Govs run away from Knights
POSTED: Thursday, January 08, 2009
They're young and spunky, those Castle Knights.
They're just not ready, not yet, for the No. 2 team in the state. Farrington came up with 16 steals to run away from the Knights 73-42 last night before about 300 fans at Richard Kitamura Fieldhouse.
Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo scored 14 points to lead the Governors, who improved to 2-0 in the Oahu Interscholastic Association Red East (8-4 overall).
Center Lusina Otineru added six points, seven rebounds and a team-high five steals for Farrington, which is the overwhelming favorite to win the OIA. Coach Caroline Tatupu played platooned her squad throughout the game, and all but one Gov got scored.
“;They're athletic, big and they can shoot. There aren't many weaknesses,”; Castle coach Jeff McKeown said. “;Their post is really good. She set the tempo early and dominates in the set offense.”;
That post, Otineru, was effective in Farrington's man-to-man defense and ran the floor with the guards on several fastbreaks.
“;She can be a dominant player. I've been trying to push her mentally,”; Tatupu said of the fourth-year varsity player. Tatupu recently named Otineru co-captain.
“;I think she's starting to come out of her shell,”; the coach said.
Castle led briefly at 4-2 and was still in the game late in the first quarter. The Knights trailed 12-9 after a couple of baskets by Leisha Liilii. Farrington's halfcourt traps, however, wore down the inexperienced Knights. The Govs went on a 12-2 run, forcing eight Castle turnovers before the quarter was done.
Tatupu-Leopoldo, a sophomore guard, dished out four assists as Farrington seized a 24-11 lead.
The visitors got no closer than 11 the rest of the way.
Brandee Sasaki and Liilii, both sophomores, each scored 10 points to pace Castle (0-2). Seven of the Knights are freshmen or sophomores, and they have only two seniors on the roster.
McKeown had that in mind as the Knights went to the lockerroom down 37-18 at halftime.
“;I knew (Farrington) would come out with a lot of energy,”; said McKeown, who called three time outs in the first 10 minutes. “;Our girls were a little nervous, a little affected by the (defensive) pressure. We just wanted to win a quarter, execute and take our time.”;
Castle found its groove against Farrington's second team and had the bonus before the end of the third quarter. The Knights scored all 13 of their third-quarter points from the foul line (13-for-16). They finished the contest 26-for-38 from the charity stripe (68 percent).
Farrington got solid play from guard Natalie Mata (eight points, four assists), forwards Kirsten LIana (eight points, six boards) and Aisha Gaea (eight points), and reserve guard Angie Argel (seven points, two steals).
Though they forced 27 turnovers, the Govs also committed 18 of their own.
“;We had some lapses,”; Tatupu said, more concerned about the other end of the floor. “;We gambled too much on defense. Every time we go to the lockerroom, it's about defense and rebounding.”;
The Govs shot 50 percent after halftime against Castle's 2-3 zone.
“;We were a little better on defense and the boards, and we moved the ball a lot quicker,”; Tatupu said.
Farrington's next game is at Kailua tomorrow.
| Castle (0-3) | 11 | 7 | 13 | 11 | — | 42 |
| Farrington (2-0) | 24 | 13 | 19 | 17 | — | 73 |
CASTLE—Cailee Awa 4, Brandee Sasaki 10, Britt Hawn 2, Britt Lane 1, Leisha Liilii 10, Kaity Wills 5, Maycee Moe 2, Ashley Ballesteros 2, Joshell Lilio 2, Kree Espinda 4.
FARRINGTON—Jasmine Funtanilla 6, Angie Argel 7, Natalie Mata 8, Lucky Crichton 5, Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo 14, Precious Maave 2, Janell Nance 4, Macilee Moi 0, Kirsten Liana 8, Sofia Folaumahina 5, Aisha Gaea 8, Lusina Otineru 6.
3-point goals—Castle none, Farrington 4 (Tatupu-Leopoldo 2, Argel, Crichton).
Junior varsity—Farrington 51, Castle 28.
OIA RED EAST
Kalani 63, Kailua 60
The Falcons drained five of their nine 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to edge the visiting Surfriders and earn their first conference win.
Jamie Higa dropped nine of her 18 points in the fourth.
| Kailua (0-3) | 12 | 14 | 15 | 19 | — | 60 |
| Kalani (1-2) | 15 | 17 | 10 | 21 | — | 63 |
KAILUA—Jayna Hanawahine 6, Tawny Kiko 2, Sola Williams 6, Zsalei Kamaka 16, Ka'u Kohatsu 2, Anu Ahyun 7, Ashley Jacobs 19, Tia Nazarra 2.
KALANI—Ashlyn Onaga 14, Jamie Higa 18, Kelsie Maslanka 1, Corie Kuia 0, Kiera Iinuma 3, Cristine Sasano 9, Kristi Belshe 1, Leina Faleolo 6, Tiffany Liao 0, Joyce Lam 0, Hikaru Kumagai 11.
3-point goals—Kailua 2 (Kamaka, Jacobs), Kalani 9 (Kumagai 3, Higa 3, Onaga, Iinuma, Sasano).
Junior varsity—Kalani def. Kailua
McKinley 54, Moanalua 44
Kylie Sato scored a game-high 18 points with two buckets from behind the arc to lead the host Tigers past Na Menehune.
A.J. Verdida led Moanalua with 11 points.
| Moanalua (1-1) | 5 | 9 | 6 | 24 | — | 44 |
| McKinley (3-0) | 12 | 16 | 8 | 18 | — | 54 |
MOANALUA—Brittany Caiucag 2, Brianna Bacoscos 1, Joanna Nicolas 9, Michelle Hardy 6, Meleane Smith 0, Jaden Rego 5, Hoku Dela Cruz 0, A.J. Verdida 11, Justine Aguas 10.
MCKINLEY—Jackie Tihano 2, Emerenciana Rayes 0, Kylie Sato 18, Twanzyna Spencer 0, Ashley Gravley 6, Tatiana Dinson 13, Brenda Walker 7, Hanna Yoo 0, Jorina Faletoi 8, Juwill Sparks 0, Allyson Villeanueva 0, Jaylynn Baoit 0.
3-point goals—Moanalua none, McKinley 2 (Sato 2).
Junior varsity—Moanalua 41, McKinley 11
OIA RED WEST
Kapolei 44, Radford 32
The Hurricanes used a 19-point fourth quarter to remain undefeated and keep the host Rams winless in conference play.
Nicole Fuataga led Kapolei with 14 points.
| Kapolei (2-0) | 6 | 17 | 2 | 19 | — | 44 |
| Radford (0-3) | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | 32 |
KAPOLEI—Krystal Jacobs 2, Danniel Tapat 6, Victoria Afoa 2, Rhilee Soriano 1, Alysse Bishop 2, Kawehi Hagi 8, Chereece Beyer 8, Kayla Fuataga 1, Nicole Fuataga 14.
RADFORD—Melanie Alofaituli 4, Kaeli Patton 0, Alana Gionea 3, Antionette Caradine 5, Tisa Brown 6, Marissa Stavros 0, Bui Daravilala 12, Jakira Leggett 0, Rachel Kapesi 2.
3-point goals—Kapolei 1 (Tapat), Radford 1 (Caradine).
Junior varsity—Kapolei 37, Radford 26
Aiea 50, Pearl City 43
Carol Sio scored a game-high 16 points to lead undefeated Na Alii past the host Chargers.
Sio scored six of her points in the third quarter, in which Aiea outscored Pearl City 13-6.
| Aiea (3-0) | 9 | 13 | 13 | 15 | — | 50 |
| Pearl City (2-1) | 10 | 14 | 6 | 13 | — | 43 |
AIEA—Ashlei Liilii 0, Celeste Fong 0, Natasha Helsham 14, Natasha Fong 11, Crystal Tagudin 3, Rayna Strom-Okimoto 4, Maria Holtzman 0, Shayla Kuehu 2, Carol Sio 16, Emily Tausaga 0.
PEARL CITY—Charmagne Monis 8, Ashley Goto 0, Shanise Gabriel-Yomes 4, Victoria Victor 0, Glacen Florita 9, Jordan Ahakuelo 9, Kiaeani Tassi 3, Alana Kaili 2, Keshia Manning 0, Leina Basques 6, Tearaina Meyer 2.
3-point goals—Aiea 2 (Helsham, Fong), Pearl City 4 (Monis 2, Florita, Ahakuelo).
Junior varsity—Pearl City 40, Aiea 14
Mililani 48, Waianae 36
The Trojans outscored the Seariders 20-5 in the third quarter to take a comfortable 41-23 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Beverly Madrid's game-high 18 points was not enough for Waianae as 10 players scored for Mililani.
Chelsea Basilio led Mililani with 10 points.
| Waianae (0-3) | 11 | 7 | 5 | 13 | — | 36 |
| Mililani (1-1) | 11 | 10 | 20 | 7 | — | 48 |
WAIANAE—Alesa Ramaila 4, Emma Atiga 2, Maili Enos-Branidan 2, Emma Tanoi 2, Beverly Madrid 18, Genevieve Cuesta 3, Evalani Yoshimura 0, Shantel Buckner 5.
MILILANI—Chelsea Basilio 10, Glenelle Nitta 1, Tiff Lagua 0, Kellise De La Cruz 2, Samantha Yuki 0, Jordan Sakai 9, Amber Ogata 5, Celina Garces 0, Abby McKoy 2, Darcey Goulsby 8, Elima Pangoran 2, Sophie Chang 7, Cory Ramos 0, Khyla Elcantra 0, Pomai Grube-Hose 2, Andi Felise 0.
3-point goals—Waianae 3 (Madrid 2, Buckner), Mililani 5 (Basilio 2, Sakai, Ogata, Chang).
Junior varsity—Mililani 39, Waianae 30
OIA WHITE
No. 10 Kahuku 69, Kalaheo 56
Sisters Jovan and Jessica Falemalu scored 15 and 13 points, respectively, to lead the Red Raiders over the visiting Mustangs.
Caira Pires and Michaelyn Cale scored 18 points apiece for Kalaheo.
| Kalaheo (1-1) | 13 | 9 | 20 | 14 | — | 56 |
| Kahuku (3-1) | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | — | 69 |
KALAHEO—Nicole Cobb 2, Jerica Olsen 2, Brianna Perry 0, Caira Pires 18, Tiffany Harada 4, Mele Adams 6, Coyrtni Thomas 5, Michaelyn Cale 18, Jordy Smith 1.
KAHUKU—Nile Teo 7, Vaimalama Tito 9, Maria Tonga 2, Jessica Falemalu 13, Jovan Falemalu 15, Rachel Tailele 11, Vaunelle Hingano 2, Adele Schwenke 10.
3-point goals—Kalaheo 3 (Pires 2, Cale), Kahuku 1 (Tito).
Junior varsity—Kahuku 64, Kalaheo 12
Leilehua 71, Anuenue 12
All who played scored as the Mules defeated Na Koa.
| Anuenue (0-3) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 12 |
| Leilehua (2-1) | 19 | 20 | 18 | 14 | — | 71 |
ANUENUE—Kenui Wahilani 0, Leikula Gottlieb 4, Nalani Kamano 7, Kuulei Gante 0, Kahanu Walker 0, Kapela Kahili 1, Hoonani Wahilani 0, Kahala Kaowili 0 .
LEILEHUA—Ciara Paracuelles 1, Chelsey Fontes 11, Patricia Lindo 3, Alaina Johnson 8, Starr Hayashida 2, Vanessa Bocobo 2, Kehau Rivera 2, Keke Moala 5, Michelle Fletcher 11, Mariyah Tamaalemalo 12, Toe Motu 4, Carline Wilson 4, Alondra Hooks 6.
3-point goals—Anuenue 1 (Kamano), Leilehua 2 (Lindo, Fletcher).
Kaimuki 57, Waipahu 28
The Bulldogs overpowered the Marauders in the first half, taking a 38-7 lead into the locker room and allowing for a comfortable second half.
An entire team effort helped Kaimuki past Waipahu as 12 players got on the board for Kaimuki.
Waipahu's Brendalyn Brub led all scorers with 10 points.
| Waipahu (0-3) | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12 | — | 28 |
| Kaimuki (3-0) | 22 | 16 | 8 | 11 | — | 57 |
WAIPAHU—Moriah Blackmon 5, Geneva Balladares 5, Jessica Lozano 0, Amber Javier 0, Genivee Velasco 6, Alyssa Torres 0, Adrienne Mendiola 0, Brendalyn Brub 10, Shanice Julio 2.
KAIMUKI—Olivia Phommachanh 5, Pua Akaka 7, Brooke Borce 6, Tanya Villanueva 7, Dinishah Faasoa 2, Justell Arthur 5, Brittney Anglin 1, Letisha Faasoa 4, Dejah Faasoa 5, Mikki Morihara 0, Leti Mikaele 5, Ashley Fortson 6, Lani Mikaele 4.
3-point goals—Waipahu 2 (Balladares, Brub), Kaimuki 5 (Phommachanh, Akaka, Borce, Villanueva, Arthur).
Junior varsity—Kaimuki 38, Waipahu 33
Other scores
Nanakuli 39, Waialua 27
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
Maryknoll 32, University 30
