Video: Kahuku suffers first league loss to Kaimuki

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Dejah Fa’asoa and Leti Mikaele had 10 points each to help visiting Kaimuki escape the North Shore with a thrilling 40-38 victory over Kahuku last night in an Oahu Interscholastic Association White Conference girls basketball game.

With less than a minute left, Fia Tailele-Latu drained a 3-pointer to bring the Red Raiders within two points. Kahuku had a chance to win after forcing a turnover, but the Red Raiders missed a shot at the buzzer to lose their first league game.

 
At Kahuku gym
Kaimuki (7-1)     17     10     8     5     —     40
Kahuku (6-1)     11     6     12     9     —     38

KAIMUKI — Pua Akaka 5, Cannie Aikau 2, Tanya Villanueva 0, Kiana Taez 7, Letisha Fa’asoa 6, Dejah Fa’asoa 10, Leti Mikaele 10.

KAHUKU — Fia Tailele-Latu 5, Kawelina Gilman 0, Alysha Cummings 9, Malia Tonga 0, Jessica Falemalu 3, Rachel Tailele 5, Mata Tonga 1, Natallia Cravens 6, Joshlyn Noga 6, Uhi Naeole 3.

3-point goals — Kaimuki 2 (Akaka, L. Fa’asoa). Kahuku 3 (Tailele-Latu, Falemalu, Naeole).

Junior varsity — Kahuku 45, Kaimuki 11

Kalaheo 64, Nanakuli 37
Kaua Cale scored 14 points, and had three 3-pointers and five assists, and Chelsea Dyer scored 14 points to lead the Mustangs past the Golden Hawks.
Kirste Rosa scored a game-high 22 points for Nanakuli in the loss.

 
At Kalaheo gym
Nanakuli (0-7)     6     10     13     8     —     37
Kalaheo (3-5)     20     14     16     14     —     64

NANAKULI — Kirste Rosa 22, Queen Ema Sale 3, Nana Kakiva 2, Maresena Foi 6, Sherrise Atualevao 4.

KALAHEO — Gemma Maddera 1, Kamele Perry 4, Kayla Reomales 2, Tiffany Harada 10, Chelsea Dyer 14, Kourtni Thomas 11, Kaua Cale 14, Jordy Smith 7, Kawai Almeida 1.

3-point goals — Nanakuli none. Kalaheo 10 (Thomas 3, Cale 3, Harad 2, Dyer, Smith).

Junior varsity — Kalaheo 37, Nanakuli 25

Leilehua 44, Waipahu 26
Alondra Hooks scored 13 points as the Mules defeated the Marauders to remain atop the OIA White.
Dara Aiwohi-Dutro led Waipahu with eight points.

 
At Leilehua gym
Waipahu (4-3)     3     9     8     6     —     26
Leilehua (8-1)     3     9     19     13     —     44

WAIPAHU — Jenie Savedra 0, Trisha Malala 7, Jessica Lozano 3, Ana Batan 2, Genivee Valasco 5, Tammy Viliamau 0, Kaiulani Abasial 0, Dara Aiwohi-Dutro 8, Catrina Masaniai 1.
LEILEHUA — Vanessa Bocobo 1, Pomai Parker 6, Patricia Lindo 6, Precious Loi-on 2, Karissa McBride 0, Ruby Rodriguez 0, Brittani Taufui 0, Shajira Briores 0, Tinei Tuitoelau 0, Toe Motu 9, Alexis Johnson 0, Carline Wilson 7, Alondra Hooks 13.
3-point goals — Waipahu 2 (Lozano, Valasco). Leilehua 3 (Lindo 2, Motu).
Junior varsity — Waipahu 30, Leilehua 28

 
OIA RED EAST

No. 8 Roosevelt 59, Kailua 42
Shana Kawakami came off the bench and scored 14 of her 15 points in the first half as the Rough Riders defeated the Surfriders.
Mikela Thoemmes added 15 for Roosevelt in the win.
Toni Damo-Agcaoili led Kailua with 13 points.

 
At Roosevelt gym
Kailua (1-8)     6     9     9     18     —     42
Roosevelt (8-1)     13     20     12     14     —     59

KAILUA—Anolani Ramos 2, Toni Damo-Agcaoili 13, Malia Pearson 4, Jayna Hanawahine 3, Johnna Pedro 8, Teuila Afele 9, Mapuana Taamu 0, Taylor Souza 2, Alysha Franco 0, Tehani Umiamaka 1.
ROOSEVELT —Breyana Dutro-Solomua 10, Kelcie Namba 7, Charisse Tanabe 1, Shana Kawakami 15, Nicole Ramirez 1, Abcde Furuta-Harada 9, Rachel Gomes 0, Mikela Thoemmes 15, Emalia Schuman 0, Cameo Tamala 0, Anuhea Kanealii 1.
3-point goals — Kailua 2 (Damo-Agcaoili, Hanawahine). Roosevelt 5 (Dutro-Solomua 2, Kawakami 2, Namba).
Junior varsity — Roosevelt 43, Kailua 20

McKinley 55, Kalani 36
Jackie Tihano, Kylie Sato and Mele Kuma all scored 13 points to lead the Tigers past the Falcons.
Corie Kuia led Kalani with 10 points.

 
At McKinley Gym
Kalani (2-7)     2     12     12     10     —     36
McKinley (2-6)     10     18     10     17     —     55

KALANI —Erika Jang 2, Corie Kuia 10, Kiera Iinuma 8, Christine Sasano 7, Hikaru Kumagai 5, Kiah Fujita 4.
MCKINLEY — Jackie Tihano 13, Miranda Schmillen 2, Kylie Sato 13, Jourdan Mills 6, Hannah Yoo 8, Mele Kuma 13.
3-point goals — Kalani 2 (Inuma, Sasano). McKinley 4 (Tihano 3, Sato).
Junior varsity — Kalani 38, McKinley 31

Moanalua 38, Castle 28
Jasmine Funtanilla scored 13 points and Joanna Nicolas added 10 as Na Menehune defeated the Knights.
Kailee Awa scored nine points to lead Castle in a losing effort.

 
At Moanalua Gym
Castle (5-4)     7     5     3     13     —     28
Moanalua (5-4)     10     8     7     13     —     38

CASTLE —Brandee Sasaki 5, Kailee Awa 9, Brittany Hawn 3, Sierra Iona 0, Amber Umeda 0, Leisha Liilii 7, Maile Barros 0, Kaisha Dacosin 0, Joshell Lilio 2, Nicole Aberilla 2, Brittney Lane 0, Brooke-Lee Kaluaau 0.
MOANALUA — Britney Calucag 0, Kristy Tamashiro 0, Kiley Lau 0, Joanna Nicolas 10, Jasmine Funtanilla 13, Meleane Smith 2, Jaidon Rego 2, A.J. Verdida 9, Shauntaeus Ramos-Dias 2, Kelci Quinabo 0, Jasmine Young-Gusman 0.
3-point goals — Castle 1 (Hawn). Moanalua (Nicolas, Funtanilla).

 
OIA RED WEST

Kapolei 51, Waianae 28
Kaity Wills scored a game-high 14 points and Danniel Tapat added 12 as the Hurricanes stormed past the Seariders.
Up by just five at the break, Kapolei outscored visiting Waianae 30-12 in the second half for the convincing win.
Beverly Madrid paced the Seariders with nine points.

 
At Kapolei gym
Waianae (3-6)     10     6     4     8     —     28
Kapolei (7-3)     8     13     13     17     —     51

WAIANAE — Alesa Ramaila 2, Emma Atiga 2, Maili Enos-Branigan 5, Lacy Manuel 0, Beverly Madrid 9, Brittany Perry 5, Shaina Pogia 2, Tiara Tagaloa 3, Emma Tanoi 0.
KAPOLEI — Krystal Jacobs 4, Danniel Tapat 12, Kaity Wills 14, Rhilee Soriano 1, Tamar Rodrigues 0, Diamond Carter 6, Kawehi Hagi 5, Jo-Ann Payongayong 0, Vanessa Banogan 0, Leilani Tauani-Fifita 5, Noelle Garland 4.
3-point goals — Waianae 1 (Madrid). Kapolei 4 (Tapat 3, Hagi).
Junior varsity — Kapolei 37, Waianae 8

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VARSITY BOYS DIVISION II
Hanalani 63, Word of Life 51
Leading scorer—Han: PJ Minaya 20. WOL: Isaac Iwamoto 14.

Campbell 38, Aiea 37, 2OT
It took two overtime periods before the Sabers squeezed out a one-point victory over Na Alii.
Campbell’s Chantay Samante (12) and Liza Bantolina (11) combined for 23 of the Sabers’ 38 points.

 
At Campbell gym
Aiea (3-6)     6     7     5     12     3     4     —     37
Campbell (3-7)     10     5     10     5     3     5     —     38