According to Kahuku coach Nathan James, it was the Red Raiders' first win over the Mustangs in at least 15 years.

But more important, it put Kahuku (9-1) in the driver's seat as the O'ahu Interscholastic Association Eastern Division schedule winds down this weekend. The Red Raiders lead Kalaheo, Kaimuki and Roosevelt (each 8-2) by one game, with one game remaining.

Kahuku plays Kaimuki, Kalaheo plays Kaiser and Roosevelt plays Kailua.

Last night's crucial showdown had originally been scheduled to be played at Kahuku, but was moved to McKinley's Student Council Gym so it could be shown on live statewide TV.

"We wanted to play at home," said Red Raiders forward Junior Ale, who finished with a team-high 15 points. "But tonight we proved we can play anywhere."

Kahuku held on despite missing three straight free throws in the final nine seconds. Parks made a steal after the first miss, then Ale rebounded the second miss of a two-shot bonus.

The Mustangs built a 38-30 lead midway through the third period, but Kevin Unga and Ale sparked a 9-2 run to help the Red Raiders rally back and Ale's putback with 4:06 remaining in the game gave them the lead for good at 49-48.

• Kalaheo (8-2) 10 17 15 13—55
• Kahuku (9-1) 6 19 14 18—57

Kalaheo—Elias David 1, Chris Tumaneng 10, Kahua Hollinger 2, Tate Brown 10, Marvin Judd 12, David Moore 16, Cliffton Pires 0, Tyler Caswell 4. Totals 20 12-17 55.

Kahuku—Hapaki Kaululaau 0, Devin Unga 5, Shane Hayden 7, Joshua Wily 2, Okasene Ale 15, Clinton Parks 14, Kevin Unga 14, Viliami Tilini 0. Totals 21 11-26 57.

3-point goals—Kalaheo 3 (Judd 2, Moore). Kahuku 4 (Parks 2, Hayden, Ale).

JV—Kahuku 61, Kalaheo 53

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KaimukI 45, Moanalua 26

Shaun Dela Cazada scored 10 points for the Bulldogs, who raced to a 23-14 halftime lead.

• Kaimuki (8-2) 11 12 9 13—45
• Moanalua (5-5) 6 8 4 8—26

KAIMUKI—Albien Van Montero 0, Alika Higa 0, Kalani Ahmad 2, Keha Akau 0, Jordan Wong 8, Shaun Dela Cazada 10, Isaiah Ano 7, Thomas Pyo 5, Phillip Miyasaka 0, Chazz Kiua 0, Kekoa Onaga 2, Jarett Shiu 3, Jon Torres 8. Totals 15 12-20 45.

MOANALUA—Bao Lei 0, Stephen Kina 2, Jay Yoshizawa 2, Stanford Leti 0, Emiel Nicholson 2, Gregory Morgan 12, Christopher Holt 2, Wayne West 0, Zachary Pendergast 0, Samuel Lowe 0, Ira Rodrigues 0, CJ Orji 4, Quinton Tang 2. Totals 12 2-4 26.

3-point goals—Kaimuki 3 (Wong, Pyo, Shiu).

JV—Kaimuki 51, Moanalua 47.

Castle 71, McKinley 53

Jordan Bruhn scored 16 points to lead the visiting Knights.

• Castle (6-4) 12 20 25 14—71
• McKinley (0-10) 16 7 13 17—53

Castle—Brad Guillermo 6, Eric Tom 0, Matt Kodama 0, Kai Domingo 4, Jon Horner 9, Jordan Bruhn 16, Scott Keiter-Charles 11, Stephen Royalty 2, Victor Clore 9, Scott Argue 4, Alika Kalopodes 10, Ikaika Fonseca 0. Totals 28 14-22 71.

MCKINLEY—Kapena Quisano 17, Deven Santos 4, Dat Vo 6, Demetrie Gee 3, Brandon Barbasa 0, Joshua Liliu 6, Davis Hsu 2, Bobby Shimabukuro 0, Christopher Quiocho 4, Oliver Diguc 1, Nainoa Lessary 8, Raphael Ieru 2. Totals 21 5-10 53.

3-point goals—Castle 3 (Domingo, Horner, Keiter-Charles). McKinley 6 (Quisano 3, Vo 2, Gee).

JV—McKinley 54, Castle 49.

Reported by Bob Morikuni

Kapolei 49, Pearl City 47

Brandon Jackson scored 19 points,, including five 3-pointers, and Cameron Moody made a steal and hit a breakaway layup with 2.8 seconds left to win it for the Hurricanes.

• Kapolei (8-1) 14 12 9 14—49
• Pearl City (6-3) 14 9 11 13—47

KAPOLEI—Ryan Dela Cruz 10, Wayne Archer 0, Keoki Lapina 0, Jefferson Gaygay 9, Cameron Moody 10, Brad Padayao 11, Augie Fernandez 2, Kaiea Ebanez 6, Po'okela Ahmad 1. Totals 20 7-10 49.

PEARL CITY—Rollie Salvacion 11, Brandon Jackson 19, Bryan Olarti 0, Ricky Salvacion 3, Andrew Blue 2, Travis Cruz 3, Troy Antoque 0, Kawika Borden 0, Ernie Vidinha 9. Totals 18 3-3 47.

3-point goals—Kapolei 2 (Gaygay, Moody). Pearl City 8 (Jackson 5, Ri. Salvacion, Cruz, Ro. Salvacion).

JV—Kapolei 38, Pearl City 32.

Reported by Laurielei Deuz

Radford 46, leilehua 40

Mike Davis scored 11 points, and the Rams outscored the Mules 17-5 in the third quarter and held on to win.

• Radford (7-2) 12 4 17 13—46
• Leilehua (6-3) 11 7 5 17—40

RADFORD—Mike Sooto 7, Justin Quinones 8, Will Kerins 4, Juan Lewis 9, Mike Davis 11, Gary Satterwhite 7, Tedy Tyler 0. Totals 17 8-12 46.

Leilehua—BJ Fruean 11, Edward Garcia 4, Mene Coffin 2, Cordero Hall 2, Anthony Palomares 3, Daniel Omalza 0, John Gory 12, Christian Mendez 0, Clayton Laurel 6. Totals 14 10-14 40.

3-point goals—Radford 4 (Davis 2, Sooto, Satterwhite). Leilehua 2 (Palomares, Garcia).

JV—Radford 52, Leilehua 43

Reported by Leijena Hernandez

Punahou 59, Mid-Pacific 34

Miah Ostrowski scored 17 points as the Buffanblu improved to 10-1.

• Mid-Pacific (1-10) 9 5 12 8—34
• Punahou (10-1) 16 15 17 11—59

MID-PACIFIC—Chris Young 0, Chad Takabuki 2, Allen Ko 0, Kellar Ellsworth 2, Daniel Gordon 0, Jarryd Yasui 0, J.D. Lum 6, Kellen Hastie 17, Steve Hilton 2, Bryson Beirne 5. Totals 15 4-9 34.

PUNAHOU—Trenton Zane 0, Miah Ostrowski 17, Brandon Kapana 0, Ed Wong 0, Danny Cho 8, Brenton Lee 14, Robby Shklov 0, Freddie Hart 2, Kaohu Berg-Hee 1, Spencer McLachlin 7, Brian Matsumoto 0, Kasey Ko 6, TJ Zabriskie 4. Totals 25 5-6 59.

3-point goals—Mid-Pacific 0. Punahou 4 (Cho 2, Ostrowski, McLachlin).