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GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARBULLETIN.COM Kaiser's Nicole Lehner scored two points last night.

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Oh Mann! Kaiser’s Pratt
hurts knee but gives coach
birthday win

Gutsy performances from Kilioe Aliifua and Sharde Pratt helped Kaiser coach Lisa Mann celebrate her birthday the way she wanted -- with a victory.

Aliifua scored a game-high 22 points and Pratt's free throw with 29 seconds left lifted the Cougars to a dramatic 35-34 victory over the Rough Riders last night at Roosevelt.

"We'll take that win," Mann said. "One-point wins are always scary, but Roosevelt is a scrappy team. Give them credit."

It was the third straight victory for the Cougars, but it didn't come without a little March madness, high school girls style.

Aliifua scored 13 of Kaiser's 15 points in the third quarter, but it was the Cougars' defense, which limited Roosevelt to just 1-for-10 shooting with six turnovers in the period, that helped turn a one-point halftime lead into what appeared to be a commanding 31-22 advantage.

However, a 9-1 Roosevelt run to start the final quarter opened the door for Pratt's late-game heroics.

With the score tied at 34, the Cougars let the clock wind down to nearly 30 seconds before Pratt was undercut by Roosevelt freshman Kaitlynn Simmonds on a layup attempt. While Simmonds fouled out on the play, the hard fall aggravated a left knee injury Pratt suffered earlier in the season. She was barely able to walk after the game. But, even with a raucous home crowd doing all they could to distract her, Pratt nailed the second of her two free throws for the game's final point.

"I just wanted to make it to make them mad," Pratt said of the Roosevelt fan section behind the basket taunting each of her free throws.

The Rough Riders got one last chance to steal the victory, but Noelle Kawelo's shot went long and Pratt hauled in the rebound as the buzzer sounded.

"Sharde was awesome at the end," Mann said. "Her knee was hurting her and everything, but she pulled it out."

Pratt finished with six points and six rebounds as the Cougars used a 25-14 rebounding edge to help improve to 3-1 in the East.

"We knew (Aliifua) gave us an advantage inside, so we worked the high-low to also help get them in foul trouble," Mann said. "It worked, but we didn't take advantage of it like we should have, especially in the first half."

The 35 points scored by the Cougars were a regular-season low.

"We worked hard, but they put a lot of pressure on us," Aliifua said. "Coach tells us to turn it on as soon as we step on the court and even though we started a little late today, we worked through it."

Chelsie Kadota led the Rough Riders with 12 points, but Roosevelt was just 8-for-30 from the field. The Rough Riders stayed in the game by getting 12 steals and forcing 17 turnovers.

"We weren't playing smart and didn't get back on defense fast enough," Pratt said. "But we're starting to work as a team now and each win has given us more confidence."

Pratt had to be helped out of the gym after the game and her status for Kaiser's next game is uncertain.

At Roosevelt H.S. gym

Kaiser (3-1)	8	8	15	4	--	35
Roosevelt (1-3)	9	6	7	12	--	34

KAISER--Nicole Lehner 2, Jaime Nerona 5, Kehau Bangay 0, Jolie Yoshino 0, Sharde Pratt 6, Rene Shitanishi 0, Kilioe Aliifua 22.
ROOSEVELT--Dianna Zane 4, Chelsie Kadota 12, Dasha Kawakami 5, Larisa Nakasone 0, Kaitlynn Simmonds 4, Melanie Nakatani 0, Noelle Kawelo 0, Shannon Miyashiro 9, Chevelle Kauahipaula 0.
3-point goals -- Kaiser 1 (Nerona), Roosevelt 3 (Kadota, Kawakami, Miyashiro).
Junior varsity -- Roosevelt 42, Kaiser 21

Oia red eastNo. 5 Kahuku 43, McKinley 37

The Red Raiders capitalized on several turnovers by McKinley in the fourth quarter to defeat the Tigers and remain undefeated in league play.

Aisha Ale finished with 14 points in the win as the Red Raiders turned up their defense in the third quarter and held the Tigers to just three points.

Linda Fowler scored 13 points for McKinley, which made nine of 13 free throws.

Kahuku was just 3-for-6 from the line.

At Kahuku H.S. gym

McKinley (1-3)	10	13	3	11	--	37
Kahuku (5-0)	12	6	8	17	--	43

MCKINLEY--Kamakani Victorino 0, Pearly Togiai 2, Christine Ching 5, Kaitlyn Ikehara 9, Chelsie Sato 8, Linda Fowler 13, Crystal Tafai 0.
KAHUKU--Ane Vea 0, Camilla Ah-Hoy 6, Artevia Wily 6, Tina Soliai 5, Christine Meredith 0, Aisha Ale 14, Kamaile Hughes 8, Luseane Kauvaka 4, Kaimi Ah Puck 0, Leann Mapu 0.
3-point goals -- McKinley 2 (Ikehara, Ching).
Junior varsity -- Kahuku 63, McKinley 18

Farrington 43, Moanalua 40

Bryanna Tatupu-Leopoldo scored 11 points as the Governors defeated the Menehunes in a battle of winless Red Division teams.

Down 41-40, Mesha Macadangdang missed a layup with less than 2 minutes remaining for Moanalua.

Farrington's C'ani Kealoha then made two free throws for the game's final margin.

At Farrington H.S. gym

Moanalua (0-4)	10	18	7	5	--	40
Farrington (1-4)	12	16	12	3	--	43

MOANALUA--Britney Padua 0, Glennis Kanae-Rodrigues 0, Kahili McCabe 3, Kimberly Sato 0, Jamie Ronolo 3, Indah Widyakusuma 1, Terina Blue 8, Ronni Keliihoomalu 5, Mesha Macadangdang 8, Jade Miller 7, Britni Ronolo 5.
FARRINGTON--Malia Segundo 0, C'ani Kealoha 6, Sandy Valdez 7, Tanya Sale 10, Shirlyn Tambua 1, Kalani Atalasi 4, Joanna Montero 0, Kapio Atalasi 4, Kirstyn Vaa 0, Bryanna Tatupu-Leopoldo 11, Tiana Faafiti 0.
3-point goals -- Moanalua 2 (Blue, Miller), Farrington 1 (Valdez).
Junior varsity -- Farrington 61, Moanalua 35

oia division IIWaianae 57, Thompson 8

Kahea Kelii scored 17 points to lead the Seariders past the Sharks.

The Seariders held Thompson to a season-low eight points.

At Waianae H.S. gym

Thompson (0-5)	0	1	2	5	--	8
Waianae (2-3)	13	13	22	9	--	57

THOMPSON--Kayla Torres-Petrone 0, Ramona Soosenuu 5, Melissa Fern 0, Alanna Fern 0, Britnee Greene 0, Christina Sei 3, Tatiana Wilbur 0.
WAIANAE--Danielle Lovell 8, Kahea Kelii 17, Priscilla Mathewson 6, Aliah Irvine 2, Melody Moe 0, Risha Navarro 4, Serita Ulu 8, Kuuipo Babayos 7, Afi Tago 5.
3-point goals -- Thompson 1 (Sei), Waianae 3 (Kelii, Ulu, Tago).

Kalani 66, Waialua 43

The Falcons kept their league-best record unblemished with a decisive win over the visiting Bulldogs.

At Kalani H.S. gym

Waialua (2-3)	9	6	13	15	--	43
Kalani (6-0)	22	14	15	15	--	66

WAIALUA--Sasha Ho 2, Shalane Manuel 4, Christina Dunn 6, Erica Tuyay 0, Jessica Miller 0, Noe DelaPena-Hoopai 6, Jamie Souza 15, Chelsey Ramirez 10, Chasity Suyat 0.
KALANI--Chloe Martin 7, Brandi Yamauchi 2, Richline Batoon 9, Megan Kamehiro 10, Kim Cabuyadao 10, Mana Camara 6, Yasmina Taketa 3, Nicole Isemoto 5, Kacie Gushiken 3, Liandra Bonifacio 9, Kerri Chikamori 2.
3-point goals -- Waialua 3 (Ramirez 2, Dunn), Kalani 3 (Cabuyadao 2, Martin).
Junior varsity -- Kalani 52, Waialua 22

Kailua 47, Waipahu 24

Keala Iaea scored 13 points and Kristen Corrales added 12 as the Surfriders cruised past the Marauders.

At Waipahu H.S. gym

Kailua (2-3)	12	17	8	10	--	47
Waipahu (0-6)	0	3	2	19	--	24

KAILUA--Kristen Corrales 12, Kim Yamashita 0, Stephanie Nault 2, Kalina Kama 4, Keala Iaea 13, Francine Su'a 2, Nani Nault 2, Ashley Shigaki 8, Pomai Fernandez 4, Tanisha Milca 0.
WAIPAHU--Malia Spencer 2, Tiffany Caliboso 2, April Tolete 0, Margaret Siligo 0, Ashley Mendoza 4, Maile Spencer 0, Joyce Baptista 0, Hazel Aquino 0, Nicole Enos 16, Genienne Unciano 0, Renee Busch 0, Taulafo Unutoa 0, Sabrina Escobar 0.
3-point goals -- Kailua 2 (Corrales 2), Waipahu 1 (Mendoza).
Junior varsity -- Kailua 35, Waipahu 23

Castle 35, Aiea 31

Uilani Kekauoha scored a game-high 16 points to lead the Knights past Na Alii.

The game was tied at 23 heading into the final quarter, but the Knights outscored Aiea 12-8 in the fourth for the win.

At Aiea H.S. gym

Castle (4-1)	8	6	9	12	--	35
Aiea (4-2)	6	9	8	8	--	31

CASTLE--Karissa Kinney 0, Candyce Ames 1, Niki Kobashigawa 0, Kellsie Sasaki 6, Raquel Hoe-Pedro 0, Uilani Kekauoha 16, Audrey Ako 0, Tracie Kam 0, Ette Amerperosa 0, Leighla Kalehiki 0, Shanyn Fafard-Kaaihue 6, Titi Kawainui 5, Kawena Kawainui 0, Sarah Phromisiri 1.
AIEA--Shareyn Muneoka 0, Jennifer Yuen 2, Jessica Tan 0, Chelsea Puma 0, Shannon Nahoopii 3, Michelle Shiroma 2, Zori Drew 6, Felicia Liilii 1, Nohelani Fonoti 0, Kalei Castillo 8, Amanda Jungblut 0, Capri Holiona 9.
3-point goals -- Aiea 3 (Castillo 2, Nahoopii).
Junior varsity -- Castle 34, Aiea 13

BIIF

Varsity girls
Tuesday
Kamehameha-Hawaii 59, Keaau 25
Leading scorers--KSH: Jamie Mattos 15, Lisa Yang 12. Kea: Antonette Ventura 9.
Junior varsity girls
Kamehameha-Hawaii 59, Keaau 33

MIL

Varsity girls
Tuesday
Baldwin 42, Kamehameha-Maui 21
Lahainaluna 39, Maui 27
Leading scorers--Bald: Jenna Mailou 14, Nichole Inciong 10. KSM: Shavonn Matsuda 6. Lah: Kelci Fushikoshi 18, Monique Blando 13. Maui: Lihau Kaio 9.
Junior varsity girls
Baldwin 25, Kamehameha-Maui 18
Maui 40, Lahainaluna 37