Kaiser comes up short
against Kahuku

They wear red, but the Lady Raiders of Kahuku are blue-collar all the way.

Artevia Wily scored 14 points and Aisha Ale tallied 11 as Kahuku pulled out a 50-48 win over Kaiser last night at Thomas Walker Gym.

Fourth-ranked Kahuku (12-2) improved to 7-0 in the Oahu Interscholastic Association East. Kaiser barely missed a chance to tighten up the East race, falling to 4-3 in league play (10-6 overall).

The Lady Raiders pounded the boards, outrebounding Kaiser 29-20. However, it was another big win complicated by turnovers. Kahuku gave the ball away 19 times against Kaiser's man and fullcourt pressure defenses.

"Too many turnovers. We're not that inexperienced in our starting five," coach Wendy Anae said. "But Kaiser is always scrappy."

Kahuku committed six turnovers over a 3-minute span in the final quarter to help Kaiser stay close. The visiting Lady Cougars rallied from an eight-point deficit to take a 44-42 lead on Kilioe Aliifua's layup with 3:21 left.

From that point on, however, the Lady Raiders didn't commit another turnover. Camilla Ah-Hoy swished a 16-foot baseline jumper to tie the game, and then fed Ale for a 16-footer from the left elbow as Kahuku regained the lead, 46-44, with 2:27 left.

Wily then stole the ball and scored on a breakaway layup to give Kahuku a four-point lead with 2:07 remaining. Kaiser pulled within two on a pair of free throws by Aliifua, but Ane Vea drove for a layup to give Kahuku a 50-46 lead with 1:42 left.

Sharde Pratt sank two foul shots to bring Kaiser within two with 1:30 remaining. Ah-Hoy missed the front end of a 1-and-1 with 48 seconds to go, but Kaiser failed to capitalize. Aliifua's pass to Pratt in the key was tipped away and led to a jump ball with 9.1 seconds left, giving Kahuku possession.

With 5 seconds on the clock, Ah-Hoy missed another 1-and-1. Kehau Bangay rebounded and was bumped to the floor by Ah-Hoy, but there was no call. Kaiser was unable to advance the ball past midcourt as the buzzer sounded.

"Yes, that was a foul, but it's over," Kaiser coach Lisa Mann said. "I'm not going to blame it on one call. We were in a good situation. We had time and it didn't work out."

Mann was optimistic, even after consecutive losses.

"We played a lot better tonight. This is how we're capable of playing," Mann said, referring to a lopsided home loss to Kalaheo. "It's hard to beat Kahuku, especially at their home."

Ale, who made five of 10 from the field, grabbed seven rebounds. Center Kamaile Hughes managed seven points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots. Vea came off the bench to score 10 points on 5-for-6 shooting, and give her team a big spark.

"We had some big help come off the bench," Ale said. "Ane was mean tonight."

Aliifua led Kaiser with 17 points, but had only three rebounds. Pratt had 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots. She made eight of her nine free-throw tries to help Kaiser, which finished 17-for-19 from the line.

The Lady Raiders took control in the first half with a 10-0 run. Vea came off the bench to spark the Lady Raiders with a pair of inside baskets as they zoomed to a 17-8 lead. Kaiser committed 10 turnovers by halftime, but trailed just 28-23.

At Kahuku H.S. gym

Kaiser (4-3)	8	15	13	12	--	48
Kahuku (7-0)	9	19	12	10	--	50

KAISER--Nicole Lehner 8, Jaime Nerona 5, Kehau Bangay 6, Jolie Yoshino 0, Chelsea Kapuniai 0, Kuhia Arakaki 0, Sharde Pratt 12, Kelsey Beck 0, Kilioe Aliifua 17.
KAHUKU--Ane Vea 10, Camilla Ah-Hoy 2, Artevia Wily 14, Tina Soliai 4, Aisha Ale 11, Kamaile Hughes 7, Kaimi Ah Puck 0, Leann Mapu 2.
3-point goals -- Kaiser 1 (Nerona).
Junior varsity -- Kahuku 59, Kaiser 24

OIA WEST
Kapolei 38, Mililani 32

Jerrell Taituave scored a game-high 12 points to continue the Hurricanes' winning streak against the Trojans. Shanna Arthur added 11 points including two 3-pointers.

At Kapolei H.S. gym

Mililani (2-5)	3	11	11	7	--	32
Kapolei (6-0)	16	1	6	15	--	38

MILILANI--Kimi Ebina 3, Kelsie Woodward 0, Ally Ochoa 0, Melissa Lehano 0, Christina Korodan 11, Rayna Downey 0, Ulu Ahsam 4, Ashley Anthony 5, Joleen Realin 8, Chelcey Pang 1, Elsa Apo 0, Ashley Payne 0, Makani Duyahlonsod 0, Diamond Badajos 0.
KAPOLEI--Whitney Tatomer 0, Kesha Miller 0, Berlyn Devera 0, Elizabeth Simanu 6, Charmaine Jackson 4, Jasmine Gipson 0, Charlyn Kawachi 0 , Kayla Kam 4, Jerrell Taituave 12, Shanna Arthur 11, Lehua Figueroa 1, Tricia Warashina 0.
3-point goals -- Mililani 3 (Korodan 2, Ebina), Kapolei 2 (Arthur 2).
Junior varsity -- Mililani 41, Kapolei 31

Radford 51, Leilehua 16

Chelsea-Ann Villanueva outscored the entire Mules squad with a 17-point performance to lead the OIA West-leading Rams to their seventh win of the season.

The Rams held the Mules to just four points in the second and third quarters combined.

At Radford H.S. gym

Leilehua (4-3)	5	2	2	7	--	16
Radford (7-0)	14	10	9	18	--	51

LEILEHUA--Laree Rodrigues 2, Mahela Punley 2, U'i Forgione 0, Ethel Redor 0, Charlene Borromeo 2, Trisha Reitz 0, Brittaney Stafford 5, Isis Atualevao 1, Joslen Collado 0, Lin'keshia Green 0, Marquesha Mcvea 4, Fantasia Walker 0, Joray Nacapuy 0.
RADFORD--Sonya Legaspi 5, Nicole Grebe 7, Celina Cruz 1, Sarah Brown 5, Marlena Malepeai 7, Tereva Moore 7, Chelsea-Ann Villanueva 17, Gabby Rellin 2, Marie Fe Bumanglag 0, Chadney Thompson 0.
3-point goals -- Leilehua 1 (Stafford), Radford 1 (Moore).
Junior varsity -- Radford 28, Leilehua 24

Pearl City 44, Campbell 35

Jazmin Pahukoa-Malia scored 11 points to lead the Chargers past the Sabers. Mele Laulea added 10 points for the Chargers.

At Pearl City H.S. gym

Campbell (0-7)	13	9	9	4	--	35
Pearl City (4-3)	6	6	12	20	--	44

CAMPBELL--Nicole Jackson 0, Latara Tano 0, Everlyn San Agustin 7, Shiann Leong 5, Tiani Sojot 0, Jenna Contemplo 0, Jasmine Valentin 1, Jenny Sweeney 9, Darlyn Livae 11, Nicole Gardner 2.
PEARL CITY--Crystal Tadeo 6, Tiana Bolosan 0, Desiree Luis 0, Veronica Bothelo 1, Lindsay Cartwright 5, Channette Nakama 3, Tazha Passi 6, Jazmin Pahukoa-Malia 11, Tiffany Manning 2, Mele Laulea 10.
3-point goals -- Pearl City 3 (Tadeo 2, Pahukoa-Malia).
Junior varsity -- Pearl City 42, Campbell 29

OIA DIVISION II
Kailua 37, Kalani 36

Nani Nault scored 13 points to lead the Surfriders in handing the Falcons their first loss. Kristen Corrales added 10 points.

Kailua led Kalani by five points with 30 seconds left in the game when Mana Camara nailed a 3-pointer to bring Kalani within two. Kalani missed one free throw and a lay up for the loss.

At Kalani H.S. gym

Kailua (5-4)	8	6	14	9	--	37
Kalani (8-1)	8	12	7	9	--	36

KAILUA--Kristen Corrales 10, Kim Yamashita 0, Stephanie Nault 0, Kalina Kama 8, Pume Kanoa-Docterello 0, Keala Iaea 2, Francine Su'a 1, Nani Nault 13, Ashley Shigaki 3.
KALANI--Chloe Martin 3, Brandi Yamauchi 0, Megan Kamehiro 3, Kim Cabuyadao 4, Mana Camara 12, Yasmina Taketa 0, Chelsea Kimura 6, Nicole Isemoto 5, Liandra Bonifacio 2, Kerri Chikamori 1.
3-point goals -- Kalani 2 (Camara, Isemoto).
Junior varsity -- Kalani 56, Kailua 26

Castle 47, Waipahu 18

Raquel Hoe-Pedro and Shanyn Fafard-Kaaihue each scored 11 points to lead the Knights past the Marauders.

Castle held Waipahu to fewer than five points for three quarters to ensure the win.

At Waipahu H.S. gym

Castle (7-2)	11	14	12	10	--	47
Waipahu (1-8)	4	7	4	3	--	18

CASTLE--Karissa Kinney 0, Candyce Ames 2, Niki Kobashigawa 2, Kellsie Sasaki 4, Sarah Phromisiri 5, Raquel Hoe-Pedro 11, Uilani Kekauoha 4, Audrey Ako 0, Ette Amerperosa 4, Leighla Kalehiki 0, Shanyn Fafard-Kaaihue 11, Titi Kawainui 2, Kawena Kawainui 2.
WAIPAHU--Malia Spencer 1, Tiffany Caliboso 0, April Tolete 8, Margaret Siligo 1, Ashley Mendoza 2, Maile Spencer 0, Joyce Baptista 2, Hazel Aquino 0, Nicole Enos 0, Renee Busch 1, Taulafo Unutoa 0, Sabrina Escobar 0, Tiare Kaulupali 3.
3-point goals -- Castle 1(Fafard-Kaaihue).
Junior varsity -- Castle 34, Waipahu 9

Kaimuki 53, Thompson 8

Paige Moi scored 22 points and Mindy Hirokawa added 18 as the Bulldogs handed the Sharks their eighth loss of the season.

At Kaimuki H.S. gym

Thompson (0-8)	3	0	0	5	--	8
Kaimuki (6-2)	14	15	13	11	--	53

THOMPSON--Kayla Torres-Petrone 0, Ramona Soosenuu 5, Melissa Fern 3, Alanna Fern 0, Christina Sei 0, Tatiana Wilbur 0, Ilorra Fern 0.
KAIMUKI-- Flora Mesa 7, Mindy Hirokawa 18, Keri Kaneshiro 2, Nicole Sasaki 2, Rachelle Butler 2, Paige Moi 22.
3-point goals -- Thompson 2 (Soosenuu, M. Fern), Kaimuki 1 (Mesa).