‘Iolani defeats Konawaena for girls state basketball title

2023 FEBRUARY 03 SPT KONA IOL HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Iolani’s Hayulie-Anne Ohta (14) passes the ball past Konawaena’s Kaanoipua Leleiwi (1) during the first half of the HHSAA Division I Girls Basketball State Championship on Friday, February 3, 2023

2023 FEBRUARY 03 SPT KONA IOL HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Iolani’s Paige Oh (10) goes to steal the ball from Konawaena’s Angelie Molina (11) during the first half of the HHSAA Division I Girls Basketball State Championship on Friday, February 3, 2023

2023 FEBRUARY 03 SPT KONA IOL HSA PHOTO BY CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Iolani’s Callie Pieper (20) goes to the basket over Konawaena’s Kaylie Yamasaki (2) with Konawaena’s Braelyn Kauhi (23) defending for two points during the first half of the HHSAA Division I Girls Basketball State Championships on Friday, February 3, 2023

The Iolani Raiders celebrate after defeating the Konawaena Wildcats 59-38 for the HHSAA Division I girls basketball state championship on Friday.

Iolani’s Abby Tanaka shoots as Konawaena’s Kaanoipua Leleiwi defends during the first half.

Iolani’s Paige Oh passes the ball during the second half.

Iolani’s Paige Oh goes to the basket during the first half.

The Iolani Raiders celebrate after defeating the Konawaena Wildcats 59-38 for the HHSAA Division I girls basketball state championship on Friday.

Iolani’s Kanoe Hanohano looks to the basket as Konawaena’s Kaanoipua Leleiwi defends during the second half.

Konawaena’s Kaanoipua Leleiwi and Iolani’s Mele Sake fight for the ball during the second half.

Iolani’s Kanoe Hanohano makes a 3-point basket during the second half.

Iolani’s Kina Sake (30) and Mele Sake (33) react after teammate Kanoe Hanohano makes a 3-point basket during the second half.

Iolani’s Keely Kai looks to the basket as Konawaena’s Kaylie Yamasaki defends during the second half.