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Simanu, Taituave lead
Kapolei past Pearl City

Becka Simanu scored 13 points and corralled 12 rebounds to power Kapolei over Pearl City 41-35 last night at the Hurricanes' gym.

Kapolei improved to 2-0 in the Oahu Interscholastic Association West Division. Pearl City slipped to 1-1.

Simanu, a junior forward, and center Jerrell Taituave patrolled the paint effectively from the start. Though Kapolei only outrebounded Pearl City 26-24, Taituave blocked six shots. Kayla Kam added 11 points for the Hurricanes.

Pearl City center Mele Laulea led her team with 12 points and eight rebounds. Sophomore Jazmin Pahukoa-Malia added nine points for the Lady Chargers, who shot 36 percent from the field (14-for-39) and 36 percent from the free-throw line (5-for-14).

Twenty-six turnovers derailed Pearl City.

"We're learning," coach Mike Morton said of his young team. "We just can't give up. We just have to handle the ball."

Kapolei's mix of full-court and half-court traps paralyzed Pearl City at times.

"But we were ready for their pressure," Morton said.

The Hurricanes got sloppy in the second half, when they committed 14 of their 20 turnovers.

Kapolei stormed to a 9-3 lead, thanks to six quick points by Charmaine Jackson. The Hurricanes' full-court pressure slowed the Lady Chargers, but the visitors still found a way to pull within three at 11-8 on two inside buckets by Laulea.

Taituave, however, got the best of Laulea in the paint. She blocked three shots in the opening quarter to establish control. Kam, a 5-foot-5 senior, scored on a reverse layup and another inside basket to spark an 8-1 run by the 'Canes to start the second quarter.

Taituave sat the final 3:55 of the first half, but Kapolei led 24-13 at the break. The 6-foot senior sat 6 minutes in all before halftime, but had six points and four blocks. Kam also had six points.

Pearl City amassed 12 turnovers by intermission, shooting just 33 percent (5-for-15) from the field.

Turnovers plagued both teams in the third quarter, but Pearl City cut the lead to 24-17 on baskets by Laulea and Pahukoa-Malia.

Kapolei responded with a 15-5 run to put the game out of reach. Simanu was a force during the blitz, scoring six points and controlling the boards with her 5-10 frame. The Hurricanes led 39-22 with 3:24 left.

Pearl City didn't quit, though. The Lady Chargers chipped away until the margin was in single digits, and when Simanu missed a layup with 14 seconds left, 'Canes coach Jesse Baugh called another timeout.

Taking shots after he had ordered them to eat the clock isn't a good thing, they learned.

The Lady Chargers pulled within 41-35 after a free throw by Crystal Tadeo with 9 seconds left, but got no closer.

At Kapolei H.S. gym

Pearl City (1-1)	8	5	7	15	--	35
Kapolei (2-0)	13	11	8	9	--	41

PEARL CITY--Crystal Tadeo 5, Tiana Bolosan 0, Desiree Luis 0, Veronica Botelho 0, Lindsay Cartwright 3, Channette Nakama 0, Tazha Passi 4, Jazmin Pahukoa-Malia 9, Tiffany Manning 2, Mele Laulea 12.
KAPOLEI--Whitney Tatomer 1, Kesha Miller 0, Berlyn Devera 1, Becka Simamu 13, Charmaine Jackson 7, Jasmine Gipson 0, Leafa Vagatai 2, Charlyn Kawachi 0, Kayla Kam 11, Jerrell Taituave 6, Shanna Arthur 0, Lehua Figueroa 0.
3-point goals -- Pearl City 2 (Tadeo, Pahukoa-Malia), Kapolei 0.
Junior varsity -- Pearl City 31, Kapolei 25

Nanakuli 40, Campbell 33

Sierra Nakea scored 15 points to lead the Golden Hawks to a win over the Sabers.

At Campbell H.S. gym

Nanakuli (1-0)	8	15	4	13	--	40
Campbell (0-2)	3	10	6	14	--	33

NANAKULI--Sasha Montez 6, Kristen Serrano 2, Delisha Kaimi 2, Sheila Argayoso 0, Vernadine Vickers 8, Francis Busano-Loleo 0, Kina Palaualelo 0, Lahele Kanagasuku 0, Chantel Tuiloma 4, Sierra Nakea 15, Britney Wolf 0, Sasha Kanahele 3, Tiana Tuiloma 0.
CAMPBELL--Cheyna Tagura 2, Nicole Jackson 0, Latara Tano 6, Everly San Agustin 2, Shiann Leong 0, Tiani Sojot 0, Jenna Contemplo 4, Jasmine Valentin 3, Jenny Sweeney 10, Elysia Makaena 0, Cierra Tagura 0, Alexis Pagharion 2, Darlyn Livae 4, Nicole Gardner 0.
3-point goals -- Nanakuli 1 (Montez), Campbell 2 (Tano 2).
Junior varsity -- Campbell 27, Nanakuli 20

OIA Division II

Castle 54, MB Thompson 12

The Knights used a balanced attack to overcome the Sharks for their second win of the season.

At Castle H.S. gym

MB Thompson (0-1)	0	3	5	4	--	12
Castle (2-0)	19	10	14	11	--	54

MB THOMPSON--Kayla Torres-Petrone 0, Ramona Soosenuu 5, Melissa Fern 2, Alanna Fern 0, Britnee Greene 5, Christina Sei 0, Tatiana Wilbur 0.
CASTLE--Karissa Kinney 4, Candyce Ames 8, Niki Kobashigawa 4, Kellsie Sasaki 2, Sarah Phromisiri 8, Raquel Hoe-Pedro 5, Uilani Kekauoha 5, Audrey Ako 2, Tracie Kam 2, Ette Amerperosa 3, Leighla Kalehiki 4, Shanyn Fafard-Kaaihue 2, Titi Kawainui 3, Kawena Kawainui 2.
3-point goals -- MB Thompson 1 (Greene), Castle 1 (T. Kawainui).

Aiea 51, Kailua 29

Kalei Castillo scored 10 points to lead Na Alii to a rout of the Surfriders.

At Kailua H.S. gym

Aiea (2-0)	8	14	10	19	--	51
Kailua (0-2)	7	5	6	11	--	29

AIEA--Sharen Muneoka 6, Jessica Tan 0, Chelsea Puma 0, Shannon Nahoopii 9, Michelle Shiroma 3, Zori Drew 6, Felisha Liilii 5, Noehelani Fonoti 5, Kalei Castillo 10, Amanda Jungbult 0, Capri Holiona 7.
KAILUA--Kim Yamashita 2, Stephanie Nault 0, Kalina Kama 0, Pume Kanoa-Docterello 0, Keala Iaea 14, Francine Su'a 0, Nani Nault 0, Ashley Shigaki 13, Tomai Fernandez 0.
3-point goals -- Aiea 1 (Shiroma), Kailua 2 (Shigaki 2).
Junior varsity -- Kailua 29, Aiea 20

Waialua 36, Waipahu 21

Chelsey Ramirez drained three 3-pointers as the Bulldogs defeated the visiting Marauders.

At Waialua H.S. gym

Waipahu (0-2)	7	4	7	3	--	21
Waialua (1-1)	13	12	10	1	--	36

WAIPAHU--Malia Spencer 0, Tiffany Caliboso 7, April Tolete 5, Margaret Siligo 1, Ashley Mendoza 0, Maile Spencer 0, Joyce Baptista 2, Hazel Aquino 0, Nicole Enos 6, Janime Unciano 0, Renee Busch 0, Taulafo Unutoa 0, Denise Paleaae 0, Sabrina Escobar 0.
WAIALUA--Shalane Manuel 2, Christina Dunn 2, Erica Tuyay 0, Jessica Miller 2, Noe DelaPena-Hoopai 9, Jamie Souza 8, Chelsey Ramirez 13, Chasity Suyat 0.
3-point goals -- Waipahu 1 (Caliboso), Waialua 3 (Ramirez 3).
Junior varsity -- Waipahu 32, Waialua 24

Kalani 55, Kaimuki 43

The trio of Richline Batoon, Megan Kanehiro and Mana Camara each scored 11 points to lead the Falcons to a win over the Bulldogs.

At Kaimuki H.S. gym

Kalani (2-0)	17	15	11	12	--	55
Kaimuki (1-1)	7	8	13	15--	43

KALANI-- Chloe Martin 0, Brandi Yamauchi 0, Richline Batoon 11, Megan Kamehiro 11, Kim Caduyadao 1, Mana Camara 11, Yasmine Taketa 5, Chelsea Kimura 5, Nicole Isemeto 7, Kaci Gushiken 4, Liandra Bonificio 0, Kerri Chikamori 0.
KAIMUKI-- Flora Mesa 5, Mindy Hirokawa 0, Nicole Sasaki 0, Kanoe Nicola 0, Chelsea Gornichec 6, Rachelle Butler 0, Lisa Kawada 0, Paige Moi 19, Chesity Laulusa 11, Keri Nakahashi 2.
3-point goals -- Kalani 5 (Camara 2, Kamehiro, Batoon), Kaimuki 0.
Junior varsity --ĘKalani 53, Kaimuki 11