Senior center Jasianna Ah Nee-Green finished with 18 points and 17 rebounds as Campbell ousted Kaiser 51-42 on Friday night in Oahu Interscholastic Association Division I playoff action at Nanakuli gym.
Campbell (8-3), the fifth seed from the West, advanced to the quarterfinal round and will meet Leilehua, which had an opening-round bye.
Guard Gina Balino added 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals for the Lady Sabers, who built a 16-point lead in the first half and fought off a furious rally by the Cougars — Kaiser got within six points — in the final minutes.
“I’m excited. It’s been a while since we got past this round,” Campbell coach Summer Aona said.
Danielle Silva Freeman chipped in 10 points for Campbell, which shot just 2-for-13 from 3-point range and committed 18 turnovers.
Trinidee Kahunahana had 13 points and seven rebounds for Kaiser. Senior Kayla Russell had nine points and eight boards, and Skylar Kimura scored seven of her eight points during the Lady Cougars’ fourth-quarter rally. Freshman Tanya Blakeney grabbed five boards off the bench.
The key was a matchup zone that clogged the lanes and had Kaiser off balance in the first half.
“We were able to watch footage of them in a preseason game,” Aona noted. “They drive a lot, so our defense was like a pack line.”
The Sabers were in charge from the start, bolting to a 21-6 lead. They took their biggest lead of the first half, 27-11, after Balino fed Ah Nee-Green for a bank shot in the paint late in the second quarter.
“We didn’t see (the matchup zone) in the tape we had of (Campbell),” Kaiser coach Brianna Lagat-Ramos said.
Kaiser, which shot 5-for-28 from the field in the first half, trailed by 17 when Lagat-Ramos called time out midway through the third quarter. Russell scored twice in the low post and reserve Tahani Kahawai-Robertson scored on a steal to bring the Lady Cougars within 32-25.
After a long rest, Balino re-entered and sparked a 9-2 run for the Sabers, feeding Ah Nee-Green for a layup and scoring on a spin move in the lane. Silva Freeman hit a 3, Briana Momosea-Toumolupe scored on a steal and Ah Nee-Green hustled for a fast-break layup to give Campbell a 41-27 lead.
Kaiser was resilient, however, using a late run to pull within six points. Free throws by Kahunahana and a layup by Kimura (eight points) made it 45-39 with 2:58 left.
The Sabers could have put the game away then, but Balino struggled at the free-throw line. She was 2-for-8 at the stripe in the fourth, missing the front end of two 1-and-1s to keep Kaiser’s comeback hopes alive.
It was reserve guard Taylynn Saniatan who came up big, swishing two foul shots to open the lead to 47-39. Kaiser, which was 0-for-13 from 3-point range, went cold from the field and never got closer than six the rest of the way.
Kaiser finished 7-4 despite offseason turbulence and challenges that included a changing of the guard, a new head coach and a young roster fortified by underclassmen. Kaiser had no JV team this season, but Lagat-Ramos hopes to build on the team’s success during the offseason.
“This game was bigger than basketball for us,” she said. “We’ve had so many ups and downs this season. It was a rebuilding year and we accomplished a lot.”
Nanakuli 57, Roosevelt 32
Senior guard Alana Nuuanu poured in 19 points and the host Golden Hawks (9-2) used a 16-0 run in the third quarter to break open a close game and end the Rough Riders’ season.
Kalei Cates hustled for 12 points as Nanakuli, the third-place team in the OIA West regular season, advanced to the quarterfinals. Nanakuli will travel to meet East No. 2 seed Farrington today.
The Golden Hawks led 23-19 at halftime before using a stifling man-to-man defense on the Rough Riders. The lead was up to 39-19 before Taylor Tateyama’s free throw with 0.6 seconds left in the third ended the scoreless drought for Roosevelt (3-8).
Haven Gabriel and Sadie Ann Luiz led Roosevelt, the East’s sixth-place team, with eight points each. It was a homecoming of sorts for coach Chad Kapihe, a former JV coach at Nanakuli.
Radford and Kahuku triumph
Salara Dill scored 18 points and Radford outscored McKinley 17-6 in the fourth quarter to win 40-32 in the first-round playoff game at Kahuku.
Natalie Jackson added 11 points for Radford, which will play at Kaimuki today.
McKinley’s Joselle Ferrer finished with 12 points.
Kahuku 55, Kapolei 18
Savannah Christensen scored 11 points and nine other Red Raiders scored in a first-round playoff victory for host Kahuku.
The Red Raiders play at Mililani today.
Alexis Corea scored six points for the Hurricanes.
OIA DIVISION I GIRLS PLAYOFFS
Campbell 51, Kaiser 44
At Nanakuli
Campbell (8-3) 12 15 10 14 — 51
Kaiser (7-4) 4 9 12 19 — 44
CAMPBELL—Taylynn Saniatan 2, Danielle Silva Freeman 10, Alyssa Marie Acidera 0, Shantelle Sagucio 0, Gieani Balino 18, Chasstiny Balagso Baqui 1, Briana Momosea-Toumolupe 0, Jasianna Ah Nee-Green 18, Kimberlee Ung 2.
KAISER—Tahani Kahawai-Robertson 4, Skylar Kimura 8, Teia O’Malley 4, Ma‘alaea Kaneaiakala 2, Trinidee Kahunahana 13, Kylee Mahiko 2, Kayla Russell 9, Taeya Blakeney 2.
3-point goals—Campbell 2 (Freeman 2). Kaiser none.
Nanakuli 57, Roosevelt 32
At Nanakuli
Roosevelt (3-8) 9 10 1 10 — 32
Nanakuli (9-2) 17 11 16 18 — 57
ROOSEVELT—Haven Gabriel 8, Tiani Bassle Freitas 0, Sadie Ann Luiz 8, Sunshine Vicente 8, Anuhea Tadaki 0, Taylor Tateyama 3, Cathy Truong 0, Kassidy Villanueva 0, Mari Foster 5, Tia Sofa 0.
NANAKULI—Alana Nuuanu 19, Shyler Barrett 3, Mariah Manandic-Kapu 3, Kalei Cates 12, Kanani Diamond 5, Cruzita Enos 4, Shayna Montez 2, Kipona Ah Sui 4, Trisdyn Kalaau 5, Pesi Ofa 0, April Alaimalo 0.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 2 (Gabriel 2), Nanakuli 3 (Barrett, Cates, Diamond).
Radford 40, McKinley 32
At Kahuku
McKinley (4-7) 11 9 6 6 — 32
Radford (9-2) 5 9 9 17 — 40
MCKINLEY—Colby Lane 0, Cheenie Melgazo 6, Kloe Lum 11, Suzie Park 3, Cerina Noh , Joselle Ferrer 12, Brittney Chang 0, Nicole Venzon 0, Stella Martinez 0.
RADFORD—Natalie Jackson 11, Punipuao Seei 1, Salara Dill 18, Peyton Vincent 0, Daphnee Fagaragan 3, Aimee Chock 3, Angela Howell 2, Marika Wojtal 2, Devine Raymondo 0.
3-point goals—McKinley 4 (Ferrer 2, Lum, Park). Radford 3 (Dill 2, Fagaragan).
Kahuku 55, Kapolei 18
At Kahuku
Kapolei (4-7) 1 7 7 3 — 18
Kahuku (9-2) 11 18 10 16 — 55
KAPOLEI—Ashlyn Velasco 2, Alexis Corea 6, Lilinoe Ruiz-Cummings 1, Julia Velasco 5, Sienna Alo 0, Taelor Mesa 3, Sydney Faumina 1, Nichelle Brown 0.
KAHUKU—Lehiwa Benson 5, Savannah Christensen 11, Logotaeao “Divine” Galeai 6, Honey Perez-Wasson 3, Ilaosaane “Loto” Pooi 2, Talei Niu 8, Liana Holani 0, Leving Jinadasa 6, Brittni Blake 8, Kailyn “Ashley” Unga-Nihipali 4, Lydia Taulapapa 2.
3-point goals—Kapolei 2 (Mesa, J. Velasco). Kahuku 3 (Galeai 2, Benson).
OIA DIVISION II GIRLS PLAYOFFS
Castle 52, Pearl City 31
Shayla Young scored 17 points and Reilani Roller added 10 in the Knights’ first-round playoff victory over the Chargers.
Castle will play at Kalani today. Pearl City’s Alyssa Oshita posted 16 points.
At Pearl City
Castle (3-8) 6 17 13 16 — 52
Pearl City (2-9) 7 10 7 7 — 31
CASTLE—Rayjah Magit-Gorion 7, Princess Gubac 0, Hauoli Beard 8, Julie Bailey 2, Reilani Roller 10, Kaylee Ishii 4, Sheri Alvarado 0, Savanna Johnson 0, Camryn Cadinha-Oku 4, Shayla Young 17.
PEARL CITY—Allyson Gonzaga 2, Vivian Barnes 5, Alyssa Oshita 16, Skylar Umbay 6, Raquel Gonzalez 0, Charli Ke-a 2, Shanelle Concepion 0, Joley Nakamura 0.
3-point goals—Castle 4 (Roller 2, Young 2). Pearl City 2 (Oshita 2).
Moanalua 50, Aiea 26
Delylah Sanerivi scored 14 points, Raven Rosa-Lasco added 11 and Kelcie Leong had 10 in Na Menehune’s first-round playoff victory over Na Alii.
Moanalua will play Waipahu today.
Aiea’s Chantelle Shimabukuro scored eight points.
At Moanalua
Aiea (2-9) 4 9 5 8 — 26
Moanalua (6-5) 18 13 12 7 — 50
AIEA—Tammy Thieu 0, Chantelle Shimabukuro 8, Jaslyn Madriaga-Aguigui 0, D. Ogawa 0, Kailly Paulo 4, Tia Ueoka 0, Vien Crisostomo 6, Kelsie Shibata 0, L. Bala 0, Angelica Moli 3, Lusia Mauga 0, Ufi Ale 5.
MOANALUA—Lei-helani Talaro 1, Samantha Lum 2, Jillian Ota 2, Kylie Casinas 3, Kyrah Hughley 0, Kelcie Leong 10, Raven Rosa-Lasco 11, Amber Balite 1, Delylah Sanerivi 14, Brittany Passi 4, Tinei Sanerivi 2.
3-point goals—Aiea 1 (Crisostomo). Moanalua 3 (Rosa-Lasco 2, Casinas).
ILH DIVISION I BOYS
No. 4 Maryknoll 69, Mid-Pacific 46
Jaylen Cain finished with 19 points, including seven and an assist during a decisive 11-0 third-quarter run, to lift the Spartans past the Owls.
At Maryknoll
Mid-Pacific (1-5) 11 10 15 10 — 46
Maryknoll (5-1) 12 13 23 21 — 69
MID-PACIFIC—Travis Murayama 2, Cade (Nalu) Coito 11, Colin Micah Ramos 5, Hooper LeBlanc 1, Kamana Lapina 2, Hugh Donlon 5, Travis Hayashi 0, Zion Shepherd 10, Robert (Bobby) Thompson 6, Jacen Kimura 4. MARYKNOLL—Isiah Gelacio 6, Daven Pila 3, Jordyn Perez 7, Makoto Kamata 11, Kekahi Tam 1, Kainoa Ferreira 2, Jaylen Cain 19, Kaulana Schmidt 6, Kalai Akaka 4, Payton Grant 6, Marcus Tobin 2, Liko Soares 2.
3-point goals—Mid-Pacific 2 (Coito 2). Maryknoll 8 (Cain 3, Gelacio 2, Grant 2, Perez).
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
Hawaii Baptist 57, Hanalani 41
At Hanalani
Hawaii Baptist (4-2) 16 10 15 16 — 57
Hanalani (0-6) 13 13 6 9 — 41
HAWAII BAPTIST—Brandon Okazaki 0, Adam Kikuta 7, Micah Mitchell 19, Kellen Takatsuka 0, Max Wiemken 15, Payton Lee 2, Cole Galicinao 0, Bryson Gonzalez 0, Peyton Oshiro 1, Ridge Wada 0, Justin Ishida 9, Trevor Tokairin 3, Tony Lucuab 1.
HANALANI—Jacob Yarin 0, Jacob Saito 10, Kona Carruthers 7, Joshua Hooper 15, Chad Wakabayashi 4, Israel Torda 0, Jadin Kam 0, Ryan Kaneshiro 5, Laramie De Soto 0, Culver Leaman 0.
3-point goals—Hawaii Baptist 6 (Ishida 3, Mitchell 2, Kikuta). Hanalani 5 (Hooper 3, Saito 2).
Damien 65, Le Jardin 25
At Damien
Le Jardin (1-5) 3 7 10 5 — 25
Damien (4-2) 21 4 20 20 — 65
LE JARDIN—Jordon Sandoval 0, Hunter Mansanas 0, Jay Pahlmeyer 0, Evan Kroll 0, Eric Wisnom 6, Jerry Lawson 0, Charlie Abe 0, Aaron Ellingson 0, Mike Leary 0, Dominic Venezia 9, Chance Bridgman 8, Charles Kaukeano 0, James Christensen 2.
DAMIEN—Dorien Penebacker 2, Hakeem Adeniji 2, Jayden Peters-DeLaura 11, Kolin Galdiano 12, Noah Lorica 6, Robert Kanoa III 7, Shaun Apiki 2, Ed-Ryan Balbuena 7, Lindon Sevilleja 16.
3-point goals—Le Jardin none. Damien 11 (Sevilleja 4, Galdiano 2, Lorica 2, Peters-DeLaura, Balbuena, Kanoa).
ILH DIVISION III BOYS
Waldorf 60, Damien 43
At Damien
Waldorf (5-4) 15 12 12 21 — 60
Damien (0-9) 8 9 11 15 — 43
HONOLULU WALDORF—Yoshimi Yatoba 9, Mikey Furukawa 7, Richard Wu 2, Cody Masterson 7, Frank Schmidt 17, Eli Busenbark 18.
DAMIEN—Dylan Tapat 3, Brendon Hidalgo 2, Alec Cacho 2, Justice White 15, Brayden Marumoto 10, Tyler Tagalicud 7, Brysen Raguirag 4.
3-point goals—Honolulu Waldorf 1 (Furukawa). Damien 5 (White 3, Tagalicud, Tapat).
OIA EAST BOYS
No. 7 Kalaheo 66, Farrington 51
At Farrington
Kalaheo (6-3) 14 14 16 22 — 66
Farrington (4-5) 11 8 18 14 — 51
KALAHEO—Andrew Kearney 1, Cameron Kalaukoa 0, Cyrus Fernandez 0, Noah Woodby 13, Captain Whitlock 18, Kai Samiere 0, Lawrence DeCosta 0, Ryan Pardini 18, David Teves 0, Nate Gribbins 10, Justus Neufeldt 0, Cannen Chiu 4, Mark Lehner 2.
FARRINGTON—Dan Cabanlid 0, Ehzikiel Santiago 9, Ed Ped 6, Felcris Ahadain 8, Mosi Afe 2, Pono Roberts 0, Russell Nelson 0, Reymar Morales 13, RJ Wong 2, Von Ulsa 0, CJ Liana 9, Chris Afe 2.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 5 (Pardini 2, Whitlock 2, Woodby). Farrington 5 (Santiago 2, Ped 2, Ahadain).
Junior varsity—Farrington 66, Kalaheo 56
MIL DIVISION II BOYS
Molokai 69, Lanai 57
At Lanai City
Molokai 18 21 15 15 — 69
Lanai 18 10 16 13 — 57
Points leaders—Molokai: Kaina Adolpho 17, Shraedon Naeole-Starkey 14. Lanai: Naighel Calderon 22, John Baltero 21.
MIL DIVISION II GIRLS
Lanai 60, Molokai 41
At Lanai City
Molokai 10 8 16 7 — 41
Lanai 5 18 15 22 — 60
Points leaders—Molokai: Brooke Keliihoomalu 18. Lanai: Tyana Soberano Foster 25, Jana Ohashi 12.
