Matayoshi, Raiders dominate Warriors

No. 2 Raiders pound top team

Iolani senior forward Alana Matayoshi says she doesn't read the newspapers, but a day after Iolani was ranked second behind Kamehameha in the season-opening girls basketball top 10 poll, she and the rest of her teammates put on a show like they had something to prove.

The 5-foot-8 Matayoshi dominated at both ends of the court with 14 points, six rebounds, four steals and three assists and Jamie Smith controlled the paint with a game-high 17 points and six rebounds as No. 2 Iolani walloped top-ranked Kamehameha 49-33 last night in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu season opener for both teams.

Kamehameha (9-1, 0-1) entered the game undefeated in preseason play, but clearly hadn't played a team like Iolani, which played with more fire and intensity from the outset. The Raiders had 18 steals and forced 23 turnovers as Kamehameha trailed the entire game.

"Our team is our strength and everybody came out with that intensity we need," Iolani coach Glenn Takara said. "We just did a good job of executing what we needed to do."

The Raiders jumped out to an 11-3 lead as Kamehameha converted just one field goal in the opening 5 minutes while turning the ball over six times against a tough three-quarter court pressure defense by the Raiders.

Iolani led by as many as 11 in the opening frame, but Lindsey Wong nailed a 3-pointer near the end of the period as Iolani led 17-9 after the opening 8 minutes.

Another shot by Wong, who had seven of her 10 points in the first half, brought Kamehameha to within four at 21-17, but the Raiders forced back-to-back turnovers that resulted in fast-break layups as Iolani took a 29-22 halftime lead.

"We always try to focus on our defense and it was nice to get out there and get those steals," Matayoshi said.

Kamehameha's Analee Viena Lota led the Warriors with three 3-pointers and 13 points, and scored the opening basket of the second half to pull the Warriors to within five.

Consecutive buckets by Matayoshi started an 8-1 Iolani run as the Raiders pushed the lead back to double digits before Viena Lota scored five points in 17 seconds late in the third quarter as Kamehameha made one last run at Iolani.

But Raiders sophomore Tami Konishi swished a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left in the period, and Kamehameha was outscored 12-3 the rest of the game.

"That was our first real test of the season and we absolutely got our butts kicked," Kamehameha coach Clay Cockett said.

"They came out with more fire than us and played with a lot more intensity and we just played like we were scared."

Iolani's aggressiveness also paid off at the free-throw line as the Raiders converted 15 of 20 foul shots.

The Warriors were just 3-for-7, settling primarily for outside shots instead of trying to draw fouls. Iolani had 12 assists off of 16 field goals made and actually outrebounded a taller Warriors team 19-14.

Kamehameha 33, Iolani 49

At Iolani H.S. gym

Kamehameha (0-1)	9	13	8	3	--	33
Iolani (1-0)	17	12	11	9	--	49

KAMEHAMEHA--Alexis Furtado 0, Analee Viena Lota 13, Pomaikai Kalakau 0, Shaleese Javillo 4, Lindsey Wong 10, Tiana Abbley 0, Pualani Kalakau 0, Piikea Kalakau 0, Rhani Kaneaiakala 1, Alexandres-Joan Akana 2, Kylie Roy 3, Casey Lum 0.

IOLANI--Chelsea Unemori 0, Tami Konishi 5, Kylie Ahlo 0, Alana Matayoshi 14, Chanel Hirata 5, Dayna Jandoc 4, Jamie Smith 17, Raechele Takara 2, Sarah Turgeon 2.

3-point goals -- Kamehameha 4 (Viena Lota 3, Wong), Iolani 2 (Konishi, Hirata).

Mid-Pacific 51, Maryknoll 45

Johnnelle Kapua hit all 10 of her free-throw attempts in the fourth quarter to help the Owls maintain a late lead over the Spartans.

Kapua led all scorers with 23 points, while Nicole Fu led Maryknoll with 17.

At Damien H.S. gym

Maryknoll (0-1)	8	11	13	13	--	45
Mid-Pacific (1-0)	5	11	18	17	--	51

MARYKNOLL--Kristen Canencia 3, Nicole Lee 0, Nicole Fu 17, Kiana Fuller 0, Tiana Marquez 8, Kimberly Henderson 2, Melissa Ching 2, Sam Chung 7, Soana Sifita 6.

MID-PACIFIC--Paige Young 0, Kayla Gomes 1, Johnnelle Kapua 23, Erin Nishimura 2, Jordan Kealoha 9, Keaton McFadden 8, Jenna Savusa 8.

3-point goals -- Maryknoll 1 (Canencia), Mid-Pacific 1 (Kealoha).

Division II varsity girls

Christian Academy 47, La Pietra 42

Kamehameha 45, Word of Life 14

Punahou 56, Hanalani 44

St. Andrew's 51, Le Jardin 12

St. Francis 61, Redemption 4

High scorers--CA: Ashley Medcalf 29. LP: Leah Kaina 10, Ashanti Shih 10. Kam: Brandi Kohatsu 10. Pun: Kelsie Gomes 11, Charney Heimuli 11, Brooke Ehrman 10. Han: Janelle Fetui 22. StA: Raquel Sevil 15.

RED EAST

Roosevelt 49, Kalaheo 24

Iwalani Rodrigues scored 13 of her game-high 19 points in the first half and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Rough Riders over the Mustangs.

Shanadee Canon scored a team-high 15 points for Kalaheo.

At Roosevelt H.S. gym

Kalaheo (0-1)	5	8	4	7	--	24
Roosevelt (1-0)	13	12	15	9	--	49

KALAHEO--Nicole Cobb 0, Delicia Wilson 3, Sola Williams 0, Caira Pires 0, Nova Bird 0, Angela Wozniak 0, Anu Ahyun 2, Shanadee Canon 15, Kourtni Thomas 2, Kaua Cale 0, Aui Williams 0, Kiana Wasson 2.

ROOSEVELT--Dianna Zane 0, Tiana Sugui 6, Iwalani Rodrigues 19, Kathleen Nakata 2, Jayna Tasaka 7, Shandree Armstead 4, Tiyana Nakasone 2, Brittni Au 0, Tasia Kamakawiwaole 9.

3-point goals -- Roosevelt 2 (Tasaka 2).

Junior varsity-- Roosevelt 55, Kalaheo 15

RED WEST

Kapolei 43, Leilehua 29

Regina Simanu scored nine points and Tamara Satcher added eight to lead the Hurricanes over the Mules in the Oahu Interscholastic Association Red West Division opener for both teams.

Kapolei trailed by a point entering the fourth quarter, but went on a decisive 17-2 scoring run in the period to seal the game.

At Kapolei H.S. gym

Leilehua (0-1)	6	3	18	2	--	29
Kapolei (1-0)	9	11	6	17	--	43

LEILEHUA--Ashley Gonzales 6, Josette Docobo 0, Alaina Johnson 0, Cassey Borroneo 0, Ashley Nomiyama 2, Brittaney Stafford 17, Claudia Veikune 2, Te'te Moore 0, Mariah McCloud 2, Shanee Henderson 0.

KAPOLEI--Loleina Lapina 0, Danniel Tapat 2, Ashlee Dela Cruz 5, Tiffany Kasoga 2, Jasmine Gipson 0, Regina Simanu 9, Kesha Miller 6, Tamara Satcher 8, Jay Abbondanza 0, Cassidy Calio 5, Tahnee Foki 6.

3-point goals -- Leilehua 0, Kapolei 1 (Dela Cruz).

Junior varsity-- Leilehua 29, Kapolei 18

Mililani 47, Pearl City 38

The Trojans led by 12 points early in the fourth quarter, but the Chargers pulled to within 37-34 with 3 minutes to play. Mililani -- led by Joleen Realin with 14 points and Chelsea Basilio's 10 -- responded with a 10-4 run to close out the game.

At Mililani H.S. gym

Pearl City (0-1)	4	8	8	18	--	38
Mililani (1-0)	9	3	19	16	--	47

PEARL CITY--Desiree Luis 9, Kalei Adams 0, Ariel Komomua 2, Kaiona Auyong 3, Jazmin Pahukoa-Malia 16, Patricia Langi 8, Tearaina Meyer 0.

MILILANI--Jordan Sakai 4, Chelsea Basilio 10, Kimi Ebina 0, Glenelle Nitta 0, Jamielyn Kaleiwahea 3, Haunani Richardson 4, Chantel Tanuvasa 8, Kourtney Senas 4, Joleen Realin 14, Meilin Akiu 0.

3-point goals -- Pearl City 3 (unavailable), Mililani 1 (Kaleiwahea).

Junior varsity-- Mililani def. Pearl City (score not reported).

OIA WHITE

Waialua 34, Anuenue 3

The Bulldogs spoiled the Anuenue girls' first game ever behind nine points apiece from Chelsey Ramirez and Angela Whitaker in the Oahu Interscholastic Association White Division season opener for both teams.

Punawai Crawford-Kapanui led the Hawaiian immersion school with two points, while Leikula Gottleib hit a free throw to put Anuenue on the scoreboard for the first time in the second quarter.

"It was an exciting moment," Anuenue teacher Lapule Schultz said. "Everybody understood it was the first point (ever)."

At Waialua H.S. gym

Waialua (1-0)	14	5	6	9	--	34
Anuenue (0-1)	0	1	0	2	--	3

WAIALUA--Klleirr Tuyay 0, Shiree Dela Cruz 2, Misty Maxwell 0, Geena Pinacate 2, Chelsey Ramirez 9, Brittney Basillo 2, Ashley Carillo 4, Noe Dela Pena-Ho'opai 6, Angela Whitaker 9.

ANUENUE--Ka'imi Asing 0, Kamaile Grilho 0, Kapela Kahili 0, Kenui Wahilani 0, Leikula Gottleib 1, Nalani Kamano 0, Pua'alekai Kimball-Aikau 0, Pikake Conradt-Nunuha 0, Punawai Crawford-Kapanui 2.

3-point goals -- Waialua 1 (Ramirez), Anuenue 0.

McKinley 61, Waianae 25

The Tigers' Jackie Tihano knocked down three 3-pointers in the first half, and Chelsie Sato scored 10 of her game-high 22 before halftime to carry the Tigers over the Seariders.

Waianae (led by Danielle Lovell's eight points) was held to single-digit scoring in each quarter.

At McKinley H.S. gym

Waianae (0-1)	4	8	6	7	--	25
McKinley (1-0)	16	18	14	13	--	61

WAIANAE--Danielle Lovell 8, Brittni Dinong 0, Chaelyn Manuel 3, Kahealani Kelii 1, Emma Atiga 5, Crystal Tunihaole 0, Dynasty Ayala 3, Genevieve Cuesta 0, Ngaire Yuen 5, Asioga Tago 0, Melody Moe 0.

McKINLEY--Jackie Tihano 12, Kaitlyn Ikehara 9, Chelsie Sato 22, Jaelynn Lopez 0, Pearly Togiai 6, Joelle Sagapolu 0, Maribel Hebron 0, Kylie Sato 10, Sasha Hong 0, Allyson Villanueva 2, Nora Kent 0.

3-point goals--Waianae 1 (Manuel), McKinley 10 (Tihano 4, C. Sato 3, Ikehara 2, K. Sato).

Junior varsity--McKinley 47, Waianae 32

Kailua 47, Waipahu 26

The visiting Surfriders jumped out to a 27-13 halftime lead, led by Kristen Corrales (10 of her 12 points in the first half) and Ashley Jacobs (nine of 16 before intermission).

Demi Samson led the Marauders with 12 points.

At Waipahu H.S. gym

Kailua (1-0)	13	14	14	6	--	47
Waipahu (0-1)	8	5	6	7	--	26

KAILUA--Kristen Corrales 12, Tawny Kiko 0, Chelsea Babylon 0, Miki Scott 0, Tianna McKeague 0, Zsalei Kamaka 11, Pumehana Doctorello 0, Jarrish Mauhili-Kaneakua 0, Netia Ulugaono 2, Agnes Faaleaoga 0, Ashley Jacobs 16, Kahea Chang 2, Francine Sua-Godinet 4, Chevy Crowell 0.

WAIPAHU-- Kristen Ballanay 0, Lilyan Donley 2, Margaret Siligo 8, Brendalyn Brub 1, Natasha Vili 0, Angela Mendiola 2, Demi Samson 12, Ashley Bullard 1, Mercedes Kaleikini 0.

3-point goals -- Kailua 1 (Jacobs).

Junior varsity-- Kailua 32, Waipahu 21