Sunday, May 13, 2001

[ PREP BASKETBALL ]

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Kalani no problem
for Aiea

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By Grace Wen
Star-Bulletin

For the third year in a row, Aiea High and Kalani High met in the first round of the Oahu Interscholastic Association playoffs.

But unlike past years, this time it wasn't even close as Na Alii cruised to a 57-28 victory..

In 1999, Aiea needed a last second shot by Kylee Nakamura to advance. Last year, the Falcons kept the game close but Aiea pulled out the win

Na Alii put their height advantage to use with a dominant inside game and controlled the boards.

Aritta Lane poured in 32 points and grabbed 20 of Aiea's 43 rebounds, many on the offensive end.

Kalani didn't get many second chances as Aiea outrebounded the Falcons and clogged up the post.

"We did pretty much what we wanted to do," Aiea coach Fran Villarmia-Kahawai said. "We had a lot of energy. I thought we executed our game plan pretty good. The girls were talking amongst themselves saying, "Let's not make it close."

It never was close as Na Alii jumped out to a 14-6 lead at the end of the first quarter and held a commanding 34-16 lead at the half.

Aiea never trailed and held Kalani scoreless in the opening minutes of the second quarter before going on a 13-7 run.

The scoring continued into the third quarter with Aiea adding eight more points while limiting Kalani to four.

For Na Alii, it was a comfort to hold a huge advantage entering the fourth period.

"It was very relieving," Lane said. "It didn't bring so much pressure toward the second half. We took our time."

Besides working its game plan, Aiea also effectively contained high-scorer Ashley Takata, limiting the junior to just seven points after her recent string of 20-plus performances.

"We ran out of gas," Kalani coach Mike Zane said. "It was just a mismatch underneath the boards. They just took care of their business underneath."

At Aiea H.S. gym

Kalani	6	10	4	8	--	28
Aiea	14	20	8	15	--	57

Kalani: Ronelle Dement-Luamanuvae 0, Alyssa Lum 0, Kristy Hirahara 3, Ashley Takata 7, Karlie Saiki 0, Amy Matsuura 0, Chenty Bonafacio 6, Lauren Cheng 0, Raylyn Camara 6, Kristie Saiki 0, Jodi Ann Segawa 6, Patti Kuniyuki 0.

Aiea: Jasmine Dias 2, Karina Koda 0, Joelle Sugai 0, Kylee Nakamura 6, Nicole Takemoto 1, Noelani Colburn 0, Rubi Carillo 6, Aritta Lane 32, Minuette Kauiwailani 0, Keesha Aldridge 8, Chanelle Takemoto 1, Tiffany Seiki 1.

3-point goals--None.

Kalaheo 68, Radford 28:

The Lady Mustangs' frontcourt dominated as forward Brandy Richardson and center Heather Gonzalves combined for 28 points.

Gonzalves scored six of her 10 points during the OIA East Division champion Mustangs' decisive second-quarter run, while seven of Richardson's 18 points came in the final period.

The loss ended the season for Radford, which was led by Heather Massey's 15 points.

At Kalaheo H.S. gym

Radford	8	9	2	9	--	28
Kalaheo	11	18	19	20	--	68

Radford: Maya Blythers 0, Briana Reyes 0, Heather Massey 15, Kiesa Jones 6, Christina Arnold 0, Liane Mickey 0, Jennifer Taylor 2, Typhanie Reese 2, Jasmine Kapesi 3, Mae Foki 0.

Kalaheo: Bre Carson 5, Kalena Hatori 4, Brandy Richardson 18, Brandi Benson 6, Natasha Lagapa 10, Dawnelle Nahinu 4, Heather Gonzalves 10, Nikki Furtado 9, Kira Withy-Allen 0, Brina Fritzsche 2.

3-point goals--Radford: 4 (Massey 3, Kapesi); Kalaheo: 7 (Carson, Richardson, Lagapa 2, Furtado 3).

Leilehua 50, Farrington 43:

With a minute remaining, Charlotte Garcia sank two free throws to put Leilehua up, 46-40, and ice the game. Garcia scored 14 of her game-high 17 in the second half.

At Leilehua H.S. gym

Farrington	8	16	5	14	--	43
Leilehua	11	14	13	12	--	50

Farrington: Revelyn Cabaya 5, Jenny Hamson 3, Xania Cadoy 2, Sheryln Ligot 10, Holly Yamada 3, Ashley Soon 1, Liza Domingo , Pae Poasa 1, Shannon Mika 6, Tina Saneriva 12.

Leilehua: Nachelle Scott 3, Melody Hanson 6, Karley Peterson , Pikake Nutter-Gaudet 7, Marias Quidez , Heather Neving-McDonald , JB Calorck 3, Precious Hall 2, Liz Nelischell , Malia Chun-Llano 7, Charlotte Garcia 17, Heidi Garcia 5.

3-point goals--Farrington: 1 (Hamson). Leilehua: 0.

Roosevelt 41, Nanakuli 35:

The game was decided at the charity stripe as the Rough Riders sank 17 free throws to just two for Nanakuli. Roosevelt's Jodi Nakashima scored seven of her game-high 19 points from the line and grabbed 11 rebounds.

At Roosevelt H.S. gym

Nanakuli	5	15	6	9	--	35
Roosevelt	10	8	12	11	--	41

Nanakuli: Lehua Yap 10, Kaui Candalerio 4, Ipo Keopuhiwa 2, Chelsea Kaimi 2, Tasha Willing 0, Christy Titcomb 2, Didi Dias 4, Bonnie Ramaila 0, Ashley Gaspar 6, Stacelynn Eli 0, Delandra Costa 0.

Roosevelt: Ashlie Dutro 7, Kahea Rodriguez 6, Lehua Lembeck 4, Burgundy Borges 2, Megan Fong 3, Jodi Nakashima 19, Lori Nose 0.

3-point goals--Farrington: 3 (Yap, Candelario, Keopuhiwa). Nanakuli: 0

OIA Playoffs First Round Yesterday Varsity Aiea 57, Kalani 28 Kalaheo 68, Radford 28 Leilehua 50, Farrington 43 Roosevelt 41, Nanakuli 35 Junior varsity Pearl City 46, Castle 35 Kaimuki 37, Radford 32 Farrington 57, Leilehua 29 Mililani 41, McKinley 33 Semifinals Tuesday Varsity Roosevelt at Aiea, 7 p.m. Leilehua at Kalaheo, 7 p.m. Junior varsity (sites to be determined) Pearl City vs. Kaimuki, 5:30 p.m. Farrington vs. Mililani, 5:30 p.m.

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