Taylynn Saniatan 2, Danielle Silva 4, Alyssa Marie Acidera 0, Shantelle Sagucio 0, Gieani Balino 25, Chasstiny Balagso-Baqui 0, Jasianna Ah Nee Green 5, Brittany Matthews 2, Kimberlee Ung 4.
3-point goals—Leilehua 3 (Mendoza, Kamelamela, Todani). Campbell 6 (Balino 5, Silva).
Junior varsity-Campbell 34, Leilehua 30
BIIF BOYS
Kamehameha-Hawaii 50, Keaau 48
