[ HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS ]

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Kalaheo closes with win

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By Tim Crouse
tcrouse@starbulletin.com

Over the past decade, Kalaheo hasn't often been out of the running for the Oahu Interscholastic Association Eastern Division championship.

The Mustangs entered last night's regular-season finale against Kalani with no chance of winning the title -- but their impressive play on the court in a 61-44 home victory should put the rest of the league on alert that the Mustangs are not ready to give up their hold on the OIA crown.

McKinley beat Moanalua 40-25 to win the East for the first time since 1997, and the Mustangs finished second. Kalani and Moanalua round out the top four spots in the division.

Kalaheo dominated the offensive boards and never let Kalani get into a rhythm last night. The Mustangs got second-chance opportunities on 14 possessions during the game, pulling down 13 offensive boards, converting for points 13 times.

"We were out of position," Kalani coach Mike Zane said. "It wasn't necessarily the height, because we played with the big girls at McKinley (in a win on Tuesday) and did a pretty good job blocking out and not allowing the putbacks."

Said Kalaheo senior Brina Fritzsche, "We're supposed to put it away the first time, but we all crashed the boards on the offensive and defensive end, and got lucky to get so many offensive rebounds."

Kalani dictated the tempo for most of the game, with a fast-paced offensive style, but the Falcons continually hurt themselves with turnovers.

Kalani started the game with two consecutive turnovers, Kalaheo jumped out to a 4-0 lead on a pair of Fritzsche buckets and the Mustangs never looked back.

The Falcons finished with 20 turnovers.

Fritzsche, playing her final home game, had 13 points and four blocked shots. Latoya Wily led Kalaheo with 17 points.

"I was determined to not end on a bad note," Fritzsche said. "We were in a slump for a while but Kalani is a good team and now that we've played them and beat them, we're very excited."

Ashley Takata scored 15 of her game-high 23 points in the first half to keep Kalani close enough to trail 31-24 at the half.

But Wily started a 17-5 Kalaheo run early in the third quarter with an offensive rebound and a conventional three-point play. Carson closed it by hitting her second trey to put the Mustangs up 48-32. Wily scored off another offensive rebound with six minutes left to give Kalaheo its biggest lead of the game, 52-34.

At Kalaheo H.S. gym

Kalani (7-3)	9	15	8	12	--	44
Kalaheo (8-2)	13	18	17	13	--	61

KALANI--Tamari Miyashiro 1, Alisa Lum 3, Kristy Hirahara 0, Ashley Takata 23, Chenty Bonifacio 5, Jodi Segawa 6, Jessica Cruciana 4, Karlie Saiki 0, Lee Ann Shimabukuro 0, Keri Hee 0, Kristie Saiki 0, Danielle Lindo 2.

KALAHEO--Bre Carson 6, Shaina Siliga 0, Kalena Hatori 11, Shantel Marumoto 0, Brandi Benson 6, Natasha Lagapa 7, Dawnelle Nahinu 0, Brina Fritzche 13, Latoya Wily 17, Kalena Huihui 1, Hauoli Kahlbaum 0.

3-point goals -- Kalani 3 (Lum 1, Takata 1, Bonifacio 1). Kalaheo 3 (Carson 2, Lagapa).

Junior varsity -- Kalaheo 58, Kalani 32.

McKinley 40, Moanalua 25
Stingy defense carried the Tigers to a victory over the Menehunes and the OIA Eastern Division championship.

After falling behind in the first period, McKinley outscored Moanalua 11-3 in the second to take an 18-15 halftime lead. The Tigers ran away from the Menehunes in the second half, limiting Moanalua to 10 points

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At McKinley H.S. gym
Moanalua (7-3)	12	3	5	5	--	25
McKinley (9-1)	7	11	13	9	--	40

MOANALUA -- Christina Sierra 8, Alice Ra 0, Sasha Silva 2, Patti Hardimon 7, Ashley Kaono 0, Marleen Leautu 2, Brittany Briem 6, Kepua Lee 0.

MCKINLEY -- Chantal Yadao 5, Rayna Isaki 8, Kristi Fukumoto 3, Kelli Fukumoto 0, Meagan Miyasaka 4, Margot Miyasaka 0, Janine Corpuz 2, Noe Correia 2, Amanda Leopoldo 2, Ceslie Maafala 2, Amber Lee 10, Liufau 2.

3-point goals -- Moanalua 2 (Briem 2). McKinley 5 (Yadao 1, Isaki 2, Kr. Fukumoto 1, Lee 1).

Junior varsity -- McKinley 40, Moanalua 30

Kahuku 48, Kailua 31
The Red Raiders claimed the third seed in the division with a road win over the Surfriders.
Michelle Peters led Kahuku with 11 points.

At Kailua H.S. gym

Kahuku (7-3)	9	20	10	9	--	48
Kailua (2-8)	2	14	3	12	--	31

KAHUKU -- Mereani Lewenilovo 7, Lesina Funaki 4, Krisha Kai 0, Karla Tailele 2, Nadia Mahe 0, Charlotte Leitupo 2, Michelle Peters 11, Jazzman Kaka 0, Tanya Alo 2, Nicole Po'uha 6, Renon Manumaleuna 0, Kelci Naihe 10, Alberta Fotu 2, Melissa Aumua 2

KAILUA -- Taryn Imai 2, Tiffany Lee 1, Kalina Kama 0, Johnalynn Ilae 0, Danielle Young 0, Jaushlyn Mansinon 0, Konnie DeCaries 8, Alberta Lui 5, Ana Fisilau 5, Loke Lastimosa 5, Ruth Pedro 1, Kamaile Hughes 1.

3-point goals -- Kahuku 1 (Funaki). Kailua 2 (Lui, Lastimosa).

Junior varsity -- Kahuku 31, Kailua 18

Kaimuki 47, Roosevelt 30
Dalia Solia scored 16 points as the Bulldogs wrapped up an OIA playoff berth with a victory over the Rough Riders.

Kaimuki prevailed despite giving up seven 3-point goals. The Bulldogs finished tied with Farrington for sixth-place in the division, but won the head-to-head tiebreaker.

At Kaimuki H.S. gym

Roosevelt (1-9)	7	9	9	5	--	30
Kaimuki (5-5)	15	9	16	7	--	47

ROOSEVELT -- Ashlie Dutro 6, Justina Yanuaria 12, Chelsie Kadota 0, Capi Uyechi 6, Kahea Rodrigues 2, Nicole Yoshimoto 2, Nicole Okada 2, Mercedes Barnes 0, Monile Bell 0.

KAIMUKI -- Flora Mesa 0, Kara Hayashida 5, Diana Malavong 0, Jessica Arakawa 2, Katherine Martin 0, Dalia Solia 16, Romeleen Mauricio 0, Chyenna Souza 5, Tyleen Tausaga 7, Shella Sanders 4, Lovely Moyle 2, Kehaulani Molina-Gamponia 2, Alana Burges 4, Jackie Ching 0.

3-point goals -- Roosevelt 7 ( Yanuaria 4, Dutro 2, Uyechi). Kaimuki 4 (Solia 2, Hayashida, Souza).

Junior varsity -- Roosevelt 44, Kaimuki 24

Farrington 59, Kaiser 39
Meleane Mateaki and Laosamoa Uli combined for 28 points to lead the Governors past the Cougars.

At Farrington H.S. gym

Kaiser (3-7)	14	7	13	6	--	39
Farrington (5-5)	13	14	12	20	--	59

KAISER -- Sarah Black 0, Shera Yamamoto 1, Nanea Kamauoha 6, Heather Dick 2, Karen Poon 0, Jasmine Yoshino 4, Julia Paulo 6, Leigh Raymond 2, Kehau Bangay 6, Amanda Petterson 9, Kilioe Aliifua 2.

FARRINGTON -- Revelyn Cabaya 2, Elaine Bihang 3, Xania Cadoy 7, Cherlyn Ligot 6, Ashley Soon 2, Liza Domingo 5, Joanne Fernandez 0, Pae Poasa 0, Tanya Alualu 4, Racquel Rivera 2, Meleane Mateaki 14, Laosamoa Uli 14.

3-point goals -- none.

Junior varsity -- Farrington 48, Kaiser 40

OIA West
Campbell 36, Waipahu 29
The Sabers clinched at least a tie for the OIA West title by defeating the Marauders.

Chaunte Jackson led Campbell with 10 points. The Sabers can claim the top seed in the division if Waialua upsets Pearl City tonight. If Pearl City wins, Campbell will be OIA West's second seed.

At Waipahu H.S. gym

Campbell (9-1)	7	11	5	13	--	36
Waipahu (3-7)	6	9	6	8	--	29

CAMPBELL -- Venicia Morris 1, Denise Alonzo 2, Jalen Garcia 7, Jamie Kua 5, Jacqueline Mendes 2, Kim Edwards 0, Hoku Leiato 9, Chaunte Jackson 10, Denise McRae 0.

WAIPAHU -- Crystal Baliguat 2, Ranalyn Baldovi 0, Rosanna Jardin 3, Jenna Rosario 1, Nicole Keaunui 4, Tiana Ortogero 3, Maryann Baxa 4, Angeli Espiritu , Adrianna Olione 4, Jerrell Taituave 8.

3-point goals -- Campbell 1 (Jackson). Waipahu 1 (Ortogero).

Junior varsity -- Waipahu 35, Campbell 15

ILH
Kamehameha 59, University 29
The Warriors took a 37-8 halftime lead and cruised past the Junior 'Bows. Ashley Ruff led Kamehameha with 10 points.

At Kekuhaupio Gym

University (3-9)	2	6	5	16	--	29
Kamehameha (12-1)	13	24	11	11	--	59

UNIVERSITY -- Iwalani Yamaguchi 3, Ashley de Guzman 2, Brittany Anderson 6, Kamaile Durrett 8, Leahi Frias 3, Kylie Lum 7.

KAMEHAMEHA -- Jeneka Taeoalii 8, India Soo 0, Ashley Ruff 10, Courtney Chai 5, Kekai Crabbe 0, Amber Carter 9, Chrystal Hodson 2, Lehua Wood 4, Mounia Nihipali 8, Megan Kanoa 5, Megan Ching 8.

3-point goals -- University 1 (Yamaguchi). Kamehameha 4 (Nihipali 2, Crabbe, Ruff).

Sacred Hearts 48, St. Francis 29
Nicole Raiola scored 17 points to lead the Lancers past the Troubadours.

At Sacred Hearts gym

St. Francis (1-11)	6	6	11	6	--	29
Sacred Hearts (5-7)	13	9	9	17	--	48

ST. FRANCIS -- Jasmine Dulan 2, Annie Llamedo 9, Latasha Griffin 5, Chelsey Powell 6, Jennifer Lim 0, Lauren Upadhyaya 7, Bennita Robinson 0, Rachel Kamahele 0.

SACRED HEARTS -- Katie Rutland 8, Cherie Kinoshita 0, Tamieka Trujillo 0, Brittney Aiwohi 8, Nicole Lehner 2, Shalei Soueira 0, Kimberlee Young 0, Colby Aiwohi 5, Nikki Agor 0, Lani Faumuina 8, Nicole Raiola 17.

3-point goals -- St. Francis (none). Sacred Hearts 3 (Rutland 2, C. Aiwohi).

Punahou 72, Mid-Pacific 28

Every Buffanblu player who entered the game scored in Punahou's rout of the Owls.

Punahou's Becky Hogue led all scorers with 18 points. Keli Kajiwara led MPI with 12 points, all coming on 3-pointers.

At Hemmeter Fieldhouse

Mid-Pacific (2-10)	12	4	6	6	--	28
Punahou (12-1)	10	25	21	16	--	72

MID-PACIFIC -- Keli Kajiwara 12, Leihoku Pedersen 1, Kristy Minamishin 0, Mariko Strickland 3, Jasmine Vieira 0, Stephanie Toshi 6, Valerie Aficial 0, Talia Onosai 6.

PUNAHOU -- Rachel Kane 7, Elizabeth Lee 6, Shanna-Lei Dacanay 9, Megan Abbott 6, Seisha Sukekane 4, Anuhea Macfarlane 4, Janelle Shin 6, Sydney Anderson 2, Kelly Karns 4, Christine Takara 6, Becky Hogue 18.

3-point goals -- Mid-Pacific 4 (Kajiwara 4). Punahou 1 (Dacanay).

Division II
Punahou 39, Hawaii Baptist 37
High scorers -- Pun: Adria Campbell 9; HBA: Kara Morita 9.

Wednesday's boxscore
Waianae 34, Nanakuli 28
At Nanakuli H.S. gym

Waianae (5-4)	8	5	6	15	--	34
Nanakuli (3-7)	5	11	8	4	--	28

WAIANAE -- Kisha Hampton 4, Angeline Lino 5, Chelsea Park 0, Yvonne Eli 0, Wailana Darden 0, Tiare Holbron 11, Czarina Gaspar 4, Tristina Nitta 5, Janeen Lee-Abelye 5, Tabitha Randles 0, Rochelle Kekoa 0.

NANAKULI -- Chalceydony Silva 0, Chelcey Kaimi 1, Lindsey Ako 0, Cheryl Willing 0, Jasmine Carvalho 2, KC Hoohuli 0, Lehua Yap 16, Chanel Ching 0, Ashley Gasper 5, Stacelyn Eli 0, Malia Hirahara 0, Teila Watson 2, Marsy Holi-Arrington 2.

3-point goals -- Waianae 2 (Lee-Abelye, Lino), Nanakuli 1 (Yap).

Junior varsity -- Nanakuli 37, Waianae 43

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