Kuehu, Buffanblu roll over Spartans

Shawna-Lei Kuehu scored 13 of her game-high 19 points in the first half as No. 2 Punahou defeated Maryknoll 75-36 last night in Interscholastic League of Honolulu girls basketball at the Damien High School gym.

The Buffanblu led handily throughout, including 41-20 at the break.

Punahou (5-1) still trails first-place Iolani (4-0) in the ILH standings.

Melanie Feldman and Sophie Merrifield added seven points apiece for the Buffanblu.

Kimberly Henderson and Samantha Chung led the Spartans with 12 points each.

The Star-Bulletin's top-ranked Raiders will try to maintain their hold on first place with games against Kamehameha tonight and tomorrow night.

At Damien H.S. Gym

Punahou (5-1)	21	20	16	18	--	75
Maryknoll (1-5)	7	13	7	9	--	36

PUNAHOU--Ciana Aiwohi 4, Elizabeth Abe 4, Rebecca Lau 3, Melanie Feldman 7, Lauren Tompkison 0, Dara Tompkison 0, Cristen Aona 4, Shawna-Lei Kuehu 19, Mahina Macfarlane 2, Shaena-Lyn Kuehu 4, Janelle Nomura 5, Sophie Merrifield 7, Chelsea Deptula 6, Devon Yamauchi 4, Taj'a Wong 6.

MARYKNOLL--Kristen Canencia 3, Kristie Watanabe 0, Bowha Kang 4, Joni Wong 0, Kimberly Henderson 12, Melissa Ching 0, Samantha Chung 12, Soana Fifita 5.

3-point goals -- Maryknoll 3 (Henderson 2, Canencia).

Division II varsity

Punahou 67, Lutheran 52

High scorers--Pun: Taila Autele 15. LHS: Chelsea delaCruz 19.