Moanalua moves on in OIA Red basketball playoffs
POSTED: Thursday, February 04, 2010
Jasmine Funtanilla scored a game-high 14 points as Moanalua defeated host Kapolei 46-42 to advance in the OIA Red girls basketball playoffs.
Na Menehune used a 12-4 run in the third quarter to squeak out the win.
In the loss, Leilani Tauani-Fifita scored 14 points for Kapolei, which plays Mililani tonight for fifth-place in the league.
At Kapolei gym
| Moanalua | 8 | 15 | 12 | 11 | — | 46 |
| Kapolei | 13 | 13 | 4 | 12 | — | 42 |
MOANALUA—Britney Calucag 0, Kristy Tamashiro 0, Kiley Lau 2, Joanna Nicolas 7, Jasmine Funtanilla 14, Meleane Smith 0, Jaidon Rego 2, A.J. Verdida 12, Shauntaeus Ramos-Dias 7, Kelci Quinabo 0, Jasmine Young-Gusman 2.
KAPOLEI—Krystal Jacobs 2, Danniel Tapat 0, Kaity Wills 11, Rhilee Soriano 0, Tamar Rodrigues 0, Diamond Carter 7, Kawehi Hagi 8, Jo-Ann Payongayong 0, Vanessa Banogan 0, Leilani Tauani-Fifita 14, Noelle Garland 0.
3-point goals—Moanalua 1(Nicolas). Kapolei 1(Wills).
No. 9 Pearl City 40, Mililani 24
Led by Jordan Ahakuelo's game-high 17 points, the Chargers stayed alive in the double-elimination portion of the OIA Red playoffs with a win against the visiting Trojans.
A one-point halftime lead ballooned to 10 after three quarters, which proved too much for Mililani.
Pearl City moves onto an elimination game against Moanalua today.
At Pearl City gym
| Mililani | 7 | 8 | 3 | 6 | — | 24 |
| Pearl City | 10 | 6 | 12 | 12 | — | 40 |
MILILANI—Kellie Sakai 7, Tiff Lagua 3, Sam Yuki 2, Darcey Goulsby 5, Khyla Alcantra 5, Kaylee Torres 2.
PEARL CITY —AJ Silva 2, Sabrina Angle 2, Shay Alterado 6, Shawna Angle 2, Jordan Ahakuelo 17, Keshia Manning 2, Leina Vasques 6, Reina Meyer 3.
3-point goals—Mililani 1 (Lagua). Pearl City 1(Ahakuelo).
OIA WHITE PLAYOFFS
Kaiser 53, Leilehua 49
Down by 12 after the first quarter, the visiting Cougars rallied for a victory at Leilehua to advance in the OIA White playoffs.
Mele Adams scored a game-high 24 points for Kaiser.
In the loss, Patricia Lindo scored 10 for Leilehua, which saw its season come to an end.
At Leilehua gym
| Kaiser | 5 | 17 | 11 | 20 | — | 53 |
| Leilehua | 17 | 6 | 13 | 13 | — | 49 |
KAISER —Micaela Bitanga 7, Kiani Kaahaaina 4, Kiana Nakai 6, Hailey Durham , Krysta Yasui 4, Mele Adams 24, Daryne Vorderbruegge 3, Shelby Pa 5.
LEILEHUA—Vanessa Bocobo 6, Pomai Parker 6, Patricia Lindo 10, Precious Loi-on 0, Karissa McBride 4, Brittani Taufui 0 , Shajira Briores 0, Toe Motu 8, Alexis Johnson 7, Carline Wilson 2, Alondra Hooks 6.
3-point goals—Kaiser 3 (Nakai 2, Vorderbruegge). Leilehua 3 (Parker 2, Johnson).
OIA RED BOYS
Aiea 45, Waipahu 44
Freddy Tailulu made one of two free throws with 3.1 seconds left as Na Alii edged the host Mauraders in an OIA Red West game.
Tailulu led Aiea with nine points.
Waipahu's Tatupu Tatupu had a game-high 21 points.
The game was postponed a day after a basket malfunction.
At Waipahu gym
| Aiea (4-7) | 11 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | 45 |
| Waipahu (2-8) | 13 | 8 | 14 | 9 | — | 44 |
AIEA—Kory Naeole 8, Deshane Luat 0, Chucky Kaahunui 7, Branden Abiva 2, Api Foumai 2, Freddy Taliulu 9, Daniel Chambers 2, Keano Kuia 0, Dylan Dobson 0, Phillip Madriaga 0, Braxton Fukutomi 3, Colin Naito 4, Ilalio Sio 8.
WAIPAHU—Chance Delima 0, Jayvee Cadiente 2, Duketoa Tili 0, Tatupu Tatupu 21, Anthony Agustin 5, Daniel Diomanpo 4, Michael Alipio 4, Eric Castro 0, Westley Nagaseu 2, Anson Castello 4, Perzie Calucag 0, Asalemo Fruean 2.
3-point goals—Aiea 2 (Fukutomi, Kaahunui). Waipahu 1(Agustin).
Junior varsity—Waipahu 64, Aiea 48
ILH
Boys Division II
Lanakila Baptist 52, Saint Louis 35
Leading scorers—LBS: Chase Hazelwood 18. StL: Ryan Yadao 10.
Boys Division II
Late Tuesday
Academy of the Pacific 51, Kamehameha 40
Leading scorers—AOP: Micah Dunhour 16, Simon Koch 12, Trent Valentine 11, David Daniels 10. KS: Landon Aano 9.
