The Kapolei Hurricanes picked a heck of a time to finally beat Farrington.
Paige Kaea scored 11 of her game-high 24 points in the third quarter as the ’Canes pulled away for a 50-33 win over Farrington.
Kapolei (13-6 overall, 9-3 league) advanced into the double-elimination tier of the Oahu Interscholastic Association Red (Division I) playoffs. Farrington, which beat Kapolei in last year’s league final, closed the season at 7-5 in league play (8-7 overall).
Most of Kaea’s points came in transition. She also hustled for eight of her team-high 10 rebounds on the offensive glass. Toe Motu, playing with a cold, added 15 points and eight boards. It was a demonstration of great complementary play for Kapolei, which got seven steals from Chermayne Yago, six assists from Anna Jean Souza and five boards from center Alisha Gipson.
The constant defensive pressure, however, was Kapolei’s trump card in a first-ever win over the Govs.
“That’s what we do best,” said Kaea, who had four of her team’s 19 steals. “All the running and defense we did in practice is showing in the game. We’re learning to be disciplined and not reach. If they’re coming out weak, you know the right time to pressure on the ball.”
A hearty crowd of about 500 saw the home team control the paint, outrebounding Farrington 34-18. The ’Canes also used full-court on-ball pressure to force the visitors into 27 turnovers.
“They did fine. They wanted a win and it showed,” Farrington coach Caroline Tatupu said of the Hurricanes.
Kaea, Yago and Souza were nonstop aggressive on defense from one sideline to the other before coach Jesse Baugh sat his starters with less than 2 minutes remaining.
Early on, though, Farrington’s halfcourt and three-quarter traps seemed to puzzle Kapolei. The ’Canes committed 16 first-half turnovers as Baugh implored his team to execute.
“We had to do what we practice, what we prepared for,” Baugh said. “They got away from what we worked on. We knew those traps were coming.”
Leading 20-16 at the break, the Hurricanes went on a 25-6 run. Gipson scored two quick buckets underneath and Yago, who had three offensive boards to go with her thefts, hit a layup. After Motu scored on a post turnaround, Kapolei had a 31-20 lead and Tatupu called a timeout.
“We were too excited. After our halftime talk, we picked it up,” said Motu, who is playing more on the perimeter offensively this season. “We knew what we had to do, pick it up. We wanted this.”
The Hurricanes blew through Farrington’s adjustments and substitution efforts. Fotu and Kaea combined for the next 12 points as the defensive pressure turned into a blur of steals and breakaway 2-on-1 layups. After Yago fed Kaea for another easy bucket, the ’Canes led 45-22 early in the fourth quarter.
The Govs got no closer than 17 the rest of the way.
“Once we settled down and did what we were supposed to do, we did OK,” Baugh said. “The third quarter was excellent. We pressured the ball, we got turnovers and that just increased our lead.”
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At Kapolei
| FARRINGTON (7-5) |
10 |
6 |
6 |
11 |
— |
33 |
| KAPOLEI (9-3) |
11 |
9 |
23 |
7 |
— |
50 |
FARRINGTON—Diena Peterson 4, Dannalyn Tomas 2, Cacharel Alualu 0, Cordelia Talia 2, Chasity Scanlan-Sevao 5, Alanna Ah Ching 4, Penina Faumui 4, Trinity Alualu 6, Leilani Mageo-Pacheco 4, Tereena Aivao 2.
KAPOLEI—Chermayne Yago 3, Toe Motu 15, Desiree Vega 0, Anna Jean Souza 0, Paige Kaea 24, Diamond Carter 0, Bernice Ching 0, Aiga Ah Ching 0, Kaitlynn Lanier 0, Malia Folaumahina 4, Alisha Gipson 4.
3-point goals—Farrington 1 (Scanlan-Sevao), Kapolei 1 (Motu).
OIA RED PLAYOFFS
Roosevelt 35, Aiea 31
Kira Arruda hit two 3-pointers as the Rough Riders held off a rally by Na Alii, who got 12 points from Pumehana Beltran.
At Roosevelt
| AIEA (5-6) |
3 |
5 |
8 |
15 |
— |
31 |
| ROOSEVELT (8-4) |
5 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
— |
35 |
AIEA—Allysha Cooper-Tabisola 4, Kaala Leopoldo 6, Mich‘lae Higa 5, Taryn Hannemann 2, Paula Mauga 2, Brooke Taiese 0, Chelsea Ornellas 0, Pumehana Beltran 12.
ROOSEVELT—Breyana Dutro-Solomua 3, Starr Rivera 2, Kira Arruda 9, Chelsea Wong 7, Liandra Inaura 1, Krystle Chung 5, Tatiana Mariano 8.
3-point goals—Aiea 1 (Leopoldo). Roosevelt 4 (Arruda 2, Dutro-Solomua, Mariano).
Kahuku 64, Campbell 55
Leighlani Paselio scored a game-high 19 points to lead Kahuku in the victory.
At Kahuku
| CAMPBELL (4-7) |
10 |
9 |
12 |
24 |
— |
55 |
| KAHUKU (10-2) |
13 |
18 |
18 |
15 |
— |
64 |
CAMPBELL—Antonette Labausa 8, Jolinalyn Achiu 9, Cira Delizo 2, Brandy Contrades 0, Kealohi Akiyama 3, Sabrina Marzan 0, Tiana Ryan 0, Cassie Ernst 11, Mariah Kelly 13, Margarita Viena 2, Carlye Lindborg-Sandry 4, Dezlee Lindborg-Sandry 3.
KAHUKU—Delycia Seui-Matagi 0, Fia Tailele-Latu 5, Tyra Williams 9, Kalynn Latu 4, Pati Anae 4, Jaelynn Kaio-Scott 6, Tisa Teo 2, Tihane Kamae 4, Suva Tapusoa 2, Manaia Afalava 0, Leighlani Paselio 19, Mata Tonga 8, Tara Tailele 1.
3-point goals—Campbell 2 (Labausa 2). Kahuku 2 (Paselio 2).
Leilehua 45, Moanalua 32
The Mules ran a balanced offense, with three players scoring nine points apiece in its win over Na Menehune, who got 10 from Jasmine Funtanilla.
At Leilehua
| MOANALUA (6-6) |
10 |
6 |
6 |
10 |
— |
32 |
| LEILEHUA (9-2) |
7 |
11 |
13 |
14 |
— |
45 |
MOANALUA—LaChae McColor 4, Michelle Lau 0, Jamie Hurang 0, Ciarah Canencia 0, Rheani Longakit 0, Jasmine Sagaysay 2, Alexis Asuncion 8, Jasmine Funtanilla 10, Sienna Antolia 0, Chelsea Guerrero 0, Ciera O’Brien 8, Mariana Adolpho 0, Cherie Bento 0, Kerynne Fountain 0, Samara Hoe 0.
LEILEHUA—Krizzle Calip 2, Mitzie Morales 0, Jazmyn Dangaran 0, Jerri Maluyo 6, Precious Loi-on 6, Carissa McBride 9, Tiffany Reyher 9, Elyshia Bowden 4, Maria Ross 9.
3-point goals—Moanalua 3 (Asuncion 2, O’Brien). Leilehua 2 (Maluyo, Reyher).
OIA WHITE PLAYOFFS
Waianae 47, Kailua 38
Cayshia Alapai had 14 points and Gina Atiga added another 11 as the Seariders defeated the Surfriders, who got 10 from Keala Kaio-Perez.
At Waianae
| KAILUA (2-10) |
9 |
8 |
3 |
18 |
— |
38 |
| WAIANAE (4-7) |
15 |
8 |
10 |
14 |
— |
47 |
KAILUA—Asia Butin 5, Keala Kaio-Perez 10, Melanie Dulay 0, Kalia Ripley 0, Amanda Kaeo 1, Apolonia Fealofani 2,
Brianna Kassebeer 7, Jasmin Holley 0, Christina Green 0, Kahoa Mikaele 8, Patria Vaimoana 5.
WAIANAE—Lokelani Kelii 8, Cayshia Alapai 14, Kaitlyn Kaahaaina 0, Lia Gilbert 0, Mary Keaulana-Riotutar 2, Gina Atiga 11, Nue Sivia 0, Melissa Estoy 0, Makana Kealoha 4, Makea Atiga 8, Ana Richardson 0.
3-point goals—Kailua 1 (Butin), Waianae none.
Kalani 62, Nanakuli 48
The Falcons were hot from beyond the arc, dropping seven 3-pointers in the win over the Golden Hawks. Carly Kakuda scored 17 points to lead Kalani.
At Kalani
| NANAKULI (3-8) |
9 |
11 |
12 |
16 |
— |
48 |
| KALANI (5-7) |
12 |
16 |
18 |
16 |
— |
62 |
NANAKULI—Kehau Silva 7, Jasmine Saole 12, Jen Treu 0, Tiare Kaopua 20,Desha Kala 0, Heather Thomas 0, Natalia Kaopua 0, Renise La‘a 0, Nanea Kauhane 0, Alexis Meyers 9.
KALANI–Kimberley Sakamoto 2, Carly Kakuda 17, Riley Kishaba 4, Rose Alama 4, Haley Omiya 9, Kelli Muramaru 0, Taili Iinuma 10, Brenna Beall 4, Kari Kimura 3, Kaiana Iaea 0, Alex Salas 0, Taylor Murai 7, Teualilo Petelo 0, Tiani Maafala 2.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 2 (Saole, Meyers). Kalani 7 (IInuma 2, Kakuda, Kishaba, Omiya, Kimura, Murai).
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
Maryknoll 54, Hawaii Baptist 35
Chrystie Wong and Maia Laboy scored 14 points apiece as the Spartans dominated the Eagles and stayed undefeated in conference play.
Hayley Dixon led Hawaii Baptist with 14.
At Maryknoll
| HAWAII BAPTIST (8-3) |
9 |
5 |
5 |
16 |
— |
35 |
| MARYKNOLL (11-0) |
15 |
10 |
14 |
15 |
— |
54 |
HAWAII BAPTIST—Rylie Wada 3, Jaryn Ramos 2, Natasha Travens 2, Amber Au 5, Kimberly Au 6, Jennifer Uehara 3, Haily Chong 0, Hayley Dixon 14, Nicolette Smith 0.
MARYKNOLL—Maile Goodin 0, Kylie Teramoto 2, Maegen Martin 5, Crystie Wong 14, Maia Laboy 14, Alexis Villa 0, Kayla Agustin 4, Cianna Ochocco 2, Ashlee DeSantos 9, Athena Adora 2.
3-point goals—Hawaii Baptist 5 (Dixon 4, A. Au). Maryknoll 4 (Wong 3, DeSantos).
