Kahuku rolls past Farrington, 63-26
By Wes Nakama
Advertiser Staff Writer
Farrington High School's first state wrestling championship came at a price for the Governors' girls basketball team, and the bill arrived at last night's O'ahu Interscholastic Association opener at Kahuku.
The Red Raiders walloped Farrington, 63-26, in a meeting of two of last year's state semifinalists. Karla Tailele scored a game-high 17 points and Aisha Ale, Mona Ale and Tina Soliai each added 10 points for Kahuku, which lost to Punahou in the 2003 state championship game.
The Governors, who had five players start practice only two weeks ago after wrestling season, trailed 10-9 after one period but the Red Raiders opened the second quarter with a 10-0 run and never looked back.
It didn't help that Farrington's best player, center Sunshine Misa-Uli, picked up her second foul in the second period's opening moments and sat on the bench for the next four minutes.
When she returned, the score was 20-10.
Misa-Uli, the 175-pound state wrestling champion, did not start basketball practice until March 8. Another starter, guard Shirlyn Tamboa, also came out late after wrestling and so did two others who are in the Govs' normal rotation.
"They practiced for one day, and then we had a game and then played in the Mililani tournament," Farrington coach Jenic Tumaneng said. "So really, they had only one week of practice. We mostly worked on our press break because we knew we were opening with Kahuku. We did OK against the press, but didn't really work on our halfcourt offense and that hurt us tonight."
Kahuku returns its top six players from last season but had only eight players suited up last night. Forward Artevia Wily and guard Camilla Ah Hoy were out with knee and hip injuries, respectively.
"We knew Farrington had some girls come out late because we played them in the Mililani tournament," Red Raiders coach Wendy Anae said. "We knew they weren't in basketball form yet. But we've got our work cut out for us, too, so I'll take a win right now if we can get it."
FARRINGTON (0-1) 9 3 6 8—26
KAHUKU (1-0) 10 17 15 21—63
Farrington — Kirstyn Va'a 8, Sunshine Misa-Uli 6, Sandy Tauta 2, Joanna Montero 4, Shirlyn Tamboa 3, Rachael Ancheta 0, Audrina Esera 1, Marissa Veohohou 2, Laticia Ioane 0. Totals 12 2-7 26.
Kahuku — Aisha Ale 10, Latoya Wily 7, Karla Tailele 17, Mona Ale 10, Anny Soliai 4, Tina Soliai 10, Nancy Vave 5, Ana Va'a 0. Totals 24 14-21 63.
3-point goals — Farrington none; Kahuku 1 (Tailele).
In other OIA Eastern Division openers:
• Kaiser 36, Castle 34: Kilioe Aliifua hit a short jumper as time expired to carry the visiting Cougars over the Knights.
Sharde Pratt led Kaiser with 14 points.
Titi Kawainui had a team-high seven points for Castle.
Kaiser (1-0) 4 5 12 15—36
Castle (0-1) 3 8 14 9—34
Kaiser—Shera Yamamoto 4, Jamie Nerona 4, Chelsea Kapuniai 0, Sharde Pratt 14, Jolie Yoshino 0, Natasha Aloisio 2, Kelsey Beck 0, Kehau Bangay 8, Kilioe Aliifua 4. Totals 13 10-21 36.
Castle—Shardae Ingano 6, Kellsie Sasaki 2, Uilani Kekauoha 4, Stacy Tilton 2, Tiare Kahoekapu 5, Puna Waiolama 0, Sarah Kodama 0, Shanyn Fafard-Kaaihue 6, Titi Kawainui 7, Kalei Akaka 2. Totals 13 3-12 34.
3-point goals— Castle 5 (Ingano 2, Fafad 2, Kawainui).
JV—Kaiser 34, Castle 18.
Reported by Jeff McKeown
• Roosevelt 69, Kailua 32: Tati Beasley scored 19 points and Chelsie Kadota 12 as the host Rough Riders routed the Surfriders.
Roosevelt broke a 12-all tie by outscoring Kailua 26-1 in the second quarter.
Kori Maekawa led Kailua with 10 points.
Kailua (0-1) 12 1 9 10—32
Roosevelt (1-0) 12 26 11 20—69
Kailua—Kori Maekawa 10, Kalina Kama 5, Ashley Shigaki 2, Hoku Arias 0, Tanisha Milca 2, Keala Iaea 7, Jayrisa Tuiloma 0, Pomai Fernandez 2, Pohai Hovey 4. Totals 13 6-15 32.
Roosevelt—Tati Beasley 19, Chelsie Kadota 12, Dasha Kawakami 6, Larisa Nakasone 6, Capi Uyechi 3, Nicole Yoshimoto 4, Shannon Miyashiro 7, Dara Kiyuna 0, Nicole Okada 10, Puuwai Crawford-Kapanui 2. Totals 20 26-33 69.
3-point goals— Roosevelt 3 (Beasley, Nakasone, Uyechi).
JV—Roosevelt 36, Kailua 18.
Reported by Hinano Higa
• Kalani 64, Kaimuki 50: Richline Batton scored a game-high 19 points, including three 3-pointers, and Tamari Miyashiro added 14 to carry the Falcons over the Bulldogs.
Flora Mesa led Kaimuki with 12 points.
Kaimuki (0-1) 13 8 14 15—50
Kalani (1-0) 13 18 17 16—64
Kaimuki—Flora Mesa 12, Kara Hayashida 6, Sashi Capps-Doll 0, Keri Nakahashi 9, Nicole Sasaki 0, Rachelle Butler 0, Chelsea Gornichec 9, Noelani Duffey 4, Paige Moi 10, Dena Nakahashi 0. Totals 21 3-6 50.
Kalani—Tamari Miyashiro 14, Alisa Lum 6, Kim Cabudaya 4, Megan Kamehiro 9, Nicole Isemoto 2, Leandra Bonifacio 2, Krista Young 0, Keri Hee 8, Richline Batton 19. Totals 26 6-10 64.
3-point goals—Kaimuki 5 (Nakahashi 3, Mesa 2). Kalani 6 (Batton 3, Kamehiro 2, Lum).
JV—Kalani 40, Kaimuki 29
Reported by Nicole Matsui
• Kalaheo def. Thompson Academy, forfeit: The Mustangs won by forfeit as Thompson had only four players, according to Kalaheo coach Chico Furtado.
• McKinley vs. Moanalua: The scheduled game between the host Tigers and the Menehunes was rescheduled to April 22, according to McKinley athletic director Neal Takamori.
ILH BASEBALL
• Games postponed: The four Interscholastic League of Honolulu baseball games scheduled for yesterday were postponed because of inclement weather.
The games — Punahou at Iolani, Damien at Mid-Pacific, Pac-Five vs. Maryknoll at Mo'ili'ili Field, and Kamehameha vs. Saint Louis at Ala Wai Field — are scheduled to be played after the completion of the first round. The ILH has a scheduled makeup day for April 6.
• Wrong first name: Damien freshman Robert Cuizon pitched a complete game to help beat Iolani, 5-3, in an Interscholastic League of Honolulu season-opening baseball game last week. A different first name was printed in yesterday's high school weekly honors.
Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-2456.
