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Punahou coach Mike Taylor is fond of creating easy opportunities for points and the Buffanblu girls basketball team executed his strategy flawlessly last night.

The top-ranked Buffanblu cruised to a 54-28 win over Mid-Pacific yesterday in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu opener for both teams.

"We really wanted to come out and give a lot of effort," Taylor said. "Everyone played with aggression and enthusiasm."

Punahou (10-1) showed no ill effects of a two-week break and found its flow pretty easily. The Buffanblu favor an up-tempo game and dictated the pace for four quarters. Punahou's depth made it easy for the Buffanblu to sub liberally the whole game. Taylor often replaced five players at a time.

Freshman Shawna Kuehu turned in a solid all-around performance with a double-double. Kuehu seemed to come up with the ball each time she stepped on the court and went coast-to-coast several times. Kuehu scored a game-high 12 points, hauled in 13 rebounds and had seven assists. Junior Sophie Merrifield added 10 points for the Buffanblu.

"She's so gifted athletically. She's a very humble, hardworking person. They both are," Taylor said of Kuehu and sister Shaena (six points).

The Buffanblu put together a 13-0 run that spanned the first and second quarters to race to a 24-8 lead.

"We were really excited to play," said senior guard Shanna-Lei Dacanay, who scored nine points. "It felt good to play against new faces and start the ILH season.

"Our defense can improve. We went out there and gave it our best effort."

The Buffanblu played without senior defensive standout Christine Takara for most of the game. Takara got tangled up and rolled her right ankle at the end of the first quarter.

The final score wasn't indicative of how close the game could have been.

Mid-Pac (5-4) didn't have much trouble breaking Punahou's press but couldn't get shots to fall. At least a dozen points rattled out in the second quarter and the Owls couldn't connect from close range.

Meghan Laughlin ended the scoring drought in the second quarter, but by then the damage was done as Punahou took a 30-12 halftime lead.

"We dug a grave," Owls coach Byron Cheng said. "That's a credit to their defense. They put enough pressure on us. I'm pleased with the way we broke the press. It was a matter of finishing. Punahou is real tough. A lot of times they limited us to one shot."

During one possession, the Buffanblu had three offensive rebounds before Ciana Aiwohi scored on the putback. Despite the margin of victory, Cheng was pleased with his team's effort.

"We were able to get good shots off," said the first-year Mid-Pac coach. "It was frustrating only because we just wanted it for the girls. They worked so hard. Everything was nice. The form is nice, decisions were nice. It's just not falling. It goes back to Punahou's defense."

At Mid-Pacific Institute gym

Punahou (1-0)	15	15	15	9	--	54
Mid-Pacific (0-1)	6	6	9	7	--	28

PUNAHOU--Ciana Aiwohi 5, Shanna-Lei Dacanay 9, Stacy Brossy 2, Lauren Tompkison 0, Dara Tompkison 0, Melanie Feldman 0, Shawna Kuehu 12, Mahina Macfarlane 4, Shaena Kuehu 6, Tessa Sonobe 0, Sophia Merrifield 10, Chelsea Deptula 2, Christine Takara 2, Devon Yamauchi 2.
MID-PACIFIC--Keri Nakamura 7, Ciera Aiwohi 0, Yuki Sei 5, Jasmine Viera 6, Meghan Laughlin 3, Kristina Lin 4, Sherice Ajifu 3, Marysia Wu 0, Melanie Wu 0.
3-point goals -- Punahou 2 (Aiwohi, Dacanay), Mid-Pacific 1 (Sei).
Junior Varsity Division II
Mid-Pacific 33, Maryknoll 25

OIA WEST DIVISION I
Leilehua 46, Campbell 34

Charlene Borromeo scored a game-high 15 points to lead the Mules past the Sabers. Laree Rodrigues and Trisha Reitz each added seven points for the Mules.

Everlyn San Agustin scored nine points for Campbell in a losing effort.

At Leilehua H.S. gym

Campbell (0-5)	11	4	9	10	--	34
Leilehua (4-1)	16	16	3	11	--	46

CAMPBELL--Cheyna Tagura 0, Nicole Jackson 0, Latara Tano 0, Everlyn San Agustin 9, Shiann Leong 4, Tiani Sojot 0, Jenna Contemplo 2, Jasmine Valentin 0, Jenny Sweeney 6, Cierra Tagura 0, Alexis Pagharion 3, Darlyn Livae 7, Nicole Gardner 3.
LEILEHUA--Laree Rodrigues 7, Mahela Punley 2, Charlene Borromeo 15, Trisha Reitz 7, Brittaney Stafford 6, Isis Atualevao 1, Marquesha Mcvea 0, Joray Nacapuy 0, U'i Forgione 8, Joslen Collado 0.
3-point goals -- Leilehua 1 (Rodrigues).
Junior varsity -- Leilehua 36, Campbell 29

Mililani 34, Nanakuli 33

Joleen Realin scored a team-high 12 points to lead the Trojans past the Golden Hawks.

Nanakuli was up by one point with 15 seconds left in the game when Sasha Montez committed a foul. The Trojans sank both free throws for the win.

Sierra Nakea scored 21 points for Nanakuli in a losing effort.

At Nanakuli H.S. gym

Mililani (1-4)	6	6	10	12	--	34
Nanakuli (1-4)	9	5	8	11	--	33

MILILANI--Kimi Ebina 0, Kelsie Woodward 0, Ally Ochoa 0, Melissa Lehano 0, Christina Korodan 8, Lori Nonies 0, Ashley Anthony 6, Joleen Realin 12, Chelcey Pang 0, Ashley Payne 4, Crystal Ah Sam 4, Diamond Badajos 0.
NANAKULI--Sasha Montez 1, Kristen Serrano 0, Delisha Kaimi 0, Sheila Argayoso 0, Vernadine Vickers 9, Frances Busano-Leleo 0, Kina Palaualelo 0, Lahela Kanagasuku 0, Chantel Tuiloma 2, Sierra Nakea 21, Britney Wolf 0, Tiana Tuiloma 0.
3-point goals -- Nanakuli 1 (Vickers).
Junior varsity -- Mililani 47, Nanakuli 27

OIA EAST DIVISION I
Roosevelt 54, Moanalua 47, OT

Playing in their first games of the season, Tati Beasley and Nicole Yoshimoto scored 10 points apiece to lead the Rough Riders to an overtime win over the Menehunes.

Trailing by four points going into the fourth quarter, Menehune Terina Blue scored six of her team's 16 points in the period to force overtime. In the extra quarter, the Rough Riders made six of 12 free throws to outscore the Menehunes 8-1. Menehune Jamie Ronolo scored a game-high 11 points, while Ronni Keliihoomalu posted 10 points in the loss.

At Roosevelt H.S. gym

Moanalua (0-5)	11	5	14	16	1	--	47
Roosevelt (2-3)	10	11	14	11	8	--	54

MOANALUA--Britney Padua 0, Glennis Kanae-Rodrigues 0, Kanili McCabe 1, Jamie Ronolo 11, Indah Widyakusuma 0, Terina Blue 8, Ronni Keliihoomalu 10, Mesha Macadangdang 5, Jade Miller 11, Britni Ronolo 1.
ROOSEVELT--Dianna Zane 9, Tati Beasley 10, Chelsie Kadota 9, Dasha Kawakami 2, Larisa Nakasone 7, Melanie Nakatani 0, Nicole Yoshimoto 10, Shannon Miyashiro 5, Chevelle Kauahipaula 2.
3-point goals -- Moanalua 1 (Miller), Roosevelt 4 (Nakasone 2, Zane, Kadota).
Junior varsity -- Roosevelt 38, Moanalua 30

OIA DIVISION II
Kailua 47, Thompson 7

Kim Yamashita scored a game-high 16 to lead the Surfriders past the Sharks.

Ashley Shigaki added 10 points for the Surfriders, who improved to 3-3. Ramona Soosenuu posted the majority of the Sharks' points, scoring six points on two 3-pointers.

At Kailua H.S. gym

Thompson (0-6)	0	3	1	3	--	7
Kailua (3-3)	19	15	10	3	--	47

THOMPSON--Kayla Torres-Petrone 0, Ramona Soosenuu 6, Melissa Fern 0, Alanna Fern 0, Britnee Greene 0, Christina Sei 0, Tatiana Wilbur 1.
KAILUA--Kristen Corrales 4, Kim Yamashita 16, Stephanie Nault , Kalina Kama 4, Pume Kanoa-Docterello , Keala Iaea 0, Francine Su'a 5, Nani Nault , Ashley Shigaki 10, Pomai Fernandez 8, Tanisha Milca .
3-point goals -- Thompson 2 (Soosenuu 2).

Kaimuki 56, Waipahu 37

Chasity Laulusa scored 19 points as the Bulldogs defeated the Marauders. Keri Nakahashi added 11 points, including two 3-pointers for the Bulldogs.

Ashley Mendoza and Nicole Enos each scored 10 points for Waipahu.

At Waipahu H.S. gym

Kaimuki (5-1)	20	15	15	6	--	56
Waipahu (0-7)	5	8	3	21	--	37

KAIMUKI--Flora Mesa 8, Mindy Hirokawa 2, Nicole Sasaki 0, Kanoe Nicola 7, Chelsea Gornichec 0, Rachelle Butler 2, Paige Moi 7, Chasity Laulusa 19, Keri Nakahashi 11.
WAIPAHU--Tiffany Caliboso 4, April Tolete 6, Margaret Siligo 2, Ashley Mendoza 10, Maile Spencer 0, Joyce Baptista 3, Hazel Aquino 0, Nicole Enos 10, Renee Busch 2, Taulafo Unutoa 0.
3-point goals -- Kaimuki 2 (Nakahashi 2), Waipahu 3 (Tolete 2, Enos).
Junior varsity -- Kaimuki 37, Waipahu 36

Aiea 47, Waialua 33

Kalei Castillo scored 10 points to lead Na Alii to a win over the Bulldogs.

Na Alii opened up a 10-point lead in the first quarter as they improved to 5-2 for the season. Jamie Souza led the Bulldogs in the loss with 14 points, while Chelsey Ramirez drained three 3-pointers to added nine.

At Aiea H.S. gym

Waialua (2-4)	7	11	5	10	--	33
Aiea (5-2)	17	12	8	10	--	47

WAIALUA--Sasha Ho 0, Shalane Manuel 2, Christina Dunn 0, Erica Tuyay 6, Kelsey Umbay 0, Jessica Miller 0, Noe DelaPena-Hoopai 2, Jamie Souza 14, Chelsey Ramirez 9, Chasity Suyat 0.
AIEA--Jennifer Yuen 0, Jessica Tan 0, Chelsea Puma 5, Shannon Nahoopii 2, Michelle Shiroma 8, Zori Drew 6, Felicia Liilii 8, Nohelani Fonoti 1, Kalei Castillo 10, Capri Holiona 7.
3-point goals -- Waialua 3 (Ramirez 3).
Junior varsity -- Waialua 36, Aiea 25

Castle 31, Waianae 28

Candyce Ames drained two 3-pointers and scored 10 points as the Knights defeated the Seariders.

Behind Titi Kawainui's four points, the Knights outscored the Seariders 10-2 in the third quarter to get a small lead. But missed free throws would hurt the Seariders in the closing minutes. The Seariders, led by Danielle Lovell's eight points, shot 8-for-20 from the free-throw line.

At Waianae H.S. gym

Castle (4-1)	5	9	10	7	--	31
Waianae (2-3)	5	10	2	11	--	28

CASTLE--Karissa Kinney 0, Candyce Ames 10, Niki Kobashigawa 0, Kellsie Sasaki 5, Sarah Phromisiri 2, Raquel Hoe-Pedro 0, Uilani Kekauoha 4, Audrey Ako 0, Tracie Kam 1, Ette Amerperosa 0, Leighla Kalehiki 0, Shanyn Fafard-Kaaihue 2, Titi Kawainui 7, Kawena Kawainui 0.
WAIANAE--Danielle Lovell 8, Kahea Kelii 3, Priscilla Mathewson 5, Olivia Vasquez 2, Aliah Irvine 0, Melody Moe 4, Risha Navarro 0, Serita Ulu 2, Kuuipo Babayos 4, Afi Tago 0.
3-point goals -- Castle 2 (Ames 2).
Junior varsity -- Waianae 37, Castle 43