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Wednesday, April 5, 2000

By George F. Lee, Star-Bulletin
Moanalua's Amy Kotani scores on a running
hook shot over Leilehua's Kayla Kahuli.

Menehunes race past
Mules, remain unbeaten

By Tim Crouse
Special to the Star-Bulletin

Moanalua had its racing shoes on last night at Leilehua, and the Menehunes ran over the host Mules 69-49 in a battle of unbeaten Oahu Interscholastic Association West girls' basketball teams.

Led by seniors Mayumi Stevens and Kimberlee Morikawa, the Menehunes (6-0) used team speed to race up and down the court, scoring fast-break baskets and earning trips to the free-throw line.

"The girls seem to be in their element when they run and it seems to be fun for them," Moanalua coach Dana Dias said.

Stevens scored a game-high 17 points.

"We run a lot of transition in practice," she said. "Every time we work on fast breaks."

The Menehunes started quickly, forcing turnovers with pressure defense and scoring in transition.

Moanalua went on an 11-0 run to start the second quarter, opening up a 28-8 lead.

The Menehunes were efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 16-of-22 foul shots in the first half and 23-of-30 for the game.

"As a small team, we're going to drive a lot and go to the free- throw line a lot," Stevens said.

Chandel Santella added 12 points and Shelley Salie 10 more for Moanalua.

Kayla Kahuli led Leilehua (5-1) with 13 points.

"This team's never been 5-0, it's a new thing for them," Leilehua coach Buz Vasper said. "This was a good learning experience for them."

Moanalua	17	20	18	14 - 69
Leilehua	8	8	12	21 - 49

MOANALUA: Erin Chow 2, Amy Kotani 6, Kimberlee Morikawa 6, Mayumi Stevens 17, Oneshia Walker 0, Chandel Santelia 12, Marlo Daniels 0, Samantha Davis 4, Karisha Dixon 0, Kelly Kim 6, Shelley Salie 10, Gina Carmon 4, Jenelle Uyeda 2.

LEILEHUA: Lezley Bantolina 0, Nachell Scott 7, Kayla Kahuli 13, Sequoya Stokes 3, Heather Living-Macdonald 4, Precious Hall 0, Malia Chun-Llanos 2, Charlotte Garcia 3, Karley Peterson 1, Heidi Garcia 8, Freida Tauvela 8.

3-point goals - Moanalua 3 (Stevens 2, Morikawa). Leilehua 1 (Kahuli).

KALAHEO 38, MCKINLEY 23:

Brandy Richardson scored 12 of her game high 18 points in the second half as the host Mustangs (5-0) battled past the Tigers (3-2).

McKinley	2	4		4	13 - 23
Kalaheo	13	3	11	11 - 38

McKINLEY: Nancy Nguyen 0, Rayna Isaki 2, Amber Ehia 4, Tasha Haynes 5, Brianne Ching 0, Marie Farina 0, Deena Young 0, Briana Ioane 0, Traci Torralva 10, Michel Swenson-Suan 2, Amber Lee 0, Jolani Bobbitt 0.

KALAHEO: Brandy Richardson 18, Michelle Quintana 0, Lindsey Peck 0, Kalena Hatori 0, Cheyene Ringler 0, Sharon Wahinekapu 7, Natasha Lagapa 0, Alberta Lui 2, Dawnelle Nahinu 0, Heather Gonsalves 0, Sherrine Kanahele 4, Nicole Furtado 7, Brina Fritzche 0, Kira Withy-Allen 0.

3-point goals - Kalaheo 4 (Richardson 2, Furtado 2).

Junior varsity - Kalaheo 24, McKinley 22 (OT).

KAILUA 39, KAIMUKI 31:

Ana Fisilau scored eight of her 12 points in the second quarter as the Surfriders (1-4) opened up a seven-point lead and then never trailed the host Bulldogs (2-3).

Kanani Piimauna also scored 12 points for Kailua. Dalia Solia had nine for Kaimuki (2-3).

Kailua	5	12	8	14 - 39
Kaimuki	6		4	7	14 - 31

KAIMUKI: Ashli Kamakawiwo'ole 0, Jamie Reyes 4, Sarah Hussey 0, Amanda Leopoldo 4, Raquel Santiago 2, Dalia Solia 9, Chantilly Maiva 6, Tyleen Taufaga 0, Chyenne Souza 0, Rachael Hussey 0, Jennifer Kelley 6, Tahra Hussey 0, Noelani Tamanaha 0, Lynette La'a 0.

KAILUA: Kanani Piimauna 12, Ivena Armand-Baoy 2, Ana Fisilau 12, Charlamagne Guzman 0, Amber Smith 4, Jana Pintz 0, Tanya Carson 0, Loke Lastimosa 5, Steph Gould 4.

3-point goals - Kaimuki 1 (Solia).

JV score--Kailua 47, Kaimuki 23.

ROOSEVELT 66, FARRINGTON 50:

The host Rough Riders (4-1) had four players in double-figure scoring, led by Jodi Nakashima with 16 points.

The Governors' star center, Robynn Afe, played briefly and went scoreless. She appeared to be nursing a knee injury.

Nakashima (12) and Ashlie Dutro (9) combined to score 21 of Roosevelt's 23 second-quarter points as the Rough Riders took a 15-point lead into halftime.

Megan Fong scored 16 points for Roosevelt.

Farrington	11	10	16	13 - 50
Roosevelt	13	23	13	17 - 66

FARRINGTON: Revelyn Cabaya 8, Jenny Hamson 12, Sarah Arriba 0, Cherilyn Ligot 4, Jennifer Nuesca 0, Rochelle Rivera 0, Holly Yamada 8, Pohai Lee 12, Christina Stowers 0, Pae Poasa 0, Lusi Puli 0, Robynn Afe 0, Tina Sanerivi 6.

ROOSEVELT: Ashlie Dutro 15, Kahea Rodrigues 0, Karli Taniguchi 0, Loreal Imamura 0, Rena Keomaka 0, Lehua Lemback 0, Burgandi Borges 0, Megan Fong 16, Tishya Cadiente 13, Jodi Nakashima 20, Jamie Nakamoto 0, Cheri Kahooilihala 2.

3-point goals - Farrington 4: Cabaya 2, Hamson 2. Roosevelt 4: Nakashima 3, Dutro 1.

Junior varsity - Farrington 56, Roosevelt 44.

MILILANI 38, CAMPBELL 29:

Uheina Tuihalafatai and Jennifer Jones scored nine points each to lead the host Trojans (3-2) past the Sabers (1-4).

Rowena Sarandi led Campbell with eight points.

Campbell	7		7	5	10--29
Mililani	11	11	7		9--38

CAMPBELL: Renette Fajardo 6, Christine Toro 0, Estella Canincia 1, Natalie Dawson 6, Michelle Arneho 6, Rowena Sarandi 8, Melissa Lapastora 0, Dawn Bolos 2, Meshell Jernigan 0, Vallyn Medeiros 0.

MILILANI: Darci Watanabe 5, Megan Tavares 0, Kayla Richie 2, Tammy Tabudlo 0, Marie Jackson 4, Jodi Saquilon 1, Jennifer Jones 9, Jennifer Cooper 0, Elizabeth Diamond 2, Kara Gonzales 0, Uheina Tuihalafatai 9, Pomai Patoc-Ordenstein 2, Jamie Morgan 4.

3-point goal - Campbell 1 (Sarandi).

JV score - Mililani 35, Campbell 31.