"Attitude-wise, we're different this year," said junior wing Junior Ale, who scored a game-high 26 points from all angles. "We're very close — like a family. The bond between the teammates is better than last year, and we have more discipline. It's not about revolving around one person, it's all five guys, plus the bench."

Kahuku, ranked No. 5 in The Advertiser's statewide Top 10 poll of coaches and media, improved to 5-0 in the OIA East. Moanalua fell to 3-2.

The Menehunes led Kalaheo for much of Saturday's game before faltering in the final minutes, but they trailed 9-2 at the outset last night and never threatened after closing to 21-15 at the end of the first period.

The Red Raiders opened the second quarter with a 9-0 run and Moanalua never got closer than 15 points thereafter. After leading 40-25 at halftime, Kahuku opened the second half with an amazing 21-0 run to put the game out of reach.

"Athletically, they're definitely up there with the best, but they're not just athletic — they have a lot of skills, too," Menehunes coach Dan Hale said. "We wanted to make them work the ball, to see if they had the skills, but some of the moves they made were unreal."

Hale also praised the Red Raiders' relentless full-court pressure defense, which forced numerous turnovers and held Moanalua scoreless for the first four minutes of the second half. Menehunes guard Zach Pendergast, who had a game-high 20 points against Kalaheo Saturday, was held to four points — all in the first period.

"With their trapping, there was never even a moment we could get into our offense," Hale said. "They're coming at you fast, but they know what they're doing while they come at you."

Kahuku coach Nathan James said playing smart and unselfish are the keys to his team, even more so than the talent.

"It's doing what's best FOR the team instead of trying to be the best ON the team," James said. "These guys have a good work ethic, attitude and discipline, and it's starting to show."

Wayne West hit four 3-pointers and led the Menehunes with 22 points.

• Moanalua (3-2) 15 10 15 19—59
• Kahuku (5-0) 21 19 28 20—88

MOANALUA—Bao Lei 6, Stephen Kina 3, Jay Yoshizawa 4, Stanford Leti 2, Emiel Nicholson 3, Gregory Morgan 3, Christopher Holt 10, Wayne West 22, Zachary Pendergast 4, Samuel Lowe 0, Paul Dudley 0, Ira Rodrigues 0, Chiedozie Orji 2, Quinton Tang 0. Totals 23 4-10 59.

Kahuku—Hapaki Kaululaau 0, Kaulin Crebs 0, Devin Unga 10, Shane Hayden 12, Joshua Wily 2, Junior Ale 26, Jacob Kahawaii 0, Clinton Parks 14, Kevin Unga 14, Viliami Tilini 2, Kenneth Wilcox 2, Michael Wily 4, Iokepa Kahele 2. Totals 33 18-23 88.

3-point goals—Moanalua 9 (West 4, Lei 2, Holt 2, Kina). Kahuku 4 (Hayden 2, Ale 1, Parks 1).

JV—Moanalua 42, Kahuku 34

Reported by Jeri Tugman

Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-2456.

Kalaheo 61, Farrington 45

Marvin Judd scored a game-high 24 points, including three 3-pointers, to help the visiting Mustangs remain unbeaten.

• Kalaheo (5-0) 13 13 16 19—61
• Farrington (1-4) 11 10 6 18—45

Kalaheo—Elias David 10, Chris Tumaneng 4, Jason Tanaka 8, Isaac Higa 2, Tate Brown 3, Marvin Judd 24, Jeff Whitworth 0, Chase Moses 0, David Moore 7, Cliffton Pires 3, Tyler Caswell 0. Totals 20 15-21 61.

FARRINGTON—Truong Nguyen 8, Winston Matas 1, N.C. Dela Cruz 0, Jay-Ar Mariano 2, Wil Tabiola 2, Mark Malasig 0, Karl Olsen 0, Michael Secretaria 0, Devan Selman 6, Micah Kalingo 11, Jeffrey Valoria 3, John Carlos 12, Clinton Legaspii 0, Christopher Kalakau 0. Totals 13 15-22 45.

3-point goals—Kalaheo 6 (Judd 3, Tanaka 2, Moore 1). Farrington 4 (Kalingo 3, Valoria 1).

JV—Farrington 54, Kalaheo 51

Reported by Bryanna Tatupu-Leopoldo

Kaimuki 69, McKinley 42

Kalani Ahmad scored 14 points as the Bulldogs stayed unbeaten.

• Kaimuki (5-0) 10 23 22 14—69
• Mckinley (0-5) 5 7 9 21—42

KAIMUKI—Albien Montero 3, Alika Higa 6, Kalani Ahmad 14, Keha Akau 2, Jordan Wong 3, Shaun Dela Cazada 10, Isaiah Ano 9, Shadrach Ramos Dias 2, Thomas Pyo 6, Phillip Miyasaka 4, Chazz Kiua 2, Kekoa Onaga 0, Jarett Shiu 0, Jon Torres 8. Totals 27 5-9 69.

MCKINLEY—Kapena Quisano 6, Deven Santos 4, Dat Vo 5, Demetrie Gee 3, Brandon Barbasa 3, Isa Campania 0, Nainoa Lessary 7, Joshua Liliu 2, Davis Hsu 0, Bobby Shimabukuro 3, Christopher Quiocho 3, Oliver Diguc 6, Daniel Liliu 0. Totals 14 9-12 42

3-point goals—Kaimuki 10 (Ahmad 4, Higa 2, Montero, Wong, Ano, Pyo). McKinley 5 (Quisano, Vo, Barbasa, Shimabukuro, Quiocho).

JV—McKinley 54, Kaimuki 53

Reported by Jasmine Fujimoto

ROOSEVELT 53, CASTLE 47

Kerstan Ho scored 10 of his game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Rough Riders.

• Roosevelt (3-2) 6 12 15 20—53
• Castle (3-2) 3 13 18 13—47

ROOSEVELT—Micah Dutro 2, Kevin Fujii 4, Rudy Artuyo 0, Danton Balbas 5, Kila Delovio 2, Kerstan Ho 23, La'akea Moikeha 10, Keo Keola 7. Totals 18 15-21 53.

Castle—Brad Guillermo 0, Kai Domingo 2, Jon Horner 14, Louis Mansanas 12, Keola Bruhn 8, Scott Keiter-Charles 0, Stephen Royalty 4, Victor Clore 6, Alika Kalopodes 1. Totals 19 6-10 47.

3-point goals—Roosevelt 2 (Moikeha 2). Castle 3 (Horner 2, Mansanas 1).

JV—Castle 49, Roosevelt 37

Reported by Rocky Fraticelli

Kailua 46, Kaiser 35

Justin Pedro scored 15 points and Kainoa LaCount added 14 to lift the Surfriders to their first win.

• Kaiser (2-3) 11 6 9 9—35
• Kailua (1-4) 13 7 18 8—46

KAISER—Scott Uehara 0, Steven Pratt 13, Matt Ching 12, Andy Uehara 0, Jeff Peters 0, Adam Aila 0, Chad Nishihira 2, Colby Ho 0, Keoki Leong 0, Teddy Toby 2, Brett Hatton 6. Totals 11 12-15 35.

KAILUA—Kelroy Kohatsu 3, Tyler Harrison 2, Zack Akamine 4, Cory Nemoto 6, Justin Pedro 15, Bobby Bordner 2, Kainoa LaCount 14. Totals 18 8-13 46.

3-point goals—Kaiser 1 (Pratt). Kailua 2 (Kohatsu, Nemoto).

JV—Kaiser 40, Kailua 35

Reported by Tiare Wilkinson-Kanewa

Kalani 62, thompson 54

Corey Konishi scored a game-high 17 points and Jonah Letoto and Mark Bonner each added 15 for the Falcons.

• Thompson (0-5) 12 17 14 11—54
• Kalani (2-3) 13 26 8 15—62

Thompson—Christian Kamau 0, Keone Mitchell 2, Kimo Oclinaria 0, Taylor Brummel 0, Mose Atuatasi 19, Jerrome Figueroa 12, John Keen 21, Jordan Eroi 0. Totals 23 5-7 54.

KALANI—Carsen Chun 7, Karson Kim 0, Jonah Letoto 15, Richard Akau 0, Corey Konishi 17, Brandon Liao 6, Jeff Boyne 2, Daniel Morisato 0, Mark Bonner 15, Brandon Cabacungan 0. Totals 20 16-24 62.

3-point goals—Thompson 3 (Atuatasi, Figueroa, Keen). Kalani 6 (Letoto 3, Liao 2, Konishi 1).

Reported by Ned Uemae

Kapolei 78, Waialua 23

Fourteen players scored for the Hurricanes, who raced to a 40-12 halftime lead against the Bulldogs.

• Wwaialua (0-4) 8 4 7 4—23
• Kapolei (4-1) 18 22 20 18—78

WAIALUA—Rolan Lawi-An 2, Robert Kroeger 0, Bernard Menor 4, Brandon Repollo 0, Marc Nacapuy 5, Sherwin Lawi-An 2, Ikaika Hina 6, Brysen Ramirez 4. Totals 10 3-11 23.

KAPOLEI—Ryan Dela Cruz 9, Tommy Lewis 6, Wayne Archer 2, Keoki Lapina 5, Brad Patrick 0, Jefferson Gaygay 7, Cameron Martin 3, Zac Vierra 4, Cameron Moody 10, Josh Ward 5, Brad Padayao 5, Augie Fernandez 11, Kaiea Ebanez 5, Branden Machado 4, Po'okela Ahmad 2. Totals 35 4-11 78.

3-point goals—Kapolei 4 (Lapina, Gaygay, Martin, Ward).

JV—Kapolei 31, Waialua 26

Interscholastic League of Honolulu

Division II

Acad. of the Pacific 47, Christian Acad./Redeption Acad. 41

Leading scorers—AOP: Kaimana Komine 15, Puna Ka'opuiki 15. CA: Josh Dirnberger 13.

Hanalani 58, Lanakila Baptist 44

Leading scorers—Han: Justin Suderman 19, Keoni Haole 15. LB: Charles Hazelwood 10.

Kamehameha 61, Iolani 37

Leading scorers—KS: Parker Bode 15, Sherwin Perez 11, Anthony Pickard 10. Iol: Marcus Choy 11, Leo Shimizu 10.

Hawai'i Baptist 62, Punahou 47

Leading scorers—HBA: Brandon Arquero 14, Micah Tokuda 10, Dominic Hart 10, Landon Herder 10, Mark Stinton 10. Pun: Neil Onizuka 14, Keali'i Frank 12.

Saint Louis 80, Lutheran 52