Kalaheo clips Kahuku

This time, Kalaheo got major horsepower from its bench.

Randi Farstad and Kathleen Hicks provided major contributions in the second half to help the Lady Mustangs outrun Kahuku 66-55 last night in Oahu Interscholastic Association East Division basketball at Kalaheo Gym.

After a run-and-gun tempo early on, the pace slowed somewhat in the second half. Down 51-50, leading scorer Taylor Smith came out of the game and Farstad went back in. She scored on consecutive layups to help Kalaheo regain the lead. Then, the senior pulled down a rebound, dribbled to the sideline and fired a pass to Shanadee Canon for another bucket, giving Kalaheo a 58-51 lead with 1:53 left.

Farstad added another layup with 52 seconds left as the Lady Mustangs took a 60-53 lead.

"It was fun. I wanted to show Coach (Chico Furtado) what I can do," she said. "As a bench we can show him and other people that we're part of the team."

Kalaheo (17-4) improved to 10-1 in the East, just one win behind Kahuku. The Lady Raiders (17-3) closed their regular season at 11-1. If Kalaheo wins its final regular-season game against Kaiser, the Lady Mustangs finish in a tie with Kahuku.

The No. 1 seed in the East would then be determined by a coin flip. That will be a big factor since the East No. 1 seed hosts the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. The championship game is scheduled for McKinley Gym.

Smith, who struggled from the field in a loss at Kahuku on April 2, was nearly unstoppable last night. The Pepperdine-bound senior finished with 18 points on a mix of left- and right-handed shots. The 5-foot-10 forward also hauled in nine rebounds.

Canon, a junior guard, added 14 points.

Farstad didn't play in the first half, but finished with eight points, five rebounds and three assists. Her energy and athleticism proved too much for Kahuku to handle late in the game, especially since Lady Raider power forward Aisha Ale sat out with a hyperextended right knee.

"I told our kids, 'Don't let your guard down,' " Furtado said.

Camilla Ah-Hoy paced Kahuku with 14 points. Kamaile Hughes added 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Ane Vea and Tina Soliai chipped in 11 points apiece. Vea, starting in place of Ale, grabbed nine boards. Guard Artevia Wily struggled, scoring six points on 2-for-19 accuracy.

As a team, Kahuku shot 30 percent from the field (17-for-57) against Kalaheo's 2-3 zone and occasional fullcourt pressure. Kahuku shot 14 percent (2-for-14) from 3-point range.

Kalaheo shot 48 percent from the field, a far cry from its accuracy in the first matchup. Smith was just 3-for-14 in a loss at Kahuku. This time, she was too quick on baseline drives and penetration through the middle.

"We played well, but we really missed Aisha's leadership," Kahuku coach Wendy Anae said. "The kids are more comfortable and confident when she's on the floor."

At Kalaheo H.S. gym

Kahuku (11-1) 16 12 12 15 -- 55

Kalaheo (10-1) 18 14 13 21 -- 66

KAHUKU--Camilla Ah-Hoy 14, Delicia Wilson 0, Ane Vea 11, Artevia Wily 6, Lily Latu 0, Kaimi Ah Puck 0, Tina Soliai 11, Christine Meredith 0, Kamaile Hughes 13.
KALAHEO--Hoku Denning 0, Shaina Siliga 7, Randi Farstad 8, Lohi Aweau 2, Shantel Marumoto 0, Kaila Samson 0, Shanadee Canon 14, Brianne Villarosa 0, Taylor Smith 18, Katie Lintz 0, Kendra Fischer 6, Kaliko Kepa 5, Kathleen Hicks 6.
3-point goals -- Kahuku 2 (Ah-Hoy, Soliai), Kalaheo 5 (Siliga 2, Fischer 2, Kepa).
Junior varsity -- Kahuku 51, Kalaheo 35.

No. 8 Kaiser 50, McKinley 32

Sharde Pratt and Kilioe Aliifua each scored 16 points to lead the Cougars to a win over the Tigers.

At McKinley H.S. gym

Kaiser (8-3) 12 8 17 13 -- 50

McKinley (1-10) 9 5 7 11 -- 32

KAISER--Chanelle Esteban 0, Nicole Lehner 8, Jaime Nerona 5, Kehau Bangay 2, Jolie Yoshino 1, Chelsea Kapuniai 0, Kuhia Arakaki 0, Sharde Pratt 16, Rene Shitanishi 0, Kelsey Beck 2, Kilioe Aliifua 16.
MCKINLEY--Kamakani Victorino 3, Pearly Togiai 1, Natasha Chang 0, Matibel Hebron 0, Chelsie Sato 18, Roxxy Lievan 2, Rayna Scudder 2, Linda Fowler 4, Crystal Tafai 2, Jaelynn Lopez 0.
3-point goals -- Kaiser 1 (Nerona), McKinley 4 (Sato 3, Victorino).
Junior varsity -- Kaiser 43, McKinley 33

Roosevelt 47, Moanalua 38

Shannon Miyashiro scored 10 of her 14 points in the third quarter to help the Rough Riders pull away from the Menehunes.

At Moanalua H.S. gym

Roosevelt (4-7) 8 9 15 15 -- 47

Moanalua (1-10) 9 8 10 11 -- 38

ROOSEVELT--Dianna Zane 2, Tati Beasley 14, Chelsie Kadota 4, Dasha Kawakami 2, Larisa Nakasone 3, Kaitlynn Simmonds 2, Melanie Nakatani 0, Nicole Yoshimoto 6, Shannon Miyashiro 14, Kayleen Kaaiai 0.
MOANALUA--Britney Padua 0, Jeri Funtanilla 2, Jamie Ronolo 9, Indah Widyakusuma 5, Terina Blue 3, Ronni Keliihoomalu 7, Traci Yoshikawa 2, Jade Miller 10, Britni Ronolo 0.
3-point goals -- Moanalua 2 (Miller 2), Roosevelt 0.
Junior varsity -- Roosevelt 36, Moanalua 20

OIA DIVISION II
Castle 54, Waianae 32

Thirteen of 14 Castle players scored as the Knights cruised past the Seariders to tie Kalani for the division lead at 12-2.

At Castle H.S. gym

Waianae (4-10) 5 4 14 9 -- 32

Castle (12-2) 15 16 14 9 -- 54

WAIANAE--Danielle Lovell 9, Kahea Kelii 7, Priscilla Mathewson 0, Naomi Endo 0, Melody Moe 1, Serita Ulu 4, Kuuipo Babayos 9, Afi Tago 2.
CASTLE--Karissa Kinney 1, Candyce Ames 2, Niki Kobashigawa 0, Kellsie Sasaki 2, Sarah Phromisiri 6, Raquel Hoe-Pedro 4, Uilani Kekauoha 11, Audrey Ako 5, Tracie Kam 2, Ette Amerperosa 8, Leighla Kalehiki 2, Titi Kawainui 2, Sao Lefotu 2, Kawena Kawainui 7.
3-point goals -- Waianae 1 (Kelii) Castle 0.
Junior varsity -- Castle 30, Waianae 21

Kailua 60, Thompson 7

Kristen Corrales and Ashley Shigaki each scored 13 points in the Surfriders' rout of the Sharks.

At Kailua H.S. gym

Thompson (0-14) 0 1 4 2 -- 7

Kailua (8-6) 13 21 14 12 -- 60

THOMPSON--Kayla Torres-Petrone 0, Ramona Soosenuu 1, Alanna Fern 0, Britnee Greene 0, Christina Sei 0, Tatiana Wilbur 0, Ilissa Fern 2, Ilorra Fern 4.
KAILUA--Kristen Corrales 13, Kim Yamashita 6, Kalina Kama 6, Pume Kanoa-Docterello 0, Keala Iaea 2, Francine Su'a 12, Ashley Shigaki 13, Pomai Fernandez 6, Tanisha Milca 2.
3-point goals -- Kailua 1 (Corrales), Thompson 0.

Aiea 49, Waialua 48

Zori Drew made a layup in the closing seconds to guide Na Alii past the Bulldogs. Drew finished with 12 points, while Kalei Castillo led the team with 17.

At Waialua H.S. gym

Aiea (10-5) 11 10 13 15 -- 49

Waialua (5-9) 12 13 16 7 -- 48

AIEA--Shareyn Muneoka 2, Jennifer Yuen 0, Jessica Tan 0, Chelsea Puma 0, Shannon Nahoopii 1, Michelle Shiroma 6, Zori Drew 12, Nohelani Fonoti 2, Kalei Castillo 17, Capri Holiona 9.
WAIALUA--Sasha Ho 0, Shalane Manuel 10, Christina Dunn 0, Erica Tuyay 0, Jessica Miller 0, Stacey Pua 0, Noe DelaPena-Hoopai 7, Jamie Souza 8, Chelsey Ramirez 21, Chasity Suyat 2.
3-point goals -- Aiea 1 (Castillo), Waialua 3 (Ramirez 3).
Junior varsity -- Waialua 52, Aiea 24

Kaimuki 38, Waipahu 24

Paige Moi scored 10 points to lead the Bulldogs to a win over the Marauders.

At Kaimuki H.S. gym

Waipahu (2-13) 4 7 2 11 -- 24

Kaimuki (11-3) 10 7 6 15 -- 38

WAIPAHU--Malia Spencer 2, Tiffany Caliboso 1, April Tolete 2, Ashley Mendoza 1, Maile Spencer 0, Joyce Baptista 0, Hazel Aquino 0, Nicole Enos 9, Renee Busch 2, Taulafo Unutoa 0, Tiare Kaulupali 7.
KAIMUKI-- Flora Mesa 7, Mindy Hirokawa 2, Keri Kaneshiro 0, Nicole Sasaki 1, Kanoe Nicola 0, Chelsea Gornichec 4, Rachelle Butler 2, Paige Moi 10, Chasity Laulusa 7, Keri Nakahashi 5.
3-point goals -- Kaimuki 1 (Nakahashi), Waipahu 0.
Junior varsity -- Kaimuki 49, Waipahu 35

ILH

Junior varsity girls
St. Francis 24, Lutheran 23
Sacred Hearts 52, Punahou Blue 35
Hawaii Baptist 38, Saint Andrew's 36
Iolani 37, Punahou Gold 35
Kamehameha Blue 37, Kamehameha White 32

BIIF

Tuesday
Varsity girls
No. 2 Konawaena 44, No. 9 Kamehameha-Hawaii 27
No. 7 Honokaa 59, Kealakehe 17
Kohala 40, Hawaii Prep 37
Waiakea 71, Laupahoehoe 39
Leading scorers--Kona: Jessica Hanato 11, Hina Kimitete 11. KSH: Jaime Mattos 14. Hon: Kari Heers 15, Wila Lavea 11, Charven Rodrigues 11. Koh: Chana Cazimero 10. HPA: Kela Fitzgerald 18. Waik: Natasha Ludwig 15, Krystal Delph 14, Marissa Nakamoto 12. Lau: Danasha Seguerre 9.
Junior varsity girls
Kamehameha-Hawaii 60, Konawaena 32
Honokaa 58, Kealakehe 12
Kohala 44, Hawaii Prep 28