Posted at 5:50 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2007
Kanekoa carries Honoka'a by 'Iolani for third place
Advertiser Staff
All-State point guard Keisha Kanekoa hit a jumper with 0:07 left on the clock to carry Honoka'a past 'Iolani, 49-48, for third place in the girls Division I state basketball tournament at Stan Sheriff.Kanekoa finished with 26 points, six rebounds, seven assists and a fourth-quarter to remember.
Down 37-31 entering the fourth period, Kanekoa had a hand in all 18 of the Dragon points.
She scored 13 points, had two rebounds, blocked a shot and dished out two assists that turned into a 3-pointer by Jessika Lorenzo and layup by Kawehi Correa.
In four state-tournament games, Kanekoa averaged more than 23 points a game. She had back-to-back 30-point games against Roosevelt (31) and Punahou (32).
Jamie Smith had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Sarah Turgeon added 12 for 'Iolani.
