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Wednesday, March 22, 2000
Kalaheo too
much for Kaiser
Richardson scores 31 points
By Dave Reardon
as the defending OIA champions
open the season strong
against the Cougars
Star-BulletinKaiser had a good start. But Kalaheo had Brandy Richardson.
The Mustangs' 5-foot-11 junior forward poured in 31 points, leading the defending Oahu Interscholastic Association girls' basketball champions past the host Cougars, 52-16, in the OIA East opener for both teams.
While the final score doesn't indicate it, Kaiser was in it for awhile. The Cougars scored nearly half their points in the first three minutes, and led 7-4 at 5:02 of the first quarter.
But Richardson scored eight of Kalaheo's first nine points, including a tip-in at 2:48 of the first that made it 9-7, giving the Mustangs their only lead, one they would never give up.
Richardson, the Star-Bulletin's Ms. Basketball Hawaii last year, outscored Kaiser, 14-0, for 15:17 of game-time from early in the second quarter to early in the fourth.
Chico Furtado, coach of No. 2-ranked Kalaheo, wasn't totally satisfied with his team's effort on the attack.
"Offensively we struggled. We couldn't get anything going offensively except for Brandy," Furtado said. "But our defense from the second quarter on was very good."
Richardson said Kaiser's pressing and zone defense took Kalaheo a little by surprise.
"We didn't get much ball movement and we needed that to get a good shot," she said. "If we have a slow start like that against Kamehameha or Punahou, we might not be able to come back."
It might seem early to be thinking about possible state tournament opponents.
But as long as the Mustangs have Richardson, it's probably a safe assumption they'll make it there.
"We've got some quick girls, and I think they were trying a little too hard," Kaiser coach Lisa Mann said of Kalaheo's early woes. "Obviously, they settled down. And Brandy is unstoppable. She's strong, she's fast, she can jump and she can shoot."
Samantha Ching led the Cougars with five points.
Kalaheo improved to 11-2 overall, while Kaiser fell to 4-4.
Kalaheo 15 7 15 15--52 Kaiser 10 2 0 4--16 Kalaheo: Michelle Quintana 1, Lindsey Peck 0, Kalena Hatori 0, Brandy Richardson 31, Cheyene Ringler 2, Sharon Wahinekapu 4, Natasha Lagapa 1, Alberta Lui 9, Dawnelle Nahinu 2, Heather Gonsalves 0, Sherrine Kanahele 0, Nicole Furtado 2, Brina Fritzche 0.
Kaiser: Sheri Ogata 0, Lindsie Shimizu 3, Samantha Ching 5, Brooke Masutani 2, Lahala Rodrigues 0, Tiara Wong 0, Karen Poon 2, Jasmine Yoshino 0, Jessica Stegmaier 0, Leah Pereira 0, Cassie Chun-Ming 2, Nanea Kamauoha 2.
3-point goals-Kalaheo 4 (Lui 3, Richardson 1). JV score-Kalaheo 33, Kaiser 20.
FARRINGTON 51, KAILUA 39:
Robynn Afe scored 13 of her game-high 21 points in the first half to pace the visiting Governors.
Farrington 15 16 6 14--51 Kailua 10 7 11 11--39 Farrington: Revelyn Cabaya 9, Jenny Hamson 3, Sarah Arriba 0, Cherilyn Ligot 0, Rochelle Rivera 0, Holly Yamata 3, Pohai Lee 3, Shannon Maika 2, Pae Poasa 0, Lusi Puli 0, Robynn Afe 21, Tina Sanerivi 10.
Kailua: Kanani Piimauna 4, Ivena Armand-Baoy 8, Ana Fisilau 2, Charlamagne Guzman 0, Amber Smith 6, Teisa Sekona 0, Jana Pintz 3, Tanya Carson 2, Loke Lastismosa 10, Steph Gould 4, Haunani Martin 0.
3-point goals-Farrington 1 (Cabaya).
JV score-Farrington 43, Kailua 28.
KAIMUKI 38, CASTLE 27:
Dalia Solia helped the Bulldogs to a road win with 10 of her game-high 17 points in the second half.
Kaimuki 9 5 15 9--38 Castle 5 3 13 6--27 Kaimuki: Jamie Reyes 5, Sarah Hussey 3, Dalia Solia 17, Chantilly Maiva 0, Rachel Hussey 4, Jennifer Kelly 4, Tahra Hussey 5, Lynette Laa 0.
Castle: Tyra Martin 0, Jamie Laimana 2, Dionne Kaneshiro 0, Megan Wong 0, Shayna Medeiros 7, Jo Sepulona 4, Ali Mao 3, Shantel Tilton 3, Mari Kitagawa 1, Jontei Vincent 0, Teena Paepule 2, Nicole Uperesa 5.
3-point goals--Kaimuki 1 (S. Hussey), Castle 3 (Medeiros 2, Mao).
ROOSEVELT 59, KAHUKU 43:
Megan Fong staked the Rough Riders to a 32-29 first-half lead by scoring 11 of her 13 points before intermission.Jodi Nakashima led Roosevelt with a team-high 17.
The Red Raiders' April Atuaia had a game-high 18 points.
Kahuku 12 17 9 5--43 Roosevelt 18 14 13 14--59 Kahuku: Aukai Pearl 0, Amanda Camit 1, Lindesy Williams 5, Jackie Peters 0, April Atuaia 18, Siki Suguturaga 10, Teisa Fotu 7, Alesi Tevaga 2, Faava Laban 0.
Roosevelt: Ashlie Dutro 12, Loreal Imamura 5, Burgandi Borges 0, Megan Fong 13, Tishya Cadiente 8, Jodi Nakashima 17, Jamie Nakamoto 4, Hanh Le 0, Cheri Kahooilihala 0.
3-point goals--Kahuku 1 (Atuaia), Roosevelt 6 (Nakashima 3, Fong 2, Dutro).
JV score--Kahuku 37, Roosevelt 36.
