Alex Masaquel scored 12 points and Pua Kahalehoe added 11, including a crucial putback with 35 seconds to play, as No. 3 ‘Iolani edged No. 7 Punahou 41-36 on Tuesday night at the Raiders’ gym.
‘Iolani improved to 3-1 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (7-4 overall) with the victory over its arch rival. Punahou, which got 10 points from guard Astra Kidani, dropped to 2-3 in league play (7-4 overall) despite battling the Raiders evenly on the glass.
The Raiders limited Punahou to 1-for-12 shooting from beyond the 3-point arc and 30 percent shooting from the field overall (13-for-43).
‘Iolani’s constant full-court pressure kept the visitors from establishing any kind of offensive flow, particularly with Turner Wong (six points, four assists) having an off night from the perimeter and post scorer Samantha Alakai still out with an ankle injury.
Jade Botelho added eight points, four boards and three blocks for ‘Iolani.
“It was a rough game, but as a team we knew what we had to do, which was stop their penetration,” Botelho said.
Freshman post Tyra Moe had seven points, seven boards and a block for Punahou.
“We practiced for their offense, but some of their things were new to us,” Moe said. “We’ve just got to work hard, get into the (league) tournament and do good.”
The Raiders, once a guard-dominant team with former all-state guards Kylie Maeda and Saphyre Rezentes, have adopted a new approach that puts Masaquel and Botelho’s mobility and finishing ability to work.
“Our new offense, we started learning it two weeks ago,” Botelho said. “Alex and I read the play and it gets us easy baskets inside and outside.”
Using those pick-and-rolls on the wing, with a multitude of slip-screen lobs, ‘Iolani shot 47 percent from the field (17-for-36). Assistant coach Rodney Veary was pleased.
“We’ve learned to attack differently. We started in November and this team has constantly overachieved. They’ve assumed the leadership roles,” he said.
‘Iolani platooned in the first half, using fresh legs and that fullcourt pressure to wear the Buffanblu guards down. Despite a torrent of turnovers in the second (six) and third quarters (five), Punahou rallied from a 36-25 deficit to make it a one-possession game. Kidani’s 3-pointer near the end of the third cut the lead to eight. She accounted for the next four points with a steal and feed to Hailey Motooka for a bucket, and then drove to the rim for a fast-break layup.
Then came a Punahou timeout, and when officials put the ball back in play, the Raiders were still in their huddle. That allowed Kidani to feed Keaupono Fey for an uncontested layup, and Punahou was within 37-34 with 40 seconds remaining.
“We didn’t hear the (officials’) warnings being called, so we were thrown back a little, but you’ve just got to move on,” Botelho said.
The Raiders made matters interesting by making just three of their 10 free-throw attempts in the final quarter. Klein Masutani was at the line with 37 ticks left for a 1-and-1 try when Kahalehoe rebounded her miss and scored to give ‘Iolani a five-point cushion, 39-34.
Kidani swished two foul shots with 24 seconds left to bring the Buffanblu within three, but Kahalehoe came through again, hitting two free throws with 23 seconds left.
Botelho then blocked a baseline shot by Wong to end Punahou’s threat.
“We can lose to anybody in the league. Punahou is just as good as anyone,” Veary said.
‘Iolani’s only shortcoming came at the charity stripe: 5-for-14.
It was another typical close, high-intensity battle between the two schools. ‘Iolani won twice last year, 38-35 and 59-58, before losing 51-38 in a late-season matchup that had no bearing on the final standings.
No. 6 Maryknoll 59, Sacred Hearts 44
Alexis Delovio scored 10 points to lead the Spartans.
At Sacred Hearts
Maryknoll (3-1) 9 17 17 16 — 59
Sha (0-5) 7 14 8 15 — 44
MARYKNOLL—Alexis Delovio 10, Maile Goodin 4, Maya Rodriguez-Chang 7, Crystie Wong 3, Maia Laboy 4, Cianna Ochoco 4, Kaile Cambra 2, Kayla Agustin 2, Lindsey Lee 2, Siena Shupe 5, Maegen Martin 10, Kylie Teramoto 4.
SACRED HEARTS—Tiare Libarios-Moses 11, Brittney Mopas 7, Paris Johnson 0, Jessica Hanashiro 10, Zoey Yamamoto 3, Kala Ariana Fiesta 0, Tristan Martin 1, Erika Pagan 12, Vikatolia Tupou 0.
3-point goals—Maryknoll 2 (Shupe, Wong). Sacred Hearts none.
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
Hanalani 50, ‘Iolani 33
Sarah Liva led all scorers with 34 points as the Royals defeated the Raiders.
At ‘Iolani
HANALANI (3-1) 9 13 15 13 — 50
‘IOLANI II (2-3) 4 12 9 10 — 33
HANALANI—Lyna Kehler 7, Catherine Armstrong 1, Brittany Williams 4, Lexi Hee 0, Keani Sato 0, Dylan McCorquodale 4, Kara Tanaka 0, Sarah Liva 34.
‘IOLANI—Sayge Rezentes 10, Liz Nomura 0, Lauren Nikaido 4, Courtney Kennedy 6, Lansing Sugita 3, Arieta Angafa 6, Sydnee Halcro 3, Megan Kibota 0, Jasmine Chen 0, Michelle Maitland 1, Kiana Like-Uehara 2.
3-point goals—Hanalani none. ‘Iolani II 3 (Rezentes 2, Halcro).
OIA WEST GIRLS
No. 7 Leilehua 61, Waipahu 37
Elyshia Bowden scored a game-high 16 points as the Mules routed the Marauders.
At Leilehua
Waipahu (1-5) 9 9 8 11 — 37
Leilehua (7-1) 14 21 16 10 — 61
WAIPAHU—Shaina Asada 0, Patricia Malala 6, Krystal Aceret 1, Rhicca Savella 0, Tammy Viliamu 3, Arriane Joshua Fernandez 1, Arriane Janine Fernandez 0, Nicole Puaa 11, Kuinita Donley 4, Nala Viliamu 11.
LEILEHUA—Kirzzle Calip 2, Jerilyn Maluyo 12, Tatiana Caravallo 3, Carissa McBride 4, Briana Crawley 14, Tiffany Reyher 8, Elyshia Bowden 16, Deja Bryant 0, Tywanna Abbott 2, Azah Quach 0.
3-point goals—Waipahu none. Leilehua 4 (Reyher 2, Caravallo, Maluyo.
Junior varsity—Leilehua def. Waipahu, score not reported
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Varsity girls
No. 2 Konawaena 59, Hawaii Prep 20
ILH DIVISION I BOYS
No. 5 ‘Iolani 52, Saint Louis 48
Drew Uchiyama knocked down two of ‘Iolani’s five 3-pointers as the Raiders held off the Crusaders.
At ‘Iolani
(No score by quarters reported)
‘IOLANI—Andrew Okimura 2, Drew Uchiyama 11, Reece Foy 8, Ikaika Phillip 4, Nick Yim 0, Chris Gallacher 8, Tanner Nishioka 0, Marc Ma 7, Trey Kidd 0, Zach Buscher 8, Erik Yamada 4, John Lee 0, Josiah Situmeang 0, Adrian Kwok 0, Kamu Borden 0.
SAINT LOUIS—Jimmy Nunuha III 13, Kevin Marks 4, Ihaka Johnson 4, Nate Mantanona 5, Jedidiah Lulu 1, Jaron Hall-Moniz 8, Peter Sagapolutele 0, Elijah Robb 0, Wallen Te‘o 2, Robert Sawinski 6, Spencer Johnson 5, Daniel Yoshiki 0, Adrian Faitalia 0.
3-point goals—‘Iolani 5 (Buscher 2, Uchiyama 2, Foy. Saint Louis 1 (Nunuha III).
Damien 67, Island Pacific 35
Alex Fant (11 points) and Ashton Obrero (10) combined to score 21 points as the Monarchs beat the Navigators.
At Hanalani
DAMIEN (1-0) 14 20 19 14 — 67
IPA (0-1) 9 7 5 14 — 35
DAMIEN—Noah Ferreira 8, Syles Choy 4, Kobe Ikari 4, Aaron Miyahira 0, Jaylen Layco 6, Linden Quintal 4, Nick Arakaki 2, Kapiina King 5, Gavin Ah Yat Kahapea 3, Marcus Mafi 4, Ashton Obrero 10, Alex Fant 11, Rocky Mori 0, Dobie Ching 5, James Roy 1, Kenya Buckner 0.
ISLAND PACIFIC—Josiah Gabriel 0, Harvey Alexander 6, Michael Brenner 6, Brett Arakawa 1, Ian Schumaker 18, Dalton Wood 0, Andrew McCarthy 0, Eric Longanecker 0, Brian Arde 4.
3-point goals—Damien 1 (Ching). Island Pacific none.
Hanalani 37, Hawaii Baptist 25
The Royals held onto an early lead to defeat the Eagles.
John Brady led Hanalani with nine points.
At Hanalani
HBA (1-1) 4 5 6 10 — 25
HANALANI (1-0) 17 7 4 9 — 37
HAWAII BAPTIST—Bryson Hirokawa 0, Michael Dang 2, Joshua Kishaba 2, Danton Tominaga 3, Chris Caballes 7, Matthew Kishaba 5, Brett Miller 0, David Efhan 6.
HANALANI—Lucas Leaman 0, Michael Milton 8, John Brady 9, Jordan Ebisu 0, Logan Oyama 0, Nicholas Milone 6, Jesse Tory 0, Conner Kaneshiro 8, Tyler Cruz 0, Colby Schoniwitz 0, Scott Fujiwara 0, Duane Teem 6, Kody Fahrni 0.
3-point goals—Hawaii Baptist 2 (M. Kishaba, Tominaga). Hanalani 1 (Milton).
University 61, Lanakila Baptist 39
Ryan Kaleikini scored a game-high 18 points as the Junior ’Bows remained unbeaten in league play with a dominant victory over the Warriors.
At Klum gym
LBA (0-2) 5 9 13 12 — 39
UNIVERSITY (2-0) 12 21 17 14 — 61
LANAKILA BAPTIST—Elijah Butler 11, Isaac Shubert 3, Roycen Routt 7, Jeremy Clark 6, Andrew Walker 12, Jesse Mariano 0, Joshua Mungie 0, Zander Panglininan 0, Hikaru Kamikubo 0, Colton Salvador 0.
UNIVERSITY—Chris Meyer 9, Anthony Canencia 14, Colin Lee 2, Josh Akamine 3, R.J. Realubit 8, Milton Politano 0, Ryan Kaleikini 18, Matt Lee 0, Sean Mahiko 0, Reece Alvarado 7.
3-point goals—Lanakila Baptist none. University 7 (Meyer 3, Canencia 2, Akamine, Alvarado).
Also
ILH
Junior varsity boys
Damien 60, University 42
‘Iolani 50, Kamehameha Blue 47
