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McKinley in states after
rout of Radford
Jesse Victorino learned from the past, and the McKinley Tigers are now a state tournament qualifier.
McKinley, riding a pivotal 8-0 run in the third quarter, rolled over Radford 58-38 last night in the quarterfinal round of the Oahu Interscholastic Association girls basketball playoffs.
The win propelled McKinley (9-3), the No. 4 seed in the East, into the semifinals against Kalaheo. McKinley hosts Kalaheo on Tuesday night. Radford, unbeaten in OIA West play, finished the season 10-1.
"The pressure's off of these young ladies," McKinley coach Victorino said. "We had to wait for someone to win, for us to make the playoffs. We were kind of rusty."
McKinley had not played a game since April 17. But Victorino knew that keeping defensive pressure on the Rams would take a toll, as it did in a 28-point preseason win over Radford.
"They turned up the pressure on defense in the second half," Radford coach David Lane said. "They kept pushing us."
Meagan Miyasaka, McKinley's defensive stopper, led the way with 15 points. The senior guard scored six points in a row, triggering McKinley's third-quarter blitz. That turned an eight-point cushion into a 33-19 lead with 5:05 to play in the third.
"They made that mini-run early in the third quarter," Lane said. "Give a lot of credit to them."
Radford, a defensive-minded team, never recovered. McKinley, using a full-court press and tenacious half-court man defense, continued to pester the Rams. McKinley got a steal and layup by Chantal Yadao and a 3-pointer from Bre Carson to extend the lead.
By the time reserve forward Linda Fowler scored on a breakaway layup at the buzzer, McKinley had a 47-25 lead going into the final quarter.
Carson, a senior guard, finished with 13 points and freshman Chelsie Sato added 12 points and eight rebounds. Yadao, a senior guard, added 11 points and nine rebounds. McKinley, a small team that usually comes up on the short end of the boards in the East, outrebounded Radford 28-24.
Twelve of McKinley's caroms were on the offensive end.
Senior guard Lia Mickey paced Radford with 10 points. Sophomore Tereva Moore added six points and eight boards.
McKinley's pressure defense was a constant, and Victorino figured it would wear the Rams down. The Tigers shot just 25 percent from the field in the first half, but forced Radford into nine turnovers. Sato scored 10 in the first half, and McKinley led 25-17 at intermission.
Moore, a 5-foot-10 defensive weapon, was unable to score in the first half against a McKinley defense that has not been able to stop strong post scorers. "I thought they were gonna put her on the low post," Victorino said of Moore. "They played into our game. Chelsie (defending against Moore) matches up better up high. Plus, Linda (Fowler) picked up two early fouls."
At Aiea H.S. gym
McKinley (9-3) 10 15 22 11 -- 58 Radford (10-1) 7 10 8 13 -- 38 MCKINLEY--Chantal Yadao 11, Chelsie Sato 10, Cassie Oda 0, Meagan Miyasaka 15, Melody Ababa 1, Bre Carson 15, Janine Corpuz 0, Linda Fowler 4, Natasha Chang 0, Lute Filimoehala 0, Rachelle Kamimoto 2.
RADFORD--Joanne Czumalowski 4, Sonya Legaspi 0, Nicole Grebe 0, Jenna Johnson-Endo 7, Ashley Rioux 4, Shanice Young 2, Leslie Lazo 0, Tereva Moore 6, Lia Mickey 10, Michelle Winebush 4, Filimaua Manuma 0, Punipuao Kakiva 1.
3-point goals -- McKinley 3 (Carson 2, Yadao), Radford 2 (Czumalowski, Mickey).
Kalaheo 80, Mililani 23
Shaina Siliga poured in 16 points and Shanadee Canon added 15 as the sharpshooting Mustangs advanced to the semis.Siliga, a senior guard, pumped in four 3-pointers for Kalaheo, which led 45-9 at halftime.
Kalaheo's full-court press and half-court zone presented problems for Mililani. The Mustangs closed the first half with a 29-1 run.
At Aiea H.S. gym
Mililani (7-4) 7 2 2 12 -- 23 Kalaheo (10-2) 21 24 18 17 -- 80 MILILANI--Suzy Jackson 0, Katelyn Ho 0, Yvonne Morris 2, Ceclie Ma'afala 6, Shantell Ka'auwai 0, Kimberly Ebina 0, Crystal Ah Sam 0, Ku'ulei Agbayani 0, Diamond Badajos 0, Chelcey Pang 0, Allyson Ochoa 0, Melissa Lehano 0, Christina Korodan 4, Erica James 9, Rebekah McKoy 2, Kelsey Woodward 0.
KALAHEO--Hoku Kaiu-Denning 3, Shaina Siliga 16, Kandice Kinney 5, Randi Farstad 2, Wesley Whitman 5, Shantel Marumoto 2, Kaila Samson 7, Maila Samson 2, Shanadee Canon 15, Kaiena Huihui 8, Kaliko Kepa 8, Kamala Kau 7.
3-point goals -- Kalaheo 8 (Siliga 4, Canon 2, Kinney 1, Samson 1).
Kaiser 45, Pearl City 41
The Cougars used a 14-9 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Chargers.Shardee Pratt scored 12 points to lead Kaiser and scored on a key fast break in the fourth. Also in the fourth, Kehau Bangay stole an inbounds pass and converted one of two free throws for the Cougars.
At Kahuku H.S. gym
Kaiser (10-2) 15 9 7 14 -- 45 Pearl City (8-3) 15 5 12 9 -- 41 KAISER--Shera Yamamoto 2, Jaime Nerona 11, Chelsea Kapuniai 0, Sharde Pratt 12, Jolie Yoshino 2, Natasha Aloisio 5, Kehau Bangay 5, Kilioe Aliifua 8.
PEARL CITY--Lenny Radona 0, Miki Uyeshiro 0, Kellie Nishikida 0, Desiree Blaney 0, Kamill Riego de Dios 14, Mele Laulea 0, Marci Lobendahn 17, Lusia Kleinschmidt 10, Jazmin Pahukoa Malia 0
3-point goals -- Pearl City 4 (Riego de Dios 4).
Kahuku 60, Kapolei 28
Latoya Wily scored 19 points as the Red Raiders cruised past the Hurricanes.Kahuku led 12-2 after the first quarter and 32-6 at halftime. Kahuku moved up four players from its junior-varsity team and got significant minutes from them in the fourth quarter.
At Kahuku H.S. gym
Kapolei (7-4) 2 4 10 12 -- 28 Kahuku (11-1) 12 20 17 11 -- 60 KAPOLEI--Tasha Faumuina 1, Kamaile Kelekolio 3, Tanya Menino 2, Nicole Tamapua 0, Shauntay Leutu 7, Kayla Kam 6, Gabrielle Tabios 0, Jerrell Taituave 0, Shanna Arthur 0, Pamela Mellinger 0, Leafa Vagatai 4, Cecka Simanu 4, Lehua Figueroa 0, Charmaine Jackson 1, Leticia Epps 0.
KAHUKU--Karla Tailele 7, Camilla Ah-Hoy 8, Monarisa Ale 4, Tina Soliai 4, Anny Soliai 7, Latoya Wily 19, Aisha Ale 6, Nancy Vave 0, Ane Vea 0, Delicia Wilson 0, Salote Livai 0, Noel Au 4, Luseane Kauvaka 1, Christine Meredith 0.
3-point goals -- Kapolei 1 (Kam 2, Kelekolio 1), Kahuku 2 (Ah-Hoy, Tailele).
division II tournament
Roosevelt 76, Waipahu 38
Tati Beasley led all scorers with 22 points and Chelsie Kadota contributed 15 as the Rough Riders routed the Marauders in a semifinal game.Roosevelt will face Kalani next Friday for the OIA Division II championship and the league's sole berth in the Division II state tournament.
At Nanakuli H.S. gym
Waipahu (3-8) 8 13 4 13 -- 38 Roosevelt (8-4) 23 22 16 15 -- 76 WAIPAHU--Renee Busch 1, Tiffany Caliboso 2, Nicole Enos 11, Laura Florendo 3, Joanne Manuel 0, Ashley Mendoza 2, Malia Spencer 7, Juliana Sooalo 1, Elsha Tivera 11.
ROOSEVELT--Tati Beasley 22, Chelsie Kadota 15, Dasha Kawakami 2, Larisa Nakasone 4, Capi Uyechi 2, Nicole Yoshimoto 3, Shannon Miyashiro 5, Dara Kiyuna 4, Nicole Okada 9, Puuwai Crawford-Kapanui 2, Miya Frank 8, Chelsea Uchihara 0.
3-point goals -- Waipahu 1 (Florendo), Roosevelt 2 (Kadota 2).
Kalani 49, Nanakuli 47
Down by four with less than two minutes left, the Falcons regained the lead and held on for the victory over the Golden Hawks.Keri Hee scored the last basket of the game with 12 seconds remaining, securing the win and advancing Kalani into the Division II championsip game against Roosevelt.
At Nanakuli H.S. gym
Kalani (4-8) 9 24 4 12 -- 49 Nanakuli (3-8) 9 17 8 13 -- 47 KALANI--Richline Batoon 12, Liandra Bonifacio 5, Kim Cabudaya 0, Keri Hee 2, Megan Kamehiro 3, Alisa Lum 10, Tamari Miyashiro 6, Karlie Saiki 2, Kristie Saiki 1, Krista Young 0, Raynani Camara 5, Kacie Gushiken 3, Chelsea Kimura 0.
NANAKULI--Kanani Kaimi 2, Kristen Serrano 2, Kaena Apana 6, Vernadine Vickers 4, Chalcedony Silva 5, Anja Nahalea 0, Lahela Kanagusuku 0, Sierra Nakea 20, Theodora Auwae 4, Sasha Kanahele 2, Victoria Mao 2.
3-point goals -- Kalani 5 (Lum 2, Camara, Batoon, Bonifacio).