Christina Sierra's 3-pointer and Patti Hardimon's steal and length-of-the-court drive keyed a 12-2 run to start the final period as the Menehunes pulled away from the host Governors for a 43-37 Oahu Interscholastic Association basketball victory.

Marleen Leautu also provided a fourth quarter spark by dominating the boards and taking control of the inside on defense.

"The girls attacked more and were more aggressive (in the second half)," Moanalua coach Roy Dias said. "We were fortunate that Farrington didn't shoot as well as they could have."

The Menehunes (3-0) led just 27-25 after three quarters before the decisive run put them ahead 39-27.

But despite numerous turnovers, the Governors (2-2) didn't go down easy and went on a 10-4 run to close the game while Moanalua struggled at the free-throw line.

"We've been working on it," Dias said. "I guess we've got to work on it more."

The game was nip and tuck for three periods, and the biggest lead of the first half was three points. The Govs, led by Meleane Mateaki's four first-quarter points and superb rebounding, led 11-10 after one quarter.

Hardimon notched six of her 11 points in that opening period for the Menehunes.

Kepua Lee got into a groove for Moanalua in the second quarter and scored five of her game-high 14 points. She was also instrumental late in the game with some big assists and steals.

Lee's 18-footer capped a 9-4 run to put the Menehunes ahead 19-17 at halftime.

Each team scored eight points in the hard-fought third quarter, leading to Moanalua's strong early fourth-quarter spree.

"We wanted to run them, push the ball up, keep the ball on our side, near our basket and control the game," Lee said. "They (the Governors) were aggressive and put up a good fight. Marleen (Leautu) was a big factor on the boards for us. She's strong and she's got the height."

Laosamoa Misa-Uli scored six of her team-high 13 points in the fourth quarter as Farrington kept it close.

"Our turnovers, that was the key right there," Governors coach Jenic Tumaneng said. "And we needed to step it up and rebound. We were giving them second and third opportunities. We've got to take care of the ball better, especially since we have players who can put it in the bucket."

Guard Revelyn Cabaya scored six of her 12 points in the final period for the Govs.

"We made too many turnovers," said Mateaki, who was less and less of a factor in the middle as the game went on. "We made some lazy passes and we could have tried for more open shots."

Hardimon and Leautu finished with 11 points apiece for Moanalua.

"Marleen played some big minutes for us," Dias said. "And Kepua (Lee) is playing really well. She's only a junior and she's grown a lot as a player."

At Farrington H.S. gym

Moanalua (3-0)	10	9	8	16	--	43
Farrington (2-2)	11	6	8	12	--	37

MOANALUA -- Christina Sierra 5, Ronni Keliihoomalu 0, Sasha Silva 0, Patti Hardimon 11, Joy Matsukawa 2, Kepua Lee 14, Marleen Leautu 11.

FARRINGTON -- Revelyn Cabaya 12, Ellaine Bihag 0, Joanne Fernandez 0, Sandy Tauta 2, Racquel Rivera 0, Paepaetele Poasa 2, Tanya Alualu 2, Meleane Mateaki 6, Laosamoa Misa-Uli 13.

3-point goals -- Moanalua 2 (Sierra, Hardimon), Farrington 1 (Cabaya).

Junior varsity -- Farrington 79, Moanalua 65

Kalaheo 38, Roosevelt 32

At Roosevelt H.S. gym

Kalaheo (4-0)	6	9	13	10	--	38
Roosevelt (1-3)	8	3	6	15	--	32

KALAHEO -- Shaina Siliga 2, Jade Simmons 0, Shantel Marumoto 2, Brandi Benson 3, Malia Samson 0, Kaiena Huihui 9, Kaliko Kepa 2, Hale Travis 4, Taylor Smith 16.

ROOSEVELT -- Justina Yanuaria 3, Chelsie Kadota 6, Larisa Nakasone 2, Dara Kiyuna 1, Natalie Iwasaki 0, Nicole Yoshimoto 7, Nicole Okada 7, Miya Frank 6.

3-point goals -- Roosevelt 2 (Yoshimoto 2).

Junior varsity -- Roosevelt 49, Kalaheo 32

Kahuku 51, Kailua 35

At Kailua H.S. gym

Kahuku (4-0)	13	16	6	16	--	51
Kailua (1-3)	6	9	11	9	--	35

KAHUKU -- Camilla Ah-Hoy 3, Chazel Fiso 0, Mona Ale 5, Lesina Funaki 5, Artevia Wily 6, Anny Soliai 0, Karla Tailele 9, Aisha Ale 7, Melissa Aumua 0, Terina Oto 0, Musie Olevao 0, Latoya Wily 16.

KAILUA -- Jaushlyn Mansinon 11, Johnalynn Ilae 0, Loke Lastimosa 2, Pohai Hovey 0, Kamaile Hughes 4, Tiatti Satele 7, Kori Maekawa 2, Erica Kanoa 0, Kalina Kama 2, Tiffany Lee 5, Danielle Young 2.

3-point goals -- Kahuku 4 (Ah Hoy, Ale, Funaki, Tailele), Kailua 2 (Mansinon 2).

Junior varsity -- Kahuku 35, Kailua 16

McKinley 73, Castle 33

At Castle H.S. gym

McKinley (3-0)	16	28	10	19	--	73
Castle (0-3)	6	13	6	8	--	33

MCKINLEY -- Chantel Yada 2, Rayna Isaki 6, Meagan Miyasaka 4, Melody Ababa 10, Bre Carson 20, Sharlee Kitaoka 0, Ceslie Maafala 4, Amber Lee 19, Tania Liufau 3, Kelli Fukumoto 0, Kauai Quartero 5, Janine Corpuz 0, Noelani Correia 0.

CASTLE -- Johnelle DeJesus 4, Sarah Kodama 0, Kellsie Sasaki 1, Chassy Galdeira 1, Stacy Tilton 0, Shardae Ingano 3, Audrey Ako 4, Tiare Kahoekapu 10, Puna Waialama 1, Shara Bell 3, Titi Kawainui 6, Betty Argue 0, Rachel Hirokawa 0, Kalei Akaka 0.

3-point goals -- McKinley 6 (Carson 5, Ababa 1).

Junior varsity -- McKinley 37, Castle 36

Kaiser 44, Kalani 43

At Kaiser H.S. gym

Kalani (0-4)	15	7	6	15	--	43
Kaiser (1-3)	8	14	6	16	--	44

KALANI -- Tamari Miyashiro 5, Alisa Lum 0, Liandia Bonifacio 0, Cristy Miyahara 7, Jessica Cruciana 0, Karlie Saiki 0, Lee Ann Shimabukuro 7, Keri Hee 9, Richline Batoon 8, Raylyn Camara 5, Vivian McBraun 2.

KAISER -- Sarah Black 7, Shera Yamamoto 2, Jamie Nerona 10, Mary Ann Tualau 0, Julia Paulo 7, Sharde Pratt 9, Kelly Niiro 0, Kehau Bangay 0, Kilioe Aliifua 9.

3-point goals -- Kalani 2 (Miyahara, Shimabukuro).

Junior varsity -- Kaiser 35, Kalani 28

Maryknoll 59, Sacred Hearts 45

At Sacred Hearts Academy gym

Maryknoll (4-3)	8	14	11	26	--	59
Sacred Hearts (2-5)	7	12	16	10	--	45

MARYKNOLL -- Diana Samson 8, Jessica Akamine 15, Tammie Andres 10, Kristie Watanabe 0, Rachel Chang 0, Whitney Wong 5, Briana Goo 0, Jessica Ho 2, Kaulana Salangdron 1, Michelle Takata 0, Lauren Lau 0, Bowha Kang 0, Cheryl Lee 11, Sela Fisilau 7.

SACRED HEARTS -- Cherie Kinoshita 1, Tiare McClellan 0, Colbey Aiwohi 2, Nicole Lehner 11, Samantha Saito 7, Tamieka Trujillo 0, Kimberlee Young 2, Sandy Tsui 2, Emmy Agustin 0, Lola Williams 0, Lani Faumuina 6, Karis Moi-Simeona 2, Megan Burton 12.

The Mules scored three times in the top of the eighth to beat the Marauders 4-1.

Spencer Omalza doubled in a run. Winning pitcher Dylan Hale then doubled Omalza home to put Leilehua up 3-1.

At Waipahu H.S.

Leilehua (1-2)	000	001	03	--	4	6	1
Waipahu (0-2-1)	000	001	00	--	1	3	2

Patrick San Nicolas, Dylan Hale (6) and Ricky Paderes; Mark Peralta, Joshua Pastor (7) and John Fauatea. W -- Hale. L -- Pastor. Leading hitters -- Lei: Spencer Omalza 2-4, 2b RBI; Hale 2b, 2RBIs.

Campbell 12, Waialua 0

Waialua (0-3)	000	00		0	2	3
Campbell (2-0)	050	7x	--	12	8	0

Gavin Nakamura, Jon Keao (4) and Casey Onizuka; Channon Coloma, Brandon Tanigawa (5) and Kendall Hodson. W -- Coloma. L -- Nakamura. Leading hitters -- Camp: C. Coloma, 2-2; Keoni Gaui, 2-2, 2 3bs, 2 RBIs; Jason Scholl, 2-3, 2 RBIs.

Pearl City 10, Radford 4

Radford	020	002	0	--	4	7	5
Pearl City	060	004	x	--	10	9	5

Sunny Belcher, Russ Baptiste (6) and Matt Ryan; Anthony Ganigan and Jayson Kira. W -- Ganigan. L -- Belcher. Leading hitters -- Rad: Rolly Saniatan 2-3. Pearl City: Jayson Kira 2-3, 3RBIs; Nolan Kugiya 2-4; Ren Acosta 2-4.

Mililani 11, Nanakuli 1

Nanakuli	100	000	--	1	8	5
Mililani	250	211	--	11	12	1

Michael Nakagawa, Jeral Alapai (2), Jaycee Alapai (6) and Nathan Naehu; Chaz Miyashiro, Anson Oda (5) and Kamaka Crabbe. W -- Miyashiro. L -- Nakagawa. Leading hitters -- Nan: Ja. Alapai, 2b; Ikaika Asinsin, 3-3, 2b; Mili: Kyle Nakamoto, 2b; Dustin Nuibe, 2-3, 2b, 3 RBIs; Christopher Balatico, 3-4, 3b, 3 RBIs; Erick Soeth, 2b.

Aiea 9, Kapolei 3

Kapolei	010	101	0	--	3	9	3
Aiea	332	010	x	--	9	10	2

Howard Binhaga, Robert Romero (6) and Drake Kula; Nelson Hao, Shawn Hao (6) and Aaron Asher, Herbert Chung (5). W -- N. Hao. L -- Binhaga. Leading hitters -- Kap: Bryan Padayao, 2-2, 2 2bs, 2 RBIs; H. Binhaga, 2-3, 2b; D. Kula, 2-3; Charles Recamara, 2-3. Aiea: James Miyashiro, 2-3, 3b; A. Asher, 2-3, 2b; Dustin Grace, 2-3, 2b.

Kalani	002	000	0	--	2	3	1
Kailua	001	210	x	--	4	9	0

Sarchey and Pamatigan; Derek Mailau, Chris Mahelona (4) and Ho'o Obed, Sean Medeiros (7). W --Mahelona. L -- Sarchey. Leading hitters -- Kaln: Shimabuku, 3b. Kail: Shaun Sasaki, 3-4; Bronson Ho, 2-3, 2b; Bronson Kamaka, 2b.

Moanalua 3, Kaiser 1

Kaiser (0-4)	000	01		1	1	2
Moanalua (3-0)	101	01	--	3	4	4

Sean Samson, Michael Heu (5) and Jarryd Madea; Chance Daskauskas and Brett Tanigawa. W -- Daskauskas. L -- Samson.

Kalaheo 14, McKinley 2

Kalaheo	0100	4	--	14	14	0
McKinley	011	00	--	2	2	4

Scott Galusha, Sonny Harbottle (5) and Jacob Myking; Kai Kaino, Jarren Hirasaki (3) and Andrew Mitani. W -- Galusha. L -- Kaino. Leading hitters -- Kalh: Ransen Kaanoi 2-3, 3RBIs; Sean Fernandez 3b; Cody Racoma 2-3, 2RBIs; T.J. Meyer 2-3, 3b; Aren Viveiros 2-3; Aaron Luis 2RBIs; George Starkes 2-2, 2RBIs.

Kaimuki 6, Castle 2

Kahuku 14, Farrington 7

Keeau 12, Kau 2

Kau	000	200	--	2	3	4
Keaau	503	211	--	12	14	2

Curtis Alcoran, Kevey Silva (5) and Ketteth Gustafson; Kai Calip and Kie Awong. W -- Calip. L --Alcoran. Leading hitters -- Keaau: Josh Ua Kotomori 3-4, 3RBIs; Roi Tanimoto 2-2, 3runs.