This might not be settled until the regular season begins.
Three-time defending state champion ‘Iolani and title contender Kamehameha split the vote to share the No. 1 ranking in the Star-Advertiser Girls Basketball Top 10.
The Raiders and Warriors each secured five first-place votes from the panel of coaches and media in the first poll of the season. ‘Iolani went 3-0 at the Matsumoto Law Group Black and Gold Classic last week with wins over Leilehua (75-15), Campbell (50-38) and Konawaena (65-57). Sophomore Justice Kekauoha (14 points per game) and freshman sharpshooter Rayah Soriano (13.3 ppg) led the injury-plagued Raiders.
Kamehameha was 4-0 last week with wins over the Stampeders (Yorba Linda, Calif.) (69-35), Leilehua (56-6), Konawaena (45-36) and Campbell (48-31). Center Nihoa Dunn (10.3 ppg) powered the Warriors.
The top two teams do not meet until Dec. 20, after the ILH season tips off.
Konawaena is No. 3 in the poll, followed by Maryknoll, which is off to a 4-1 start with Waiakea transfer Pua Herrington now with the Lady Spartans. In three games, the 5-foot-10 junior guard averaged nearly 26 points per game at the Black and Gold Classic last week.
Star-Advertiser Girls Basketball Top 10
Monday, Nov. 18, 2024
Rank School (1st) (record) Pts LW
1. (tie) ‘Iolani (3-0) (5) 95 —
> def. Konawaena, 65-57
> next: vs. Hanalani, Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
1. (tie) Kamehameha (4-0) (5) 95 —
> def. Campbell, 48-31
> next: vs. Kapaa, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
3. Konawaena (1-2) 80 —
> lost to ‘Iolani, 65-57
> next: bye
4. Maryknoll (4-1) 59 —
> def. Kalani, 75-21
> next: bye (vs. Maui, Nov. 27)
5. Kahuku (0-0) 49 —
> bye
> next: bye (at Orem, Utah, Dec. 5)
6. Campbell (0-3) 43 —
> lost to Kamehameha, 48-31
> next: vs. Hanalani, Thursday, 7 p.m.
7. Moanalua (1-0) 33 —
> def. Pearl City, 51-10
> next: vs. Kamehameha I-AA Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
> next: bye (vs. Mater Dei, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m.)
8. Punahou (0-0) 26 —
> bye
> next: bye
9. Hawaii Baptist (3-0) 16 —
> def. Kailua, 52-39
> next: vs. Kohala, Thursday, 8 p.m. (SHA tourney)
> next: vs. Kaimuki, Friday, 8 p.m. (SHA tourney)
> next: vs. Pearl City, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. (SHA tourney)
10. Lahainaluna (0-0) 14 —
> bye
> next: bye
Also receiving votes: Mililani 9, Waiakea 6, KS-Maui 5, Radford 5, Hanalani 3, Kapolei 3, Maui 3, Kohala 2, Waimea 2, Kailua 1, Mid-Pacific 1.
