Falcons upend Governors
Star-Bulletin staff
Chloe Martin scored 18 points and Iwalani Rodrigues chipped in 16 as No. 5 Kalani edged past No. 9 Farrington 56-48 last night in showdown between OIA Red East division leaders.
With the win, the Falcons remain atop the standings with a 5-1 record in divisional play.
Martin scored the game's first six points as the Falcons opened up an 18-point halftime lead.
After keeping the game close throughout the third, Farrington mounted a fourth-quarter comeback, outscoring Kalani 19-10.
In the end, Kalani held on, going 6-for-8 from the line to secure the victory. Bridget Tatupu-Leopoldo scored 14 points the Governors, who dropped to 4-2.
At Kalani H.S. gym
Farrington (4-2) |
7 |
13 |
9 |
19 |
-- |
48 |
Kalani (5-1) |
17 |
17 |
12 |
10 |
-- |
56 |
FARRINGTON--Bridget Tatupu-Leopoldo 14, Valerie Lesu 2, Sophia Foloaunuahina 5, Lucina Otineru 2, Honour Stone 8, Natalie Mata 10, Janell Nance 7.
KALANI--Chloe Martin 18, Kayla Kimura 0, Brandi Yamauchi 0, Tiffany Liao 0, Iwalani Rodrigues 16, Ashlyn Onaga 8, Rhianna Farm 9, Kim Balsai 0, Jamie Higa 1, Violet Alama 2, Cara Kameshiro 0, Tiare Maafala 2.
3-point goals -- Farrington 5 (Tatupu-Leopoldo 4, Mata), Kalani 6 (Martin 4, Rodrigues, Onaga).
OIA RED EAST
Roosevelt 54, Kalaheo 25
Tiana Sugui scored 13 points and Dianna Zane helped with 10 to lead the Rough Riders over the Mustangs.
At Roosevelt H.S. gym
Kalaheo (1-3) |
13 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
-- |
25 |
Roosevelt (4-2) |
14 |
16 |
16 |
8 |
-- |
54 |
KALAHEO--Nicole Cobb 3, Hiilei Olson 0, Kamele Perry 2, Caira Pires 4, Hoku Malama-Custer 4, Angela Wozniak 2, Kaua Cale 6, Kourtni Thomas 4, Latasia Franklin 0, Rachel Kahlbaum 0.
ROOSEVELT--Dianna Zane 10, Tiana Sugui 13, Kathleen Nakata 0, Jayna Tasaka 3, Tiyana Nakasone 6, Keely Bitanga 6, Tasia Kamakawiwoole 5, Cierra Kapea 4, Mikela Thoemmes 7, Kelcie Namba 0, Samantha Murakami 0, Kayla Hamel 0.
3-point goals -- Kalaheo 1 (Cobb), Roosevelt 7 (Nakasone 2, Bitanga 2, Zane, Sugui, Tasaka).
Junior varsity-- Roosevelt 40, Kalaheo 34
Kahuku 65, Kaimuki 60
Alayna Galeai scored 27 points to lead the Red Raiders past the Bulldogs in a high-scoring affair.
At Kahuku H.S. gym
Kaimuki (0-6) |
11 |
12 |
13 |
24 |
-- |
60 |
Kahuku (2-3) |
14 |
14 |
12 |
25 |
-- |
65 |
KAIMUKI--Olivia Thommachanch 29, Latisha Faasoa 5, Dinishah Faasoa 1, Nina Atiga 5, Leti Nikaele 6, Pua Akaka 3, Sinead Seovil 6, Yunnie Rubrieo 0, Brittney Anglin 0, Lani Nikaele 2, Sasha Tokuda 0, Brooke Borce 3.
KAHUKU-- Taeja Afalava 9, Alysha Cummings 4, Leilani Tafuna 2, Nile Teo 2, Lavania Latu 7, Rachel Taelele 5, Alayna Galeai 27, Elizabeth Hill 2, Jessica Falemalu 7.
3-point goals -- Kaimuki 9 (Thommachanch 6, Akaka, Borce, Atiga), Kahuku none.
Junior varsity-- Kahuku 41, Kaimuki 22
OIA RED WEST
No. 4 Radford 71, Aiea 53
The Rams had four players in double digits, led by Marlena Malepeai and Ta Nitra Byrd with16 points each, to beat Na Alii.
At Radford H.S. gym
Aiea (3-1) |
12 |
18 |
11 |
12 |
-- |
53 |
Radford (5-0) |
17 |
19 |
18 |
17 |
-- |
71 |
AIEA-- Piilani Boner-Lee 0, Ashlei Liilii 0, Jennifer Yuen 5, Natasha Helsham 17, Natasha Fong 6, Danielle Grace 0, Shayla Kuehu 0, Crystal Tagudin 0, Rayne Strom-Okimoto 0, Emily Tausaga 7, Carol Sio 6, Capri Holiona 12.
RADFORD-- Itali Lindsey 0, Bui Baravilala 10, Marlena Malepeai 16, Brittini Fuller 13, Chelsea-Ann Villanueva 8, Marsharen Dupont 8, Jasmine Mailo 0, Ta Nitra Byrd 16.
3-point goals -- Aiea 3 (Helsham 3), Radford 1 (Fuller).
Junior varsity-- Radford 32, Aiea 28 Kapolei 41, Leilehua 25
Ashley Dela-Cruz scored 16 points and teammate Leilani Tuani-Fifitia added 11 as the Hurricanes kept the Mules winless.
At Kapolei H.S. gym
Leilehua (0-5) |
10 |
3 |
4 |
8 |
-- |
25 |
Kapolei (3-3) |
10 |
9 |
7 |
15 |
-- |
41 |
LEILEHUA--Ciara Paracuelles 0, Patricia Lindo 0, Ja'Lon Mason 6, Lei Paikai 10, Claudia Veikune 2, Tatiana Tautau 1, Chelsey Fontes 0, Vanessa Bocobo 0, Mariyah Tamaalemalo 6.
KAPOLEI--Loeleina Lapina 6, Danniel Tapat 3, Victoria Afoa 0, Leilani Tuani-Fifitia 11, Charlei Jackson 0, Tahnee Foki 2, Ashley Dela-Cruz 16, Rhilee Soriano 1, Cherece Byer 0, Jay Abbonbanza 2, Carmen Lalau 0.
3-point goals -- Leilehua none, Kapolei 4 (Dela-Cruz, Lapina 2).
Junior varsity-- Leilehua 21, Kapolei 26
Pearl City 43, Mililani 31
Patricia Langi had a game-high 14 points to lead the Chargers. Sophie Chang had 10 points for the Trojans.
At Mililani H.S. gym
Pearl City (2-3) |
12 |
14 |
7 |
10 |
-- |
43 |
Mililani (3-3) |
5 |
5 |
7 |
14 |
-- |
31 |
PEARL CITY--Glacen Florita 4, Kalei Adams 9, Ariel Komomua 3, Jordan Ahakuelo 5, Emme Cabrejos 0, Sanoe Aina 3, Patricia Langi 14, Markeshia Manning 0, Kaiona Auyong 5.
MILILANI--Sophie Chang 10, Chelsea Basilio 3, Joleen Realin 3, Glenelle Nitta 3, Chelsea Korodan 2, Kellise Dela Cruz 0, Meilin Akiu 3 , Pomai Grube-Hose 0, Elima Pangorang 1, Celina Garces 6.
3-point goals -- Pearl City none, Mililani 2 (Chang).
Junior varsity-- Mililani 42, Pearl City 36