Fa'asoa sisters help Kaimuki blow past Leilehua
POSTED: Friday, January 22, 2010
Early in the fourth quarter of yesterday's Oahu Interscholastic Association White girls basketball showdown between Kaimuki and Leilehua, Letishah Fa'asoa dribbled across midcourt and stumbled over her own feet as she tried to stop quickly. She backpedaled and flailed at the ball, and as the Kaimuki point guard regained her footing and secured her dribble, coach Mona Fa'asoa leapt off the bench and called a hasty timeout.
As the teams walked to the sidelines, Letishah Fa'asoa walked over to her mother/coach and gave her a big bear hug as if to say, “;Don't worry, Mom. We've got this.”;
The embrace brought a wide smile to Mona Fa'asoa's face. And, sure enough, the Bulldogs, led by the backcourt of Letishah and Dejah Fa'asoa, closed out visiting Leilehua for a 44-30 victory.
Sophomore guard Dejah Fa'asoa finished with a game-high 19 points. She outscored the entire Mules team 9-7 in the first quarter. She hit four 3-pointers out of five attempts from behind the arc, and also hit all five of her free-throw attempts.
“;(She's an) excellent player,”; Leilehua coach Elroy Dumlao said. “;She plays two sides of the court. She plays defense. She's a leader. She can shoot the rock. You've got to know always where she is on the court.
“;We didn't identify her at the early shot. She hit some big shots, and they made that run on us. She's a great player. That's why she's got my vote for player of the year.”;
Letishah Fa'asoa's shot wasn't falling and she scored only four points, but her steady point-guard play and scrappy defense contributed to the double-digit win.
At Kaimuki gym
| Leilehua (8-2) | 7 | 9 | 4 | 10 | — | 30 |
| Kaimuki (9-1) | 15 | 7 | 7 | 15 | — | 44 |
LEILEHUA—Vanessa Bocobo 1, Pomai Parker 4, Patricia Lindo 2, Precious Loi-on 0, Karissa McBride 5, Brittani Taufui 2, Shajira Briores 0, Tinei Tuitoelau 0, Toe Motu 4, Alexis Johnson 2, Alondra Hooks 10.
KAIMUKI—Pua Akaka 3, Cannie Aikau 4, Tanya Villanueva 0, Kiana Taez 4, Letisha Fa'asoa 2, Dejah Fa'asoa 21, Leti Mikaele 6, Alison Tologa 4.
3-point goals—Leilehua 1 (Parker). Kaimuki 4 (D. Fa'asoa).
Junior varsity—Kaimuki 37, Leilehua 29
Kahuku 72, Nanakuli 31
Hiilei Cummings scored 17 points to lead the Red Raiders.
At Kahuku gym
| Nanakuli (1-9) | 14 | 4 | 6 | 7 | — | 31 |
| Kahuku (8-1) | 16 | 22 | 21 | 13 | — | 72 |
NANAKULI—Kirste Rosa 16, Queen Ema Sale 2, Stephanie Kalili 5, Nana Kakiva 5, Maresena Foi 0, Noel Fernandez 0, Ginger Moe 4, Juliana Ioane 0.
KAHUKU—Fia Tailele-Latu 9, Kawelina Gilman 0, Hiilei Cummings 17, Malia Tonga 4, Jessica Falemalu 2, Tisa Te'o 3, Rachel Tailele 4, Mata Tonga 8, Natallia Cravens 6, Leina Faleolo 4, Joshlyn Noga 9, Uhi Naeole 6, Amanda Tonga 0.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 1 (Kakiva ). Kahuku 6 (Naeole, Noga, Te'o, Cummings, Tailele-Latu).
Junior varsity—Kahuku 78, Nanakuli 28
Kaiser 63, Waipahu 40
Mele Adams had a game-high 21 points as the visiting Cougars defeated the Marauders.
At Waipahu gym
| Kaiser (4-6) | 8 | 21 | 14 | 20 | — | 63 |
| Waipahu (4-6) | 10 | 13 | 13 | 4 | — | 40 |
KAISER—Micaela Bitanga 17, Kristi Arellano 0, Kiani Kaahaaina 4, Kiana Nakai 5, Hailey Durham 0, Krysta Yasui 3, Mele Adams 21, Daryne Vorderbruegge 4, Shelby Pa 9.
WAIPAHU—Jenie Savedra 0, Trisha Malala 6, Jessica Lozano 0, Ana Batan 13, Genivee Valasco 4, Adriene Mendiola , Tammy Viliamau 4, Kaiulani Abasial 4, Cherece Beyer 0, Dara Aiwohi-Dutro 1, Zyer Vailuu 2, Catrina Masaniai 6.
3-point goals—Kaiser 1 (Adams). Waipahu 1 (Batan).
Junior varsity—Kaiser 54, Waipahu 28
OIA RED WEST GIRLS
No. 9 Pearl City 48, Mililani 33
Jordan Ahakuelo finished with 12 points and Glacen Florita added 10 to lead the Chargers.
At Pearl City gym
| Mililani (10-2) | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | — | 33 |
| Pearl City (11-1) | 17 | 10 | 12 | 9 | — | 48 |
MILILANI—Kellie Sakai 11, Moriah Blackmon 0, Tiff Lagua 0, Sam Yuki 4, Nikki Craig 2, Amber Ogata 3, Abi Mckoy 2, Darcey Goulsby 5, Courtney Senas 4, Amberlee Maluenda 0, Khyla Alcantra 2, Pomai Grube-Hose 0, Jacque Agbayani 0.
PEARL CITY—Adrienne Jean Silva 2, Sabrina Angle 5, Shay Alterado 0, Shanise Gabriel-Yomes 0, Victoria Victor 0, Glacen Florita 10, Shawna Angle 0, Jordan Ahakuelo 12, Alana Kaili 2, Keshia Manning 9, Leina Vasques 6, Reina Meyer 2.
3-point goals—Mililani 2 (Sakai, Ogata). Pearl City 4 (Ahakuelo 2, Sabrina Angle, Vasques).
Junior varsity—Mililani 48, Pearl City 39
Campbell 47, Waianae 40
Koa Dias-Kekahuna scored 13 points to lead the Sabers over the Seariders.
At Waianae gym
| Campbell (4-8) | 12 | 20 | 5 | 10 | — | 47 |
| Waianae (3-9) | 11 | 18 | 6 | 5 | — | 40 |
CAMPBELL—Liza Bantolina 7, Jaysha Delizo 4, Chantay Samante 11, Kea Akiyama 3, CJ Valeriano 7, Carlye Lindborg-Sandry 0, Tiana Galeon 0, Koa Dias-Kekahuna 13, Cassie Ernst 2, Dee Leafa 0.
WAIANAE—Alesa Ramaila 0, Emma Atiga 2, Maili Enos-Branigan 4, Lacy Manuel 3, Beverly Madrid 14, Brittany Perry 3, Shaina Pogia 10, Tiara Tagaloa 4.
3-point goals—Campbell none. Waianae 3 (Madrid).
Junior varsity—Campbell 29, Waianae 18
Aiea 38, Radford 36
Led by Kaala Leopoldo's game-high 10 points, Na Alii held off a Rams comeback.
At Aiea gym
| Radford (1-11) | 8 | 3 | 11 | 14 | — | 36 |
| Aiea (4-8) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 12 | — | 38 |
RADFORD—Faith Calimlim 0, Imani Windush 9, Alana Gionet 2, E'lexues Evans 8, Lily Sevao 2, Marena Leao 0, Tyler Whitener 0, Pierra Dewitt 9, Rachel Kapesi 4, Marissa Stavros 0, Tania Muna 0, Samantha Poe 0, Kawai Page 0, Chelsea Dingoe 0, Sanoe Tuitele 2.
AIEA—Ashlei Liilii 9, Celeste Fong 5, Maccyn Samisoni 2, Kaala Leopoldo 10, Savannah Albinio-Cudal 0, Amithysse Moore 0, Mele Samisoni 2, Temukisa Lautalo 0, Kaui Kuehu 5, Tiara Fetui 3, Kori Nishi 2.
3-point goals—Radford none. Aiea 3 (Leopoldo 2, Fong).
Junior varsity—Aiea 30, Radford 27
OIA RED EAST GIRLS
No. 4 Farrington 62, Kalani 34
Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo's 16 points led the Governors over the Falcons.
At Kalani gym
| Farrington (11-1) | 16 | 18 | 14 | 14 | — | 62 |
| Kalani (2-10) | 5 | 10 | 9 | 10 | — | 34 |
FARRINGTON—Kristen Ho'ohuli 0, Ashley Gravely 8, Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo 16, Lucky Crichton 0, Angeline Argel 7, Dianna Prescott 2, Kristen Liana 8, Aisha Gaea 6, Sofia Folaumahina 13, Isaley Iuta 0, Chelsea Wong 0, Sally Lazaro 0, Janell Nance 2.
KALANI—Marissa Sumida 0, Kelsie Maslanka 0, Erika Jang 8, Corie Kuia 6, Kiera Iinuma 2, Kristi Belshe 0, Christine Sasano 6, Kiah Fujita 2, Hikaru Kumagai 8, Alyssa Obata 0, Lauren Masaniai 0, Alexandria Rogers 2, Joyce Lam 0.
3-point goals—Farrington 7 (Tatupu-Leopoldo 4, Gravely 2, Argel). Kalani 5 (Sasano 2, Kumangai 2, Jang).
No. 8 Roosevelt 55, Castle 51, 2OT
Mikela Thoemmes finished with 18 points for the Rough Riders.
At Castle gym
| Roosevelt (10-1) | 7 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 6 | — | 55 |
| Castle (6-5) | 9 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 2 | — | 51 |
ROOSEVELT—Breyana Dutro-Solomua 3, Kelcie Namba 9, Charisse Tanabe 0, Shana Kawakami 13, Nicole Ramirez 4, Abcde Furuta-Harada 7, Rachel Gomes 0, Mikela Thoemmes 18, Anuhea Kanealii 1.
CASTLE—Brandee Sasaki 5, Cailee Awa 15, Brittany Hawn 6, Sierra Iona 4, Leisha Liilii 20, Joshell Lilio 1, Brittney Lane 0, Brooke-Lee Kaluaau 0.
3-point goals—Roosevelt 4 (Namba, Kawakami, Furuta-Harada, Thoemmes). Castle 1 (Awa).
McKinley 60, Kailua 42
Kylie Sato posted 26 points to lead the Tigers.
At Kailua gym
| McKinley (3-8) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | — | 60 |
| Kailua (2-10) | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | 42 |
MCKINLEY—Jackie Tihano 0, Kylie Sato 26, Jourdan Mills 2, Katey Ezra 2, Megan Ofagalic 0, Hannah Yoo 12, Mele Kuma 18.
KAILUA—Anolani Ramos 2, Toni Damo-Agcaoili 0, Malia Pearson 0, Jayna Hanawahine 10, Johnna Pedro 5, Teuila Afele 14, Mapuana Taamu 0, Taylor Souza 6, Alysha Franco 5.
3-point goals—McKinley 2 (Sato 2). Kailua 3 (Souza 2, Hanawahine).
