One man can, indeed, make a difference.

Micah Christenson amassed 19 points and 20 rebounds, including a final board that sealed a 49-47 victory for Kamehameha over 'Iolani last night at the Raiders' gym.

Kamehameha (12-3) improved to 2-1 in the treacherous waters of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu, while 'Iolani slipped to 2-1 (9-6). The Warriors dominated the boards with a 33-16 edge.

“;It feels great beating 'Iolani at 'Iolani, in a hostile environment. We haven't done that in a long time,”; Christenson said.

The last time the teams met was in the final of Moanalua's Na Menehune Holiday Classic. With Christenson gone on a volleyball trip, 'Iolani won 57-46.

This time, the home team rallied from a 42-32 deficit and got within 47-46 on a backdoor layup for a three-point play by Kainoa Chu with 1:25 remaining.

With 'Iolani's faithful chanting “;De-fense”;, Christenson hit the biggest shot of the night, a step-back 17-footer from the baseline, to give Kamehameha a 49-46 cushion with 1:04 left.

'Iolani's Jarrett Arakawa missed a trey from the left wing, but Kamehameha sophomore Dyrbe Enos missed the front end of a one-and-one with 35 seconds to go.

Kamehameha went back to a 2-3 zone for the final seconds. Chu missed a 3-point leaner that went in and out, but the Raiders got the ball back with 12 seconds remaining.

They swung the ball from Arakawa to Chu to reserve Jourdan Simmonds to Andrew Skalman in the corner, and Skalman was fouled on his 3-point try by Charlton Tang with eight-tenths of a second to play.

Skalman missed the first foul shot and made the second to bring 'Iolani within 49-47. He deliberately missed the third foul shot, but Christenson hauled down the rebound with both hands to end the game.

“;It was about us not getting stops. Micah's really, really good. We got outboarded really bad, and they outscrapped us,”; 'Iolani coach Dean Shimamoto said. “;Offensively, we were OK. Our first line of defense was good, but our second line wasn't.”;

Tang, a 6-foot-2 junior, was a key factor with 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting for No. 3 Kamehameha.

“;He's learning his role. Hustle plays, clean-up plays and he runs the floor pretty good,”; Kamehameha coach Jesse Nakanishi said. “;I'm proud of him.”;

KAMEHAMEHA — Chris Bright 0, Shane Matayoshi 5, Frank Ho 0, Micah Christenson 19, Brent Auyong 0, Chaz Bajet 0, Davis Achong 0, Devin Kuhns 2, Taylor Taliulu 0, Charlton Tang 14, Dyrbe Enos 9.
'IOLANI — Kaiona Chu 25, Trevyn Tulonghari 0, Jourdan Simmonds 3, Reid Saito 4, Jarrett Arakawa 7, Andrew Skalman 4, Ammon Baldomero 0, Josiah Sukumaran 2, Gabriel Vega 0.
3-point goals — Kamehameha 6 (Christenson 3, Enos 3), 'Iolani 4 (Skalman, Arakawa, Chu, Simmonds).

OIA RED EAST

No. 4 Moanalua 57, Farrington 42

Marcus Monroe scored 12 of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter as Na Menehune remained undefeated in league play. Tied at 19-19 midway through the first half, Moanalua went on an 11-1 run to take control going into halftime.

Lancelot Williams led the Governors with 18 points.

FARRINGTON — Scottland Smith 0, Jayfrey Damo 2, Jeffrey Madarang 8, Bernard Deleon 1, Ernes Pucholong 1, Lancelot Williams 18, Ronald Williams 8, Viane Vaina 4, Justin Fele 0.
MOANALUA — Bronson Kepa 0, Reece Racoma 5, Keven Amaral 0, Aaron Davis 0, Alex Braswell 0, Brandon Guerreo 0, Josiah Kauhola 5, Wesley Armbrust 2, Marcus Monroe 25, Dexter Williams 10, Marcus Keene 6, Carl Ko 4, Marcellis Turner 0, Dominique Jones 0, Richard Villasenor 0.
3-point goals — Farrington none. Moanalua 5 (Monroe 3, Kauhola, Racoma).
Junior varsity — Moanalua 63, Farrington 54

No. 7 Kahuku 60, Kaiser 37

Nehoa Akina and Sage Kaka each scored 14 points as the Red Raiders remained undefeated in league play.

Kaiser jumped out to an early lead behind Doug Gehring and Ronson Hill, but Kahuku quickly restored order.

KAISER —Matthew Nagata 0, Manny Thompson 2, Davin Morton 2, Dan Hilton 0, Adam Kostylo 4, Justin Wuich 0, Preston Wuich 5, Doug Gehring 4, Sam Taylor 0, Corey Lum 5, Bret Kanoa 6, Mark Guirguis 4, Ronson Hill 5, Patrick Murphy 0.
KAHUKU — Michael Tyau 3, Kawehena Johnson 2, Samala Afalava 4, Mua Malufau 3, Hans Brown 3, Sage Kaka 14, Wonka Beatty 0, Nehoa Akina 14, Jackson Kaka 0, Shairone Thompson 12, Josh Christiansen 2, Evan Moe 2, Mason Golden 0, Michael Leoto 1.
3-point goals — Kaiser 1 (Kanoa). Kahuku 3 (Akina 2, S. Kaka).
Junior varsity — Kahuku 47, Kaiser 16

Kaimuki 49, No. 5 Kalaheo 46

Gabe Stietzel scored a game-high 23 points as the Bulldogs rallied to upset the Mustangs. Kaimuki created an 11-point gap at halftime and held on, despite a second-half surge by the Mustangs. Wilson Macleod led Kalaheo with 11.

KALAHEO — Quincy Mason 0, Kevin Leong 2, Shane Hipa 9, Derick Morgan 0, Zach Lovelace 2, Kona Makaula 7, Wilson Macleod 11, Aaron Fernandez 9, Jordan Reindollar 6.
KAIMUKI — Tevin Nishiyama 3, Mason Kualii-Moi 7, Jonn Kakitani 0, Elijah Morita 3, Johnny Tuitele 8, Gabe Stietzel 23, Chester Sua 0, Sean Spencer 5, Ekolu Vares 0.
3-point goals — Kalaheo 3 (Hipa, Macleod, Fernandez). Kaimuki 5 (Stietzel 4, Nishiyama).
Junior varsity — Kalaheo 37, Kaimuki 61

OIA RED WEST

Campbell 61, Leilehua 59

Christian Storment poured in 20 points as the Sabers edged the Mules. Fouina Haskins hit a last-second shot inside to clinch the win for Campbell.

CAMPBELL —Kristian Manuel 9, Christian Storment 20, Fouina Haskins 10, Christopher Crawford 0, Allan Otanes 9, Mason Mau 2, Timothy Friend 2, Carter Kauwenaole 3, C.J. Ramos 4, Clayton Darity 2.
LEILEHUA — Xavier Adger 17, Brent Lemon 5, Dillon Pa'u 3, Stockton Crowley 1, Martin Hall 19, Lopaka Chandler 12, Cassius Camanse 2.
3-point goals — Campbell 2 (Manuel, Kauwenaole). Leilehua none.
Junior varsity — Leilehua 53, Campbell 45

No. 9 Mililani 77, Kapolei 48

The Trojans remained undefeated in conference play after crushing the host Hurricanes. Reginald Griffin posted a game-high 26 points for Mililani and made six of its nine 3-pointers.

MILILANI — Brandon Fujinaga 2, Bryson Calma 1, Josh Lenchanko 3, Nick Kunz 2, Ed Ocampo 10, Makena Kahoano 2, Reginald Griffin 26, Joe McGlamery 2, Robbie Griffin 8, Hassan Richardson 12, Trent McKinney 4, Brandon Tacadena 1, Christian Baltazar 0, Forrest Garcia 4, Ryan Jacobs 0.
KAPOLEI — Michael Ching 9, Jordan Solidum 8, Jared Milare 1, West Mataafa 0, Gregory Ching 2, Kainoa Pakele 5, Samson Ching 2, Michael Medeiros 0, Kamry Nedd 0, Nahshon George 4, Kapua Awong 4, Devyn Knight 0, Chance Lawson 11, Povesi Togiailva 2.
3-point goals — Mililani 9 (Reginald Griffin 6, Ocampo 2, Lenchanko). Kapolei 3 (Ching 2, Pakele).
Junior varsity — Mililani 40, Kapolei 36

Aiea 50, Waipahu 34

Kory Naeole scored 13 points and Keano Kuia added 11 — including three 3-pointers — to lead Na Alii to their first league win of the season.

WAIPAHU — Duketoa Tili 6, Tatupu Tatupu 4, Anthony Agustin 0, Daniel Diomanpo 11, Michael Alipio 4, Westley Ngaseu 3, Asalemo Fruen 2, Anson Castello 4.
AIEA — Kory Naeole 13, Api Foumai 3, Freddy Aliulu 7, Keano Kuia 11, Michael Hogan 10, Braxton Fukutomi 2, Colin Naito 4.
3-point goals — Waipahu 1 (Diomanpo). Aiea 3 (Kuia).
Junior varsity — Waipahu 54, Aiea 37

OIA WHITE

Roosevelt 74, Castle 39

Three Rough Riders posted double digits in a win over the Knights, led by Brandon Mitchell with 18.

Roosevelt —Kaipo Pale 14, Brendan Nakatani 11, Brandon Mitchell 18, Agaese Tago 6, Johnson Delos Santos 8, Kalai Kalei 1, Chase Yogi 4, Pono Patoc 9, Michael Moe 0, Robert Willis 1, Troy Nakasuji 0, Miguel Molle 2.
Castle — Jaryth Richardson-Acoba 7, Seth Tiumalu 7, Jordan Manalo 7, Jaren Elderts-Bruhn 1, Joshua Kong 4, Adam Canne 3, Micah Maeda 5, Kainoa Stone 0, Isaac Makekau 0, Joel Hendricks 5.
3-point goals — Roosevelt 2 (Mitchell 2). Castle 2 (Tiumalu, Manalo).
Junior varsity — Castle 63, Roosevelt 45

Kailua 68, Anuenue 12

Austin Tilton scored 18 points to lead the Surfriders in a rout over Na Koa.

Mahuka Cullen led Anuenue with six points, who trailed 36-4 at the half.

ANUENUE —Makana Fernandez 2, Kanani Armitage 2, Kahooipo Mossman-Ancog 2, Mahuka Cullen 6, Kealoha Smith 0, Kalani Pua'oi 0, La'akea Nano'i-Hyte 0, La'awai Kamai 0.
KAILUA — Austin Tilton 18, Calen Friel 0, Rhys Nakakura 5, Chevy Mikaele 2, Kaleo Crowell 4, Corey Lau 2, Luis Valenzuela 0, Ethan Mahaulu 9, Kirk Ronolo 12, Eric Lum 11, Isaiah Vasconcellos 0, John Vave 5, Jordan Decorte 0.
3-point goals — Anuenue 1 (M. Cullen). Kailua 4 (Ronolo 2, Tilton, Nakakura).

Pearl City 49, Nanakuli 38

Johnson Chao led the Chargers with 12 points in their first conference win over the Golden Hawks. Gary Shelton led Nanakuli with 13 points.

NANAKULI —Leo Bardacena 0, Kapukana Anakalea 0, Gary Shelton 13, Kaimana Silva 6, Robinson Pahinui 4, Joe Shelton 3, Calvin Laumana 12.
PEARL CITY — Nicholas Villarmia 6, Johnson Chao 12, Mitchell Resurrection 5, Isaac Shim 7, Josiah Demello 4, Tyler Yamanauchi 4, Kahana Neal 6, Reese Bustamente-Tolbe 2, Paul Perry 3.
3-point goals — Nanakuli 3 (Shelton 3). Pearl City 3 (Villarmia, Resurrection, Shim).
Junior varsity — Pearl City 48, Nanakuli 17

ILH GIRLS

No. 4 Punahou 49, Kamehameha 22

Mysha Sataraka scored a game-high 13 points and Khaliyah Thompson added 12 as the Buffanblu blitzed the Warriors.

PUNAHOU — Kaylin Okuma 0, Jennifer Hwang 2, Khaliyah Thompson 12, Janet Li 6, Brittnie Lau 0, Demi Suzuki 3, Mysha Sataraka 13, Julia Brand 0, Ashley-Anne Feria 4, Jenny Ching 1, Michelle Parke 0, Kysa Ludvikson 2, Hailey Maeda 6.
KAMEHAMEHA — Maile Krampert 3, Krystal-Lei Mills 0, Noe Mikami 7, Deja Tafiti 2, Manu Noa 2, Kala Crowell 2, Haley Paakaula 0, Brachelle Nueku 0, Makana Borden 2, Kennedi Akana 2, Tyana Akana 0, Lilia Maio 2.
3-point goals — Kamehameha 1 (Krampert). Punahou 1 (Suzuki).

No. 7 'Iolani 61, Maryknoll 31

Lori Yamashita racked up 18 points for the Raiders in a victory over the Spartans. 'Iolani jumped to an early 29-5 lead in the first quarter and nailed eight 3-pointers in the win. Ashley Agcaoili led Maryknoll with 18 points.

'IOLANI —Saphyre Rezentes 5, Kryn Masutani 8, Lori Yamashita 18, Georgette Lopes-Liutolo 4, Kaitlyn Shikada 7, Shauni Watanabe 0, Alyssa Liilii 4, Alex Masaquel 10, Brittany Barnes 1, Taimane Passi 4.
MARYKNOLL — Ashley Agcaoili 18, Corine Gushikuma 0, Ashlee DeSantos 1, Amanda Busmante 0, Athena Adora 0, Crystie Wong 3, Taylor Wong 7, Kimiko Mitchell 2.
3-point goals — 'Iolani 8 (Yamashita 4, Masutani 2, Rezentes, Shikada). Maryknoll 1 (T. Wong).

ALSO
Varsity boys division II
Academy of the Pacific 51, Lanakila Baptist 31
Leading scorers—AOP: Micaeh Dunhour 16; LBS: Chase Hazelwood 20.
Varsity girls division II
Christian Academy 41, Lanakila Baptist 39
Leading scorers—CA: Tori Adres 15; LBS: Crystal Sonson 14, Erika Ellis 13.

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OIA RED WEST GIRLS

No. 9 Pearl City 61, Radford 26

PEARL CITY—AJ Silva 4, Sabrina Angle 0, Shay Alterado 0, Shanise Gabriel-Yomes 2, Victoria Victor 3, Glacen Florita 5, Shawna Angle 13, Jordan Ahakuelo 21, Alana Kaili 4, Keshia Manning 3, Leina Vasques 6, Reina Meyer 0.
RADFORD — Faith Calimlim 2, Imani Windush 3, Alana Gionet 0, E'lexues Evans 0, Lily Sevao 0, Marena Leao 0, Tyler Whitener 5, Pierra Dewitt 4, Rachel Kapesi 6, Marissa Starros 0, Tania Muna 0, Samantha Poe 0, K awai Page 0, Chelsea Dingoe 2, Summer Tapasi 4.
3-point goals — Pearl City 3 (Sh. Angle 2, Ahakuelo). Radford none.
Junior varsity — Pearl City 38, Radford 21