Roosevelt used Iwalani Rodrigues' extra gear in the open court and a small lineup to overwhelm visiting Kalaheo, 49-24, last night in an O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red East girls basketball opener.

Rodrigues scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, with most coming in transition.

"Most of her points came on the break and were created off the defense of other people," Roosevelt coach Bobby Keanini said.

Rodrigues added: "My teammates helped me on that part — defense. I'm just the runner and happened to be there at the right time."

Rodrigues, a 5-foot-9 junior guard, also contributed 11 rebounds, two steals, two blocks and two assists.

Keanini noted she only took a couple of jump shots the entire game.

"She's quick, she's long, she's athletic, she runs lanes extremely well, she crashes the boards," Kalaheo coach Ryan Hogue said.

The Rough Riders went small after halftime and broke the game open by hitting 6 of 8 shots in the third period to take a 40-17 advantage.

Roosevelt's lineup featured Rodrigues, Jayna Tasaka (5-1), Tiana Sugui (5-4), Diana Zane (5-4) and Tiyana Nakasone (5-5). Tasaka and Nakasone didn't start the game.

"We work hard at practice and we came here to win. We all played together," said Rodrigues, who exited for good with 3:35 remaining.

The Mustangs were 1 of 5 from the field and outscored 15-4 in the third.

"We can pick up high on defense and chase a little bit more, ball pressure," Keanini said.

Tasaka scored all seven of her points during a three-minute stretch in the third, including two 3-pointers. Tasia Kamakawiwo'ole, a 5-9 sophomore forward, finished with nine points.

"They are nice surprises to have," Keanini said.

The Rough Riders' largest lead was 45-19 after a free throw by Kamakawiwo'ole with 4:50 remaining.

Roosevelt, last year's state Division I runner-up, finished 18 of 39 from the field, including 9 of 13 in the second half.

The Rough Riders played an aggressive man-to-man defense and the Mustangs struggled to get into their offense.

"Rebounding the ball and defense are what we're living off of now," Keanini said.

Shanadee Canon scored 15 points to lead Kalaheo, which finished 6 of 36 from the field and committed 13 turnovers. Canon scored the Mustangs' first nine points and all four of their points in the third.

"We still haven't found who our shooters are yet," Hogue said. "We rely on Shanadee Canon way too much. We're very young with the rest of our team so we're going to have to find other girls."

KALAHEO (0-1) 5 8 4 7 — 24

ROOSEVELT (1-0) 13 12 15 9 — 49

KALAHEO — Nicole Cobb 0, Delicia Wilson 3, Sola Williams 0, Caira Pires 0, Nova Bird 0, Angela Wozniak 0, Anu Ah Yun 2, Shanadee Canon 15, Kourtni Thomas 2, Kaua Cale 0, Awi Williams 0, Hoku Malama-Custer 0, Kaina Wasson 2. Totals 6 12-20 24.

ROOSEVELT — Dianna Zane 0, Tiana Sugui 6, Iwalani Rodrigues 20, Kathleen Nakata 1, Jayna Tasaka 7, Shandree Armstead 4, Tiyana Nakasone 2, Brittni Au 0, Tasia Kamakawiwo'ole 9. Totals 18 11-19 49. 3-point goals: Kalaheo none. Roosevelt 2 (Tasaka 2) JV — Roosevelt 55, Kalaheo 15

OIA RED DIVISION

MILILANI 47, PEARL CITY 38

Joleen Realin scored a team-high 14 points and the host Trojans broke open a close game by outscoring the Chargers 19-8 in the third quarter for the victory. Pearl City's Jazmine Pahukoa-Malia led all scorers with 16 points.

PEARL CITY (0-1) 4 8 8 18 — 38

MILILANI (1-0) 9 3 19 16 — 47

PEARL CITY — Desiree Luis 9, Kalei Adams 0, Ariel Komomua 2, Kaiona Auyong 3, Jazmine Pahukoa-Malia 16, Patricia Langi 8, Tearaina Meyer 0 . Totals 13 9-18 38.

MILILANI — Jordan Sakai 4, Chelsea Basilio 10, Kimi Ebina 0, Glenelle Nitta 0, Jamie-lyn Kaliwahea 3, Haunani Richardson 4, Chantel Tanuvasa 8, Kourtney Fenas 4, Joleen Realin 14, Meilin Akiu 0. Totals 18 10-18 47. 3-point goals: Pearl City 3 (Pahukoa-Malia 2, Luis 1). Mililani 1 (Kaliwahea 1).

Reported by Scott Desilva

KAPOLEI 43, LEILEHUA 29

Regina Simanu scored a team-high nine points to lead a balanced attack as the host Hurricanes beat the Mules. Brittaney Stafford scored a game-high 17 points for Leilehua.

LEILEHUA (0-1) 6 3 18 2 — 29

KAPOLEI (1-0) 9 11 6 17 — 43

LEILEHUA — Ashley Gonzales 6, Ashley Momiyama 2, Brittaney Stafford 17, Claudia Veikune 2, Mariah McCloud 2, Shanee Henderson 0, Te'te Moore 0, Cassey Borromeo 0, Sabrina McBride 0, Alaina Johnson 0, Josette Bocobo 0. Totals 11 7-10 29.

KAPOLEI — Lolena Lapina 0, Danniel Tapat 2, Ashlee Dela Cruz 5, Hartley Marquez 0, Pua Pebrina 0, Tiffany Kasoga 2, Jasmine Gipson 0, Regina Simanu 9, Kesha Miller 6, Tamara Satcher 8, Jasmine Bailey 0, Jay Abbondava 0, Cassidy Calio 5, Tahnee Foki 6. Totals 11 20-34 43. 3-point goals: Kapolei 1 (Dela Cruz 1). JV — Leilehua 29, Kapolei 18

Reported by Adrianne Gaea

OIA WHITE DIVISION

KAILUA 47, WAIPAHU 26

Ashley Jacobs scored a game-high 16 points and the Surfriders routed the host Marauders. Kristen Corrales added 12 points and Zsalei Kamaka 11 for Kailua. Demi Samson scored 12 for Waipahu.

KAILUA (1-0) 13 14 14 6 — 47

WAIPAHU (0-1) 8 5 6 7 — 26

KAILUA — Kristen Corrales 12, Tawny Kiko 0, Chelsea Babylon 0, Miki Scott 0, Tianna McKeague 0, Zsalei Kamaka 11, Pumehana Kanoa-Doctorello 0, Jarrish Mauhili-Kaneakua 0, Netia Ulugaono 2, Agnes Faaleaoga-Maloata 0, Ashley Jacobs 16, Kahea Chang 2, Francine Sua-Godinet 4, Chevy Crowell 0. Totals 18 10-15 47.

WAIPAHU — Kristen Balanay 0, Lilyan Donley 2, Margaret Siligo 8, Brendalyn Brub 1, Mercedes Kaleikini 0, Natasha Vili 0, Angela Mendiola 2, Demi Samson 12, Ashley Bullard 1. Totals 7 12-19 26. 3-point goals: Kailua 1 (Jacobs 1). JV — Kailua 32, Waipahu 21

Reported by Ranelle Baldovi

MCKINLEY 61, WAI'ANAE 25

Chelsie Sato sank three 3-pointers and scored a game-high 22 points as the host Tigers blitzed the Seariders. Jackie Tihano added 12 points and Kylie Sato 10 for McKinley. Danielle Lovell scored eight points for Wai'anae.

WAI'ANAE (0-1) 4 8 6 7 — 25

MCKINLEY (1-0) 16 18 14 13 — 61

WAI'ANAE — Danielle Lovell 8, Brittney Dinong 0, Chaelyn Manuel 3, Kahealani Kelii 1, Ema Atiga 5, Crystal Punihaole 0, Dynasty Ayala 3, Genevieve Cuesta 0, Ngaire Un 5, Asioga Gago 0, Melody Moe 0. Totals 8 8-24 25.

MCKINLEY — Jackie Tihano 12, Kaityln Ikehara 9, Chelsie Sato 22, Jaelynn Lopez 0, Pearly Gogiai 6, Joelle Sagapolu 0, Marybel Hebron 0, Kylie Sato 10, Sasha Hong 0, Alyson Villanueva 2, Nora Kent 0. Totals 23 5-7 61. 3-point goals: Wai'anae 1 (Manuel). McKinley 10 (Tihano 4, Ikehara 2, C. Sato 3, K. Sato). JV — McK 47, Waianae 32

Reported by Melvyne Mitsui

WAIALUA 34, 'ANUENUE 3

Chelsey Ramirez and Angela Whittaker each scored nine points and the Bulldogs beat the Warriors.

WAIALUA (1-0) 14 5 6 9 — 34

'ANUENUE (0-1) 0 1 0 2 — 3

WAIALUA — Klleirr Tuyay 0, Shiree Dela Cruz 2, Misty Maxwell 0, Geena Pinacate 2, Chelsey Ramirez 9, Brittney Basillo 2, Ashley Carillo 4, Noe Dela Pena-Ho'opai 6, Angela Whittaker 9. Totals 16 1-6 34.

'ANUENUE — Ka'imi Asing 0, Kamaile Grilho 0, Kapela Kahili 0, Kenui Wahilani 0, Leikula Gottleid 1, Nalani Kamano 0, Pua'alekai Kimball-Aikau 0, Pikake Conradt-Nunuha 0, Punawai Crawford-Katanui 2. Totals 1 1-6 3. 3-point goals: Waialua 1 (Ramirez). 'Anuenue none.

Reported by Lapule Schultz

Reach Kyle Sakamoto at ksakamoto@honoluluadvertiser.com.