Pearl City bounces back

Crystal Tadeo scored 12 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, as Pearl City outlasted Mililani 36-31 last night at the Lady Trojans' gym.

Pearl City (8-13) improved to 5-6 in Oahu Interscholastic Association West play.

"This was big coming off that loss to Leilehua," Lady Chargers coach Mike Morton said. "Crystal didn't play well in that game, but she played hard tonight."

Mililani knew what to expect in this rematch with Pearl City, but continued to struggle offensively without injured starters Yvonne Morris and Lori Nonies.

"We saw them against Leilehua," Mililani coach Scott DeSilva said. "But we got caught on their screens. They hit those 3-pointers and that was the game. Plus, they must've shot about 85 percent from the line."

Tadeo sank a trey from the left corner as the visitors went on a 9-0 run to seize control early in the fourth quarter. Pearl City figured out Mililani's extended 1-2-2 zone, swinging the ball around the perimeter to find open shots for Tadeo.

With Tiffany Manning and Mele Laulea setting picks, Pearl City finally pulled away. A free throw by Tazha Passi gave the Chargers a 27-20 lead with 6:17 remaining.

Mililani (8-14) didn't help itself as it dropped to 2-8 in league play, committing four key turnovers during the Pearl City run. The Lady Trojans pulled within 30-25 on a free throw by Christina Korodan, but Pearl City was efficient from the foul line. The Chargers sank 10 of their 14 attempts, including eight in a row.

Four of those free throws came from their point guard, Tadeo. Passi and Lindsay Cartwright sank the other four free throws during the Chargers' streak at the line, giving Pearl City a 36-29 lead with 24 seconds left to ice the win.

"We're gonna be in the playoffs, but we want to go into it with momentum," Morton said.

At Mililani H.S. gym

Pearl City (5-6)	6	8	7	15	--	36
Mililani (2-8)	4	8	8	11	--	31

PEARL CITY--Crystal Tadeo 12, Tiana Bolosan 0, Desiree Luis 2, Lindsay Cartwright 2, Channette Nakama 0, Tazha Passi 5, Jazmin Pahukoa-Malia 10, Tiffany Manning 3, Mele Laulea 2.
MILILANI--Kimi Ebina 0, Ally Ochoa 0, Melissa Lehano 2, Christina Korodan 8, Rayna Downey 3, Ulu Ahsam 6, Ashley Anthony 0, Joleen Realin 5, Chelcey Pang 3, Elsa Apo 0, Ashley Payne 0, Makani Duhaylonsod 4.
3-point goals -- Pearl City 4 (Tadeo 2, Pahukoa-Malia 2).
Junior varsity -- Mililani 46, Pearl City 35

MORE OIA WEST DIVISION I
Radford 50, Campbell 29

Sonya Legaspi scored 13 points including one 3-pointer as the Rams defeated the Sabers. The Rams' defense held the Sabers to fewer than 10 points in each of the first three quarters.

At Campbell H.S. gym

Radford (11-0)	12	17	8	13	--	50
Campbell (1-9)	4	4	7	14	--	29

RADFORD--Sonya Legaspi 13, Nicole Grebe 6, Celina Cruz 5, Sarah Brown 7, Marlena Malepeai 3, Frances Respicio 3, Tereva Moore 5, Chelsea-Ann Villanueva 2, Gabby Rellin 2, Marie Fe Bumanglag 0, Chadney Thompson 4.

CAMPBELL--Cheyna Tagura 0, Nicole Jackson 0, Latara Tano 3, Everlyn San Agustin 7, Shiann Leong 0, Tiani Sojot 0, Jenna Contemplo 0, Jasmine Valentin 2, Jenny Sweeney 8, Elysia Makaena 0, Cierra Tagura 0, Darlyn Livae 9, Nicole Gardner 0.
3-point goals -- Radford 1 (Legaspi), Campbell 1 (Tano).
Junior varsity -- Campbell 29, Radford 27, OT

OIA EAST DIVISION I
Farrington 52, Moanalua 36

C'ani Kealoha scored 21 points, including three 3-pointers as the Govenors defeated the Menehunes.

At Moanalua H.S. gym

Farrington (4-7)	9	12	19	12	--	52
Moanalua (1-9)	8	11	5	12	--	36

FARRINGTON--Malia Segundo 0, C'ani Kealoha 21, Sandy Valdez 2, Tanya Sale 12, Shirlynn Tambua 0, Kalani Alatasi 3, Joanna Montero 0, Kapio Alatasi 10, Tatiana Alualu 4, Kirstyn Vaa 0.
MOANALUA--Britney Padua 0, Kimberly Sato 0, Jeri Funtanilla 0, Jamie Ronolo 10, Indah Widyakusuma 2, Terina Blue 4, Ronni Keliihoomalu 6, Mesha Macadangdang 5, Jade Miller 7, Britni Ronolo 2.
3-point goals -- Farrington 3 (Kealoha 3), Moanalua 1 (Macadangdang).
Junior varsity -- Farrington 62, Moanalua 33

OIA DIVISION II
Waianae 53, Thompson 10

Thompson scored the first basket of the game, but Waianae roared back with a 14-0 run to take out the Sharks.

At Waianae H.S. gym

Thompson (0-13)	4	2	3	1	--	10
Waianae (4-9)	16	11	13	13	--	53

THOMPSON--Ilorra Fern 2, Ilanna S. 0, Tatiana Wilbur 2, Kayla Torres-Petrone 4, Christina Sei 2, Britnee Greene 0, Ramona Soosenuu 0, Melissa Fern 0.
WAIANAE--Danielle Lovell 8, Kahea Kelii 6, Serita Ulu 10, Priscilla Mathewson 2, Aliah Irvine 1, Kuuipo Babayos 6, Afi Tago 4, Naomi Endo 4, Melody Moe 8, Teisi Mohulamu 4.
3-point goals -- Waianae 3 (Ulu 2, Lovelle).

Kalani 53, Waialua 34

Nicole Isemoto scored 18 points and Megan Kamehiro added 12 as the Falcons ran over the Bulldogs.

Isemoto drained four 3-pointers and helped Kalani steadily increase its lead throughout the contest.

At Waialua H.S. gym

Kalani (11-2)	7	16	16	14	--	53
Waialua (5-7)	4	12	11	7	--	34

KALANI--Chloe Martin 3, Brandi Yamauchi 2, Megan Kamehiro 12, Kim Cabuyadao 2, Mana Camara 10, Yasmina Taketa 0, Chelsea Kimura 1, Nicole Isemoto 18, Kacie Gushiken 4, Liandra Bonifacio 1, Kerri Chikamori 0.
WAIALUA--Shalane Manuel 0, Christina Dunn 5, Erica Tuyay 0, Jessica Miller 0, Noe DelaPena-Hoopai 7, Jamie Souza 10, Chelsey Ramirez 10, Chasity Suyat 2.
3-point goals -- Kalani 6 (Isemoto 4, Martin, Kamehiro), Waialua 1 (Ramirez).
Junior varsity -- Kalani 41, Waialua 14

Kailua 51, Waipahu 40

Kalina Kama scored the game-high 15 points to lead the Surfriders past the Marauders.

At Kailua H.S. gym

Waipahu (2-11)	4	11	14	11	--	40
Kailua (7-6)	18	11	12	10	--	51

WAIPAHU--Malia Spencer 0, Tiffany Caliboso 2, April Tolete 0, Margaret Siligo 2, Ashley Mendoza 8, Joyce Baptista 0, Nicole Enos 13, Renee Busch 6, Tiare Kaulupali 9.
KAILUA--Kristen Corrales 12, Kim Yamashita 0, Kalina Kama 15, Keala Iaea 0, Francine Su'a 2, Nani Nault 12, Ashley Shigaki 6, Pomai Fernandez 4, Tanisha Milca 0.
3-point goals -- Waipahu 1 (Enos).
Junior varsity -- Kailua 27, Waipahu 24

Castle 45, Aiea 39

Titi Kawainui scored a team-high 14 points to lead the Knights past Na Alii.

At Castle H.S. gym

Aiea (9-5)	12	5	12	10	--	39
Castle (11-2)	7	10	18	10	--	45

AIEA--Shareyn Muneoka 7, Jennifer Yuen 1, Shannon Nahoopii 2, Michelle Shiroma 0, Zori Drew 13, Nohelani Fonoti 0, Kalei Castillo 10, Capri Holiona 6.
CASTLE--Candyce Ames 4, Niki Kobashigawa 0, Kellsie Sasaki 7, Sarah Phromisiri 0, Raquel Hoe-Pedro 0, Tracie Kam 12, Ette Amerperosa 0, Shanyn Fafard-Kaaihue 4, Titi Kawainui 14, Kawena Kawainui 4.
3-point goals -- Castle 3 (T. Kawainui, Fafard-Kaaihue, Sasaki).