Farrington’s Kealoha
leaves no doubt against
McKinley

C'ani Kealoha had doubts a year ago.

Those doubts are now long gone. The sophomore guard pumped in 17 points as Farrington outlasted McKinley 50-33 last night at the Lady Governors' gym.

Farrington (10-6) improved to 2-5 in the tough East Division of the Oahu Interscholastic Association. Kealoha, a strong penetrator with a smooth shooting touch, is a major reason why.

"She's understanding what she needs to do," Farrington coach Jenic Tumaneng said. "She played JV last year because she felt like she wasn't ready. We wanted to combine her with Sunshine (Misa-Uli)."

Kealoha had four steals to help the Lady Govs neutralize McKinley's perimeter game. The rebounding corps led by Tanya Sale and Kapio Alatasi, who had six boards apiece, gave Farrington an edge in the post. Their quickness helped Farrington grab 12 steals.

"They kept the same level of intensity on defense," Tumaneng noted. "We've worked on it at practice. In the league right now, every possession and point are important. It can cost you a game."

McKinley dropped to 1-6 in East play (8-10 overall).

Farrington's win evened the score with McKinley, which won the first meeting at the Lady Tigers' gym, 44-42.

Farrington shot 48 percent from the field (20 of 42) and forced McKinley to come out of its 1-2-2 zone early on. The Lady Tigers shot 26 percent from the floor (11 of 42) and trailed by as many as 26 points in the second half.

Kamakani Victorino sank four 3-pointers in a row in the fourth quarter to narrow the gap. She led McKinley with 14 points. Crystal Tafai, a freshman center, added eight points off the bench.

McKinley struggled offensively from the opening tip, missing all six of its field-goal attempts in the first quarter as Farrington took an 11-1 lead. Farrington extended the lead into the fourth quarter despite an effective McKinley fullcourt press.

"For us, it's about playing better. If we do that, we can win," McKinley coach Jesse Victorino said. "Crystal and Pearly (Togiai) grew up today. They got pounded inside, but they're learning how to work together. In the second half, they were all diving for every ball and playing their guts out. That's what makes basketball fun."

Lady Tigers guard Kaitlyn Ikehara sat out with a knee injury.

At Farrington H.S. gym

McKinley (1-5)	1	7	8	17	--	33
Farrington (2-4)	11	10	15	14	--	50

MCKINLEY--Jaelynn Lopez 0, Kamakani Victorino 14, Pearly Togiai 2, Natasha Chang 0, Christine Ching 3, Maribel Hebron 0, Chelsie Sato 4, Roxxy Lievan 0, Rayna Scudder 0, Linda Fowler 2, Crystal Tafai 8.
FARRINGTON--Maria Segundo 2, C'ani Kealoha 17, Sandy Valdez 0, Tanya Sale 4, Shirlyn Tamboa 7, Kalani Alatasi 6, Joanna Montero 4, Kapio Alatasi 4, Tatiana Alualu 2, Kirstyn Vaa 0, Bryanna Tatupu-Leopoldo 4.
3-point goals -- McKinley 5 (Victorino 4, Ching), Farrington 3 (Kealoha 2, Alatasi).
Junior varsity -- Farrington 75, McKinley 35

No. 6 Kalaheo 65, Moanalua 27

Taylor Smith scored a game-high 17 points as the Mustangs defeated the Menehunes. Shaina Siliga added 10 points for Kalaheo.

Traci Yoshikawa and Jade Miller scored five points each for Moanalua.

At Kalaheo H.S. gym

Moanalua (1-6)	4	15	0	8	--	27
Kalaheo (6-1)	15	13	22	15	--	65

MOANALUA--Britney Padua 0, Kanili McCabe 0, Kimberly Sato 0, Jeri Funtanilla 0, Jamie Ronolo 2, Indah Widyakusuma 4, Terina Blue 4, Ronni Keliihoomalu 4, Mesha Macadangdang 0, Traci Yoshikawa 5, Jade Miller 5, Britni Ronolo 3.
KALAHEO--Hoku Kaiu-Denning 4, Shaina Siliga 10, Randi Farstad 0, Lohi Aweau 1, Shantel Marumoto 5, Kaila Samson 2, Shanadee Canon 4, Brianne Villarosa 3, Taylor Smith 17, Katie Lintz 1, Kendra Fischer 4, Kaliko Kepa 8, Kathleen Hicks 6.
3-point goals -- Kalaheo 4 (Siliga 2, Marumoto, Fischer).
Junior varsity -- Moanalua 41, Kalaheo 26

OIA DIVISION II
Aiea 49, Waianae 32

Zori Drew scored 13 points to lead Na Alii past the Seariders. Kalei Castillo and Capri Holiona added nine points for Na Alii.

Danielle Lovell led Waianae with 13 points.

At Aiea H.S. gym

Waianae (2-7)	7	5	8	12	--	32
Aiea (6-3)	15	9	9	16		49

WAIANAE--Danielle Lovell 13, Kahea Kelii 5, Priscilla Mathewson 1, Olivia Vasquez 5, Naomi Endo 0, Melody Moe 2, Risha Navarro 0, Serita Ulu 4, Kuuipo Babayos 2, Afi Tago 0.
AIEA--Shareyn Muneoka 7, Jennifer Yuen 4, Jessica Tan 0, Chelsea Puma 0, Shannon Nahoopii 5, Michelle Shiroma 2, Zori Drew 13, Felicia Liilii 0, Nohelani Fonoti 0, Kalei Castillo 9, Capri Holiona 9.
3-point goals -- Waianae 1 (Muneoka).
Junior varsity -- Waianae 49, Aiea 36

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ILH
No. 3 Maryknoll 51, Sacred Hearts 33

Jessica Akamine scored 13 points to lead the Spartans over the Lancers.

Nicole Fu added 11 points for Maryknoll. Samantha Saito led Sacred Hearts with 14 points.

At Maryknoll H.S. gym

Sacred Hearts (1-2)	8	9	7	9	--	33
Maryknoll (2-1)	16	14	12	9	--	51

SACRED HEARTS--Samantha Saito 14, Jessica Lindsay 0, Kapryce Thatcher 0, Rebecca Debo 4, Karis Moi-Simeona 2, Kiana Rapozo 10, Samantha Valle 3, Kylie Pasol 0, Lola Williams 0, Cara Smith 0, Maleselina Manupuna 0.
MARYKNOLL--Nicole Fu 11, Kristie Watanabe 2, Jessica Akamine 13, Tammie Andres 8, Cassandra Natividad 0, Joni Wong 0, Kaulana Salangdron 1, Mimi Takamune 0, Bowha Kang 4, Cheryl Lee 4, Sela Fisilau 8.
3-point goals -- Sacred Hearts 2 (Saito 2), Maryknoll 4 (Fu 2, Andres 2).

No. 5 Iolani 38, Mid-Pacific 28

Alana Wall scored 11 points as the Raiders remained undefeated, beating the Owls despite committing 15 turnovers.

Meghan Laughlin scored 14 points to lead Mid-Pac.

At Mills Gym

Iolani (3-0)	10	13	8	7	--	38
Mid-Pacific (0-3)	5	7	12	2	--	28

IOLANI--Kaz Masutani 0, Chelsea Unemori 0, Hennasea-Sue Tokumura 3, Alana Matayoshi 8, Marci Kang 2, Alana Wall 11, Jamie Smith 2, Meilin Akamu 8, Sarah Turgeon 4, Keilyn Fujioka 0.
MID-PACIFIC--Keri Nakamura 0, Ciera Aiwohi 0, Yuki Sei 0, Jasmine Viera 3, Meghan Laughlin 14, Kristina Lin 7, Sherice Ajifu 2, Marysia Wu 0, Melanie Wu 2.
3-point goals -- Iolani 2 (Akuma 2).

DIVISION II
Varsity girls
Iolani 47, Word of Life 32
La Pietra 42, University 28
St. Andrews 63, Hanalani 36

Leading scorers--Iol: Julie Watanabe 13, Erin Liu 13. WOL: Moani McBraun 11, Justine Sampaga 10.LaP: Courtney Gaddis 16. UHS: Justine Jeremiah 10. StA: Holly Saito 21, Caasi Nakasone 11. Hanl: Sachi Seaburn 11, Janelle Fetui 10.

Junior varsity girls
Punahou Blue 44, Sacred Hearts 23
Iolani 52, Punahou Gold 45
Maryknoll 45, Le Jardin 21