Don't look now, but here comes Kaimuki again making another late season run in O'ahu Interscholastic Association boys basketball.

The Bulldogs won their fifth straight OIA Red Conference Eastern Division game last night, speeding past visiting Kalaheo 57-43. Kaimuki, ranked No. 5 in The Advertiser's statewide Top 10 poll of coaches and media, is 5-2 heading into tomorrow's showdown at No. 2 Kahuku (8-0).

No. 6 Kalaheo fell to 4-3.

"This is the first time in a long time we've beaten Kalaheo," said Bulldogs junior post Desmond Tautofi, who finished with 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists and one block after sitting out the first period for disciplinary reasons. "I wanted to make a difference."

Tautofi, an athletic 6-foot-3, 260-pound junior, got into foul trouble early in the second half of Kaimuki's 66-60 loss to Kalaheo three weeks ago. But last night, he had a steady impact over the final three periods, in which the Bulldogs outscored the Mustangs 44-30.

He scored Kaimuki's first four points of the second quarter to put the Bulldogs up for good at 17-16, then scored four more points, grabbed three rebounds and had two assists as they stretched the lead to 29-20 by halftime.

"We had a hard time with Tautofi," Kalaheo coach Chico Furtado said. "But we also gave away too much penetration."

With starting point guard David Taulung on the Kaimuki bench for much of the first half with two fouls, shooting guard Ryan Kakitani was able to score on several driving layups and picked up the slack with eight points by intermission.

In the third period, Taulung buried two 3-pointers to help build the lead to 43-24 entering the fourth.

Defensively, Kaimuki held the high-scoring Mustangs duo of Aaron Fernandez and Matt Gasparine to a combined eight points through the first three periods. They had scored 29 and 23 points, respectively, in the victory over the Bulldogs three weeks ago.

Gasparine had 12 rebounds in that game, but was not much of a factor on the boards last night.

"We made it a point to block him out," Kaimuki coach Kelly Grant said. "He killed us last time."

Kalaheo managed to cut the lead to 46-37 after two free throws by Fernandez with 3:19 remaining, but Jason Nutter contributed four free throws down the stretch to help the Bulldogs stave off any further comeback attempt.

Kakitani and Taulung each added 13 points for Kaimuki. Christian Kepa led Kalaheo with 13 points, and Fernandez and Richard Preza-Haynes each added 12 for the Mustangs.

KALAHEO (4-3) 13 7 4 19 — 43

KAIMUKI (5-2) 13 16 14 14 — 57

KALAHEO — Dwayne Mitchell 0, Kevin Leong 0, Richard Preza-Haynes 12, Zack Lovelace 0, John Bascuk 0, Christian Kepa 13, Kona Makaula 2, Shawn Hipa 0, Aaron Fernandez 12, Matt Gasparine 4, Carlos Craig 0. Totals 14 11-17 43.

KAIMUKI — Tevin Nishiyama 6, Rafael Vares 0, David Taulung 13, Gabe Stietzel 0, Jason Nutter 6, Ryan Kakitani 13, Elijah Morita 0, Chad Kaaihue 2, Desmond Tautofi 14, Kelly Tobin 1. Totals 17 19-32 57.

3-point goals: Kalaheo 4 (Fernandez 2, Kepa, Preza-Haynes). Kaimuki 4 (Nishiyama 2, Taulung 2). JV — Kaimuki 53, Kalaheo 25

Reach Wes Nakama at wnakama@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-2456. Read his blog on high school sports at www.preptalk.honadvblogs.com

KAHUKU 68, KAISER 38:

Jray Galeai and Nehoa Akina each scored 14 points and the host Red Raiders raced to a 37-9 halftime lead in cruising past the Cougars to improve to 8-0.

KAISER (1-7) 3 6 13 16 — 38

KAHUKU (8-0) 18 19 15 16 — 68

KAISER — Devin Wolfe 0, Landan Tamanaha 6, Ryan Chong 6, Keola Hunt 5, Sani Taylor 8, Quinton Wong 0, Dan Hilton 0, Bryce Masaki 3, Salele Aliifua 6, Kainoa Pa 2, Jordan Wang 2, Ronson Hill 0, Todd Takanishi 0. Totals 12 9-17 38.

KAHUKU — Mikeli Damuni 5, Jray Galeai 14, Irwin Ah-Hoy 0, Aulola Tonga 1, Kohl Nauahi 2, Nehoa Akina 14, Jackson Kaka 2, Shairone Thompson 8, Michael Tyau 7, William Beatty 6, Kona Schwenke 5, Christian Feagai 2, Tyler Aughenbaugh 2. Totals 28 4-8 68.

3-point goals: Kaiser 5 (Tamanaha 2, Chong 2, Masaki). Kahuku 8 (Akina 4, Beatty 2, Tyau, Damuni).

JV — Kahuku 71, Kaiser 57.

Reported by Hana Akina

FARRINGTON 39, MOANALUA 30:

James Smith and JP Faycon each scored eight points and the visiting Governors made 16 of 20 free throws to hold off Na Menehune.

FARRINGTON (4-4) 4 12 8 15 — 39

MOANALUA (4-3) 9 7 9 5 — 30

FARRINGTON — Vaugh Tomas 0, Deo Domingo 4, Jayfrey Damo 0, Dayton Kealoha 4, James Smith 8, Michael Carter 7, JP Faycon 8, Ronald Williams 0, Andre Pettis 1, Lancelot Williams 5, Jhordan Ramos 2. Totals 10 16-20 39.

MOANALUA — Aaron Davis 3, Josiah Kauhola 2, Reece Racoma 4, Randy Starks 7, Marcus Monroe 4, Carl Ko 0, Richard Villasenor 3, Pete Elizade 0, Austin Miranda 3, Maurice Allen 4. Totals 12 3-8 30. 3-point goals: Farrington 3 (Smith 2, Carter). Moanalua 3 (Davis, Starks, Miranda). JV — no score reported.

Reported by Greg Tacon

OIA RED WEST

CAMPBELL 63, LEILEHUA 36:

Zachery Manuel scored 16, Patrick Ward 12, Christian Manuel 10, and the visiting Sabers took a 33-20 halftime lead in beating the Mules in an OIA Red West game.

CAMPBELL (7-1) 20 13 15 15 — 63

LEILEHUA (3-5) 11 9 11 5 — 36

CAMPBELL — Zachary Manuel 16, Christian Manuel 10, Nicholas Daniels 6, Patrick Ward 12, Clayton Darity 4, Christian Storment 8, Timothy Hurd 0, Sanster Pagtulingan 3, Raymond Daoang 0, Mason Mau 4, Isaac Agiga 0, Isaac Torres 0. Totals 25 9-15 63.

LEILEHUA — Dillon Pau'u 6, Elijah Padilla 0, Marcus Breakfield 2, Brent Lemon 2, Martin Hall 0, Hoku Kama 13, Phillip LeGrier 2, Carlos Marshall 0, Xavier Ager 11. Totals 15 4-13 36.

3-point goals: Campbell 4 (Z. Manuel 2, C. Manuel, Pagtulingan). Leilehua 2 (Kama 2).

JV — Campbell 42, Leilehua 31.

Reported by Nicole Castellano

KAPOLEI 57, MILILANI 54:

Jordan Ferreira scored 19 points and the host Hurricanes made 13 of 16 free throws to edge the Trojans.

MILILANI (6-2) 6 14 16 18 — 54

KAPOLEI (2-5) 6 15 18 18 — 57

MILILANI — Brandon Fujinaga 2, Bryan Villegas 0, Makena Kahoano 0, Nick Kunz 0, Ed Ocampo 3, Andrew Longboy 0, Reginald Griffin 9, Daniel Paglinawan 14, Nick Demusis 10, M. Kaleimamahu 0, Hassan Richardson 6, Bo Keto 0, Joe McGlamery 0, Dalaunte Stevenson 0, Reid Pangelinan 10. Totals 24 1-7 54.

KAPOLEI — John Spearman 3, Pomai Mero 7, Nathaniel Osada 0, Cody Gouveia 0, Alex Makinano 2, Kainoa Pakele 1, Austin Gaskins 15, Jordan Ferreira 19, Michael Medeiros 0, Johnathan Yang 4, Magic Halmos 0, Lorenzo Imamura 0, Chance Lawson 0, Luke Kaumatule 6. Totals 21 13-16 57. 3-point goals: Mililani 5 (Ocampo, Griffin 2, Paglinawan). Kapolei 2 (Spearman, Mero).

JV — Kapolei 43, Mililani 40.

Reported by Gabrilyn Lee

WAIPAHU 45, 'AIEA 42:

Kendall Thomas scored 18 points and the host Marauders took a 27-20 halftime lead and held off a second-half rally by Na Ali'i.

'AIEA (2-6) 9 11 13 9 — 42

WAIPAHU (1-7) 14 13 8 10 — 45

'AIEA — Braxton Fukutomi 2, Kory Naeole 7, Chucky Kahanui 4, Zack Hannemann 12, Latupou Faumuina 4, Michael Hogan 4, Steven O'Meally 0, Api Foumai 2, Loren Lagfuaina 2, Keano Kuia 5, Kaau Kuia 0, Miah Fa'ataose 0. Totals 17 4-7 42.

WAIPAHU — Daniel Dimananpo 0, Glenn Labuguen 4, Kendall Tomas 18, Michael Alipio 2, Kaimi Haina 0, Asalemo Fruean 8, Regan Prestige 9, Anson Castello 4. Totals 17 9-24 45. 3-point goals: 'Aiea 4 (Naeole, Kuia, Hannemann 2). Waipahu 2 (Tomas 2). JV — 'Aiea 49, Waipahu 46.

Reported by Bridgette Palaroan

OIA WHITE

KAILUA 59, CASTLE 45:

Alii Kaiama scored 18, Dylan Farias 14, Kauila Miller 12, and the host Surfriders held off the Knights in an OIA White game.

CASTLE (5-2) 10 11 13 11 — 45

KAILUA (7-1) 19 18 13 9 — 59

CASTLE — Michael Santos 18, Russell Ige 0, Nick Tuamoheloa 5, Dennis Barientos 0, Isaiah Tilton 9, Adam Canne 2, KJ Aipia 11, Jordan Aleki 0. Totals 16 11-18 45.

KAILUA — Kauila Miller 12, Dylan Farias 14, Kenny Ellis 8, Corey Lau 5, Alii Kaiama 18, Tesi Fisilau 2, Jordan Decorte 0. Totals 22 12-19 59.

3-point goals: Castle 2 (Santos, Tilton). Kailua 3 (Farias 2, Miller).

JV — no score reported.

Reported by Amanda Harrison

ROOSEVELT 53, KALANI 35:

Matthew Moe scored 14 points, Lowen Kahooilihala had 11 and both combined for 20 second-half points to lead the host Rough Riders past the Falcons.

KALANI (4-4) 11 9 7 8 — 35

ROOSEVELT (8-1) 13 9 18 13— 53

KALANI — Hiroyuki Ono 10, Bryson Yorita 1, Max Fujio 1, Elbert Khatkoun 0, Kameron Noyama 11, Ryoji Iguchi 5, Vincent Tran 0, Jordan Yogi 2, Angelo Berardy 5, Brook Parker 0. Totals 9 13-22 35.

ROOSEVELT — Rylan Ikehara 0, Kainoa Gasper 0, Bobby Chun 0, Clint Washington 4, Matthew Moe 14, Brandon Mitchell 3, Chaz Francisco 2, Chase Yogi 4, Reid Oshiro 9, Lowen Kahooilihala 11, Kaipo Pale 2, Asten Koki 4. Totals 20 12-16 53.

3-point goals: Kalani 4 (Noyama 3, Iguchi). Roosevelt 1 (Oshiro).

JV — Roosevelt 64, Kalani 52.

Reported by Steve Hathaway

WAI'ANAE 45, PEARL CITY 30:

Danny Kekoanui scored 13, Christian Mendoza added 10 and the visiting Seariders took a 28-14 halftime lead in beating the Chargers.

WAI'ANAE (5-3) 16 12 7 10 — 45

PEARL CITY (3-5) 8 6 11 5 — 30

WAI'ANAE — Kalin Sandobal 2, Christian Mendoza 10, Sauniatu Loua 0, Danny Kekoanui 13, Anthony Neiderschmidt 5, Troy Faliuga 6 , Keoni Napierala-Rose 1, Guyson Amina 5, D.J. Ahwong 3, Mike Foster 0. Totals 15 14-26 45.PEARL CITY — Micah Choy 2, Nick Villarmia 0, Johnson Chao 10, Kellan Oshiro 7, Tyler Yamanauchi 2, Jeremy Fermin 0, Skye Kaapuni 1, Josiah Demello 8. Totals 13 1-4 30.

3-point goals: Wai'anae 1 (Amina). Pearl City 3 Chao 2, Oshiro).

JV — Wai'anae 43, Pearl City 40.

Reported by Chelsea Murata

NANAKULI 48, WAIALUA 47:

Calvin Laumana scored 19 points and Micah Milho hit a 3-pointer with 5 seconds left, lifting the Golden Hawks over the Bulldogs, who had led the entire game.

NANAKULI (1-6) 10 8 16 14 — 48

WAIALUA (2-6) 13 9 11 14 — 47

NaNaKULI — Kaimana Silva 3, Calvin Laumana 19, Robinson Pahinui 4, Micah Milho 6, Benjamin Weiss 9, Nilo Paulo 1, Alapati Fuaga 0, Cassis Wood 6. Totals 15 12-25 48.

WAIALUA — Jeremy Carillo 2, Kristoffer Cuadro 0, John Rey Garcia 9, Rudi Galapia 10, Lance Maluyo 10, Victor Ray Nobello 0, William Sacapulo Ueda 12, Tyler Smith 2, Chase Uhlir 1, Lati Tui 1, Jesse Hurst Kauwalu 0. Totals 16 14-27 47.

3-point goals: Nanakuli 6 (Silva, Laumana 3, Milho 2). Waialua 1 (Maluyo).

JV — Nanakuli 43, Waialua 37.

Reported by Jolene Nacapuy

ILH DIVISION II

WORD OF LIFE 54, LANAKILA BAPTIST 45:

Brad Foster had 19 points, and Ralph Aviles Jr. and David Daniels each added 10, helping the Firebranks beat the Warriors in an ILH Division II game at Salt Lake Recreation Center gym.

LANAKILA BAPTIST (1-8) 8 11 12 14 — 45

WORD OF LIFE (5-2) 16 10 9 19 — 54

LANAKILA BAPTIST — Jordan Soriano 0, Zach Ramos 2, Matt Kakilala 2, Chase Hazelwood 8, Marcus Takahashi 6, Keawe Ochman 16, Armando Cayabyab 6, Glenn Yri 0, Christian Oasay 4, Cole Deyoung 1, Jordan Kabato 0. Totals 19 7-14 45.

WORD OF LIFE — Raffi Torres 3, Ryan Alvarado 2, Kendell Ching 0, Ralph Aviles Jr. 10, David Daniels 10, Brad Foster 19, Gabe Miller 1, Issac Iwamoto 2, Kahu Moriani 2, Alex Robinson 0, Solomon Vellez 0, Cobey Young-Bailey 5. Totals 20 12-22 54.

3-point goals: Lanakila Baptist 0. Word of Life 2 (Torres, Aviles, Jr. ).

Reported by Wendi Chong-Viernes

UNIVERISTY HIGH 43, CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 40:

Noah Chong-Viernes hit six 3-pointers en route to 21 points and the Junior Rainbows rallied from a 26-14 halftime deficit to beat the Patriots at Salt Lake Recreation Center gym.

UNIVERSITY HIGH (7-1) 5 9 14 15 — 43

CHRISTIAN ACAD. (2-6) 11 15 7 7 — 40

UNIVERSITY HIGH — Adam Oshiro 4, Gavin Vestal 0, Kent Morita 0, Scott Awaya 2, Noah Chong-Viernes 21, Kolio Copp 6, Dylan Gomez 10, Makena Rothenborg 0, Benjamin Keller 0, Nalu O'Connor 0. Totals 15 7-13 43.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY — Jason Ko 9, Michael Urcia 10, Jathniel Manahan 0, Abel Orbistondo 7, Ryan Kobayashi 2, Axton Durand 8, Zachary Fu 2, Kalani Baughman 2. Totals 15 9-13 40.

3-point goals: University High 6 (Chong-Viernes 6). Christian Academy 1 (Ko).

Reported by Peter Estomago

TUESDAY'S LATE GAMES

KAMEHAMEHA 56, DAMIEN 34:

The host Warriors beat the Monarchs in an ILH Division I boys game Tuesday night.

DAMIEN (1-5) 8 9 12 5 — 34

KAMEHAMEHA (5-1) 18 19 14 5 — 56

DAMIEN — Jeremy Torcuato 2, Drey Dutro-Solomua 5, Tim Smith 2, Anthony Tuitele 0, Breysen Lee 6, Kevin Aganos 0, Marvin Berueda 0, Mark Baay 4, Tyler Tamayo 5, Lon Iwashita 6, Sean Weisskopf 1, Jacob Cachola 3. Totals 13 6-14 34.

KAMEHAMEHA — Edmund Kamano 0, Shane Matayoshi 5, Frank Ho 0, Micah Christenson 15, Wally Calistro 5, Chaz Bajet 4, Branson Dumlao 1, Pii Minns 14, Auwae DeRego 3, Shawn Bode 2, Blake Viena 7. Totals 17 19-26 56.

3-point goals: Damien 2 (Dutro-Solomua, Tamayo). Kamehameha 3 (Matayoshi, Christenson, Calistro).

Reported by Paul Suyat

MARYKNOLL 61, KAMEHAMEHA 57:

The Spartans handed the host Warriors their first loss in an ILH Division II girls game Tuesday night.

MARYKNOLL (6-0) 11 13 17 20 — 61

KAMEHAMEHA (7-1) 9 12 19 17 — 57

MARYKNOLL — Kristen Canencia 7, Nicole Lee 2, Kayla Godinet 0, Ashley Agcaoili 14, Kelcie Lau 0, Corine Gushikuma 3, Amanda Tseu 0, Ashley Shiroma 0, Melissa Ching 10, Soana Fifita 16, Tiana Marquez 9. Totals 21 17-26 61.

KAMEHAMEHA — Briauna Bissen 12, Kimberly Ubilas 0, Kyndall Moi-Simeona 23, Cheyane Kamai 4, Kelly Opedal 5, Larissa Ogawa 3, Lacy Deniz 0, Tehani Tamaye 0, Courtney Bartels 0, Rachel Kaneakua 4, Rotisha Hose 6. Totals 21 13-26 57.

3-point goals: Maryknoll 2 (Canencia, Marquez). Kamehameha 2 (Moi-Simeona, Opedal).

Reported by Paul Suyat