Lahela Usui scored 13 of her game-high 16 points in the first half as No. 5 ‘Iolani overwhelmed No. 9 Kamehameha 77-53 in an Interscholastic League of Honolulu basketball game last night at Kekuhaupio Gym.

‘Iolani improved to 5-2 in the ILH (10-6 overall). Kamehameha fell to 1-5 in league play (3-7 overall).

A crowd of about 200 saw the Raiders use incessant defensive pressure, trapping fullcourt and halfcourt, to force 20 first-half turnovers by the stunned Warriors. By then, the visitors in red had a 45-21 lead.

Usui and her teammates were proficient on the fastbreak even when the Warriors retreated quickly. Usui hit a pair of 3-pointers, including one as a trailer on the break.

Saphyre Rezentes added 10 points and five assists. Reserve guards Kaitlyn Tom (12 points) and Abrianna Johnson-Edwards (11 points) provided plenty of spark off the bench.

Forwards Alex Masaquel and Taimane Passi provided power under the boards. Masaquel finished with 16 points and seven rebounds.

"We can trust our bigs. We treat them as third guards," Usui said.

It was quite a difference from the first meeting between the teams, a 47-45 win by Kamehameha at ‘Iolani’s gym Nov. 27.

"We had time to work together as a team, so now we gel more together," said guard Kylie Maeda, who finished with eight points and three assists. "We’re getting a better feel of how each other plays. Our rotation got better, so we’re getting more steals."

"Their plan was obvious," Kamehameha coach Clay Cockett said. "There was a lot of pressure and contact. They could lose five people and keep playing."

Two Raiders fouled out: Shikada, early in the third quarter, and Masaquel.

Lilia Maio led Kamehameha with 13 points. Freshman Alohi Robins-Hardy scored 10 points and hauled in six boards. Manu Noa added nine points and hustled for 10 boards, and Deja Tafiti tallied nine points.

The Warriors outrebounded ‘Iolani 37-27, pulling down 18 offensive boards, but shot just 40 percent from the field (18-for-45) and turned the ball over 30 times in all.

Kamehameha got more familiar with the Raiders’ press in the second half and found much more success attacking the basket. Maio scored 11 of her 13 points after halftime, even with ‘Iolani rotating starters with reserves.

"There was lots of fear. It’s about confidence," Cockett said. "I’m satisfied that we fought hard coming back. Lilia rebounded and played defense well. Manu played a smart game."

Winning the ILH regular-season title means an automatic state-tournament spot. Only two squads will get state berths.

At Kekuhaupio Gym

‘IOLANI–Kylie Maeda 8, Saphyre Rezentes 10, Klein Masutani 0, Kaitlyn Tom 10, Jelene Wong 0, Erin Napier 4, Kaitlyn Shikada 0, Abrianna Johnson-Edwards 11, Lahela Usui 16, Alyssa Liilii 2, Alex Masaquel 16, Taimane Passi 0.

KAMEHAMEHA–Brooke Richard 2, Haley Pa’akaula 0, Sanoe Burgess 0, Deja Tafiti 9, Manu Noa 9, Krystal Mills 3, Brachelle Nueku 3, Alohi Robins-Hardy 10, Kennedi Akana 3, Pu’uwai AhPuck 1, Lilia Maio 13.

3-point goals–‘Iolani 2 (Usui 2), Kamehameha none.

ILH DIVISION I

Punahou 69, Sacred Hearts 39

The Buffanblu got out to a quick start, outscoring the Lancers 21-8 in the first quarter en route to the win.

Reina Furuya and Daena Mau led Punahou with 10 points each.

At Punahou

PUNAHOU–Jennifer Hwang 8, Liana Lau 0, Reina Furuya 10, Stacey Lin 1, Turner Wong 7, Kaitlyn Waki 2, Samantha Alakai 5, Mysha Sataraka 4, Julia Brand 9, Daena Mau 10, Michelle Parke 4, Jennifer Ching 2, Hailey Ann Maeda 7.

SACRED HEARTS–Tiare Libarios-Moses 4, Brittney Mopas 2, Vanessa Freitas 5, Hunter Wilso-Pena 0, Bashalei Almadova 11, Anjela Kim 0, Erica Pagan 0, Celina Pagan 8, Naihe Paikai 9, Paris Johnson 0.

3-point goals–Punahou 4 (Furuya 2, Wong, Alakai). Sacred Hearts 2 (C. Pagan 2).

ILH DIVISION II

Hawaiian Mission 48, La Pietra 36

Janae Wong scored 20 points and the Knights jumped to a 9-0 lead after the first quarter en route to victory over the Panthers.

Salote Lopes-Liutolo had 19 to lead La Pietra.

At Hawaiian Mission gym

LA PIETRA–Kiana Ho’ohuli 6, Angelina Ishiki 1, Veronica Thomas 2, Shalina Ishiki 2, Marina Sewell 6, Sarah Aref 0, Joy Winslow, Salote Lopes-Liutolo19, Hiilei Horner 0, Jordan McDonald 0.

HAWAIIAN MISSION ACADEMY–Abegail Ramos 0, Melissa Mishima 0, Carla Ramos 0, Caroline Kim 6, Makaila Monroe 5, Ana Bechard 13, Janae Wong 20, Bella Olsen 4.

3-point goals–La Pietra 1 (Ho’ohuli) Hawaiian Mission 3 (Wong 2, Kim 1).

University 41, Punahou II 35, OT

Quynne Eharis scored 12 points as the Jr. ‘Bows defeated the Buffanblu in overtime and remained undefeated in the conference.

Nicole Shelton had 19 points for Punahou in a losing effort.

At Punahou II gym

UNIVERSITY–Anuhea Memea 4, Tiffany Ulep 0, Kianalei Machida 7, Quynne Eharis 12, Querena Natividad 9, Crystal Wang 1, Channelle Maldonado 8, Ashlee Ai 0.

PUNAHOU II–Elisabeth Ushigome 0, Jade Lum 0, Staci Anne Mihara 3, Ailana Meyer 0, Rashelle Nagata 0, Nicole Shelton 19, Amanda Labayog 6, Annie Tanaka 0, Sarah Ann Ota 3, Demi Coolen 0, Tiare Te’o, Jennifer Walsh 4, Courtney Kaneshiro 0.

3-point goals–University 1 (Maldonado). Punahou II 1 (Ota).

Hawaii Baptist 45, Lutheran 36

Kimberly Au scored 11 points as the Eagles defeated the Lions and continue to dominate the conference.

Vikatolia Naulu had 18 points to lead Lutheran.

At Hawaii Baptist gym

LUTHERAN–Lexi Kaneshiro 3, Kayla Suganuma 3, Kailyn Osaki 0, Kiana Tom 0, Vikatolia Naulu 18, Kaleihiwa Ah New 2, Kamalei Ah New 4, Briannah Cadiz 0, Aja Keyes 6.

HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY–Kanoelani Yadao 0, Natasha Travens 2, Amber Au 0, Rebecca Dang 2, Kimberly Au 11, Jennifer Uehara 5, Reana Lee 9, Jordin Ramos 2, Jami-Lyn Grumling 4, Kayla Yamamoto 8, Chazley Baitlon 0, Nicole Shiroma 0, Lauren Sumida 2.

3-point goals–Lutheran 2 (Kaneshiro, Suganuma). Hawaii Baptist 2 (Yamamoto, K. Au).

ILH JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS

Kamehameha White 39, ‘Iolani 27
Kamehameha Blue 48, Sacred Hearts 37

OIA RED EAST

Roosevelt 36, Moanalua 26

Aimee Taniguchi scored eight of her game-high 15 points in the first quarter as the Rough Riders broke to an early lead and cruised by Na Menehune.

At Roosevelt gym

MOANALUA–Lachae McColor 4, Kristy Tamashiro 0, Kiley Lau 0, Joanna Nicolas 0, Jasmine Funtanilla 9, Jaidon Rego 1, Isabelle Delgado 0, Shantaeus Ramos-Dias 4, Leticia Colon 0, Kelci Quinabo 0, Jasmine Young-Gusman 8.

ROOSEVELT–Breyana Dutro-Solomua 8, Jolie Kawasaki 0, Abcde Furuta-Harada 5, Cameo Tamala 1, Aimee Taniguchi 15, Emalia Schuman 0, Krystle Chung 0, Anuhea Kanealii 7.

3-point goals–Moanalua 1 (Ramos-Dias). Roosevelt 1 (Taniguchi).

Junior varsity–Moanalua 51, Roosevelt 20.

No. 7 Farrington 62, Castle 27

Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo scored a game-high 20 points as the Governors dominated the Knights.

Leisha Liilii led Castle with 14 points.

At Farrington gym

CASTLE–Cailee Awa 0, Kaisha Dacosin 1, Leisha Liilii 14, Amber Almeida 0, Brittany Hawn 1, Koshell Lilio 4, Dayna Lau 0, Brittney Lane 4, Tehani Umiamaka 0, Brooke Kaululaau 3.

FARRINGTON–Sierra-Marie Wong 9, Diena Peterson 0, Ashley Savusa 0, Peti Timoteo 2, Sallie Lazaro 5, Losa Foki 2, Chasity Scanlan-Sevao 5, Brydgette Tatupu-Leopoldo 20, Koleti Siliga 3, Kamalani Medeiros 0, Emilia Iopu 2, Cacharel Alualu 0, Kirsten Liana 8, Leilani Mageo-Pacheco 4, Lilo Aivao 2.

3-point goals–Castle 1 (Liilii). Farrington 5 (Tatupu-Leopoldo 3, Wong, Lazaro).

Junior varsity–Castle 39, Farrington 31

OIA RED WEST

Pearl City 62, Campbell 59

Sabrina Angle scored 12 of her team-high 23 points in the fourth quarter to rally the Chargers past the Sabers.

Chassie Ernst had a game-high 24 for Campbell, which took a nine-point lead into the fourth quarter, 49-40.

At Pearl City gym

CAMPBELL–Antonette Labalusa 12, Liza Bantolina 6, Chantay Samante 10, Kealohi Akiyama 3, C.J. Valeriano 2, Ipo Achiu 2, Chassie Ernst 24.

PEARL CITY–Sabrina Angle 23, Adrienne Jean Sylva 15, Shay Alterado 1, Rachel Look 2, Dani Magana 9, Tiari Walker 8, Sierra Mendiola 4, Paulina Langi 0, Shawni Cayetano-Ramos 0.

3-point goals–Campbell 2 (Labalusa 2). Pearl City 5 (Angle 3, Sylva 2).

Junior varsity–Campbell 38, Pearl City 10.

Mililani 53, Waipahu 25

Kawehi Pilakowski scored 10 points as the Trojans defeated the Marauders.

Patrisha Malala led Waipahu with 11.

At Mililani gym

WAIPAHU–Patrisha Malala 11, Ana Batan 2, Sheryl Vermudez 0, Tammy Viliamu 2, Mika Pajas 0, Angie Siamanu 1, Rina Valencia 0, Nikki Puaa 5, Catrina Masaniai 2, Sherry Lewis 2.

MILILANI–Shauna Shon 0, Moriah Blackmon 5, Kaylee Torres 12, Kellie Sakai 6, Kapili Amamalin 4, Kayla Wright 0, Lauren-Ashleigh Castro 2, Jasmyne Garay 4, Kawehi Pilakowski 10, Nayla Long 8, Natori Igafo 0, Jaycque Agbayani 2.

3-point goals–Waipahu 1 (Malala). Mililani 4 (Sakai 2, Pilakowski 2).

OIA WHITE

Kailua 45, Anuenue 17

Malia Pearson scored 10 points as the Surfriders defeated Na Koa.

At Kailua gym

ANUENUE–Kuulei Gante 2, Kaulawena Halemano 3, Kahala Kaowili 2, Lahela Taua 8, Napua Silva 2.

KAILUA–Nani Daniluck 4, Asia-Lynn Butin 6, Malia Pearson 10, Jayna Hanawahine 5, Amanda Kaleo 0, Taylor Souza 2, Kuulei Nuuhiwa 2, Brianna Kassebeer 4, Kelsey Sai 6, Jasmin Holley 6.

3-point goals–Anuenue none. Kailua none.

McKinley 44, Nanakuli 40

Tiare Sugui scored 15 points as the Tigers edged the Golden Hawks.

Sybil Coryell added 12 points, all on 3-pointers, for McKinley.

At McKinley gym

NANAKULI–Kirstie Rosa 15, Jasmine Saole 7, Tiare Kaopua 8, Queen Emma Sale 5, Ututau Mapu 5.

MCKINLEY–Tiare Sugui 15, Yoon Ryu 2, Jordan Mills 1, Micahn Luecke 12, Sybil Coryell 12, Tino Mulitauaopele 2.

3-point goals–Nanakuli 2 (Saole, Mapu). McKinley 5 (Coryell 4, Sugui).

Radford 51, Kalani 35

Jemory Castro scored 17 points and Imani Wimbush added 16 as the Rams defeated the Falcons.

At Radford gym

KALANI–Kimberly Sakamoto 0, Carly Kakuda 4, Corie Kuia 16, Rose Alama 0, Haley Omiya 2, Taylor Murai 6, Alex Salas 0, Alex Rogers 2,Kristi Belshe 3, Kaiana Iaea 2, Tiani Maafala 0.

RADFORD–Sage Calimlin 0, Tyler Whitener 3, Korie Johnson 0, Kawai Page 0, Imani Wimbush 16, E’Lexeus Evans 6, Rachell Kapesi 4, Kelsey Bash 5, Jemory Castro 17, Sanoe Tuitele 0.

3-point goals–Kalani 2 (Murai 2). Radford 1 (Bash).

Also

Kalaheo def. Waialua, forfeit

BOYS ILH DIVISION II

Hawaiian Mission 59, Le Jardin 49

Grant Kono led four Knights in double figures with 15 as HMA built an early lead to put away the Bulldogs.

JJ Reynolds added 14, Lucas Earles 12 and Nesi Bechrd 11. Frankie Montalvo had 15 points and Kelvin Akamine 14 for Le Jardin.

At Hawaiian Mission gym

LE JARDIN— Kelvin Akamine 14, Frankie Montalvo 15, Sam Spengler 8, Sean McWhinnie 9, Juliun Perkins 2, Jake Blaskowski 1, Conor Regan 0.

HAWAIIAN MISSION ACADEMY— Grant Kono 15, Nesi Bechard 11, Lucas Earles 12 , Devon Tsai 3, JJ Reynolds 14, Daniel Williams 0, Marcus Uechi 2, JT Landenberger 0, Brady Clark 0, Ryan Kim 0, Israel Olsen 2.

3-point goals–Le Jardin 2 (Montalvo, McWhinnie). Hawaiian Mission 1 (Tsai).

ILH JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS

Kamehameha White 51, Damien 42
St. Louis 51, Lanakila Baptist 35
MPI 73, Pacific Buddhist Academy 32
Punahou Blue 50, University 45
Kamehameha Blue 72, Hanalani 12
Maryknoll 60, Hawaii Baptist 47