Kamehameha Schools senior Ana Viena-Lota scored a career-high 27 points last night to lead the Warriors to a 49-44 victory over visiting Punahou in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu's regular season finale.

Kamehameha and 'Iolani, each 10-2, finished tied for first place in the standings and will play at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at McCabe Gym for the championship and automatic state tournament berth.

Four-time defending ILH champ Punahou, 7-5, will play in the league's "second-place tournament" and attempt to gain the ILH's second state berth via that route.

Viena-Lota, a 5-foot-10 forward, scored from all angles last night before a home crowd of about 450 at Kekuhaupi'o Gym, including about 60 members of her extended family.

"I expected some of my family and friends to come, but I didn't know that much would be here," said Viena-Lota, whose previous high-point performance this season was 17 points. "God just blessed me tonight."

Punahou, which had beaten the Warriors in their previous meeting, took a 22-20 halftime lead on Tressa Torres' layup with two seconds remaining.

Kamehameha went up 31-27 going into the fourth period, but Buffanblu guard Janelle Nomura closed it to 31-29 with two free throws a minute into the final quarter.

The Warriors then went on a 6-0 run to lead 37-29, before Punahou closed it to 39-37 on two free throws by Chelsea Deptula. But Kamehameha answered with a 6-0 run of its own to lead, 45-37, with 1:33 left.

The Buffanblu got as close as 45-42 after Torres' layup with 37 seconds remaining, but the Warriors held on for the victory.

Viena-Lota was diplomatic in her scoring, notching seven points in the first period, six in the second, eight in the third and six in the fourth.

"She killed us," Punahou coach Mike Taylor said. "She's a nightmare to guard, and she was really determined tonight. She's special, the best player in our league."

Reserve forward Kylle Roy added 10 points off the bench — all in the second half. Dara Tompkison led Punahou with 10 points.

PUNAHOU (7-5) 6 16 5 17 — 44

KAMEHAMEHA (10-2) 10 10 11 18 — 49

PUNAHOU — Melanie Feldman 4, Ilima Macfarlane 0, Dara Tompkison 10, Erin Moon 0, Ashley Satterwhite 3, Janelle Nomura 5, Anna Merrifield 0, Chelsea Deptula 7, Devon Yamauchi 5, Taj'a Wong 1, Kysa Ludviksen 0, Tressa Torres 9, Tiera Jenson 0. Totals 13 16-26 44.

KAMEHAMEHA — Alexis Furtado 2, Ana Viena-Lota 27, Pomaikai Kalakau 0, Shaleese Javillo 0, Lindsey Wong 6, Tiana Abbley 0, Pualani Kalakau 0, Alexandres-Joan Akana 0, Kylle Roy 10, Casey Lum 4. Totals 13 22-36 49.

3-point goals: Punahou 2 (Tompkinson 2). Kamehameha 1 (Viena Lota).

'IOLANI 55, MID-PACIFIC 39

Jamie Smith scored 25 points, Alana Matayoshi added 11 and the third-ranked Raiders (10-2) used a 17-8 third quarter for a 42-24 lead in beating the host Owls (3-9).

'IOLANI (10-2) 18 7 17 13 — 55

MID-PACIFIC (3-9) 11 5 8 15 — 39

'IOLANI — Chelsea Unemori 6, Tami Konishi 2, Kylie Ahlo 4, Alana Matayoshi 11, Chanel Hirata 0, Dayna Jandoc 2, Jamie Smith 25, Raechele Takara 0, Sarah Turgeon 5. Totals 23 7-11 55.

MID-PACIFIC — Paige Young 0, Kayla Gomes 2, Johnnelle Kapua 6, Shanon Nishimura 9, Erin Nishimura 0, Jordan Kealoha 9, Keaton McFadden 7, Jenna Savusa 6. Totals 14 8-16 39. 3-point goals: 'Iolani 2 (Unemori 2). Mid-Pacific 3 (Kapua, S. Nishimura, Kealoha).

Reported by Adria Mendoza

ILH DIVISION II

SACRED HEARTS 46, LA PIETRA 32

Nalani Bayne scored 17 points, Kuhina Luis added 10 and the host Lancers (13-0) beat the Lady Panthers (9-4) to finish unbeaten in the regular season.

LA PIETRA (9-4) 9 13 6 4 — 32

SACRED HEARTS (13-0) 9 15 12 10 — 46

LA PIETRA — Christen Hirai 3, Alex Lake 0, Charity Caracol 0, Chelsea Kiyabu 2, Jasmine Kimura 0, Leah Kaina 12, Tihon Nguyen 0, Megan Giles 11, Stacey Martin 0, Sarah Peoples 4. Totals 14 1-6 32.

SACRED HEARTS — Reyna Munos 0, Cara Smith 3, Jessica Lindsay 0, Kamri Lin 0, Nalani Bayne 17, Ashley Ordenstein 4, Maya Clark 5, Ciera Aiwohi 0, Raecha-Ann Kauahikaua 2, Samantha Valle 3, Charnelle Pires 0, Montana Neyra 0, Sidney Vegas 0, Nicole Vierra 2, Noel Soma 0, Kuhina Luis 10. Totals 17 9-13 46. 3-point goals: La Pietra 3 (Kaina 2, Hirai). Sacred Hearts 3 (Smith, Clark, Valle).

Reported by Wade Okamura

PUNAHOU 40, KAMEHAMEHA 37

Fransina Savusa scored five of her nine points in overtime to help the Buffanblu (10-3) defeat the Warriors (10-3).

PUNAHOU (10-3) 8 8 9 8 7 — 40

KAMEHAMEHA (10-3) 7 5 9 12 4 — 37

PUNAHOU — Aubrie Lau 8, Kelsie Gomes 4, Ashley Galacgac 3, Allyson Ayers 2, Megan Ching 0, Samantha Howell 0, Jessica Letoto 2, Katie Bourke 0, Cherie Ng 0, Fransina Savusa 9, Brooke Ehrman 6, Charney Heimuli 6. Totals 13 12-25 40.

KAMEHAMEHA — Jamie-Marie Ferrigno 7, Nicole Lee Akiu 2, Karielle Kohatsu 3, Chayla Sherman 0, Kerilyn Gallagher 0, Zayne Nue Apiki 12, Logan Keala 0, Kapua Chandler 2, Brandi Kohatsu 5, Mara Mukai 2, Claire Owens 1, Naomi Kamakau 2, Brittany Courtney 1. Totals 14 8-22 37. 3-point goals: Punahou 2 (Lau 2). Kamehameha 1 (Ferrigno).

'IOLANI 66, REDEMPTION ACAD. 15

Patricia Carlile scored 11 points, Kaz Masutani added 10 and all 13 Raiders (9-4) who played scored in their victory over the Warriors (0-13).

REDEMPTION ACAD. (0-13) 1 4 0 10 — 15

'IOLANI (9-4) 23 14 17 12 — 66

REDEMPTION ACAD. — Ashley Dieron 3, BKristen Nakama 2, Gabriella Sussman 2, Rachael Ballesteros-Makua 0, Blessing Miyamoto 0, Hi'ilani Pila 0, Leimana Pila 8. Totals 7 1-7 15.

'IOLANI — Elisa Asato 6, Emily Kim 2, Caroline Tamayose 2, Kimberly Hashiba 6, Jennifer Wong 5, Patricia Carlile 11, Samantha Teramae 4, Jessica Sasaki 4, Kari Kuboyama 4, Kaz Masutani 10, Laura Woo 4, Krista Speroni 6, Allison Nojima 2. Totals 29 4-5 66. 3-point goals: 'Iolani 4 (Masutani 2, Wong, Carlile).

Reported by Stu Matsunami

ST. ANDREW'S 43, HAWAII BAPTIST 37

Kellee Tom scored 16 points, Maile Tua added 10, and the Pride (9-4) rallied with a 14-6 third quarter to take a 32-27 lead into the fourth quarter, then held off the Eagles (6-7).

HAWAI'I BAPTIST (6-7) 6 15 6 10 — 37

ST. ANDREW'S (9-4) 10 8 14 11 — 43

HAWAI'I BAPTIST — Jennifer Young 3, Adrienne Kishimoto 0, Jamie Iha 0, Ashley Salado 12, Carissa Onuma 12, Stefanie Sueda 2, Kaitlin Miyashiro 2, Leah Shizuru 6. Totals 11 14-25 37.

ST. ANDREW'S — Laura Do 2, Jordan Higa 0, Angela Loh 0, Sarah Kleinschmidt 0, Raquel Sevil 2, Ginger Grimes 0, Minna Watanabe 8, Andrea Wong 0, Yasmin Saban 0, Noelani Kawashima 4, Shelley Wong 1, Kellee Tom 16, Maile Tua 10. Totals 12 18-37 43. 3-point goals: Hawai'i Baptist 1 (Salado). St. Andrew's 1 (Watanabe).

Reported by Ashley Elliazar

ST. FRANCIS 33, WORD OF LIFE 20

Jamie Iwashita scored 10 points to lead the Troubadours (9-4) past the Firebrands (2-11).

WORD OF LIFE (2-11) 6 1 5 8 — 20

ST. FRANCIS (9-4) 5 8 12 8 — 33

WORD OF LIFE — Jasmine Saquilon 6, Marietta Ranche 0, Jaymie Kaopuiki 2, Rayanne Alvarado 3, Tali Goeas 0, Janna Kaopuiki 0, Sanoe Aina 4, Monique Jackson 1, Brittany Iwamoto 4. Totals 7 6-12 20.

ST. FRANCIS — Kristen Enemoto 2, Shakira Mitchell 0, Krysten Kawamata 0, Alesa Ramaila 0, Kaui Berinobis 2, Nicole Perry 6, Azalea Fritz 0, Bryanna Batts 6, Melissa Allen 0, Traci Yamamoto 0, Danielle Tanaka 0, Jamie Iwashita 10, Cierra Gauvin 0, Rochelle Nakagawa 0, Janelle Nance 7. Totals 14 3-8 33. 3-point goals: none.

Reported by Gail Juan

UNIVERSITY HIGH 40, HANALANI 38

Brittany Copp scored 13 points, Ku'ulei Baba 11, Chanel Casamina 10 and the Junior Rainbows (5-8) held off the Royals (4-9).

UNIVERSITY HIGH (5-8) 2 17 7 14 — 40

HANALANI (4-9) 9 10 9 10 — 38

UNIVERSITY HIGH — Melanie Cortez 6, Kristen Higa 0, Sianha Gualano 0, Sarah Cockett 0, Ku'ulei Baba 11, Brittany Copp 13, Chanel Casamina 10, Kyleena Lamadrid 0. Totals 17 5-16 40.

HANALANI — Samantha Hyde 6, Nicole Craig 1, Stephanie Wee 2, Mariah Schoniwitz 0, Jackie Earl 0, Amanda Kutaka 0, Haley Kam 0, Noelani Ringor 0, Kaimi Manner 0, Taylor Metts 0, Sachi Seaburn 8, Janelle Fetui 17, Riane Shintaku 0, Mel Canite 0, Kayla Rhodes 0, Rachel Matalau 0, Ruth Matalau 4. Totals 13 11-18 38. 3-point goals: University High 1 (Baba). Hanalani 1 (Fetui). Reported by Rob Araki

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 48, LE JARDIN 33

Ashley Medcalf scored 22 points and the Patriots (4-9) pulled away from the the Bulldogs (1-12) in the second half.

CHRISTIAN ACAD. (4-9) 8 7 12 21 — 48

LE JARDIN (1-12) 4 5 7 17 — 33

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY — Ashley Acedo 5, Ashley Medcalf 22, Amber Acedo 8, Megan Salazar-Winters 1, Michel Chon 2, Sarah Godinet 0, Jessica Benito 3, Jasmine Tory 0, Hannah Edwards 7. Totals 20 7-23 48.

LE JARDIN — Jade Moore 0, Nicole Piccotto 0, Chenoa Twogood 4, Lizzy Draime 0, Ryanne Kurahara 14, Jessica Shaiarella 6, Raleigh Frober 3, Catlin Kahahawai 5, Jennifer Lewandowski 1. Totals 11 11-26 33. 3-point goals: Christian Academy 1 (As. Acedo).

Reported by Mike Wiltse

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