Boosted by a redemptive 25-point, 11-rebound performance by senior center Taylor Mounts, 'Iolani held off visiting Kamehameha, 59-45, last night in a key Interscholastic League of Honolulu boys basketball showdown.

The Raiders, ranked No. 3 in The Advertiser's statewide Top 10 poll of coaches and media, improved to 8-2 in the ILH, in first place and a half-game ahead of idle Punahou (7-2) with two games remaining. Kamehameha, ranked No. 4, fell to 6-3.

Two weeks ago, Kamehameha had upset then-No. 1 'Iolani, 44-42, a game in which the 6-foot-5 Mounts scored only two points. Last night, Mounts scored eight points in the first period as the Raiders jumped to a 20-8 lead.

"Last time, we played poorly and didn't give enough effort," Mounts said. "Tonight we gave more effort — we were falling on the ground, going after loose balls."

Kamehameha came out strong in the second period and closed to 22-17 after Pi'i Minns' 3-pointer with 3:40 remaining. But 'Iolani answered with a 7-1 run to close the half, capped by Lionel Fujioka's two free throws with 3.9 seconds left to make it 29-18.

The Warriors made two other strong runs at the Raiders in the third quarter, closing to 38-34 on Brandon Dumlao's 28-foot shot at the buzzer.

But Mounts opened the fourth period with five straight points, including a three-point play to give 'Iolani a 43-34 lead with 6:25 remaining.

Kamehameha got as close as 51-45 after Kawika Lyons' 3-pointer with 47 seconds left, but the Raiders sealed the game with eight straight free throws, including six by Mounts. After missing his first free-throw attempt in the first quarter, Mounts made 11 straight in the final period.

"He came to play tonight," Warriors coach Jesse Nakanishi said. "He made some clutch shots and put the game away with some clutch free throws."

'Iolani coach Mark Mugiishi said Mounts' turnaround performance "was the difference" between a loss to Kamehameha two weeks ago and the victory last night.

"They're a very physical and athletic team, and they put a lot of pressure on the perimeter," Mugiishi said. "So if you don't have an inside game, it can get really difficult. We told Taylor that he had to produce more, and we told the whole team that we'll need a lot more energy.

"Last time, they got every loose ball. We're not that good a team where we can get away with not playing hard."

After suffering a 70-49 loss at Punahou last week, the Raiders got a lift when the Buffanblu were upset by Mid-Pacific on Saturday, and now 'Iolani suddenly is back atop the ILH standings.

"We were happy, we got a gift," Mounts said of MPI's upset victory. "Now we're back in the race, and hopefully we won't let go."

KAMEHAMEHA (6-3) 6 12 16 11 — 45

'IOLANI (8-2) 20 9 9 21 — 59

KAMEHAMEHA — Edward Kamano 8, Kawika Lyons 6, Chaz Bajet 0, Brandon Dumlao 6, Pi'i Minns 5, Auwae DeRego 8, Shawn Bode 0, Blake Viena 4, Damien Kaehuaea 0, Kamakoa Jovanovich 8. Totals 16 8-16 45.

'IOLANI — Kela Marciel 4, Andrew Skalman 0, Nick Christman 2, Trevyn Tulonghari 2, Lionel Fujioka 6, Berton Wong 3, Bricen McCartney 3, Pablo Warner 14, Taylor Mounts 25, Jarrett Arakawa 0. Totals 17 23-28 59.

3-point goals: Kamehameha 5 (Lyons 2, Kamano, Dumlao, Minns). 'Iolani 2 (Wong, McCartney).

Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-2456. Read his blog on prep sports at blogs.honoluluadvertiser.com

SAINT LOUIS 55, DAMIEN 39

Michael Tuiloma scored 19 points and the Crusaders (4-5) pulled away with a 19-6 fourth quarter. Kaiakoili Lima led Damien (0-9) with 14 points.

DAMIEN (0-9) 15 6 12 6 — 39

SAINT LOUIS (4-5) 15 8 13 19 — 55

DAMIEN — Nikko Romuar 7, Drey Dutro-Solomua 0, Tim Smith 4, Anthony Tuitele 4, Kaiakoili Lima 14, Nick Cerny 0, Aminis Thompson 6, Austin Dawson 0, Tyler Tamayo 0, Michael Memea 2, Breysen Lee 2. Totals 16 6-13 39.

SAINT LOUIS — Lucas Gonsalves 5, Kamaka Usui 0, Micah McClinton 5, Corey Lau 4, Dean Viena 0, Kyle Gonzaga 4, Cole Shidaki 8, Marcus Umu 1, Michael Tuiloma 19, Jamison Miller 5, Moses Samia 4. Totals 19 15-22 55.

3-point goals: Damien 1 (Romuar). Saint Louis 2 (Gonsalves, Tuiloma).

Reported by Gail Juan

MPI 56, MARYKNOLL 47

Marcus Holyfield scored 28 points as the Owls (3-6) beat the Spartans (4-5), who got 17 points from Richard Herring.

MID-PACIFIC (3-6) 8 10 18 20 — 56

MARYKNOLL (4-5) 11 7 10 19 — 47

MID-PACIFIC — Jonathan Taniguchi 0, Shane Kurihara 0, Sampson Won 6, Ryan Kurihara 5, Jaime Rivera 3, Marcus Holyfield 28, Kellar Ellsworth 8, Devon Takenaka 6, Cameron Roberts 0. Totals 20 11-15 56.

MARYKNOLL — Tyler Terai 8, Scott Kamimura 0, Garrick Chock 3, Christian Bueno-Kanei 5, Javen Correia 4, Dillon Keaney 0, Rian Huizingh 0, Micah Kalepa 6, Richard Herring 17, Ross Lum 4. Totals 15 10-12 47.

3-point goals: Mid-Pacific 5 (Won, R. Kurihara, Rivera, Holyfield 2). Maryknoll 7 (Terai 2, Chock, Bueno-Kanei, Herring 3).

Reported by Donnie Martin

BOYS DIVISION I-AA

KAMEHAMEHA 52, 'IOLANI 38

'IOLANI (1-5) 11 7 4 16 — 38

KAMEHAMEHA (5-1) 14 11 12 15 — 52

'IOLANI — Matt Koyama 8, Reyn Kimura 6, Keenan Ho'ohuli 4, Kevin Serai 8, Jeff Sakamoto 8, Chase Hu 1, Mason Choy 3, Travis Muraoka 0. Totals 13 10-25 38.

KAMEHAMEHA — Conway Kaka 10, Kai Rilliet 12, Jacob Teixeira 2, Kevin Chandler 6, Javis Esteron 0, Walter Clistro 6, Kalihau Pimental 0, Kawai Makuakane 5, Derrick Vidinha 4, Rylee Urasaki 3, Kalai Ahlo-Souza 4. Totals 19 10-18 52.

3-point goals: 'Iolani 2 (Kimura, Ho'ohuli). Kamehameha 4 (Rilliet 2, Calistro, Urasaki).

Reported by Kamehameha Athletics

PUNAHOU 40, SAINT LOUIS 36

PUNAHOU (4-2) 4 17 10 9 — 40

SAINT LOUIS (2-4) 0 12 14 10 — 36

PUNAHOU — Andrew Kuriyama 4, Galen Arakawa 1, Damien Pherigo 0, Jeremy Kaimikaua 11, Cale Honda 0, Darryl Cheng 1, Matt Blanco 4, Jacob Brovelli 1, Nicholas Kido 8, Spencer Dung 0, Joshua Bninski 8, Ian Pene 2, Nick Fujita 0. Totals 14 11-21 40.

SAINT LOUIS — Danny Higa 6, Joseph O'Conner 0, Joey Bryant 7, Christian Balthazar-Chang 7, Josh Saio 0, Chris Kamaka 11, Brandon McKee 2, Danny Perry 2, Marcus Gonzalez 1. Totals 12 11-17 36.

3-point goals: Punahou 1 (Kaimikaua). Saint Louis 1 (Bryant).

Reported by Gail Juan

GIRLS DIVISION I

IOLANI 48, MID-PACIFC 43 OT

Kylie Ahlo scored 17 points, including seven in overtime, as second-ranked Raiders (10-2) beat the Owls (3-9), who were led by Keaton McFadden's 11 points.

MID-PACIFIC (3-9) 4 12 11 10 6 — 43

'IOLANI (10-2) 5 11 9 12 11 — 48

MID-PACIFIC — Paige Young 3, Ashley Yamachika 8, Johnelle Kapua 4, Kristin Yama 0, Alyssa Kau 0, Keaton McFadden 11, Jordan Kealoha 7, Jenna Savusa 10. Totals 18 3-6 43.

'IOLANI — Tami Konishi 2, Kylie Ahlo 17, Lahela Usui 4, Lori Yamashita 0, Chanel Hirata 9, Dayna Jandoc 10, Raechele Takara 0, Hailey Maeda 6. Totals 17 7-16 48.

3-point goals: Mid-Pacific 4 (Yamachika 2, Kealoha 2). 'Iolani 7 (Ahlo 3, Hirata 2, Jandoc 2).

Reported by Stu Matsunami

KAMEHAMEHA 56, SACRED HEARTS 36

Pualei Furtado scored 14 points as the Warriors (6-6) beat the Lancers (0-12), who got eight points each from Rayna Munos and Raecha-Ann Kauahikaua.

KAMEHAMEHA (6-6) 12 13 9 22 — 56

SACRED HEARTS (0-12) 8 7 8 13 — 36

KAMEHAMEHA — Pualei Furtado 14, Pomaikai Kalakau 2, Shaleese Javillo 4, Lindsey Wong 4, Tiana Abbley 2, Piikea Kalakau 4, Rhani Kaneaiakala 11, Mara Mukai 2, Kylle Roy 6, Casey Lum 7. Totals 20 14-22 56.

SACRED HEARTS — Kapo Lupenui 0, Rayna Munos 8, Rondlyn Timbraza 0, Kamri Lin 0, Morgan Donohue 0, Ashley Ordenstein 6, Maya Clark 3, Corey Abellanida 0, Lindsey Bareng 2, Raecha-Ann Kauahikaua 8, Charnelle Pires 0, Kuhina Luis 5, Naihe Paikai 1, Noel Soma 3. Totals not available.

3-point goals: Kamehameha 2 (Furtado 2). Sacred Hearts 3 (Munos 2, Clark).

Reported by Sacred Hearts Athletics

GIRLS DIVISION I-AA

KAMEHAMEHA 50, 'IOLANI 28

'IOLANI (1-5) 4 13 6 5 — 28

KAMEHAMEHA (4-2) 17 11 15 7 — 50

'IOLANI — Meghan Jackson 0, Sarah Robinson 0, Kimberlee Hashiba 3, Allison Turgeon 0, Jessica Sasaki 2, Kari Kuboyama 2, Keesa Robinson 0, Alison Nojima 10, Jen Wong 11, Krista Speroni 0. Totals 8 11-17 28.

KAMEHAMEHA — Sanoe Keliinoi 10, Briauna Bissen 3, Kimberly Ubilas 2, Kyndall Moi-Simeona 7, Cheyane Kamai 3, Kelly Opdal 2, Kerilyn Gallagher 4, Lacy Deniz 2, Kapua Chandler 8, Megan Lum 4, Rotisha Hose 3, Naomi Kamakau 2. Totals 20 10-20 50.

3-point goals: 'Iolani 1 (Hashiba).

Reported by Kamehameha Athletics

Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com.