The No. 9-ranked Mid-Pacific Owls ran up a big lead and held on to eke past No. 1-ranked Punahou 56-54 in an ILH boys basketball opener at Mid-Pacific’s Mills Gym.

MPI led 30-19 at halftime and 46-34 heading into the fourth period before Punahou came storming back to tie it at 46.

But senior Justin Daise, who scored a game-high 26 points, scored eight points down the stretch — all inside the four-minute mark — and Zion Shepherd got two big steals and scored off the latter for a 56-49 lead with 24.3 seconds left. Punahou sophomore Zayne Chong hit a corner 3 while falling out of bounds to make it 56-52 with 23 seconds left.

Punahou closed it to 56-54 and Mid-Pacific missed one-and-one free-throw attempts with 21 and 6.7 seconds left, giving the Buffanblu life. A desperation 3 with 0.5 left was short and the Owls came away with a rare season-opening win.

“This game was real special, not only for the coaches but for the players as well because we never got that first W in our opening ILH season,” Daise said. “No one believed in us. So that’s why we came out hungry.”

Said MPI coach Ryan Hirata: “The ILH opener at your own gym, you can’t get a better atmosphere than that. And our guys were very, very hungry to go out there and play their hearts out and they left it on the floor tonight.”

Daniel Florenco added 13 points and Jacen Kimura nine for the Owls, who took the lead on Kimura’s 3-pointer with 3:27 left in the first period and kept building on it. The Owls led 14-6 at the end of the first, 30-19 at halftime and 46-34 entering the final period. But Punahou came back, behind many of its 3-point marksmen.

Senior Jared Lum scored on a putback to start the rally and sophomore Cole Mausolf capped the 12-0 run by hitting consecutive 3-pointers to tie the game at 46 with 3:59 left.

Daise scored on a banker and completed the and-one with a free throw for a 49-46 lead. However, Chong hit a 3-pointer to tie it. After sophomore Cole Arceneaux missed two free throws, Daise hit a free throw with 1:56 left and then scored on a putback with 1:38 left for a 52-49 lead. Daise hit two more free throws for a 54-49 lead and Shepherd scored a layup off his steal to make it 56-49.

Daise said the “game plan going in was to stop their No. 1 player and that’s Chris Kobayashi. I felt we did a good thing with that. We held him to like 2 points. but overall, it was just to come out and be hungry.

“We just wanted to contain their shooters,” Hirata said. “We know that they’re great shooters, especially Chris Kobayashi. He’s been really hot as of late coming into the season, so we just wanted to make sure that we contained their guys as much as possible. That’s all you can do is contain them. They’re gonna shoot the ball well when they came out with that huge run and we were lucky enough to hold on.”

No. 3 ‘Iolani 47, No. 6 Kamehameha 36

At Kamehameha
‘Iolani (1-0)	12	17	3	15	—	47
KS (0-1)	12	7	9	8	—	36

‘IOLANI—Ryan Yoshioka 0, Helam Baldomero 7, Robby Mann 14, Zack Gelacio 5, Ryan Van Cantfort 0, Nick Kennedy 4, Noah Bumanglag 0, Justin Genovia 2, Bailey Alabanza 0, Cole Hogland 1, Cameron Chang 2, Hugh Hogland 12.

KAMEHAMEHA—Jayden Zarriello 4, Kamren Victorino-Kato 0, Saint Gelacio 2, Noah Gelacio 4, Terrell Wong 0, Kilihune Mendiola-Jensen 0, Kainalu Martin 0, Peter Hanohano-Hashimoto 2, Kobe Young 7, Kaeler Kahana 11, Pono Arias 6, Andrew Aneki 0.

3-pointers—‘Iolani 1 (Mann). Kamehameha 1 (Kahana).

No. 9 Mid-Pacific 56, No. 1 Punahou 54

At Mid-Pacific
Punahou (0-1)	6	13	15	20	—	54
Mid-Pacific (1-0)	14	16	16	10	—	56

PUNAHOU—Cole Arceneaux 6, Zayne Chong 9, Hunter Hosoda 6, Maninoa Tufono 4, Kyle Yoshino 2, Hunter Lee 4, Christopher Kobayashi 2, Cole Mausolf 8, Kaulana Makaula 5, Jack-Eli Tufono 4, Jared Lum 4, Les Falatea 0, Duke Clemens 0.

MID-PACIFIC—Codey Mita 2, Isaiah Browning 0, Daniel Florenco 13, Travis Murayama 2, Jacen Kimura 9, Zion Shepherd 2, Justin Daise 26, Logan Hutchinson 2.

3-point goals—Punahou 8 (Chong 3, Hosada 2, Mausolf 2, Makaula). Mid-Pacific 2 (Kimura 2).

No. 4 Saint Louis 38, No. 5 Maryknoll 36

Tristan Nichols scored 14 points and Jaymason Nunuha added 13 points as the Crusaders edged the Spartans. Brian Washington scored a team-high nine points for Maryknoll.

At Maryknoll
Saint Louis (1-0)	6	12	8	12	—	38
Maryknoll (0-1)	10	5	11	10	—	36

SAINT LOUIS—Jaymason Nunuha 13, Zach Choo 0, Jett Tanuvasa 0, Junior Wily 0, Vincenzo Mola 0, John Manalo 0, Thomas Nihipali 0, Noah Browne 0, Chris Sykes 2, Noa Purcell 9, Lance Sataraka 0, Isaac Slade-Matautia 0, Tristan Nichols 14, Nate Herbig 0.

MARYKNOLL—Isiah Gelacio 5, Michael Mercado-Smith 0, Jordyn-Thomas Perez 8, Daven Pila 0, Hayato Kamata 8, William Tam 0, Kainoa Ferreira 0, Jaylen Cain 4, Kaulana Schmidt 0, Andreas Jankovic 0, Brian Washington 9, Tafari Tenchi Robinson 0, Everett McDaniels 2.

3-point goals—Saint Louis 3 (Nunuha 3). Maryknoll 1 (Gelacio).

ILH BOYS DIVISION II

ASSETS 51, Island Pacific 41, OT

The Admirals exploded in overtime, outscoring the Navigators 12-2 to open season play with a victory.

Trevor Middleton and AJ Ulufale scored 10 points each to lead ASSETS.

At Palama Settlement Gym
IPA (0-1)	5	6	13	15	2	—	41
ASSETS (1-0)	7	8	17	7	12	—	51

ISLAND PACIFIC—Trevor Tseu 0, Jacob Weinhardt 3, Kaipo Orosco 2, Marc Delucchi 0, Mason Bek 2, Micah Lum 5, Andrew Peacock 0, Casey Nakamura 0, Jake Arakawa 1, Chris Ginson 7, Mana Kaululaau 21, Zac Tolcher 0, Kai Reyes-Huynh 0.

ASSETS—Kainoa Coarsey 2, Trevor Middleton 10, Taylor Takata 4, AJ Ulufale 10, Kealoha Garvin 6, Chris Tanaka 2, David Zimmerman 10, Christian Wacker 5, Justin Hirayama 0, Ikani Naulu 2.

3-point goals—Island Pacific 4 (Kaululaau 3, Lum). ASSETS 1 (Wacker).

Also Junior varsity Division I

Punahou Gold 58, Kamehameha Blue 42

ILH Division I-AA Girls

No. 4 Maryknoll 52, Kamehameha 34

Chayse Milne scored a game-high 16 points and Kamalu Kamakawiwo’ole added 10 as the Spartans defeated the Warriors.

At Maryknoll
KS (1-4)	9	6	6	13	—	34
Maryknoll (4-1)	11	15	10	16	—	52

KAMEHAMEHA—Bailey Chan 0, Laycee Pasion 2, Keeana Andres 0, Jewel Paaluhi-Caulk 3, Rylee-Ann Kauahikaua 2, Krista-Denise Matsumura 0, Starr Richardson 0, Mikiala Maio 5, Brooke Kaawa 4, Kiana Vierra 13, Cassidy Keola 0, Kalina Obrey 5, Anoipua Kaaloa 0.

MARYKNOLL—Kamalu Kamakawiwo’ole 10, Alexis Delovio 5, Rhianne Omori 9, Georgette Steitzel 2, Dakota Vienna 1, Isabella Cravens 1, Chayse Milne 16, Rhyenne Filisi 1, Lindsey Lee 3, Kehau Gilliland 2, Ysabelle Halemano 0, Sierra Murobayashi 0, Moenongi Notoa 2.

3-point goals—Kamehameha 4 (Vierra 3, Paaluhi-Caulk). Maryknoll 4 (Kamakawiwo’ole, Lee, Milne, Omori).

Also Maryknoll 44, Punahou 41

OIA EAST GIRLS

Kaiser 28, Kailua 15

Rose Shimaoka scored 10 points as the Cougars fended off the Surfriders.

Kailua’s Tau Williams finished with a team-high 10 points.

At Kailua
Kaiser (3-2)	7	2	7	12	—	28
Kailua (4-2)	4	4	0	7	—	15

KAISER—Brooke Ho 5, Rose Shimaoka 10, Skylar Kimura 6, Lyla Kaneakala 3, Kayla Russell 4.

KAILUA—Tau Williams 10, Tiare Akiona-Simeona 0, Nyla Salas-Baker 0, Tara Takata 3, Kaile DeSoto 0, Christine Antonio 2, Kalei Ceylan 0, Kuuipo Gonzales-Reyes 0, Jasmyn Keohohina-Malina 0, Finau Tuifua 0.

3-point goals—Kaiser 1 (Kaneakala). Kailua none.

Junior varsity—Kaiser 41, Kailua 7

McKinley 62, Kalani 60

The tigers were hot from the outside, dropping nine 3-pointers as the Tigers defeated the Falcons.

Joselle Ferrer had 17 points to lead McKinley.

Noelle Suzuki led Kalani with 21 points in the loss.

At Kalani
McKinley (3-3)	17	14	13	18	—	62
Kalani (1-5)	13	12	19	16	—	60

MCKINLEY—Kayla Rasavanh 12, Dezlyn Naval 2, Kloe Lum 4, Suzie Park 9, Joselle Ferrer 17, Britney Chang 0, Teane Sofa 13, Ve’e Ve’e Li 5.

KALANI—Daesha Viela 8, Chara Higaki 0, Julia Lee 3, Andrea Ching 0, Noelle Suzuki 21, Logan Luke 13, Sydnee Kishaba 5, Kandyce Woods 10, Kiana Coffin 0.

3-point goals—McKinley 9 (Sofa 4, Park 3, Rasvanh, Ferrer). Kalani 6 (Suzuki 4, Viela, Lee).

Also Junior varsity

McKinley 34, Kalani 28

No. 8 Roosevelt 54, Farrington 48

The Rough Riders remain undefeated in conference play with a rout of the Governors. Ashley Kiko led Roosevelt with 18 points, while Shanny Mailou scored a team-high 16 points for Farrington.

At Roosevelt
Farrington (4-1)	17	10	10	11	—	48
Roosevelt (5-0)	16	10	13	15	—	54

FARRINGTON—Shayla Cabato-Machado 10, Shaniah Paleafei 0, Shanny Mailou 16, Chalei Smith 0, Lokelani Pacheco 9, Moli Heimuli 10, Naomi Peltier 0, Brittany Sarusa 3.

ROOSEVELT—Haven Gabriel 11, Alliya Gabriel 8, Ashley Kiko 18, Keala Quinlan 6, Sadie Luiz 6, D-dre Wright 0, Ciera Uchida 5.

3-point goals—Farrington 3 (Mailou 2, Cabato-Machado). Roosevelt 5 (H. Gabriel 3, Kiko 2).

Junior varsity—Roosevelt 33, Farrington 31

Kaimuki 49, Castle 39

The Bulldogs pulled away with 21 points in the third quarter to beat the visiting Knights.

Victoria Kintz led Kaimuki with 15 points, while Castle’s Sierra Koki finished with 12 points.

At Kaimuki
Castle (0-5)	3	21	6	9	—	39
Kaimuki (4-1)	13	9	21	6	—	49

CASTLE—Raykelle Dacosin 0, Sierra Koki 12, Kaylee Ishii 8, Hauoli Beard 2, Jessica Kaupiko 5, Tileree Johnson 5, Camryn Cadinha-Oku 2, Kaira Tilton 5, Karli Gerona 0, Juli Ann Bailey 0, Braylynn Pelencia 0, Roxanne Alapai 0, Keana Dacosin 0, Sydney Fernandez 0.

KAIMUKI—Sirena Titer 0, Liza Anien 0, Sonia Palik 7, Kayla Borja 0, Keihara Henry 0, Kaelyn Espinda 10, Brandi Pfeiffer-Kekoa 2, Victoria Kintz 15, Kuuipo Sefo 0, Alissa Chon 0, Kato Leha 10, Cleopatra Lauvao 1, Mele Loo-Godinet 4.

3-point goals—Castle 3 (Ishii 2, Tilton). Kaimuki 3 (Espinda 2, Palik).

Junior varsity—Castle 47, Kaimuki 41

Kahuku 51, Kalaheo 35

Brittnie Blake scored 14 points as the Red Raiders defeated the Mustangs.

Samantha Pollard had a game-high 19 in a losing effort for Kalaheo.

At Kahuku
Kalaheo (2-4)	11	13	4	7	—	35
Kahuku (3-3)	8	14	11	18	—	51

KALAHEO—Dani Humphrey 1, Esther Ilad 1, Jordan Kanakaole 0, Michelle Sasaki 6, Tiana Perry 0, Shaena Randles 0, Jadyn Silva 4, Tyler Meredith 0, Sharae Randles 1, Tiffany Beach 3, Samantha Pollard 19.

KAHUKU—Lehiwa Benson 2, Aja Tapusoa 9, Savanna Christensen 10, Ofa Kauvaka 2, Talei Niu 2, Nala Leitupo 6, Leving Jinadasa 4, Naitia Auelua 0, Carey Williams 2, Brittini Blake 14.

3-point goals—Kalaheo 2 (Beach, Sasaki). Kahuku 4 (Leitupo 2, Tapusoa, Jinadasa).

Junior varsity—Kahuku 39, Kalaheo 21

OIA WEST GIRLS

No. 9 Radford 64, Waialua 24

Shaelie Burgess scored 13 points and Kyle Johnson added 12 as the Rams defeated Bulldogs and continue to go undefeated in conference play.

At Waialua
Radford (6-0)	21	21	10	12	—	64
Waialua (0-5)	0	7	7	10	—	24

RADFORD—Puni Seei 10, Salara Dill 8, Michelle Vasquez 1, Sophia Harris 5, Kyle Johnson 12, Jayde Johnson 5, Shaelie Burgess 13, Denise Bell 6, Jasmyn Peralta 4.

WAIALUA—Kasidee Teixeira 0, Kaedy Hatchett 11, Sophia Manalo 0, Kaitlin Ayonon 4, Candace Basilio 3, Laola Pang 6, Gemelie Hatchie 0.

3-point goals—Radford 2 (J. Johnson, Harris). Waialua 2 (Hatchett, Basilio).

Waianae 43,

Pearl City 31

Briana Nakihei recorded 11 points to lead the Seariders over the Chargers.

Pearl City’s Ashley-Pianna Amarin scored a game-high 12 points in the loss.

At Pearl City
Waianae (3-2)	6	8	11	18	—	43
Pearl City (0-5)	6	11	6	8	—	31

WAIANAE—Imani Cook 0, Charlotte Garcia 8, Yasmine Gamurot-Ching-Lareau 1, Dairian Balai 3, Daysha Kaleikini 4, Briana Nakihei 11, Ferrari Scanlan 0, Asenati Cook 9, Shaunya Kahananui 0, Joneace Martin 0, Alizelia Love 7.

PEARL CITY—Ciera Sylva 4, Brianna Huihui 0, Maya Mendez 0, Raquel Gonzalez-Salazar 6, Shawnia Oliveros 4, Ashley-Pianna Amarin 12, Karlee Kawasaki 3, Shanelle Concepcion 0, Marley Mew-Kang 2, Olivia Mataele 0.

3-point goals—Not reported.

Also Junior varsity

Waianae 36, Pearl City 17

Campbell 51, Aiea 15

Ricka Jackson and Danielle Silva-Freeman scored 10 points apiece to lead the Sabers past Na Alii.

At Aiea
Campbell (5-1)	16	15	12	8	—	51
Aiea (1-5)	1	7	2	5	—	15

CAMPBELL—Cydney Curran 3, Jeanette Corpuz 0, Ricka Jackson 10, Danielle Silva-Freeman 10, Shantelle Sagucio 4, Gieani Balino 2, Chasstiny Balagso 6, Sierra Mariano 2, Jasianna Ah Nee 8, Kimberlee Ung 6.

AIEA—Emily Soberano 0, Chantelle Shimabukuro 2, Leannica Nathan 0, Jaslyn Madriaga-Aguigui 1, Kailly Paulo 2, Julie Oda 2, Vien Crisostomo 2, Tia Ueoka 4, Samantha Lualamanga 0, Ale Ufi 2.

3-point goals—Campbell none. Aiea none.

Junior varsity—Campbell 42, Aiea 24

Leilehua 53, Waipahu 23

Shaylee Todani led the Mules with 12 points in a win over the Marauders. Tianna Hanohano and Tywanna Abbott added 10 points each for Leilehua.

At Waipahu
Leilehua (5-1)	12	19	12	10	—	53
Waipahu (0-5)	8	4	6	5	—	23

LEILEHUA—Regina Dela Cruz 5, Megan Ayala 4, Hannah Coffin 7, Kaylen Kamelamela 0, Kayla Posiulai 0, Tianna Hanohano 10, Tywanna Abbott 10, Chyel Palmer 5, Abigail Flores 0, Shaylee Todani 12, Azah Quach 0.

WAIPAHU—Kayla Dias-Pajente 0, Kruzee Balcobero 4, Shannon Mailos 1, C.J. Tamayo 0, Angelica Simanu 4, Kathleen Camangeg 2, Kaelyn Aceret 8, Jenna Ramirez 0, Leilani Baon 2, Jhoanna Caucon 1, Kanoe Uehara 0, Jonalyn Cabatic 1.

3-point goals—Leilehua 2 (Dela Cruz, Todani). Waipahu none.

Junior varsity—Leilehua 51, Waipahu 16

Mililani 47, Nanakuli 34

Kalena Gibson recorded 13 points as the Trojans defeated the Golden Hawks. Jazmina Lafitaga added 11 points for Mililani.

At Mililani
Nanakuli (3-2)	2	5	12	15	—	34
Mililani (5-1)	10	11	15	11	—	47

NANAKULI—Alana Nuuanu 9, Jahnna Kahele-Madali 7, Kalei Cates 0, Kanani Diamond 4, Crucita Enos 0, Kipona Ahsui 5, Trisdyn Kalaau 3, April Alaimalo 0, Kailee Nuuanu 0, Ana Ofa 0, Maka Makue 0, Alohi Hauhio 0, Raynette Meyers 6, Misnah Saeva 0.

MILILANI—Velisa Meleisea 9, Brianna Garcia 0, Kayla Torres 2, Taysia Canon 2, Ava Lowell 0, Elise Vasper 0, Hope Carter 6, Tayliana Souza 2, Caysie Tomas 2, Jazmina Lafitaga 11, Kalena Gibson 13, Melanie Santoro 0.

3-point goals—Nanakuli 1 (Kahele-Madali). Mililani none.

Junior varsity—Mililani 30, Nanakuli 27

TUESDAY LATE RESULTS

McKinley 46, Kailua 43

At Kailua
McKinley (1-1)	13	12	8	13	—	46
Kailua (1-1)	9	19	9	6	—	43

MCKINLEY—Lane Laroya 0, Josh Kanazawa 0, Joseph Timonio 0, Mark Burke 6, Gladwyn Balinbin 0, Isaac Lu 0, Jeremy Coloyan 10, Dan Villejo 8, Nikko Venzon 0, Treyson Furuta 0, Huthifa Abdel-Juwad 13, Kyle Moraga 9, Kevin Nagasawa 0, Joey Abe 0, Kyle Coloyan 0.

KAILUA—Ronske Inere Jr. 0, Noah Ah Yat 7, Zach Marrotte 10, Darrell Bueno 0, Paul Keoni Serikawa Jr. 0, Greg Campos 0, Christian Mejia 15, Jonah Kalai 4, Noah Auld 5, Bernard Verano 2.

3-point goals—McKinley 7 (Moraga 3, Abdel-Juwad 2, Villejo 2). Kailua 3 (Marrotte 2, Ah Yat).

Moanalua 70, Kalani 55

At Moanalua
Kalani (0-2)	9	16	8	22	—	55
Moanalua (2-0)	9	29	14	18	—	70

KALANI—Chase Santos 1, Kobe Ikari 20, Akea Tolentino 5, Max Pepe 4, Micah Kawano 5, Toby Mitchell 3, Evan Chiu 2, Kapaa Nishimura 4, John Lam 2, Ryan Jacobi 9.

MOANALUA—Jacob Ramelb 0, Mehmed Terzic 3, James Wilkins 22, Elijah Davis 4, Rodson Kealohi 0, RJ Dominguez 6, Caleb Casinas 18, Isaiah Jackson 2, Sage Pulu 15, Devin Leslie 0.

3-point goals—Kalani 5 (Jacobi 2, Mitchell, Tolentino, Ikari). Moanalua 6 (Casinas 3, Pulu 2, Terzic).