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Maryknoll pulls away
to defeat Kamehameha

Coming out flat can be dangerous in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu.

But Maryknoll pulled together in the second half to escape with a victory in its ILH opener last night.

The third-ranked Spartans never trailed but had to hold on to defeat No. 8 Kamehameha 44-41 at Hawaii Baptist Academy.

The veteran Spartans dominated inside and crashed the boards to score some quick transition baskets.

Maryknoll attacked the basket relentlessly and used a 2-3 zone to stifle Kamehameha.

The Spartans got double-digit performances from three players and needed all of those points. Senior posts Sela Fisilau (13 points, five rebounds) Cheryl Lee (12 points, four rebounds) and sophomore Nicole Fu (12 points, six rebounds) paced the Spartans.

"Kamehameha came out like gangbusters," Spartans coach Bobby Samson said. "They're always well coached. They came out with tremendous energy.

"We came out a little flat. But we're satisfied with the win."

For three quarters, Maryknoll (12-1, 1-0) got all it could handle from the Warriors (5-2, 0-1). The Spartans used an 11-5 run late in the third quarter to get some separation. Fu sparked the Spartans with seven points during that run, including a 3-pointer to push Maryknoll ahead 36-28.

"We could play better," Fu said. "Our defense has to get stronger. We had breakdowns."

The Warriors made one last push and closed to 42-39 with a minute left in the game. Tiana Abbley bombed a trey and Cacey Lum sandwiched two free throws around a Maryknoll timeout. In the frantic final minute, the Warriors had multiple shots at tying the game but couldn't convert.

At Hawaii Baptist H.S. gym

Kamehameha (0-1)	11	11	9	10	--	41
Maryknoll (1-0)	13	10	15	6	--	44

KAMEHAMEHA--Miki Nakamura 6, Johanna Sai 3, Analee Viena Lota 0, Tiana Abbley 14, Noelani Hoopii 2, Rhianna Farm 4, Tatriana Lorenzo 0, Danna Friedemann 2, Thais Lee 0, Leah Godinet 2, Casey Lum 7, Rhani Kaneaiakala 1.
MARYKNOLL--Nicole Fu 12, Kristie Watanabe 4, Jessica Akamine 3, Tammie Andres 0, Bowha Kang 0, Cheryl Lee 12, Sela Fisilau 13.
3-point goals -- Kamehameha 3 (Abbley 3), Maryknoll 2 (Fu, Watanabe).

MORE ILH
Iolani 58, Sacred Hearts 44

Jamie Smith and Hennasea-Sue Tokumura each scored a game-high 13 points as the Raiders took a 35-14 halftime lead en route to the victory over the Lancers.

At Iolani H.S. gym

Sacred Hearts (0-1)	5	9	19	11	--	44
Iolani (1-0)	17	18	15	8	--	58

SACRED HEARTS--Samantha Saito 6, Jessica Lindsay 2, Kapryce Thatcher 0, Rebecca Debo 8, Karis Moi-Simeona 10, Kiana Rapozo 5, Samantha Valle 3, Kylie Pasol 0, Cara Smith 9, Maleselina Manupuna 1, Lola Williams 0.
IOLANI--Kaz Masutani 3, Chelsea Unemori 0, Hennasea-Sue Tokumura 13, Alana Matayoshi 6, Marci Kang 5, Alana Wall 8, Jamie Smith 13, Meilin Akamu 4, Sarah Turgeon 2, Keilyn Fujioka 4.
3-point goals -- Sacred Hearts 1 (Valle), Iolani 1 (Tokumura).

ILH
Division II varsity girls
Saint Francis 55, La Pietra 51
Punahou 58, Hanalani 36
St. Andrew's 66, Christian Academy 32
Word of Life 49, University High 28
Hawaii Baptist 53, Iolani 45
Leading scorers--StF: Danielle Tanaka 16, Tigi Takai 11, Jennifer Perry 10. LaP: Courtney Gaddis 18, Megan Vernardy 12, Elizia McGuire 10. Han: Janelle Fetui 12. StA: Holly Asaito 24, Tricia Palupe 10. CA: Ashely Metcalf 18, Honna Edwards 12. WOL: Justine Sampaga 16. HBA: Kara Onosaki 20, Jodi Kamemoto 16. Iol: Chelsea Wong 12, Erin Liu 10.