Hilary Nakaya scored 12 points and host Punahou raced to a 12-2 first-quarter lead en route to a 51-28 victory over Christian Academy last night in an Interscholastic League of Honolulu Division II game.

It was the regular-season opener for both teams.

Michelle Tam and Taylor Maruyama, who made two 3-pointers, finished with eight points each.

Kristin Addington led the Patriots with nine points.

PUNAHOU (1-0) 12 16 11 12 — 51

CHRISTIAN ACAD. (0-1) 2 5 11 10 — 28

PUNAHOU — Olivia Manayan 2, Ashley Choy 4, Sara Nishikawa 0, Courtney Lelepali 6, Kira Bayley 6, Demi Suzuki 3, Natalie Portwood 0, Taylor Maruyama 8, Jessica Lin 2, Michelle Tam 8, Hilary Nakaya 12. Totals 21 4-8 51.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY — Leslie Cruz 1, Geena Cunha 3, Kristin Addington 9, Megan Salazar-Winters 6, Victoria Adres 1, Chazley Baitlon 2, Cheyenne Kessell 6. Totals 7 14-27 28.

3-point goals: Punahou 5 (Maruyama 2, Choy 1, Suzuki 1, Nakaya 1). Christian Academy none.

Reported by Scott Metcalf