After watching a 20-point lead disintegrate in the third period and then a seven-point lead cut to one with 10 second remaining, Roosevelt finally held off visiting McKinley, 71-69, in O'ahu Interscholastic Association girls basketball action last night.

The Rough Riders, who lost to Farrington, 75-44, on Tuesday, improved to 4-1 in the OIA's Red Conference Eastern Division. McKinley fell to 4-1.

"It feels good," said Roosevelt forward Tasia Kamakawiwo'ole, who finished with a game-high 21 points last night. "We felt a lot of pressure, we felt like we had the whole weight on our shoulders."

The pressure did not disappear until Joshy Noga sank a free throw with 0.2 seconds left, giving the Rough Riders a 71-69 lead. The Tigers had a half-court attempt almost bank in after the buzzer, but it would not have counted since only a tip-in (according to the rulebook) would have been allowed within the time remaining.

Early on, it did not look like the game would come down to the final seconds, as Roosevelt built a 35-15 lead midway through the second period behind sharp shooting and transition baskets. But McKinley closed it to 38-29 by halftime, and eventually tied it at 38-38 on Ashley Gravely's three-point play with 5:43 left in the third quarter.

"Give credit to McKinley — they're tough and scrappy," said Rough Riders coach Clint Chikamori. "They just wouldn't go away."

That was true even after Roosevelt had built the lead back up to 51-40 late in the third period. Jackie Tihano swished a 3-pointer to cut it to 51-43 entering the fourth, and the Tigers eventually closed it to 60-58 on two free throws by Gravely with 3:33 remaining.

But the Rough Riders went up again by seven, 70-63, on Cierra Kapea's two free throws with 35 seconds left.

Tatiana Dinson then scored on a three-point play to cut it to 70-66 with 18 ticks remaining, and — after a held ball gave McKinley possession — Tihano drained another 3-pointer from the left corner to make it 70-69 with 0:10.4 showing on the clock.

Roosevelt turned it over on a traveling violation with five seconds left, but the Tigers missed a 10-foot runner in the lane and Noga grabbed the rebound.

MCKINLEY (4-1) 9 20 14 26 — 69

ROOSEVELT (4-1) 20 18 13 20 — 71

McKinley — Jackie Tihano 18, Kylie Sato 13, Ashley Gravely 13, Tatiana Dinson 7, Brenda Walker 6, Hanna Yoo 0, Jorina Faletoi 12. Totals 21 21-32 69.

Roosevelt — Kelcie Namba 9, Samantha Murakami 0, Kathleen Nakata 5, Nicole Ramirez 15, Abcde Furuta-Harada 12, Joshy Noga 8, Cierra Kapea 1, Tasia Kamakawiwo'ole 21. Totals 23 21-35 71.

3-point goals — McKinley 6 (Tihano 6). Roosevelt 4 (Namba 2, Ramirez 2).

JV-Roosevelt 42, McKinley 24

FARRINGTON 69, MOANALUA 46

Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo scored 18 points and Kirsten Liana added 13 as the visiting Governors beat Na Menehune to remain unbeaten. Sofia Folaumahina added 12 points and Valerie Lesu had 10 for Farrington. Justine Aguas scored 11 to lead Moanalua.

FARRINGTON (5-0) 5 17 23 24 — 69

MOANALUA (2-3) 16 10 4 16 — 46

FARRINGTON— Kahea Ho'ohuli 0, Jasmine Funtanilla 0, Angie Argel 0, Natalie Mata 8, Lucky Crichton 0, Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo 18, Precious Maave 1, Janell Nance 4, Macilee Moi 1, Kirsten Liana 13, Valerie Lesu 10, Sofia Folaumahina 12, Aisha Gaea 0, Lusina Otineru 2. Totals 31 7-10 69.

MOANALUA — Brittney Calucag 2, Briana Dacoscos 0, Kiley Lau 0, Joanna Nicolas 8, Michelle Hardy 7, Amanda Selvey 4, Melanie Smith 0, Jaiden Rego 4, Hoku Dela Cruz 8, A.J. Verdida 2, Justine Aguas 11. Totals 13 18-23 46.

3-point goals: Farrington none. Moanalua 2 (Nicolas, Dela Cruz).

Reported by Phylicia Scott

Kalani at Castle, postponed

OIA RED WEST GIRLS

MILILANI 49, KAPOLEI 33

Chelsea Basilio, Sophie Chang and Jordan Sakai scored eight points apiece as the visiting Trojans used a 23-7 third period to beat the Hurricanes. Kapolei's Nicole Fuataga scored 11 points.

MILILANI (3-2) 7 7 23 12 — 49

KAPOLEI (3-2) 10 6 7 10 — 33

MILILANI — Chelsea Basilio 8, Glenelle Nitta 0, Tiff Lagua 3, Jordan Sakai 8, Darcey Goulsby 6, Sophie Chang 8, Pomai Grube-Hose 6, Amber Ogata 3, Kellise Dela Cruz 3, Sam Yuki 0, Celine Garces 2, Abby McKoy 0, Cory Ramos 2, Kyla Alcantra 0, Andi Felise 0, Elima Pangorang 0. Totals 19 8-20 49.

KAPOLEI — Krystal Jacobs 4, Danniel Tapat 0, Victoria Afoa 2, Sarah Awana 0, Rhilee Soriano 1, Alysse Bishop 8, Kawehi Hagi 3, Cherece Beyer 0, Shaina Ducosin 0, Kayla Fuataga 4, Nicole Fuataga 11. Totals 12 9-21 33.

3-point goals: Mililani 3 (Basilio, Dela Cruz, Chang). Kapolei none.

JV — Kapolei 49, Mililani 41

Reported by Jo-Ann Payongayong

CAMPBELL 58, RADFORD 49

Ama Lui scored 12 points, and Jaysha Delizo and Jazmin Brown added 10 apiece as the host Sabers beat the Rams. Bui Baravilala scored 19 points and Disa Brown added 17 for Radford.

RADFORD (1-4) 12 7 10 20 — 49

CAMPBELL (2-3) 13 18 17 10 — 58

RADFORD — Melanie Alofaituli 0, Marissa Stavros 0, Bui Baravilala 19, Antionette Carradine 7, Disa Brown 17, Pierra Brown 0, Kaeli Patton 0, Alana Gionet 0, Ja'kila Leggett 0, Rachel Kapesi 0, Mama Tiaseu 6. Totals 19 7-15 49.

CAMPBELL — Ama Lui 12, Jaysha Delizo 10, Karen Tano 2, Jazmin Brown 10, Chantaty Samante 3, Sammi Aki 3, Ikoa Dias-Kekahuna 2, Stormi Wright 0, Ariel Medlin 8, Randi Wright 6, Oli Kila 2. Totals 26 5-12 58.

3-point goals: Radford 4 (D. Brown 3, Carradine 1). Campbell 1 (Aki).

JV — Campbell 41, Radford 23

Reported by Jodi Bantolina

Pearl City at Wai'anae, postponed

OIA WHITE GIRLS

KALAHEO 52, LEILEHUA 37

Michaelyn Cale hit four 3-pointers and finished with 22 points as the host Mustangs beat the Mules. Vanessa Bocobo scored 10 points for Leilehua, which led 18-17 at halftime.

LEILEHUA (3-2) 8 10 4 15 — 37

KALAHEO (3-1) 8 9 12 23 — 52

LEILEHUA — Ciara Paracuelles 0, Ashley Gonzales 8, Chelsey Fontes 3, Patricia Lindo 1, Alaina Johnson 6, Starr Hayashida 0, Vanessa Bocobo 10, Kehau Rivera 0, Keke Moala 0, Michelle Fletcher 2, Mariyah Tamaalemalo 2, Toe Motu 4, Brittany Taufui 0, Carline Wilson 0, Alondra Hooks 1. Totals 14 9-18 37.

KALAHEO — Nicole Cobb 5, Jerica Olson 1, Brianna Perry 1, Caira Pires 2, Tiffany Harada 2, Mele Adams 7, Michaelyn Cale 22, Kourtni Thomas 8, Jordy Smith 4. Totals 16 15-23 52.

3-point goals: Leilehua none. Kalaheo 5 (Cale 4, Thomas 1)

JV — Leilehua 34, Kalaheo 21

Reported by Juanita Thomas

KAIMUKI 43, NANAKULI 29

Dejah Fa'asoa scored 10 points and Letisha Fa'asoa added nine, all on 3-pointers, as the visiting Bulldogs beat the Golden Hawks. Violet Mao scored 14 points for Nanakuli.

KAIMUKI (5-0) 8 15 13 7 — 43

NANAKULI (1-5) 7 5 10 7 — 29

KAIMUKI — Olivia Phommachanh 8, Pua Akaka 3, Sasha Tokuda 0, Brooke Borce 0, Tanya Villanueva 2, Dinishah Fa'asoa 2, Justell Arthur 0, Brittney Anglin 0, Letisha Fa'asoa 9, Dejah Fa'asoa 10, Mikki Morihara 0, Leti Mikaele 0, Ashley Fortson 4, Lani Mikaele 5. Totals 16 6-10 43.

NANAKULI — Stephanie Kalili 3, Kirstie Rosa 6, Napualani Kelii 2, Potesia Toli 2, Maresena Foi 0, Violet Mao 14, Erica Sula 2. Totals 9 11-17 29.

3-point goals: Kaimuki 5 (L. Fa'asoa 3, Akaka 1, D. Fa'asoa 1). Nanakuli none.

JV — Nanakuli 36, Kaimuki 29

Reported by Gerald Lum

KAHUKU 91, 'ANUENUE 14

Vaimalama Tito poured in 20 points, Nile Te'o had 15, Jessica Falemau 13 and Temutisa Te'o 12, leading the Red Raiders over Na Koa.

KAHUKU (5-1) 22 22 28 19 — 91

'ANUENUE (0-6) 3 0 4 7 — 14

KAHUKU — Nile Te'o 15, Vaimalama Tito 20, Temutisa Te'o 12, Lavinia Latu 8, Maria Tonga 0, Jessica Falemalu 13, Jovan Falemalu 6, Uluakimata Tonga 4, Rachel Tailele 8, Alysha Cummings 3, Vaunelle Hingano 2, Adele Schwenke 0. Totals 40 6-11 91.

'ANUENUE — Nanea Kon 0, Kenui Wahilani 3, Leikula Gottlieb 2, Nalani Kamano 4, Kahanu Walker 0, Kapela Kahili 3, Ho'onani Wahilani 2, Kala Lewis 0. Totals 5 3-7 14.

3-point goals: Kahuku 5 (Te'o 3, Tito 1, Cummings 1). 'Anuenue 1 (Wahilani).

Reported by Lapule Schultz

Kaiser at Waialua, postponed

ILH DIVISION I GIRLS

KAMEHAMEHA 48, SACRED HEARTS 46

Alexis Furtado scored 15 points and Lindsey Wong added 13 as the visiting Warriors beat the Lancers in overtime. Rayna Munos hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points and Kuhina Luis added 14 for Sacred Hearts, which led 24-16 at halftime.

KAMEHAMEHA (2-3) 8 8 14 11 7 — 48

SACRED HEARTS (1-4) 10 14 9 8 5 — 46

KAMEHAMEHA — Alexis Furtado 15, Sanoe Keliinoi 4, Noelani Mikami 5, Tia Perreria 0, Lindsey Wong 13, Pomaikai Kalakau 4, Piikea Kalakau 7, Makana Borden 0. Totals 17 12-15 48.

SACRED HEARTS — Rayna Munos 17, Kamri Lin 2, Lindsey Bareng 4, Raecha-Ann Kauahikaua 9, Theresa O'Connor 0, Kuhina Luis 14, Naihe Paikai 0. Totals 14 13-18 46.

3-point goals: Kamehameha 2 (Furtado, Wong). Sacred Hearts 5 (Munos 5).

Reported by Gail Juan

ILH DIVISION II GIRLS

hanalani 51, st. francis 48: Rachel Matalau scored 16 points, Samantha Hyde added 12 and the host Royals rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Troubadors.

ST. FRANCIS (3-2) 16 7 10 15 — 48

HANALANI (4-2) 11 12 8 20 — 51

ST. FRANCIS — Breanne Suyeyoshi 2, Ashley Kawamata 0, Ululani Reyes 12, Kristen Enomoto 6, Aja Gample 4, Kealakai Bento 8, Cierra Gauvin 0, Nicole Yuen 0, Ashley Kupau 2, Chardonnay Pao 2, Justine Silva 0, Jasmine Teal 12. Totals 19 8-19 48.

HANALANI — Samantha Hyde 12, Mariah Schoniwitz 2, Kim Feng 4, Jessica Clanton 2, Jackie Earl 2, Lauren Ramos 2, Jody Shimabukuro 4, Ashley Stamm 7, Rachel Matalau 16. Totals 18 15-46 51.

3-point goals: St. Francis 2 (Reyes, Bento). Hanalani none.

Reported by Rob Araki

ILH DIVISION II BOYS

HANALANI 72, ACADEMY OF THE PACIFIC 41

Bryson Honda hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points and Darin Kamealoha also scored 16 as the host Royals beat the Dolphins. Nicholas Seberg scored 11 points to lead Academy of the Pacific.

ACADEMY OF PACIFIC (0-3) 13 12 8 8 — 41

HANALANI (3-3) 20 27 17 8 — 72

ACADEMY OF THE PACIFIC — Ronald Nipp Jr. 5, Nicholas Seberg 11, Evan Paresa 2, Nicholas Gomes 13, Jordan Ching 8, Dan Stanfield 2. Totals 17 5-11 41.

HANALANI — Andrew Kutaka 2, Darin Kamealoha 16, PJ Minaya 10, Matt Guerrero 9, Bryson Honda 16, Kyle Watanabe 3, Daniel Muraoka 4, Jamal Mentor 0, Trent Adams 6, John Suh 0, Andrew Rattanasamay 4, Bryson Rafael 0, Alex Nicholas 2, Ronson Fox 0. Totals 28 10-17 72.

3-point goals: Academy of the Pacific 2 (Seberg, Ching). Hanalani 6 (Honda 4, Kamealoha 1, Watanabe 1).

Reported by Rob Araki

WEDNESDAY'S RESULT

ROOSEVELT 53, KALANI 38

Matthew Moe scored 12 points and Kaipo Pale added 11 as the Rough Riders beat the Falcons in an OIA White boys game.

ROOSEVELT (3-1) 10 17 15 11 — 53

KALANI (1-2) 14 6 12 6 — 38

ROOSEVELT — Rylan Ikehara 4, Kainoa Gasper 0, Bobby Chun 0, Clint Washington 0, Matthew Moe 12, Brandon Mitchell 6, Chaz Francisco 2, Chase Yogi 6, Reid Oshiro 5, Lowen Kahooilihala 2, Kaipo Pale 11, Asten Koki 5. Totals 19 12-20 53.

KALANI — Bryson Yorita 2, Max Fujio 0, Elbert Khatkoun 0, Kameron Noyama 2, Ryoji Iguchi 6, Dennis Lau 1, Vincent Tran 6, Edwin Watt 0, Chase Suzumoto 1, Jordan Yogi 0, Marcus Hill 4, Angelo Berardy 16, Andy Chu 0, Brook Parker 0. Totals 15 6-10 38.

3-point goals: Roosevelt 3 (Mitchell 2, Moe 1). Kalani 2 (Berardy 2).

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