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GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARBULLETIN.COM McKinley's Amanda Leopoldo grabbed a rebound in front of Kahuku's Mereani Lewenilovo last night.

Tigers take East on
Leopoldo layup

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By Jason Kaneshiro
jkaneshiro@starbulletin.com

Amanda Leopoldo's layup with five seconds left gave McKinley a 42-41 home victory over Kahuku and at least a share of the Oahu Interscholastic Association Eastern Division girls basketball title last night.

With the win the Tigers improved to 8-0 in the division, two games ahead of the Red Raiders, who fell to 6-2 with two left to play.

"It's uplifting, our girls are young and they're growing up real fast," McKinley coach Jesse Victorino said.

McKinley forward Amber Lee entered the game as the division's leading scorer but was held to a quiet 10 points by the Kahuku defense. Junior guard Rayna Isaki drained all four of her 3-point shots to pick up the scoring slack with 13 points.

Victorino also credited forwards Tania Liufau and Leopoldo for giving the Tigers a boost in the post. Leopoldo scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds, while Liufau contributed four boards to complement Lee's nine.

"We've been noticing a lot of people are double- and triple-teaming Amber, so now we have to get more people in play," Victorino said. "Our guards have started to open it up and (Liufau and Leopoldo) are really helping us out."

Hot shooting from Isaki and fellow guard Chantal Yadao helped McKinley take a 25-15 lead early in the second half. But Kahuku stayed within striking distance thanks to inside scoring from Mereani Lewenilovo, who finished with a team-high 12 points, and Michelle Peters (nine points).

The Red Raiders made their move midway through the fourth quarter to turn a seven-point deficit at the four-minute mark into a 41-40 lead two minutes later on a Lewenilovo free throw.

After the Tigers missed a jumper, the Red Raiders bled 39 seconds off the clock before the Tigers fouled Kelci Naihe with 14 seconds left.

Naihe missed the front end of the 1-and-1 and Lee snagged the rebound to give the Tigers the ball under their basket with 11 seconds left.

After a timeout, the Tigers broke the Red Raiders' full-court pressure defense. Isaki worked the ball downcourt and found Leopoldo alone under the basket for the winning score.

"We told them to push the ball upcourt, they'll have to come get our guards, the forwards get to the block and somebody will be open," Victorino said. "We knew they were going to pick up Amber so Amanda would be open."

At McKinley H.S. gym

Kahuku (6-2)	11	4	12	14	--	41
McKinley (8-0)	10	13	9	10	--	42

KAHUKU--Mereani Lewenilovo 12, Lesina Funaki 0, Krisha Kai 4, Karla Tailele 5, Charlotte Leitupo 0, Michelle Peters 9, Jazzman Kaka , Tanya Alo 0, Kelci Naihe 9, Alberta Fotu 2.

MCKINLEY--Chantal Yadao 10, Rayna Isaki 13, Kristi Fukumoto 0, Meagan Miyasaka 2, Chyloh Rodrigues 0, Janine Corpuz 0, Noe Correia 0, Amanda Leopoldo 7, Amber Lee 10, Tania Liufau 0.

3-point goals -- Kahuku 2 (Tailele, Naihe). McKinley 7 (Isaki 4, Yadao 2, Leopoldo).

Junior varsity -- McKinley 45, Kahuku 32

Kalaheo 56, Roosevelt 36: The Mustangs used their height advantage to outscore the Rough Riders 16-0 in the third quarter and break open a tight game.

Kalaheo forward Latoya Wily scored seven of her game-high 18 points in the third period, while Brina Fritzche scored four of her 10.

At Kalaheo H.S. gym

Roosevelt (1-6)	12	9	0	15	--	36
Kalaheo (5-2)	12	14	16	14	--	56

ROOSEVELT--Ashlie Dutro 16, Justina Yanuaria 6, Chelsie Kadota 3, Capi Uyechi 0, Larisa Nakagawa , Lehua Lembeck , Kahea Rodrigues 0 Nicole Yoshimoto 3, Nicole Okada 8, Mercedes Barnes , Monile Bell 0.

KALAHEO--Bre Carson 8, Shaina Siliga 5, Kandic Kinney 0, Kalena Hatori 0, Shantel Marumoto 2, Brandi Benson 4, Natasha Lagapa 6, Dawnelle Nahinu 3, Brina Fritzche 10, Latoya Wily 18, Kalena Huihui 0, Hauoli Kahlbaum 0, Skye Castillo 0.

3-point goals -- Roosevelt 6 (Dutro 2, Yanuaria 2, Kadota 1, Yoshimoto 1). Kalaheo 4 (Carson 2, Siliga 1, Lagapa 1).

Junior varsity -- Kalaheo 35, Roosevelt 32

Kaiser 66, Kaimuki 56: Dalia Solia hit four 3-pointers en route to a 21-point performance to lead the Cougars past the Bulldogs.

Kaimuki finished with nine 3-point goals. Nanea Kamauoha led Kaiser with 17 points.

At Kaimuki H.S. gym

Kaiser (3-6)	10	17	16	23	--	66
Kaimuki (4-4)	8	10	19	19	--	56

KAISER--Sarah Black 0, Shera Yamamoto 8, Nanea Kamauoha 17, Heather Dick 0, Karen Poon 3, Jasmine Yoshino 0, Julia Paulo 9, Leigh Raymond 0, Kealy Niiro 0, Kehau Bangay 8, Amanda Petterson 12, Kilioe Aliifua 9.

KAIMUKI--Flora Mesa 11, Kara Hayashida 3, Jessica Arakawa 1, Dalia Solia 21, Chyenna Souza 3, Tyleen Tausaga 13, Shella Sanders 2, Alana Burges 0, Katherine Martin 2, Romeleene Mauricio 0, Man Ying Ching 0.

3-point goals -- Kaiser 1 (Poon). Kaimuki 9 (Solia 4, Mesa 3, Hayashida, Souza).

Junior varsity -- Kaiser 48, Kaimuki 29

Moanalua 65, Castle 49: The Menehunes jumped out to a 22-8 first-quarter lead and held off the Knights the rest of the way to improve to 5-2 in the division.

At Castle H.S. gym

Moanalua (5-2)	22	13	12	18	--	65
Castle (1-7)	8	10	17	14	--	49

Individual scorers were not available.

Farrington 48, Kailua 33: The Governors made 17 of their 26 free throws to hold off the Surfriders.

At Kailua H.S. gym

Farrington (3-5)	13	11	8	16	--	48
Kailua (1-7)	12	5	7	9	--	33

FARRINGTON--Revelyn Cabaya 0, Elaine Bihang 0, Xania Cadoy 12, Cherlyn Ligot 7, Ashley Soon 6, Liza Domingo 0, Joanne Fernandez 0, Pae Poasa 3, Tanya Alualu 0, Racquel Rivera 0, Meleane Mateaki 10, Laosamoa Uli 10.

KAILUA--Taryn Imai 0, Kalina Kama 0, Johnalynn Ilae 1, Jaushlyn Mansinon 7, Konnie DeCaries 4, Alberta Lui 10, Ana Fisliau 1, Loke Lastimosa 7, Ruth Pedro 0, Kamaile Hughes 3.

3-pointers--Farington 3 (Cadoy 3). Kailua 2 (Mansinon, Lastimosa).

Junior Varsity--Kailua 36, Farrington 35

OIA West

Aiea 29, Waipahu 27, OT: Noelani Colburn scored four points in overtime and the defending state champions held on to edge the Marauders.

Aiea held the ball for the final minute of regulation with the score tied at 22 but missed on a final shot that would have won the game.

At Waipahu H.S. gym

Aiea (6-2)	2	8	8	4	7	--	29
Waipahu (3-4)	2	5	5	10	5	--	27

AIEA--Jasmine Dias 10, Karina Koda 0, Minuette Kaiuwailani 2, Chanelle Takemoto 2, Tiffany Seiki 0, Noelani Colburn 9, Myleka Hanna 0, Maile Kauhola 0, Abigail Lee 0, Jamie Rosario 4, Sherylann Miyashiro 0, Nicole Takemoto 0, Marissa Komomua 2.

WAIPAHU--Crystal Baliguat 0, Ranalyn Baldovi 0, Rosanna Jardin 10, Jenna Rosario 2, Nicole Keaunui 0, Tiana Ortogero 7, Maryann Baxa 5, Angeli Espiritu 0, Adrianna Olione 0, Jerrell Taituave 3.

3-point goals -- Aiea 1 (Dias). Waipahu 1 (Ortogero).

Junior varsity -- Waipahu 35, Aiea 15

Waianae 35, Mililani 23: The Seariders opened up a 21-5 halftime lead and held the Trojans off in the second half.

At Waianae H.S. gym

Mililani (2-6)	4	1	7	11	--	23
Waianae (4-4)	12	9	7	7	--	35

MILILANI--Darci Watanabe 13, Jade Kila 0, Kasa Ola 2, Loi Monies 2, Eric Chamman 2, Suzy Jackson 4.

WAIANAE--Kisha Hampton 5, Angeline Lino 6, Wailana Darden 4, Tiare Holbron 11, Czarina Gaspar 2, Tristina Nitta 7.

3-point goals -- Mililani 1 (Watanabe). Waianae 1 (Lino).

Junior varsity -- Mililani 32, Waianae 18

Campbell 60, Waialua 47: Jalene Garcia scored 11 of her game-high 13 points in the first half to lead the Sabers past the Bulldogs.

Waialua hurt itself at the free-throw line, making just eight of 30 shots.

At Waialua H.S. gym

Campbell (7-1)	17	17	17	9	--	60
Waialua (1-7)	13	15	8	11	--	47

CAMPBELL -- Jasmine Lopez 1, Denise Alonzo 8, Jalene Garcia 13, Jaime Kua 9, Jacqueline Mendes 10, Hoku Leiato 11, Chaunte Jackson 8.

WAIALUA -- Ashley Yoshizu 2, Joanna Alfanta 5, Abigail Aceret 1, Glenelle Matas 17, Shanay Coloma11, Kira Nakasono 11.

3-point goals -- Campbell (Jackson 2), Waialua 3 (Nakasano, Mattas, Alfanto)

Junior varsity -- Waialua 35, Campbell 26

ilh

Kamehameha 55, Sacred Hearts 38: The Lancers stayed with the Warriors for a quarter, but Kamehameha scored 17 points in the second quarter to pull away.

At Sacred Hearts gym

Kamehameha (9-1)	9	17	16	13	--	55
Sacred Hearts (3-7)	8	11	6	5	--	30

KAMEHAMEHA--Jeneka Taeoalii 0, India Soo 0, Ashley Ruff 10, Courtney Chai 0, Adrianee Hee 0, Kekai Crabbe 6, Amber Kaleilehua Carter 12, Lehua Wood 3, Mounia Nihipali 6, Megan Kanoa 3, Megan Ching 13.

SACRED HEARTS--Katie Rutland 0, Cherie Kinoshita 0, Tamieka Trujillo 0, Brittney Aiwohi 10, Nicole Lehner 6, Shalei Soueira 0, Kimberlee Young 2, Colby Aiwohi 2, Nikki Agor 0, Lani Faumuina 8, Nicole Raiola 4.

3-point goals -- Kamehameha 4 (Carter 3, Ching). Sacred Hearts 1 (B. Aiwohi).

Maryknoll 51, Mid-Pacific 44: Michelle Baduria scored 17 points, nine on 3-pointers, to lead the Spartans past the Owls.

At Damien gym

Mid-Pacific (2-8)	2	12	12	18	--	44
Maryknoll (7-3)	18	8	20	15	--	51

MID-PACIFIC--Keli Kajiwara 0, Leihoku Pedersen 5, Kristy Minamishin 2, Ashley Sato 0, Mariko Strickland 1, Jasmine Vieira 11, Stephanie Toshi 12, Valerie Aficial 4, Talia Onosai 9.

MARYKNOLL--Michelle Baduria 17, Jenna Castillo 0, Pauline Chan 2, Stacey Doran 5, Sela Fisilau 13, Jessica Ho 0, Cheryl Lee 8, Shannon Riley 7, Diana Samson 9, Whitney Wong 0, Melani Tang 0.

3-point goals -- Mid-Pacific 3 (Toshi 2, Pedersen). Maryknoll 3 (Baduria 3).

St. Francis 35, University 31: The Troubadours picked up their first ILH Division I win of the season behind Chelsey Powell's 13-point outing.

At Damien gym

University (3-7)	9	6	6	10	--	31
St. Francis (1-9)	7	12	4	12	--	35

UNIVERSITY--Iwalani Yamaguchi 0, Diane Okubo 11, Ashley de Guzman 1, Brittany Anderson 2, Kamaile Durrett 9, Leahi Frias 0, Kylie Lum 2, Karlee Ka'iliehu 4, Cara Pang 2.

ST. FRANCIS-- Jasmine Dulan 0, Mandy Llamedo 4, Annie Llamedo 5, Latasha Griffin 1, Chelsey Powell 13, Jennifer Lim 0, Lauren Upadhyaya 8, Bennita Robinson 4, Melanie Keliipuleole 0, Rachel Kamahele 0.

3-point goals -- University 1 (Okubo). St. Francis 0.

ILH Baseball

Maryknoll 9, Damien 4: Kody Seminara and Reily Maeda combined to strike out seven batters for the Spartans in their ILH regular season finale.

At Ala Wai Field

Maryknoll (5-9)	301	032	0	--	9	12	0
Damien (1-13)	000	301	0	--	4	10	3

Kody Seminara, Reily Maeda (6) and Brandon Goshima. Daniel Chamizo, Chase Masuda (5) and Cheyne Kawamoto. W -- Seminara. L -- Chamizo.

Leading hitters -- Maryknoll: Sean Ortiz, 1-3, 3b; Greg Aquino, 3-4, 2 3b, RBI; Brandon Goshima, 3-4. Damien: Chase Masuda, 3b; Chamizo, 3-3, 2b.

Punahou 4, Pac Five 3: Matthew Oda and Jason Owens combined to hold Pac-Five to three hits and Landon Nakata drove in a pair of runs in the second inning to lead the Buffanblu over the Wolfpack.

At Ala Wai Field

Pac-Five (3-11)	102	000	0	--	3	3	4
Punahou (10-4)	130	000	X	--	4	8	3

Owen Simmons and Keani Wasano; Matthew Oda, Jason Owens (3) and Todd Lafountaine. W--Oda. L--Simmons.

Leading hitters -- Pac-Five: Jaris Nakamasu 1-2, 2 runs. Punahou: Landon Nakata 1-2, 2 RBIs, LaFountaine 1-3, RBI.

Mid-Pacific 5, Iolani 2: The Owls finished tied with Punahou for second place in the ILH by beating the Raiders.

At Aloha Stadium

Iolani (8-6)	100	100	0	--	2	7	2
Mid-Pacific (10-4)	003	101	x	--	5	6	1

Rich Olsen, Kahiwa Letman (6) and Reid Saito; Ryan Basco, Patrick McGuigan (5) and Matt Inouye. W--McGuigan. L--Olsen.

Leading Hitters-- Iolani: Reed Tanaka 2-2 Double RBI, Kala Kaaihue 2-2, Todd Yoshioka 2-4 Double. Mid-Pacific: Blake Kaneshiro 2-3

Kamehameha 10, St. Louis 3: The Warriors waited out a 20-minute power outage at Aloha Stadium to run their winning streak to seven.

At Aloha Stadium

St. Louis (7-7)	000	201	0	--	3	8	4
Kamehameha (12-2)	302	014	x	--	10	12	1

Cruz Hatanaka, Justin Goo (4), Sean Kauweloa (6) and Jowen Murray-Thornton. Ikena Dupont, Isaac Kamai (6) and Baba Merino. W--Dupont. L--Hatanaka.

Leading Hitters--Kamehameha: Shannon Kahale, 3-4, 2b, RBI; Zach McAngus, 3-3, 2 RBIs; Kahe Santos, 2-4, RBI; Nick Freitas, 2 RBIs. St. Louis: Justin Humalon, 2-3, 2b, RBI; Brandon Sato, 2-4, 2b; Bobby George, 2b, RBI; Shane Butcher, 2b.

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