Kalaheo topples Kahuku, 66-55
By Wes Nakama
Advertiser Staff Writer
KAILUA — The Kahuku High School girls basketball team may have entered last night's showdown with Kalaheo already having clinched a share of its division championship, but the race is far from over.
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Kalaheo complicated matters by handing the Red Raiders their first O'ahu Interscholastic Association loss, 66-55, before a vocal home crowd of about 500. Kahuku (11-1) is done with its Eastern Division season, but the Mustangs (10-1) can earn a share of the East title with a victory over Kaiser (8-3) on Saturday.
Kalaheo's Shanadee Canon splits the Kahuku defense and goes in for a layup during last night's OIA East Conference showdown.
If there is a tie for the East crown, a coin flip will determine the division's No. 1 seed for next week's league playoffs. Kahuku defeated Kalaheo, 49-44, in the teams' first-round meeting on April 2.
"That was not a good game for us at all," said Mustangs forward Randi Farstad, who came off the bench to score eight points and grab six rebounds last night. "We played horrible. But we were stoked about playing them again, and for the past four or five games we've been on it."
Another major difference in last night's game was the absence of Red Raiders center Aisha Ale, who scored 16 points in the teams' first meeting. Ale suffered a hyper-extended knee at the end of Tuesday's practice and suited up but did not play last night.
She is expected to be ready to play in next week's playoff opener.
"Mentally, she's always ready to go, but physically we thought we'd play it safe and rest her today," Kahuku coach Wendy Anae said. "We missed her scoring, but also her leadership. The kids are more comfortable with her in there, and they play with more confidence."
Even without Ale, the Red Raiders led 51-50 with 3:42 remaining in the game. But Kalaheo finished with a 16-4 run boosted by Farstad and Shanadee Canon.
"We had our chances," Anae said. "But our transition defense fell apart at the end. (The Mustangs) got a spark from their bench and that kept them fresh, and we didn't get that same spark."
Kalaheo used all 13 of its players, but got key production from Farstad and Kathleen Hicks in particular. Farstad did not play in the first half, but grabbed four rebounds in the third period and scored six points in the fourth, in addition to two assists.
"Randi had her two best practices of the season this week," Mustangs coach Chico Furtado said. "We actually have a surplus of post players, and that's what we've been trying to do is increase their playing time."
Kahuku (11-1) 16 12 12 15 — 55
Kalaheo (10-1) 18 14 13 21 — 66
KAHUKU — Delicia Wilson 0, Ane Vea 11, Camilla Ah-Hoy 14, Lily Latu 0, Kaimi Ah Puck 0, Artevia Wily 6, Tina Soliai 11, Christine Meredith 0, Kamaile Hughes 13. Totals 17 19-27 55.
KALAHEO — Hoku Kaiu-Denning 0, Shaina Siliga 7, Randi Farstad 8, Lohi Aweau 2, Kaila Samson 0, Shantel Marumoto 0, Shanadee Canon 14, Briane Villarosa 0, Taylor Smith 18, Katie Lintz 0, Kendra Fischer 6, Kaliko Kepa 5, Kathleen Hicks 6. Totals 27 7-13 66.
3-point goals — Kahuku 2 (Ah-Hoy, Soliai). Kalaheo (Fischer 2, Siliga 2).
JV — Kahuku 51, Kalaheo 36.
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Kaiser 50, McKinley 32
Sharde Pratt and Kilioe Ali'ifua each scored 16 points to lead the Cougars over the Tigers. Chelsea Sato had a game-high 18 points, including three 3-pointers, for McKinley.
Kaiser (8-3) 12 8 17 13—50
McKinley (1-10) 9 5 7 11—32
KAISER—Chanelle Esteban 0, Nicole Lehner 8, Jaime Nerona 5, Kehau Bangay 2, Chelsea Kapuhiai 0, Kuhia Arakaki 0, Sharde Pratt 16, Jolie Yoshino 1, Kelsey Beck 2, Rene Shitanishi 0, Kilioe Ali'ifua 16. Totals 20 9-15 50.
MCKINLEY—Jaelynn Lopez 0, Rayna Scudder 2, Jessiree Victorino 3, Pearly Togiai 1, Roxy Lievan 2, Maridel Hedron 0, Chelsea Sato 18, Linda Fowler 4, Crystal Tafai 2, Natasha Chang 0. Totals 10 8-16 32.
3-point goals—Kaiser 1 (Nerona). McKinley 4 (Sato 3, Victorino).
JV—Kaiser 43, McKinley 33
Reported by Kalei Victorino
Roosevelt 47, Moanalua 38
Tati Beasley and Shannon Miyashiro scored 14 points apiece to lead the visiting Rough Riders over the Menehunes.
Roosevelt (4-7) 8 9 15 15—47
Moanalua (1-10) 9 8 10 11—38
ROOSEVELT—Dianna Zane 2, Tati Beasley 14, Chelsea Kadota 4, Dasha Kawakami 2, Larisa Nakasone 3, Nichole Yoshimoto 6, Kaitlynn Simmons 2, Shannon Miyashiro 14. Totals 19 7-20 47.
MOANALUA—Britney Padua 0, Kimberly Sato 0, Jericha Funtanilla 2, Jamie Ronolo 9, Indah Widyakusuna 5, Terina Blue 3, Ronni Keli'iho'omalu 7, Traci Yoshikawa 2, Jade Miller 10, Britni Ronolo 0. Totals 14 8-15 38.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 2 (Yoshimoto 2). Moanalua 2 (Miller 2).
JV—Roosevelt 36, Moanalua 20
OIA Division II
castle 54, wai'anae 32
Uilani Kekauoha had 11 points and 12 of her teammates contributed to the scoring as the host Knights cruised to victory after racing to a 31-9 halftime lead.
Wai'anae (4-10) 5 4 14 9—32
Castle (12-2) 15 16 14 9—54
WAI'ANAE—Danielle Lovell 9, Kahea Keli'i 7, Priscilla Mathewson 0, Ku'uipo Badayos 9, Asi Tago 2, Naomi Endo 0, Melody Moe 1, Serita Ulu 4. Totals 14 3-14 32.
CASTLE—Krissa Kinney 1, Candyce Ames 2, Niki Kobashigawa 0, Kellsie Sasaki 2, Sarah Phromisiri 6, Raquel Hoe-Pedro 4, Uilani Kekauoha 11, Audrey Ako 5, Tracie Kam 2, Ette Amerperosa 8, Leighla Kalahiki 2, Sao Lefotu 2, Titi Kawainui 7, Kawena Kawainui 2. Totals 22 10-20 54.
3-point goals—Wai'anae 1 (Keli'i). Castle none.
JV—Castle 30, Wai'anae 21.
Reported by Jeff McKeown
Kaimuki 38, Waipahu 24
Paige Moi scored a game-high 10 points and the host Bulldogs made 21 of 35 free throws to beat the Marauders.
Waipahu (2-13) 4 7 2 11—24
Kaimuki (11-3) 10 7 6 15—38
WAIPAHU—Lia Spencer 2, Tiffany Caliboso 1, April Tolete 2, Ashley Mendoza 1, Maile Spencer 0, Joyce Baptista 0, Hazel Aquino 0, Nicole Enos 9, Renee Busch 2, Taulafo Unutoa 0, Tiare Kaulupali 7. Totals 9 6-14 24.
KAIMUKI—Flora Mesa 7, Mindy Hirokawa 2, Keri Kaneshiro 0, Keri Nakahashi 5, Nicole Sasaki 1, Kanoe Nicola 0, Chelsea Gornichec 4, Rachelle Butler 2, Paige Moi 10, Chasity Laulusa 7. Totals 8 21-35 38.
3-point goals—Waipahu 0. Kaimuki 1 (Nakahashi).
JV—Kaimuki 49, Waipahu 35
Reported by Phillip Miyasaka
'Aiea 49, Waialua 48
Kalei Castillo scored 17 points and Zori Drew contributed 12 to lead Na Ali'i past the host Bulldogs. 'Aiea trailed 41-34 entering the fourth quarter, but outscored Waialua 15-7.
'Aiea (10-5) 11 10 13 15—49
Waialua (5-9) 12 13 16 7—48
'AIEA—Shareyn Muneoka 2, Jennifer Yuen 0, Chelsea Puma 0, Shannon Naho'opi'i 1, Michelle Shiroma 6, Zori Drew 12, Nohelani Fonoti 2, Kalei Castillo 17, Capri Holiona 9. Totals 19 10-20 49.
WAIALUA—Shalane Manuel 10, Christina Dunn 0, Chasity Suyat 2, Jessica Miller 0, Erica Tuyay 0, Jamie Souza 8, Chelsey Ramirez 21, Noe Velapena Hoopai 7. Totals 18 9-14 48.
3-point goals—'Aiea 1 (Castillo). Waialua 3 (Ramirez).
JV—Waialua 54, 'Aiea 24.
Reported by Sharie Maldonado
Kailua 60, Thompson 7
Kristen Corrales and Ashley Shigaki each scored 13 points and Francine Su'a added 12 to lead the Surfriders.
Thompson (0-14) 0 1 4 2— 7
Kailua (8-6) 13 21 14 12—60
THOMPSON—Kayla Torres-Petrone 0, Ramona Soosenuu 1, Ilissa Fern 2, IIanna Fern 0, Britnee Greene 0, Christina Sei 0, Tatiana Wilbur 0, Ilora Fern 4. Totals 2 3-6 7.
KAILUA—Kristen Corrales 13, Kim Yamashita 6, Ashley Shigaki 13, Kalina Kama 6, Tanisha Milca 2, Pume Kanoa-Docterello 0, Keala Iaea 2, Francine Su'a 12, Pomai Fernandez 6. Totals 29 1-5 60.
3-point goals—Thompson none. Kailua 1 (Corrales).
Reported by Roz Ching
Dacanay commits
Punahou senior Shanna-Lei Dacanay, a second-team Advertiser All-State selection in 2004, has announced plans to play basketball for Washington University next season.
"We are excited Shanna-Lei will be joining us for the next four years," Washington coach Nancy Fahey said. "Not only is she an outstanding player, she will be a great fit for the university community."
Dacanay, a 5-foot-2 guard, has been a key player on Punahou's varsity for the past four seasons.
Washington, which competes at the NCAA Division III level and does not award athletic scholarships, finished 22-5 this past season and won four straight national championships from 1998-2001.
