The visiting McKinley Tigers kept Farrington gunner Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo quiet for a while, but the Govs showed they aren't a one-woman team.

The defending league champion Governors got eight points from Angeline Argel and Janell Nance during a pivotal second-quarter run, and Farrington outlasted McKinley 60-47 last night in the Oahu Interscholastic Association Red playoffs.

A crowd of about 300 at Richard Kitamura Memorial Fieldhouse saw Farrington advance to the second round. The Govs will host Moanalua on Saturday.

“;We've got to keep our composure,”; Farrington coach Caroline Tatupu said. “;Everyone's gotta be an offensive threat. If one's not scoring, we have to fill the gaps and play tough defense. Offense will take care of itself.”;

McKinley is still alive in the double-elimination format. The Tigers got a gritty performance from senior guard Kylie Sato, who had 17 points, seven rebounds and two steals.

“;We've been on a roller coaster, but we came out fighting more,”; Sato said.

Sato's constant drives to the rim helped McKinley get to the line often, but the Tigers shot just 17-for-40 from there.

The second quarter was pivotal in more ways than one. McKinley coach Abel Werner was assessed a technical foul midway through with the score tied at 16. With the normally vocal coach silenced, McKinley lost some of its fire and Farrington closed out the half with a 14-4 run.

The technical came a few minutes after Werner had berated another official for calling a moving screen on McKinley's defensive stopper, Hanna Yoo.

“;You got the refs getting emotional. I always say let the kids play,”; Werner said. “;I was telling my player to hustle back on 'D.' Realistically, they decided the game. I gotta motivate my girls and they know that. Everyone in the gym saw that.”;

With Yoo out of the game, Tatupu-Leopoldo got more looks. She hit two free throws and a 3-pointer from the corner, and Argel hit a trey and a layup as Farrington opened a six-point lead. After Kirsten Liana found Nance open for back-to-back layups, the Govs had a 30-20 lead as the half ended.

“;We were trying to focus on Brydgette, but they had other shooters,”; Sato said, noting Argel.

Farrington scored the first eight points of the second half. With McKinley scoreless for the final 3:46 of the first half and the first 4 minutes of the second half, the Govs opened a 38-20 lead. McKinley got no closer than 13 the rest of the way.

Tatupu-Leopoldo led Farrington with 12 points and five assists. Liana, another key ballhandler against McKinley's fullcourt pressure, added nine points, eight boards and four assists. Lucky Crichton dished out a team-high six assists.

Sophomore center Mele Kuma added 12 points and 10 rebounds for McKinley before fouling out. Her defense in the paint negated several Farrington shot attempts.

“;Mele's a big help. She's focusing more and making her layups,”; Sato said.

McKinley had a 31-30 edge on the boards, limiting the Govs to six offensive boards.

After the technical on Werner, three more were whistled, all against Farrington.

No. 7 Roosevelt 52, Kapolei 34

Mikela Thoemmes scored 15 points and Kelcie Namba added 14 to lead the Rough Riders past the Hurricanes.

Leilani Tauani-Fifita scored 12 points to lead Kapolei.

Moanalua 44, Mililani 42

A.J. Verdida hit both of her free-throws in the final minute to seal the win against the Trojans.

Kellie Sakai missed a half-court shot as time expired on Mililani.

Verdida finished with 10 points to lead Moanalua.

Amber Ogata scored a game-high 20 points, including five 3-pointers for the Trojans in a losing effort.

No. 9 Pearl City 52, Castle 21

Jordan Ahakuelo scored nine of her game-high 12 points in the first half as the Chargers blitzed the Knights.

ILH BOYS

Saint Louis 46, Maryknoll 36

The Crusaders pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Spartans 18-6.