Kaipo Pale's work on the boards was something to behold.

“;I've never seen anyone rebound as much as Kaipo did tonight,”; Steve Hathaway said after his Roosevelt boys broke open a see-saw battle in the third quarter for a 53-43 win over Kalani last night.

Pale, a 6-foot-3 senior, had 19 points and 25 rebounds, including 11 grabs on the offensive glass. Several of those caroms were sheer hustle, with the lanky center slipping away from defenders from one side of the key to the other before the ball even hit iron.

Eighth-ranked Roosevelt (10-4) improved to 4-0 in the Oahu Interscholastic Association White Conference. Kalani dropped to 2-2.

Brendan Nakatani, a 6-1 junior, added 14 points and four steals for Roosevelt. He connected on 10 of his 14 free-throw attempts.

“;The game plan was for Kaipo, but Nakatani, he really was the catalyst,”; Kalani coach Nathan Davis said. “;He really stepped up.”;

Pale's grit helped on a cold shooting night when both teams struggled from the perimeter. Kalani's 2-3 zone did what it could against Pale, who was 6-for-12 from the field and not a focal point of the attack.

Tatsuya Ono had eight points to pace Kalani, which shot 23 percent (13-for-56) against Roosevelt's mix of zone and man defenses.

“;I think the pace of the game was getting to their shooters,”; Hathaway said. “;They penetrate and move the ball well, but a lot of their shots were flat. We were lucky.”;

Davis agreed.

“;We got caught up in their style of play,”; he said.

Angelo Berardy had a team-high 10 rebounds and three steals.

The visiting Falcons were fairly efficient in halfcourt sets, but struggled at times against Roosevelt's fullcourt press; they were whistled for 10-second violations twice.

Still, they were in the game into the third quarter. A technical foul against Roosevelt's bench as the first half ended gave Kalani two free throws to start the second half, and after Bryson Yorita drilled a 3-pointer from the corner, the game was tied at 26 with 5:42 left in the third quarter.

Kalani then went cold, scoring just one basket in the next 6 minutes. Pale's block, rebound and outlet pass to Agaese Tago for a layup gave Roosevelt a 32-28 lead to close the third quarter.

Roosevelt switched to a 2-3 zone and went on a run after Pale scored inside twice and Brandon Mitchell drove for a three-point play. Nakatani sank six foul shots to give the Rough Riders a 45-32 lead with 2:05 remaining.

“;We needed to hit from the perimeter and get more contact going to the basket,”; said Davis, whose team finished 13-for-20 from the foul line.

Roosevelt was 25-for-42 from the line (60 percent) and owned a 46-27 edge on the boards.

KALANI — Bryson Yorita 4, Elbert Khautakoun 3, Ryoji Iguchi 6, J.J. Mariano 5, Vincent Tran 5, Tatsuya Ono 8, Jordan Yogi 4, Nicholas Huth 2, Angelo Berardy 2, Marcus Hill 4, Kuniahi Parker 0.
ROOSEVELT — Agaese Tago 2, Kalai Kalei 0, Brandon Mitchell 3, Brendan Nakatani 14, Chase Yogi 5, Johnson Delos Santos 6, Pono Patoc 0, Kaipo Pale 19, Robert Willis 0, Troy Nakasuji 4, Miguel Molle 0.
3-point goals — Kalani 4 (Ono 2, Yorita, Khautakoun, Iguchi), Roosevelt none.
Junior varsity — Kalani 51, Roosevelt 36

OIA RED EAST

No. 4 Kahuku 72, Farrington 42
The Red Raiders were hot from the outside, dropping 10 3-pointers as they cruised to an easy victory over the Governors.
Shairone Thompson and Nehoa Akina scored 17 points each for Kahuku.

FARRINGTON — Gregie Bupgos 7, Jeffrey Madarang 8, Paul Soloman 2, Jayfrey Damo 4, Lancelot Williams 10, Ronald Williams 7, Justin Vele 4.
KAHUKU — Kawehena Johnson 10, Samala Afalava 5, Hans Brown 2, Mua Malufau 3, Sage Kaka 5, Wonka Beatty 3, Nehoa Akina 17, Jackson Kaka 6, Shairone Thompson 17, Josh Christiansen 2, Mason Golden 2.
3-point goals — Farrington 5 (Madarang 2, Williams 2, Damo). Kahuku 10 (Akina 3, Johnson 2, Afalava, Malufau, Kaka, Beatty, Kaka ).
Junior varsity — Kahuku 43, Farrington 37

No. 9 Kalaheo 53, Kaiser 43
The Mustangs pulled away in the second half on their way to defeating the Cougars.
Kona Makaula had 16 points for Kalaheo and Aaron Fernanez contributed 13 points.

KAISER — Justin Woods 9, Ronson Hill 7, Preston Woods 6, Corey Lum 6, Bret Kanoa 5, Mark Guirguis 5, Quinton Wong 3, Doug Gehring 2.
KALAHEO — Kona Makaula 16, Aaron Fernandez 13, Kevin Leong 7, Shane Hipa 6, Derick Morgan 4, Wilson Macleod 2, Jordan Reindollar 2, Quincy Mason 2, Esaias Stagner 1.
3-point goals — Kaiser 3 (J. Woods, Guirguis, Kanoa). Kalaheo 1 (Hipa).
Junior varsity — Kaiser 50, Kalaheo 36

Kaimuki 37, McKinley 28
The Bulldogs started off cold scoring only two points in the first quarter, but recovered quickly in their victory over the Tigers.
Both team's defenses played strong, keeping all players under double-digit scoring.

MCKINLEY — Jason Ramano 3, Micah Waters 0, Sio Fiso 0, Pryson Wallace 0, Kioco Melson 8, Lesley Machiguchi 5, Jason Sabado 1, Rio Kwon 9, Andy Sombatphivane 0, Ryan Arzandon 2.
KAIMUKI — Tevin Nishiyama 3, Nick Motellang 0, Mason Kualii-Moi 6, Gordan Gestrich 0, Jonn Kakitani 6, Elijah Morita 4, Johnny Tuitele 8, Gabe Stietzel 4, Chester Sua 6, Ekolu Vares 0, Ken Hashimoto 0.
3-point goals — McKinley 2 (Ramano, Kwon). Kaimuki 2 (Nishiyama, Kakitani).
Junior varsity — McKinley 45, Kaimuki 42, OT

OIA RED WEST

Radford 37, Kapolei 33
The Rams' quick start turned out to be the difference in their victory over the Hurricanes.
Dorsey Norris led the way for Radford with 10 points.
Nashon George and Kapua Awong scored 10 points apiece for Kapolei.

KAPOLEI — Nashon George 10, Kapua Awong 10, Pouesi Toqiailua 4, West Mataafa 3, Jorda Solidum 2, Jared Milare 2, Devyn Knight 2.
RADFORD — Dorsey Norris 10, JB Fontenot 6, T.J. Reid 6, Jefferson Fiesta 6, Zach Pelzl 4, Tevita Baravilala 3, Bobby Woshlager 2.
3-point goals — Kapolei none. Radford none.
Junior varsity — Kapolei def. Radford

Leilehua 37, Aiea 32
Xavier Adger sparked the Mules with 17 points in a victory over Na Alii.
Kory Naeole was the game's only other scorer in double figures with 14 points for Aiea.

LEILEHUA — Xavier Adger 17, Carlos Marshall 5, Martin Hall 4, Dillon Pa'u 4, Brent Lemon 3, Stockton Crowley 2, Lopaka Chandler 2.
AIEA — Kory Naeole 14, Braxton Fukutomi 7, Api Foumai 5, Chucky Kaahunui 4, Freddy Aliulu 2.
3-point goals — Leilehua 2 (Marshall, Hall). Aiea 2 (Naeole).
Junior varsity — Leilehua 53, Aiea 39

OIA WHITE

Waianae 39, Pearl City 34
The Seariders defense held the Chargers to two points in the fourth quarter to hold on for the win and continue to go undefeated in the conference.
Christian Mendonza scored 12 points to lead Waianae.

WAIANAE — Kalin Sandoval 4, Jonovan Tuinei 2, Christian Mendonza 12, Guyson Amina 6, Paaga Misipati 2, Michael Foster 3, Anthony Niederschmidt 6, Shawn Asberry 0, Matthew Ramaila 2, Keoni Napierala-Rose 2.
PEARL CITY — Cory Quiameon 0, Nicholas Villarmia 5, Johnson Chao 8, Mitchell Resurrection 2, Isaac Shim 1, Josiah Demello 12, Tyler Yamanauchi 0, Kahana Neal 4, Paul Perry 2.
3-point goals — Waianae none. Pearl City 1 (Villarmia).
Junior varsity — Pearl City 35, Waianae 22

Kailua 59, Castle 30
The Surfriders watched their lead cut in half in the third quarter, but came out in dominating fashion in the fourth to defeat the Knights.
Isaiah Vasconcellos led the way for Kailua with 13 points, and Jordan Decorte contributed 10 points.

CASTLE — Joel Hendricks 8, Jaryth Richardson-Acoba 7, Joshua Kong 5, Jordan Manalo 4, Isaac Makekau 4, Adam Canne 2.
KAILUA — Isaiah Vasconcellos 13, Jordan Decorte 10, Luis Valenzuela 9, Corey Lau 9, Rhys Nakakura 7, Ethan Mahaulu 5, Chevy Mikaele 4, Kirk Ronolo 2.
3-point goals — Castle 2 (Richardson-Acoba, Kong). Kailua 2 (Nakakura, Lau).
Junior varsity — Castle 46, Kailua 35

Nanakuli 63, Waialua 40
The Golden Hawks picked up their first victory of the season by defeating the Bulldogs.
Nanakuli's Joe Shelton led all scorers with 15 points, and Gary Shelton and Kaimana Silva each had 14 points for Nanakuli.

NANAKULI — Joe Shelton 15, Gary Shelton 14, Kaimana Silva 14, Calvin Laumana 9, Gage Kamakea 4, Brandon 4, Robinson Pahinui 3, .
WAIALUA — Vance Maluyo 9, Kyle Michael 9, William Sacapulo-Uepa 7, John-Ray Garcia 6, Virgilio Repollo 4, Halsain Moraleda 2, Rudi Galapia 2, Micah Hatchie 1,.
3-point goals — Nanakuli 5(Shelton 2, Silva 2, Shelton). Waialua 2 (Garcia).
Junior varsity — Nanakuli 64 , Waialua 61

ILH

Boys Division II
University 48, Lanakila Baptist 39
Academy of the Pacific 67, Lutheran 28
High scorers—UHS: Isaiah Deluara 17. LBS: Jordan Cabato 11. AOP: Simon Koch 20, Trent Valentine 17, David Daniels 14.

Girls Division II
Iolani 47, Word of Life 41
Sacred Hearts 61, St. Andrew's Priory 18
High scorers—Iol: Jelene Wong 13. WOL: Phiobe Fetu 15. SHA: Vanessa Freitas 15. StA: Rebecca Kleinschmidt 6.