Kalaheo's 4th-quarter surge sinks Farrington
By Wes Nakama
Advertiser Staff Writer
The Kalaheo High School girls basketball team remained unbeaten with a 58-38 win over Farrington last night.
But as far as 20-point wins go, this one was no walk in the park. Kalaheo (7-0) jumped out to an 11-0 run to start the game but the visiting Governors (5-1) scrambled back and tied the score at 27 midway through the third quarter. The Mustangs finished the period with a 9-1 run, however, and sealed the win by scoring the first 11 points of the fourth quarter.
Kalaheo had just come off a tough 63-58 win over Kahuku in another key O'ahu Interscholastic Association Eastern Division showdown on Wednesday.
"This was our third game in three days, and we have another one tomorrow," Mustangs forward Brandy Richardson said. "Our team is tired. It's been a long week for everyone."
As usual, Richardson led the way for Kalaheo last night. She scored 20 points, grabbed six rebounds, blocked four shots and made two steals. In a three-minute stretch midway in the second half, Richardson scored on a putback, sank two free throws and finished a drive through a crowded lane to stretch a 29-28 lead into a 38-28 advantage.
"Brandy took the game over," Farrington coach Jenic Tumaneng said "She knows how to get in there and score."
The Governors, led by junior guard Cherilyn Ligot, showed they know how to rally. After falling behind 11-0 in the first three minutes and 15-6 early in the second quarter, Farrington clawed its way back. Tina Sanerivi's layup pulled the Govs to 21-17 at halftime, and a short jumper by Ligot tied the score at 27 with 4:30 left in the third quarter.
Ligot, shooting from all angles, finished with 12 points to lead Farrington.
"I'm proud of our team, they put their heart into it," Tumaneng said. "That's what we've tried to instill in them: Play hard all 32 minutes, no matter what the score is."
Dawnelle Nahinu's free throw with 2:23 left in the game ended a 22-1 run for Mustangs, giving them a 51-29 lead.
But the frantic pace never slowed.
"You don't ever count out Farrington, it doesn't matter if you're up by 15 or 20 points," Richardson said. "They have quick guards, and they all play hard. They never give up."
Freshman point guard Bre Carson added 11 points, including three 3-pointers, for Kalaheo.
The Mustangs play at Kailua tonight.
"I felt if we could get through these last two games unscathed, we'd be in good shape," Kalaheo coach Chico Furtado said. "Both teams caused us some problems — Kahuku with their athleticism and Farrington with their quickness. But I'm was much happier with our defensive effort tonight."
FARRINGTON (5-1) 4 13 11 10—38
KALAHEO (7-0) 14 7 15 22—58
FARRINGTON—Revlyn Cabaya 8, Leslie Kinningham 0, Jenny Hamson 5, Xania Cadoy 4, Cherilyn Ligot 12, Holly Yamada 0, Ashley Soon 0, Liza Domingo 1, Pae Poasa 3, Shannon Maika 2, Tina Sanerizi 2, Lusi Uli 1.
KALAHEO—Bre Carson 11, Stacy Wright 0, Kalena Hatori 0, Brandy Richardson 20, Brandi Benson 2, Natasha Lagapa 4, Dawnelle Nahinu 5, Heather Gonsalves 5, Nicole Furtado 6, Kira Withy-Allen 0, Brina Fritzsche 5.
3-point goals— Farrington 4 (Ligot 2, Cabaya, Hamson). Kalaheo 6 (Carson 3, Furtado 2, Lagapa).
JV—Farrington 48, Kalaheo 26.
• KALANI 71, KAHUKU 60: Ashley Takata scored 30 points, including two 3-pointers, and Chenty Bonifacio added 16 as the Falcons defeated the Red Raiders.
Karla Tailele scored 14 and Natasha Kai scored 11 for Kahuku.
KAHUKU (3-4) 17 13 15 15—60
KALANI (2-4) 16 15 21 19—71
Kahuku—Mereani Lewenilovo 7, Alberta Fotu 0, Lindsey Williams 11, Lesina Funaki 0, Michelle Peters 6, Jackie Peters 0, Karla Tailele 14, Mona Nihipali 0, Natasha Kai 11, Krisha Kai 2, Latoya Wily 7, Tanya Alo 2.
Kalani—Ronelle Dement-Luamamuvae 1, Patti Kuniuki 0, Alisa Lum 0, Kristy Hirahara 4, Ashley Takata 30, Karlie Saiki 0, Amy Matsuura 0, Chenty Bonifacio 16, Lauren Cheng 9, Jodi-Ann Sagawa 4, Raylene Camara 7, Kristie Saiki 0.
3-point goals— Kahuku 1 (N. Kai). Kalani 3 (Takata 2, Cheng).
JV—Kahuku 48, Kalani 40.
• MCKINLEY 37, KAILUA 29: Amber Lee scored 15 points as the Tigers held off the Surfriders.
The game was tied at 23 after three quarters.
Lee and Kristy Fukamoto each scored four points as the Tigers outscored the Surfriders 14-6 in the fourth quarter.
KAILUA (0-6) 9 6 8 6—29
McKINLEY (4-3) 9 6 8 14—37
Kailua—Taryn Imai 2, Kanani Piimauna 8, Ivena Armand-Baoy 2, Jade Leong 0, Johnalynn Ilae 2, Jaushlyn Mansinon 2, Loke Lastimosa 7, Ruth Pedro 0, Konnie DeCaires 6.
McKinley—Chantelle Yadao 0, Rayna Isaki 4, Kristy Fukamoto 4, Pagent Kaihapea 0, Megan Miasaka 2, Lisa Barroga 2, Chyloh Rodrigues 8, Briana Ioane 1, Ceslie Maafala 1, Amber Lee 15.
3-point goals—Kailua 2 (Piimauna 1, Lastimosa 1). McKinley 4 (Rodrigues 2, Isaki 1, Fukamoto 1).
JV—McKinley 25, Kailua 10.
• PEARL CITY 43, MILILANI 33: Kristi Ayers scored six of her 17 points in the fourth quarter sparking a 6-0 Charger run as they beat the Trojans. Mililani's Darci Watanabe made three 3-pointers.
MILILANI (3-4) 13 7 9 4—33
PEARL CITY (3-3) 13 7 11 12—43
Mililani—Darci Watanabe 12, Tammie Tabudlo 0, Megan Tavares 2, Adrienne Kasaoka 6, Candice Thompson 2, Anuhea Diamond 0, Uheina Tuihalafatai 0, Khandis Hollis 4, Natasha Payne , Jade Kila 7, M. Sakai 0.
Pearl City—Darcie Hamamoto 2, Kimberly Zane 3, Gina Honda , Christy Ayers 17, Kelli Yuen 4, Ashley Pagatpatan 8, Amber Pagatpatan 4, Shaila Segawa 1, Kristi Yamura , Frances Mabalay 2, Kristin Lai 1, Rosa Afoa , Natasha Fuimaono 1.
3-point goals—Mililani 3 (Watanabe 3).
Ayers scored 6 in first and fourth quarter. 6-0 run.
JV—Pearl City 43, Mililani 29
• Radford 48, Campbell 47: Jennifer Taylor hit 1-of-2 free throws with 30 seconds remaining as the Rams rallied to defeat the Sabers.
Campbell missed four free throws after Taylor went to the line.
Campbell led 30-24 at halftime.
Maya Blythers and Christina Arnold each scored eight points for Radford.
Hoku Leiato scored 14 to lead the Sabers.
CAMPBELL (3-4) 15 15 9 8—47
RADFORD (5-1) 8 16 10 14—48
Campbell—Renette Fajardo 10, Jasmine Lopez 0, Chaunte Jackson 5, Denise Alonzo 0, Bonnie Holdstock 0, Jamie Kua 4, Amy Elam 0, Vallyn Medeiros 2, Hoku Leiato 14, Rowena Sarandi 12.
Radford—Maya Blythers 8, Bri Reyes 5, Heather Massey 6, Kiesa Jones 6, Christina Arnold 8, Lia Mickey 0, Jennifer Taylor 5, Jasmine Kapesi 3, Mae Foki 7.
3-point goals—Campbell (Fajardo 2, Leiato 1). Radford 2 (Blythers, Massey).
JV—Radford 37, Campbell 31.
