Posted at 10:23 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Iolani beats Punahou in water polo
By Brandon Masuoka
Advertiser Staff Writer
The Raiders (3-0) jumped to an 8-2 lead in the second quarter behind a quick-strike offense, and never let their lead dip below four the rest of the way against the Buffanblu (2-1).
Iolani had five players score in the game. Dara Tawarahara added two goals, and Kellie Young and Elyse Shimomura scored one apiece.
The Raiders led 2-1 after the first quarter, and scored four consecutive goals by Tawarahara, Look, Shimomura and Nickle in the first four minutes of the second quarter.
After a goal by Punahou's Sasha Fuller, Iolani responded with scores from Nickle and Tawarahara for an 8-2 lead with 1:25 to go. Fuller scored just before the half to cut Punahou's deficit to 8-3.
Punahou outscored 'Iolani, 3-2, in the second half.
Punahou's Fuller and Kulani Jenkins each scored twice.
KAHUKU 10, ROOSEVELT 5
Gina Ahue scored six goals to help the Red Raiders (4-0) defeat the Rough Riders (2-1) in a key Oahu Interscholastic Association showdown at Central O'ahu Regional Park.
Marissa Young led Roosevelt with three goals.