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Mustangs make do without
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Their Canon was sidelined, but the Lady Mustangs of Kalaheo found another way to win a key game.

Kalaheo used a smothering 2-3 zone against a cold-shooting Roosevelt squad en route to a 55-27 win on a sultry night at the Lady Mustangs gym.

Taylor Smith scored 11 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out four assists as Kalaheo improved to 3-0 in Oahu Interscholastic Association East play. Kalaheo (10-3 overall), ranked No. 4 in the Star-Bulletin Top 10, played with efficiency much of the night despite the absence of point guard Shanadee Canon, who has the flu.

Roosevelt, still playing without two key starters, dropped to 1-1 in league play (8-6 overall). Shannon Miyashiro scored nine points and corralled seven boards to lead the Rough Riders, who shot just 23 percent from the field (10 of 44). They made four of 20 3-point attempts (20 percent).

With Canon sidelined, Kalaheo looked to Shaina Siliga for more production. The senior guard came through with a team-high 13 points on 6-for-9 accuracy from the floor.

"Shaina had a slow start, but she had a tremendous second half, maybe the best I've seen from her," Kalaheo coach Chico Furtado said. "Sometimes, she settles for 3-pointers, but tonight she got to the basket. She made beautiful passes and exerted herself more."

Siliga also grabbed eight rebounds.

"Coach always talks about the three of us who do most of the scoring," Siliga said. "I'm a co-captain and a senior, so I figured now was the time to step up."

Junior center Kathleen Hicks also came up big, scoring 11 points on 5-for-6 shooting in the paint.

Roosevelt, coming off a win over McKinley on Saturday, hung tough on the road until the midway point of the third quarter. The Rough Riders pulled within 24-18 on a jumper by Kaitlynn Simmonds and a layup by Miyashiro.

Kalaheo then went on a 12-0 run as Smith sank a free throw and found Siliga open for a 16-foot jumper and a layup. After Hicks scored under the basket twice, Kalaheo led 36-18 as the quarter came to an end.

"We had a quickness disadvantage, and they didn't shoot the ball well," Furtado said of his team's zone. The tactic also helped keep Siliga and Smith out of foul trouble most of the night. "If Roosevelt had made some shots early, we would've had to adjust."

Roosevelt got no closer than 16 the rest of the way. The Rough Riders didn't get to the free-throw line until the third quarter, and that was only to shoot two free throws after a technical foul was assessed to Furtado at the end of the first half. Roosevelt finished with 21 turnovers and was outrebounded 31-22.

Kalaheo shot 46 percent from the field (18 of 39) and just 52 percent from the line (16 of 31), including 8-for-17 in the final quarter as Furtado emptied his bench. The Lady Mustangs committed 16 turnovers against Roosevelt's man-to-man defense.

"Roosevelt's still a tough team, with or without the players who are hurt," Siliga said. "We're not in a position to take anyone lightly."

Roosevelt hopes to get starters Tati Beasley (ankle) and Nicole Yoshimoto (knee) back next week.

At Kalaheo H.S. gym

Roosevelt (1-0)	7	7	4	9	--	27
Kalaheo (2-0)	13	10	13	19	--	55

ROOSEVELT--Dianna Zane 2, Chelsie Kadota 5, Dasha Kawakami 3, Larisa Nakasone 3, Kaitlynn Simmonds 2, Melanie Nakatani 0, Noelle Kawelo 3, Shannon Miyashiro 9, Kayleen Ka'aiai 0, Chelsea Uchihara 0, Chevelle Kauahipaula 0.
KALAHEO--Hoku Kaiu-Denning 5, Shaina Siliga 13, Kandice Kinney 0, Lohi Aweau 0, Shantel Marumoto 5, Kaila Samson 3, Brianne Villarosa 0, Taylor Smith 11, Kendra Fischer 4, Kaliko Kepa 2, Kathleen Hicks 11.
3-point goals -- Roosevelt 4 (Kadota, Kawakami, Nakasone, Miyashiro), Kalaheo 3 (Samson, Smith, Fischer).
Junior varsity -- Roosevelt 46, Kalaheo 20.

OIA Red East

No. 5 Kahuku 64, Farrington 36

Aisha Ale posted 18 points to lead the Red Raiders to a lopsided win over the Governors.

Camilla Ah-Hoy chipped in 15 points as the Red Raiders remained undefeated, while the Govs dropped to 0-3. Tanya Sale and C'ani Kealoha each scored eight points in the loss.

At Kahuku H.S. gym

Farrington (0-3)	8	5	13	10	--	36
Kahuku (3-0)	18	12	14	20	--	64

FARRINGTON--C'ani Kealoha 8, Sandy Valdez 3, Tanya Sale 8, Shirlyn Tambua 5, Kalani Alatasi 3, Joanna Montero 6, Kaipo Alatasi 2, Kirstyn Vaa 0, Bryanna Tatupu-Leopoldo 1.
KAHUKU--Delicia Wilson 0, Ane Vea 3, Camilla Ah-Hoy 15, Artevia Wily 7, Tina Soliai 4, Christine Meredith 2, Aisha Ale 18, Noel Au 1, Kamaile Hughes 7, Luseane Kauvaka 2, Adrianna Galeai 0, Lily Natu 2, Kaimi Ah Puck 3, Salote Livai 0.
3-point goals -- Farrington 0, Kahuku 2 (Ah-Hoy, Ah Puck).
Junior varsity --ÊKahuku 50, Farrington 54

Kaiser 63, Moanalua 48

Kilioe Aliifua scored a game-high 28 points to lead the Cougars past the Menehunes.

Britni Ronolo led the winless Menehunes with nine points.

At Moanalua H.S. gym

Kaiser (1-1)	13	19	20	11	--	63
Moanalua (0-3)	10	13	10	15	--	48

KAISER--Aja Yamamoto 2, Chanelle Esteban 1, Nicole Lehner 8, Jaime Nerona 3, Kehau Bangay 2, Jolie Yoshino 0, Chelsea Kapuniai 4, Kuhia Arakaki 0, Sharde Pratt 13, Rene Shitanishi 0, Ui Kaonohi 2, Kilioe Aliifua 28.
MOANALUA--Britney Padua 2, Kanili McCabe 8, Kimberly Sato 0, Jamie Ronolo 11, Indah Widyakusuma 2, Terina Blue 5, Ronni Keliihoomalu 2, Mesha Macadangdang 2, Jade Miller 7, Britni Ronolo 9.
3-point goals -- Kaiser 1 (Nerona), Moanalua 2 (Blue, Miller).
Junior varsity -- Moanalua 31, Kaiser 21

OIA White

Castle 50, Waialua 22

Uilani Kekauoha scored a game-high 15 points as the Knights improved to 3-0 with a win over the Bulldogs.

Chelsey Ramirez tallied 11 points for the Bulldogs, who fell to 2-2 with the loss.

At Waialua H.S. gym

Castle (3-0)	9	17	10	14	--	50
Waialua (2-2)	4	9	7	2	--	22

CASTLE--Karissa Kinney 0, Candyce Ames 3, Niki Kobashigawa 0, Kellsie Sasaki 2, Sarah Phromisiri 4, Raquel Hoe-Pedro 4, Uilani Kekauoha 15, Audrey Ako 3, Tracie Kam 6, Ette Amerperosa 2, Leighla Kalahiki 5, Shanyn Fafard-Kaaihue 6.
WAIALUA--Sasha Ho 0, Shalane Manuel 6, Erica Tuyay 0, Kelsey Umbay 0, Jessica Miller 0, Noe DelaPena-Hoopai 5, Chelsey Ramirez 11, Chasity Suyat 0.
3-point goals -- Castle 2 (Ako, Ames), Waialua 1 (Ramirez).
Junior varsity -- Waialua 36, Castle 35

Kalani 40, Thompson 9

Megan Kamehiro scored eight of her game-high 11 points in the first quarter as the Falcons jumped out to an 18-0 lead en route to a win over the Sharks.

At Kalani H.S. gym

Thompson (0-3)	0	1	6	2	--	9
Kalani (4-0)	18	6	7	9	--	40

THOMPSON--Kayla Torres-Petrone 2, Ramona Soosenuu 3, Ilissa Fern 0, Alanna Fern 0, Britnee Greene 2, Christina Sei 2, Tatiana Wilbur 0.
KALANI--Chloe Martin 4, Brandi Yamauchi 2, Richline Batoon 5, Megan Kamehiro 11, Kim Cabuyadao 5, Mana Camara 2, Yasmina Taketa 3, Kaci Gushiken 2, Liandra Bonificio 2, Kerri Chikamori 4.
3-point goals -- Kalani 4 (Kamehiro 3, Batoon).
Junior varsity -- none.

Kaimuki 45, Waianae 38

Chesity Laulusa scored 14 points and Keri Nakahashi added nine as the Bulldogs defeated the Seariders.

Danielle Lovell and Melody Moe scored 10 each to lead Waianae.

At Kaimuki H.S. gym

Waianae (0-3)	8	5	10	15	--	38
Kaimuki (2-1)	9	12	9	15	--	45

WAIANAE--Danielle Lovell 10, Kahea Kelii 5, Priscilla Mathewson 6, Olivia Vasquez 4, Aliah Irvine 0, Melody Moe 10, Charelle Bradley 0, Serita Blu 3.
KAIMUKI-- Flora Mesa 4, Mindy Hirokawa 8, Nicole Sasaki 0, Kanoe Nicola 0, Chelsea Gornichec 5, Rachelle Butler 5, Paige Moi 0, Chesity Laulusa 14, Keri Nakahashi 9.
3-point goals -- Waianae 0, Kaimuki 1 (Nakahashi).
Junior varsity --ÊWaianae 49, Kaimuki 41

OIA West Tuesday

Aiea 49, Waipahu 37

At Aiea H.S. gym

Waipahu (0-4)	10	10	1	16	--	37
Aiea (3-0)	12	4	18	15	--	49

WAIPAHU--Malia Spencer 9, Tiffany Caliboso 4, April Tolete 2, Margaret Siligo 0, Ashley Mendoza 4, Maile Spencer 2, Joyce Baptista 2, Hazel Aquino 0, Nicole Enos 10, Renee Busch 4, Taulafo Unutoa 0.
AIEA--Shareyn Muneoka 4, Jennifer Yuen 0, Jessica Tan 0, Chelsea Puma 0, Shannon Nahoopii 4, Michelle Shiroma 9, Zori Drew 10, Felicia Liilii 0, Nohelani Fonoti 0, Kalei Castillo 14, Amanda Jungblut 0, Capri Holiona 8.
3-point goals -- Waipahu 0, Aiea 1 (Castillo).
Junior varsity --ÊWaipahu 33, Aiea 29