Kahuku tops Kaiser, 66-60
By Wes Nakama
Advertiser Staff Writer
Defending O'ahu Interscholastic Association champion Kahuku again looks like the girls basketball team to beat in the Eastern Division, but Kaiser almost did just that last night.
Kahuku prevailed on the road, 66-60, but only after trailing 30-28 at halftime and rallying from a 41-35 deficit midway through the third period. It was the regular season opener for both teams.
"Kaiser is a good team," Red Raiders coach Wendy Anae said. "I respect them a lot."
Back-to-back 3-pointers by Camilla Ah-Hoy and Artevia Wily tied the score at 41, then Tina Soliai sank two free throws at the end of the quarter to put Kahuku up, 53-51.
The Cougars closed to 55-54 on Kilioe Ali'ifua's three-point play with 5:08 remaining, but a 6-0 run by the Red Raiders gave them a 61-54 lead. After Nicole Lehner's layup cut it to 63-59 with two minutes left, Wily sealed it with three free throws in the final 22 seconds.
"I thought our girls played very well against a really good team," Kaiser coach Lisa Mann said. "Kahuku is still the team to beat in the OIA: they're so big, strong and athletic. But by playing the best right away, we're seeing how much we need to improve, so in that sense I'm glad we started the season with them."
The Red Raiders also are trying to find themselves after returning just five players from last year's state runner-up team. Two of the biggest losses were center Latoya Wily and point guard Karla Tailele, both of whom are now playing in college.
But junior guards Ah-Hoy (21 points) and Wily (17 points) showed last night they can pick up the slack from the outside and senior center Aisha Ale (10 points) is doing the job in the post.
"I think we're more balanced this year," Ah-Hoy said. "We can spread the responsibility around."
As for Kaiser, the Cougars are blossoming into a veteran contender after two years as a youthful dark horse. Senior center Ali'ifua (19 points) showed off several impressive post moves last night, and junior forward Sharde Pratt (17 points) scored often in transition.
But the added bonus is senior guard Lehner, who scored 16 points in her OIA debut after transferring from Sacred Hearts.
"She and (fellow guard) Jaime Nerona work very well together," Mann said.
Kahuku (1-0) 17 11 23 15—66
Kaiser (0-1) 17 13 19 11—60
KAHUKU—Delicia Wilson 0, Ane Vea 3, Camilla Ah-Hoy 21, Leann Mapu 0, Artevia Wily 17, Tina Soliai 7, Christine Meredith 0, Aisha Ale 10, Kamaile Hughes 8. Totals 25 9-14 66.
KAISER—Nicole Lehner 16, Jaime Nerona 5, Kehau Bangay 3, Sharde Pratt 17, Jolie Yoshino 0, Kilioe Ali'ifua 19. Totals 21 16-28 60.
3-point goals—Kahuku 7 (Ah Hoy 4, Wily 2, Soliai 1). Kaiser 2 (Lehner, Nerona).
JV—Kahuku def. Kaiser, score not available.
Reported by Matt Ching
Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-2456.
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MCKINLEY 44, FARRINGTON 42
Kaitlyn Ikehara scored on a layup with three seconds to play, lifting the Tigers over the Governors.
Ikehara finished with a game-high 15 points. Tatiana Alualu led Farrington with 13 points.
Farrington (0-1) 12 12 6 12—42
McKinley (1-0) 12 13 8 11—44
FARRINGTON—Malia Segundo 0, C'ani Kealoha 10, Sandi Valdez 0, Tanya Sale 1, Shirlyn Tambua 4, Kalani Alatasi 2, Joanna Montero 8, Kaipo Alatasi 0, Tatiana Alualu 13, Kristyn Vaa 0, Brianna Tatupu Leopoldo 4. Totals 15 6-10 42.
MCKINLEY—Jessiree Victorino 0, Pearly Togiai 0, Natasha Chang 1, Christine Ching 6, Kaitlyn Ikehara 15, Chelsea Sato 10, Linda Fowler 12. Totals 12 14-23 44.
3-point goals—Farrington 2 (Kealoha 2). McKinley 2 (Ikehara, Sato).
JV—Farrington 63, McKinley 31.
Reported by Kalei Victorino
Kalaheo 58, Moanalua 34
Taylor Smith scored 19 points and Shaina Siliga hit three 3-pointers to finish with 13, leading the Mustangs past the Menehunes.
Ronni Keli'iho'omalu scored 18 points for Moanalua.
Kalaheo (1-0) 17 12 13 16—58
Moanalua (0-1) 6 8 11 9—34
KALAHEO—Hoku Denning 0, Shaina Siliga 13, Kandice Kinney 0, Lohi Aweau 0, Kaila Samson 0, Shanadee Canon 8, Briane Villarosa 1, Taylor Smith 19, Katie Lintz 1, Kendra Fisher 5, Kaliko Kepa 7, Kathleen Hicks 4. Totals 24 7-15 58.
MOANALUA—Glenis Kanae-Rodrigues 0, Jaimie Ronolo 0, Kahili McCabe 0, Kimberly Sato 0, Terina Blue 6, Ronni Keli'iho'omalu 18, Mecha Macadangdang 5, Traci Yoshikawa 3, Jade Miller 0, Britani Ronolo 2. Totals 9 15-26 34.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 3 (Siliga 3). Moanalua 1 (Keli'iho'omalu).
JV—Moanalua 38, Kalaheo 24
Reported by Kimo Furtado
DIVISION II
Kalani 50, Kailua 27
The visiting Falcons raced to a 23-7 halftime lead to rout the Surfriders. Megan Kamehiro and Mana Camera each had 10 points for Kalani. Keala Iaea led Kailua with 12 points.
Kalani (1-0) 10 13 17 10—50
Kailua (0-1) 5 2 14 6—27
KALANI—Chloe Martin 1, Brandi Yamauchi 0, Richline Batoon 5, Megan Kamehiro 10, Kim Cabuyabao 6, Mana Camera 10, Yasmine Taketa 4, Chelsea Kimura 3, Nicole Isemoto 3, Kacie Gushiken 2, Liandra Bonifacio 6, Kerri Chikamori 0. Totals 19 8-16 50.
KAILUA—Kristen Corrales 1, Kim Yamashita 7, Stephanie Nault 1, Kalina Kama 4, Pume Kanoa-Docterello 0, Keala Iaea 12, Francine Su'a 0, Nani Nault 2. Totals 10 5-15 27.
3-point goals—Kalani 4 (Camera, Isemoto, Kamehiro, Batoon).
JV—Kalani 59, Kailua 23.
Reported by Roz Ching
KAIMUKI 48, WAIALUA 29
Ashley Moi and Chesity Kaulusa each scored 10 points and Kaimuki outscored Waialua 30-17 in the second half.
Chelsey Ramirez led Waialua with 11 points.
Kaimuki (1-0) 6 12 13 17—48
Waialua (0-1) 7 5 9 8—29
KAIMUKI—Flora Mesa 8, Mindy Hirokawa 6, Keri Kaneshiro 0, Nicole Sasaki 3, Kanoe Nicola 0, Chelsea G. 0, Rachelle Butler 2, Lisa Kawazo 0, Paige Moi 9, Ashley Moi 10, Chesity Kaulusa 10, Keri Nakahashi 0. Totals 19 10-20 48.
WAIALUA—Shalane Manuel 3, Christina Dunn 5, Chasity Suyat 0, Shasha Ho 0, Jessica Miller 0, Stacey Pua 0, Erica Tuyay 4, Jamie Souza 4, Chelsey Ramirez 11, Noe Velapena Hoopai 2. Totals 11 3-6 29.
3-point goals—Waialua 4 (Ramirez 2, Tuyay, Manuel).
JV—Waialua def. Kaimuki, score not available
Reported by Michele Sales
Castle 33, Waipahu 19
Shanyn Fafard-Kaaihue and Titi Kawainui each scored 10 points to lead the Knights over the Marauders.
Lia Spencer scored 10 points for Waipahu.
Waipahu (0-1) 11 6 0 2—19
Castle (1-0) 10 6 8 9—33
WAIPAHU—Lia Spencer 10, Tiffany Caliboso 4, April Tolete 0, Margaret Saligo 0, Ashley Mendoza 0, Maile Spencer 0, Joyce Baptista 2, Hazel Aquino 0, Nicole Enos 3, Janine Unciano 0, Renee Busch 0, Taulafo Unutoa 0, Denise Paleaae 0, Sabrina Escobar 0. Totals 8 3-9 19.
CASTLE—Krissa Kinney 4, Candyce Ames 0, Niki Kobashigawa 0, Kellsie Sasaki 0, Sarah Phromisiri 2, Raquel Hoe-Pedro 0, Uilani Kekauoha 4, Audrey Ako 0, Tracie Kam 1, Ette Amerperosa 0, Leighla Kalahiki 0, Shanyn Fafard-Kaaihue 10, Titi Kawainui 10, Kawena Kawainui 2. Totals 12 8-15 33.
3-point goals—Castle 1 (T. Kawainui).
JV—Castle 37, Waipahu 29
Reported by Jeff McKeown
'Aiea 52, Wai'anae 26
Kalei Castillo scored 15 points and Shareyn Muneoka 12 as Na Ali'i beat the Seariders.
Danielle Lovell led Wai'anae with 13 points.
'AIEA (1-0) 20 8 15 9—52
WAI'ANAE (0-1) 0 10 1 15—26
'AIEA—Shareyn Muneoka 12, Jessica Tan 0, Chelsea Puma 0, Shannon Naho'opi'i 4, Michelle Shiroma 0, Zory Drew 6, Felisha Li'ili'i 0, Nohelani Fonoti 6, Kalei Castillo 15, Amanda Jungblut 0, Capri Holiona 9. Totals 24 3-11 52.
WAI'ANAE—Danielle Lovell 13, Kahea Kelii 2, Priscilla Mathewson 11, Olivia Vasquez 0, Aliah Irvine 0, Naomi Endo 0, Melody Moe 0, Charelle Bradley 0, Risha Navarro 0, Serita Ulu 0. Totals 8 9-12 26.
3-point goals—'Aiea 1 (Kalei C.). Wai'anae 1 (Lovell).
JV—Wai'anae 43, 'Aiea 25
Reported by Nalei Halemono
