Kapolei (6-1) took over the top spot with a 52-50 victory over Leilehua as Radford (5-1) suffered its first defeat — a 44-33 home loss to Mililani last night. The Hurricanes also lead Campbell (5-1) by a half game.

Leilehua fell to 4-2.

"Our plan is to finish 9-1 and win the West," said Dela Cruz, a 5-foot-6 senior guard. "We've worked hard and that's what we want to do: bring it every night."

Kapolei needed every ounce of energy last night to defeat the Mules, who played without starting forward BJ Fruean because of a sprained ankle suffered in a pickup game Sunday.

After point guard Brad Padayao's free throw tied the score at 50 with 55 seconds left, Leilehua worked the ball for 20 seconds before missing a baseline layup, and the Hurricanes grabbed the rebound.

Kapolei called timeout with 27 seconds remaining to discuss strategy, but the Mules had two fouls to give before the bonus and used the second to foul the Hurricanes with seven seconds left, forcing them to inbound into the backcourt.

"We actually wanted Brad to get the ball, but (Leilehua's Keith) Spencer is a good coach and they denied him," Kapolei coach Darren Camello said. "But all year, we haven't counted on just one guy; every game the scoring is pretty balanced, and that helped in a situation like this because they all have the confidence to do it."

The unlikely hero was Dela Cruz.

"Ryan probably is our most improved player," Camello said. "He's undersized and didn't play much last year, but he worked hard in the offseason and really improved his game."

Dela Cruz took the inbounds pass and dribbled to the right of the 3-point arc, then cut toward middle and lofted a running layup from just inside the lane. It swished through with two ticks remaining, and Leilehua did not have time to inbound the ball.

• Leilehua (4-2) 16 5 18 11—50
• Kapolei (6-1) 12 12 16 12—52

Leilehua—Edward Garcia 15, Mene Coffin 0, Leon Drake III 0, Cordero Hall 7, Anthony Palomares 5, Daniel Omalza 2, Antonio Periera 0, John Gory 0, Christian Mendez 3, Clayton Laurel 18. Totals 18 5-10 50.

KAPOLEI—Ryan Dela Cruz 6, Keoki Lapina 2, Jefferson Gaygay 8, Cameron Moody 4, Brad Padayao 8, Augie Fernandez 2, Kaiea Ebanez 1, Po'okela Ahmad 21, Zach Vierra 0. Totals 18 10-14 52.

3-point goals—Leilehua 3 (Garcia 3). Kapolei 2 (Gaygay 2).

JV — Leilehua 61, Kapolei 46

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

Mililani 44, Radford 35

Nick Rogers scored 12 points as the visiting Trojans beat the previously unbeaten Rams. The score was knotted at 15 at halftime before Mililani outscored the Rams 29-20 in the second half.

• Mililani (4-2) 7 8 10 19—44
• Radford (5-1) 7 8 5 15—35

MILILANI—Ken Moses 3, Maka Kahoano 1, Blaine Kanno 4, Scott Neumann 7, Luke Wright 2, Ryan Shular 3, Charles Richie 4, Stevie Viel 0, Brian Prentice 6, Jon Santos 2, Nick Rogers 12. Totals 15 13-25 44.

RADFORD—Mike Sooto 11, Joe Brundidge 0, Justin Quinones 2, Garett Canteen 1, Will Kerins 0, Jeremy Hayes 0, Juan Lewis 7, Mike Davis 6, Gary Satterwhite 8. Totals 12 7-15 35.

3-point goals—Mililani 1 (Neumann). Radford 4 (Sooto 3, Lewis 1).

JV—Radford 52, Mililani 35.

Reported by Princes Taj

Campbell 67, Waipahu 37

Mark Sealy had 14 points to lead the host Sabers past the Marauders. Tristan Bailey had 12 points, Ikaika Shelton 11 and Daniel Phillips 10 for Campbell.

• Waipahu (1-6) 7 14 2 14—37
• Campbell (5-1) 19 14 16 18—67

WAIPAHU—Ryan Winfree 2, Austin Benito 11, Malosi Saolotoga 0, Joe Bryan DeGuzman 0, Jomar Pedro 16, Justin Dixon 0, Rowel Rivera 0, Geoffrey Tedios 0, Lester Orsino 4, Melvin Visitacion 0, Ricky Nobel 2, Mason Namu 0, Ed Mercado 0, Matthew Namu 2. Totals 12 8-12 37.

CAMPBELL—Daniel Phillips 10, Ikaika Shelton 11, James Bannister 2, Tristan Bailey 12, Robert Morris 4, Ryan Hayes 9, Mark Sealy 14, Jarmar Pacupac 0, Michael McDonald 0, Andres Shields 0, Terrance Tafai 2, Shaye Asoau 0, Tristan Sealy 3. Totals 25 14-25 67.

3-point goals—Waipahu 5 (Pedro 4, Benito 1). Campbell 3 (Hayes 2, Shelton 1).

JV—Campbell 58, Waipahu 28

Reported by Nicole Jackson

Wai'anae 51, 'Aiea 49

Junior Faliuga scored 15 points and Leroy Lee Kiaaina added 13 as the host Seariders edged Na Ali'i.

• 'Aiea (1-6) 7 12 17 13—49
• Wai'anae (3-4) 12 20 6 13—51

'AIEA—Kali Kuia 8, Lofa Liiloa 2, Shaun Primacio 0, Errol Rebbola 0, Darryl Talaro 0, James Hadley 12, Josh Asuncion 0, Seth Nelson 0, Thomas Leary 2, Lito Albarez 0, James Miller 6, Renny Remigio 2, Nicholas Helsham 17. Totals 20 9-13 49.

WAI'ANAE—Dewey Davis 0, Albert Galano 3, Leroy Lee Kiaaina 13, Xiro Naoralath 7, Junior Faliuga 15, Charleton Titan 5, Gary Kuakini 2, Nate Kahala 0, Anthony Duangmala 0, Liko Manuel 6, Mana Kea 0, Alfred Coffin 0. Totals 17 14-24 51.

3-point goals—'Aiea none. Wai'anae 3 (Kiaaina, Naoralath, Titan).

JV—'Aiea 47, Wai'anae 45

Reported by Nalei Halemano

Nanakuli 51, Waialua 27

Kalai Kahalekai scored 11 points to lead the host Golden Hawks over the Bulldogs.

• Waialua (0-6) 7 3 6 11—27
• Nanakuli (1-5) 12 11 6 22—51

WAIALUA—Rolan Lawi-An 0, Edwin Rubio 4, Robert Kroeger 3, Mark Langanan 4, Bernard Menor 5, Brandon Repollo 0, Sherwin Lawi-An 4, Ikaika Hina 7. Totals 10 5-12 27.

NANAKULI—Kalai Kahalekai 11, Jaycee Alapai 0, Alex Distajo 7, Anson Amaral 3, Travis Hulama 6, Newton Palakiko 3, Ben Asi 6, David Balicao 9, Levi Luavasa 6, Alika Enos 0. Totals 21 7-16 51.

3-point goals—Waialua 2 (Rubio, Kroeger). Nanakuli 2 (Kahalekai, Amaral).

JV—Waialua def. Nanakuli, forfeit.

Reported by June Keawe

Kalaheo 69, McKinley 44

David Moore scored 12 points to lead three players in double figures as the visiting Mustangs routed the Tigers to stay unbeaten in the OIA East. Tyler Caswell added 11 and Kahua Hollinger 10 for Kalaheo, which led 61-23 after three periods.

• Kalaheo (8-0) 16 23 22 8—69
• Mckinley (0-8) 4 13 6 21—44

Kalaheo—Elias David 6, Chris Tumaneng 2, Jason Tanaka 4, Isaac Higa 0, Mana Guerriro 2, Kahua Hollinger 10, Tate Brown 2, Marvin Judd 7, Jeff Whitworth 2, Chase Moses 2, David Moore 12, Cliffton Pires 9, Tyler Caswell 11. Totals 25 16-24 69.

MCKINLEY—Kapena Quisano 5, Deven Santos 2, Dat Vo 7, Demetrie Gee 2, Isa Campania 5, Nainoa Lessary 2, Josh Liliu 5, Davis Hsu 2, Christopher Quiocho 8, Oliver Diguc 4, Daniel Liliu 2, Raphael Ieru 0. Totals 16 8-11 44.

3-point goals—Kalaheo 3 (Hollinger 2, Judd 1). McKinley 4 (Quiocho 2, Quisano 1, Campania 1).

JV—McKinley 49, Kalaheo 43

Reported by Kamakani Victorino

Interscholastic League of Honolulu

Junior Varsity

Division I

Iolani 56, Maryknoll 37

Punahou-Blue 59, Damien 53

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