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Posted at 9:49 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2008

A first: Kamehameha-Hawaii wins DII girls soccer title

By Wes Nakama
Advertiser Staff Writer

WAIPAHU — The Big Island finally has its first soccer state championship, courtesy of Kamehameha-Hawai'i's 2-0 victory over Roosevelt tonight in the JN Automotive Division II title game at the Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer Stadium.

Junior forward Jessica Marote scored on a rebound in the 74th minute and Bryanna De Lima sealed it on a short goal in the 80th to help the Warriors complete an undefeated regular and postseason at 17-0.

"This is really big, I just found out that it never did happen for a Big Island team before," Marote said. "We did it for our school and for the whole island."

In the 74th minute Hall took a hard shot from the right side, similar to the one in the first half.

Roosevelt keeper Kamalei Pitoy dived to her right to make the save, but the ball deflected to the back post, where Marote was there to punch it in.

"I just had to settle the ball down and keep the shot low, because their keeper has good hands," Marote said.

Even with the 1-0 lead, the Warriors kept the offensive pressure on, and in the 80th minute Ah Chong took a shot that ricocheted off the crossbar, and De Lima was there in front of the goal to punch it in.

THIRD PLACE

Kaua'i 6, Campbell 0: Jaezelle Balilea scored two goals and Skye Shimabukuro, Teal Basquez, Brandi Gomes and Jolene Lee-Hormstein each added one for the Red Raiders (8-4-1).

Goal scorers—Kau: Jaezelle Balilea (22nd), Skye Shimabukuro (28th), Teal Basquez (34th), Balilea (47th), Brandi Gomes (60th), Jolene Lee-Hormstein (72nd).

FIFTH PLACE

Honoka'a 2, St. Anthony 1: Beverly Quiamas scored two goals, including one in the 50th minute which broke a 1-1 tie for the Dragons (9-8).

Kristen Orth scored for the Trojans (7-9-2).

Goal scorers—Hono: Beverly Quiamas (32nd), Quiamas (50th). StA: Kristen Orth (20th).

CONSOLATION FINAL

Hawai'i Prep 3, Sacred Hearts 1: Bridget Walker, Amelia Evans and Vanessa Cushnie scored for Ka Makani (11-6).

Ariel Pahayahay scored for the Lancers (3-10-1).

Goal scorers—HPA: Bridget Walker (18th), Amelia Evans (28th), Vanessa Cushnie (58th). SHA: Ariel Pahayhay (37th).