The Kapolei boys basketball team needed just a half of league play to remember what made it a winner last season.
Mililani is still trying to figure it out.
The sixth-ranked Hurricanes held the Trojans to a single point in the third quarter en route to a 47-28 win in the league opener for both teams.
Curtis Tavares led Kapolei with 15 points, Christopher Dillard had 13 and Zachary Reeves added nine as the host Hurricanes got all but three points from their starters. It was Dillard’s fifth straight game in double figures, and he earned his 10th point with 4:32 left in the second quarter.
While the past two meetings between the two teams came down to winning layups in the last seconds, this one was over midway through the third quarter. Kapolei held a slim 25-21 lead at the half.
“We didn’t play defense in the first half like we were capable of doing, and it upset me,” Kapolei coach Gary Ellison said. “That was our halftime adjustment, play defense like we are supposed to.”
The Hurricanes forced seven turnovers in the telling frame, and the Trojans scored on just one of their 15 possessions. The Hurricanes scored on seven of their 14 possessions to run the margin from four to 19.
“Coach wanted us to come out and play some high-intensity D,” Tavares said. “We kinda came out thinking they were just going to give us the game and coach got on us for that so after that we came together and did what we were supposed to.”
Mililani played without starters Sylvester Panoncillo and Riley Borges because of sprained ankles and four others because of other ailments. The Trojans were beaten up during December’s hectic tournament season, entering everyone they could.
“We didn’t do the things we did in the first half and it hurt,” Mililani coach Edward Gonzalez said. “It’s just the first game, don’t worry, we will get better.”
Mene Perese picked up the slack for the injured Trojans, leading the way with eight points on a variety of post moves. All of his points came in the first half and he was 0-for-4 from the line.
Kapolei was without forward Elijah Gipson, who is still recovering from a concussion. Gipson should be back next week but will probably miss Saturday’s home game against Nanakuli. Mililani visits Pearl City on Saturday.
At Kapolei
Mililani (0-1) 8 13 1 6 — 28
Kapolei (1-0) 11 14 16 6 — 47
MILILANI—Jason Calabrese 4, Peter Bueno 4, Cody Sison 4, Elijah Gambol 4, Noel Bueno 2, Sean Fitzgerald 2, Mene Perese 8.
KAPOLEI—Dorian Antonio-Martos 3, Curtis Tavares 15, Joshua Wills 3, Christopher Dillard 13, Zachary Reeves 9, Micah Kapoi 4.
3-point goals—Mililani none. Kapolei 5 (Tavares 3, Dillard, Antonio-Martos)
Junior varsity—Mililani 38, Kapolei 37
OIA WEST BOYS
Radford 40, Waipahu 26
Mark Villejo scored 13 points to lead the Rams over the host Marauders.
At Waipahu
Radford (1-0) 13 10 7 10 — 40
Waipahu (0-1) 5 8 8 5 — 26
RADFORD—Jamaree Jackson 3, Malcolm Hill 6, Ammon Deei 6, Mark Villejo 13, Kalei Wong 0, Trevon Hinkle 0, Courtney Spencer 5, Jordin Pacheco 0, Mana Kakiva 6, Blake Weldon 1.
WAIPAHU—Paul Alambatin 0, Tupou Eliu 0, Gerald Felix 0, Gerrymie Ilan 0, Al Jerome Leano 4, Brandon Lucien-Timbreza 0, Bryan Mason 2, Ryan Mendoza 2, Brendan Mendoza-Bulong 2, Dustin Morales 0, Eliser Paclob Jr. 5, Jed Pagtulingan 6, Paul Subia 0, Triton Tatupu 0, Abelle Tejada 0, Jusyl Tambobolan 0, Naftali Tolibas 3, Keanu Deboma 2.
3-point goals—Radford 1 (Villejo). Waipahu 1 (Paclob Jr. 1).
Junior varsity—Radford 56, Waipahu 41
Pearl City 45, Campbell 30
Sonny Glisson scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead the host Chargers over the Sabers.
At Pearl City
Campbell (0-1) 14 4 7 5 — 30
Pearl City (1-0) 11 15 13 6 — 45
CAMPBELL—Brannon Bantolina 0, Jomar Gapusan 2, Alex Layi , Joshua Forte 0, Jayce Bantolina 7, Paul Andrew Rhoden 0, Justin Tago’sue 9, Gilbert Dayanan 10, Melvin Bergado 0, Donovan Poniatowski 0, Juan-Paulo Felizardo 0, Kainoa Perry 0, Solomon Leaeno 2.
PEARL CITY—Isaac Amorin 8, Reymart Rosario 4, Tyson Hickcox 11, Zachary Kaya 2, Sonny Glisson 15, Daicorri Briscoe 2, Bricen Shaser 0, Shandy Reyes 0, Joshua Cudi 3, Justine Bautista 0, Bryson Galderia 0.
3-point goals—Campbell 3 (J. Bantolina, Tago’sue, Dayanan). Pearl City 4 (Glisson 3, Cudi).
Junior varsity—Campbell 37, Pearl City 31
Leilehua 53, Waianae 35
Dyllan Amond led the Mules with a game-high 17 points.
At Waianae
Leilehua (1-0) 8 18 14 13 — 53
Waianae (0-1) 6 4 15 10 — 35
LEILEHUA—Carlan Hayes 2, Kristian Wong-Ventura 0, Shai Pulawa 4, Branson Funakoshi 0, Pomai Cozo 11, Elijah Calzo 7, Kenneth Hill 0, Troy Ross 10, Dyllan Amond 17, Marvin Roldan 2, Marquis Jackson 0, Torenzo Vereen 0.
WAIANAE—Justin Kila 8, Tyger Rohr 0, Jamal Lopez 8, Makana Piilani 2, Joe Garcia 4, Mahvan Tau 0, Alex Richardson 8, Austin Thomas 0, Bronson Brown Kaopua 5, Wayne Silva 0.
3-point goals—Leilehua 2 (Cozo, Ross). Waianae none.
Junior varsity—Leilehua 44, Waianae 23
Nanakuli 55, Waialua 39
Joshua Defreitas scored 19 points to lead the Golden Hawks over the host Bulldogs.
At Waialua
Nanakuli (1-0) 12 14 12 17 — 55
Waialua (0-1) 3 18 7 11 — 39
NANAKULI—Alika Moore 4, Charles Garcia 0, Tryson Vincent 9, Joshua Defreitas 19, Joe Shelton 16, Daniel Puni 5, Royce Oshima 2.
WAIALUA—Ryan Jay Pascual 6, Xavier Repollo 18, Keevin Cuadro 4, Richard Pascual 2, Tripp Blaser 2, Jeren Dingal 4, Isaiah McShane 3.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 3 (Defreitas 2, Vincent). Waialua 4 (Repollo 2, Jay Pascual, McShane).
Junior varsity—Nanakuli 64, Waialua 49
OIA EAST BOYS
No. 3 Kalaheo 48, McKinley 34
The Mustangs pulled away in the second half to defeat the Tigers. Josh Ko and Shemuel Sukumaran led Kalaheo with 11 each.
At McKinley
Kalaheo (1-0) 15 8 15 10 — 48
McKinley (0-1) 8 13 10 3 — 34
KALAHEO—Josh Ko 11, Shemuel Sukumaran 11, Kalei Zuttermeister 10, Kurt Vegas 4, Kalani Green 0, Derick Morgan 7, Kupa‘a Harrison 3, Anthony Rowan 2.
MCKINLEY—Dan Villejo 3, Lanson Hino 0, Kui Williams 2, Brennan Waters 5, Joseph Alzona 3, Dayton Lee 0, Jeff Fronda 7, AJ Ortaleza 8, Erolino Javier 0, Jared Malaga 6.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 2 (Ko, Sukumaran). McKinley 5 (Villejo, Waters, Alzona, Jeff Fronda, AJ Ortaleza).
Junior varsity—Kalaheo 40, McKinley 31
Kaiser 73, Anuenue 35
Chance Kalaugher scored 21 as the Cougars smashed Na Koa.
At Kaiser
Anuenue (0-1) 8 12 11 4 — 35
Kaiser (1-0) 16 28 12 17 — 73
ANUENUE—Ikaika Benjamin 6, Kamanaopono Grace-Kekawa 4, Kamalu Kamauoha 2, Kimo Romena 6, Kamanao Dureg 0, Na Alii Dureg 4, Kaimi Tasaka 3, Kawaa Kahana-Reid 0, Keanu Rodriguez 2, Pono Kahili 8, Aleno Del Toro 0, Kaleo Lindsey 0, Kaleo Gaspar 0.
KAISER—Clayton Sai 0, Nic Tom 12, Melvin Kahunanui 7, Brysen Chun-Ming 7, Makena Kaneaiakala 6, Jensen Momoki 4, Trevin Kahunanui 8, Tarius Hill 7, Taylor Damaschi 0, Chance Kalaugher 21, Leimana Chong-Gum 0, Joshua Pokraka 0, Christian Kastrinakis 1.
3-point goals—Anuenue 3 (Romena 2, Tasaka). Kaiser 1 (Kalaugher).
Kahuku 52, Roosevelt 45
Hirkley Latu scored 20 points as the Red Raiders topped the Rough Riders.
At Kahuku
Roosevelt (0-1) 4 16 14 11 — 45
Kahuku (1-0) 7 17 9 19 — 52
ROOSEVELT—Bryson Quakenbush 14, JJ Acopan 8, Justin Furtado 0, Jake Kawasaki 3, Isaiah Visoria 11, Anfernee Liwai 9, Mick Colling 0, Valen Inaura 0, Henry Maumalanga 0, Chaston Marcos 0.
KAHUKU—Chance Maghanoy 0, Kawehena Johnson 6, Will Cravens 6, Lasselle Thompson 4, Ku-j Tapusoa 0, Soli Afalava 4, Quayd AhYou 2, Hirkley Latu 20, Lamone Williams 10, McKay Lewis 0.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 5 (Quackenbush 3, Acopan 2). Kahuku 1 (Cravens).
Junior varsity—Kahuku 55, Roosevelt 34
Farrington 72, Castle 44
Tyler Liana posted 23 points to lead the Governors.
At Farrington
Castle (0-1) 8 9 4 23 — 44
Farrington (1-0) 21 16 24 11 — 72
CASTLE—Justin Pang 7, Kela Shea 6, Keanu Furtado 9, Erik Smith 5, Nui Furtado 4, Joe Lililo III 10, Bryson Aiwohi 3.
FARRINGTON—Jacob McEnroe 11, Mark Dudalao 2, Isaiah Smith 10, Van Hugo 6, Darell Jose 0, Marco Cudia 8, Jeric Cedacio 2, Michael Alob 2, Tyler Liana 23, Mason Semisi 5, John Castillo 3.
3-point goals—Castle 2 (Pang, K. Furtado). Farrington 3 (McEnroe, Cudia, Castillo).
Junior varsity—Farrington 70, Castle 40
ILH DIVISION I GIRLS
No. 7 Punahou 56, Sacred Hearts 34
Astra Kidani scored 17 points to lead the Buffanblu over the Lancers.
At Sacred Hearts
Punahou (2-2) 16 15 14 11 — 56
Sacred Hearts (0-4) 8 13 7 6 — 34
PUNAHOU—Keaupono Fey 13, Aviana Finn 0, Michelle San Luis 2, Whitney Sia 2, Hailey Motooka 4, Astra Kidani 17, Asia Oliveri 1, Turner Wong 12, Kaitlyn Waki 0, Tyra Moe 5, Lia Mausolf 0, Heaven Wong 0.
SACRED HEARTS—Tiare Libarios Moses 5, Ke‘ala Rutkowski 6, Brittney Mopas 2, Paris Johnson 5, Jessica Hanashiro 6, Zoey Yamamoto 4, Tristan Martin 2, Erica Pagan 4.
3-point goals—Punahou 5 (Kidani 4, Wong). Sacred Hearts none.
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
‘Iolani II 39, Christian Academy 15
Sayge Rezentes scored 10 points to lead the Raiders.
At ‘Iolani
CA (0-4) 4 8 0 3 — 15
‘Iolani II (2-1) 7 13 12 7 — 39
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Andrale Domligan 0, Rhea Elcock 1, Claudeth Ann Teruel 1, Rebecca Abergas 0, Heavenlee Asato 5, Briana Rodrigues 2, Bethany Agcaoili 0, Charanne Bonilla 6, Kristyn Fujii 0.
‘IOLANI II—Sayge Rezentes 10, Lauren Nikaido 7, Courtney Kennedy 7, Megan Nakai 0, Lansing Sugita 2, Sydney Halcro 2, Megan Kibota 2, Jasmine Chen 7, Michelle Maitland 2, Kiana Like-Uehara 0.
3-point goals—Christian Academy 1 (Bonilla). ‘Iolani II 4 (Rezentes 2, Nikaido, Kennedy).
Le Jardin 30, Punahou II 26
Renee Van Bergeijk posted 11 points as the Bulldogs handed the Buffanblu their first loss.
At Punahou
Le Jardin (2-1) 10 5 6 9 — 30
Punahou II (2-1) 6 2 12 6 — 26
LE JARDIN—Nicole Caspers 0, Jasmine Baginski 0, Renee Van Bergeijk 11, Michelle Takenaka 0, Kelly Kuchenbecker 5, Dana Kim 0, Jordan Gonzales 1, Stephanie Ramos 0, Kacey Kuchenbecker 7, Taylor Valentine 6.
PUNAHOU II—Kelly Honda 2, Kaheke Martinson 2, Melissa Nakamoto 2, Lauren Marquez 8, Arianna Hashimoto 4, Megan Lau 0, Ashley Mae Talion 0, Kayla Amano 0, Eden Te’o 2, Kasey Li 2, Emily Young 0, Vanessa Va‘a 4.
3-point goals—Le Jardin none. Punahou II none.
Hawaii Baptist 38, La Pietra 11
Jenee Brown and Dominique Hart scored six points apiece to lead the Eagles over the Panthers.
At Hawaii Baptist
La Pietra (0-3) 2 6 3 0 — 11
Hawaii Baptist (4-0) 15 6 7 10 — 38
LA PIETRA—Veloniqa Taniguchi 2, Kaylene Kiana Hoohuli 0, Gabrielle Mark 4, Napua Lum 0, Marina Sewell 5, Nikki Nguyen 0.
HAWAII BAPTIST—Rylie Wada 5, Jaryn Ramos 2, Sara Utsugi 0, Torie Miyoi 2, Jennifer Gonsalves 2, Stephanie Dang 4, Nicole Lopes 2, Hailey Chong 6, Jenee Brown 3, Hayley Dixon 4, Kelsey Bajet 0, Dominique Hart 6, Lauren Sumida 0, Kainani Gruspe 0, Megan Horita 0, Kaily Lum 2.
3-point goals—La Pietra none. Hawaii Baptist 2 (Wada, Brown).
St. Francis 45, St. Andrew’s 9
Kayla Jones had 13 points to lead the Saints over the Pride.
At St. Francis
St. Andrew’s (0-3) 2 1 3 3 — 9
St. Francis (4-1) 13 15 2 15 — 45
ST. ANDREW’S—Rachel Tamashiro 0, Megan Ho 2, Megan Elento 0, Lindsey Ancog 0, Kallie Chang 3, Amber Tajiri 3, Tahoora Hojatighami 0, Kailee Shiraishi 1, Sylvanna Henen 0, Rachel Yamashiro 0, Nunia Ikavuka 0.
ST. FRANCIS— Kayla Jones 13, Alissa Pacarro 0, Hunter Roberts 3, Tori Keliiaa 9, Kiana Flynn 3, Taylor Bellevol 10, Lacey Satele 6, Ashley Kahapea-Wagner 0, Rachel Carlos 1.
3-point goals—St. Andrew’s none. St. Francis 6 (Keliaa 3, Jones 2, Roberts).
ILH Division III Girls
Lutheran 39, Lanakila Baptist 28
Kaleihiwa Ahnew scored 14 points to lead the Lions.
At Sacred Hearts
Lanakila Baptist (0-4) 4 2 13 9 — 28
Lutheran (4-0) 12 10 10 7 — 39
LANAKILA BAPTIST—Jeizelyn Pananganan 12, Emily Abang 0, Bethesa Camacho 0, Millie Pacheco 11, Janelle Czerkowy 0, Jessica Yri 0, Katherine Walker 2, Rebecca Carruthers 2, Jasmine Powell-Santiago 1.
LUTHERAN—Kayla Suganuma 7, Kailya Osaki 3, Vikazolia Naulu 13, Kaleihiwa Ahnew 14, Doris Naulu 2.
3-point goals—Lanakila Baptist 3 (Pacheco 3). Lutheran 1 (Suganuma).
Island Pacific 33, Hawaiian Mission 30
Melannie Namoca scored eight points in the Navigators’ win.
At Hawaiian Mission
Island Pacific (2-1) 4 13 3 13 — 33
HMA (1-2) 5 6 12 7 — 30
ISLAND PACIFIC—Kaylyn Kekao 2, Nathasia Cabrerus 3, Faith Hartly 0, Tia Odoardi 6, Kiana Fleming 6, Melannie Namoca 8, Chelsa Robello 2, Isabella Yeur 4, Shelby Poole 2, Kaitlyn Glaser 0.
HAWAIIAN MISSION—Raeann Butala 0, Savanna Valencia 7, Abegail Ramos 2, Isabella Olsen 9, Dirajah Naeole-Miles 3, Sarah Yasin 0, Sarah Santiwan 0, Lydia Earles 0, Laryssa Furtado 0, Sita Mairu 2, Grazielle Abaya 0, Kalena Kaneakua 7.
3-point goals—Island Pacific 1 (Yeur). Hawaiian Mission 2 (Olsen, Kaneakua).
Also
ILH
Division I-AA boys
‘Iolani 59, Saint Louis 42
Junior varsity boys
‘Iolani 46, Punahou Gold 35
Island Pacific 35, Damien 28
University 53, Assets 36
Punahou 57, Kamehameha Blue 37
