It wasn’t pretty, but the Mililani Trojans will take it.
After a long layoff, No. 3 Mililani got a gritty effort from seniors Mikaela Limper and Sarah Liva for a 54-36 win over Radford on Wednesday.
Mililani advanced to the OIA Red girls basketball semifinal round and clinched a state-tournament berth. The Trojans will meet Moanalua on Saturday at Radford’s James Alegre Gymnasium.
Limper hustled for 17 points, five assists and two steals as the Trojans (19-2) overcame a slow start. The veteran guard also had her mother, Vicki, on her mind. Vicki normally attends every game, but is in the hospital for a few more days.
"She’s never missed a game, so it was pretty hard. She’s fine. She’s pretty sick, but she’ll be fine," Limper said. "I went to see her before the game. She’s stubborn, so she told me to focus on the game."
Liva, a 6-foot-1 senior center, had 10 points, 17 rebounds and four steals to power Mililani’s interior game. She was upset with herself after the game, walking out of the locker room in tears before her friends and family warmed her up.
"It shows what kind of character she’s got. She feels like she didn’t play her best," Trojans coach Patrick Basilio said. "That’s the thing I like about these girls. They set lofty expectations, but they work to try and achieve them. Radford matched up pretty well with us. Their bigs are their strength, and playing them a third time is tough. Our guard play was a little stronger, but we’ve got a lot of stuff to clean up."
Radford’s state-tourney hopes are still alive. The Rams will visit Nanakuli on Friday in consolation play. The winner will clinch a state-tourney berth.
"The girls wanted this one real bad," coach Brandy Richardson said. "Chipping away against a good team is hard, but the girls stuck together. That’s all you can ask for."
The Trojans were anything but dominating in the first quarter, though, clinging to a 10-8 lead. By the second quarter, Mililani’s sticky fullcourt man-to-man defense locked down. Radford committed seven turnovers as the home team went on a 19-7 run. Limper hit her first 3 of the game and Liva took control with six points and six boards in the quarter.
The Rams scored the first six points of the third quarter, getting a three-point play by Jasmine Moody (18 points) and a trey from Deja Tavale (12 points). That brought the visitors within 29-21, but Mililani responded with an 8-0 run to end the quarter.
The Rams fell behind by 18 early in the fourth before going on an 8-0 run. Sydnee Wynn’s layup cut it to 39-29, but the Rams got no closer.
Sophomore Shantel Appleby played a big role for Mililani with 14 points, nine rebounds and two steals.
At Mililani gym
| RADFORD (7-5) |
8 |
7 |
6 |
15 |
— |
36 |
| MILILANI (11-0) |
10 |
19 |
8 |
17 |
— |
54 |
RADFORD—Chloe Slocomb 0, Courtney McCreary 4, Kristin Abad 0, Carla Thomas 0, Jazmin Peralita 0, Jasmine Moody 18, Kennedy Johnson 0, Jessyca Wofford 0, Cassidy Wright 0, Deja Tavale 12, Monica 0, Jazzamyn Bishop 0, Sydnee Wynn 2.
MILILANI—Jerika Dacuycuy 6, Kayla Torres 1, Kristen Tamagawa 0, Mikaela Limper 17, Shantell Appleby 14, Summer Bolibol 4, Sarah Liva 10, Zyriana Davies 0, Jamie Yuki 2, Velisa Meleisea 0.
3-point goals—Radford 3 (Tavale 3). Mililani 2 (Limper 2).
KAILUA 49, NO. 10 LEILEHUA 46
Delcie Williams had 21 points to help the Surfriders upset the defending champion Mules. Patria Vaimaona had nine points and was superb defensively with eight rebounds and six steals despite a sore ankle.
At Mililani gym
| KAILUA (9-3) |
11 |
14 |
13 |
11 |
— |
49 |
| LEILEHUA (9-2) |
15 |
13 |
8 |
10 |
— |
46 |
KAILUA—Delcie Williams 21, Keala Kaio-Perez 6, Kainani Peters 0, Leilani Lastimosa 0, Tara Takata 4, Kawehi Perry 9, Kahoa Mikaele 0, Patria Vaimaona 9.
LEILEHUA—Chloe Poias 2, Jerri Maluyo 15, Tatiana Carvalho 0, Tywanna Abbott 9, Chyel Palmer 7, Tiffany Reyher 9, Mere McKenzie 2, Azah Quach 2.
3-point goals—Kailua 1 (Perry). Leilehua 4 (Maluyo 3, Reyher).
MOANALUA 47, NANAKULI 46
Ciera O’Brien made the game-winning jumper with 1.2 seconds remaining to lift Na Menehune over the Golden Hawks. Nanakuli was fouled on the next play, but only made the front end of an 1-and-1. Lachae McColor, who led Moanalua with 12 points, rebounded the missed free throw. Jazmina Iafitaga also scored 12 points in the win.
At Moanalua gym
| NANAKULI (8-4) |
15 |
16 |
4 |
11 |
— |
46 |
| MOANALUA (9-2) |
8 |
16 |
16 |
7 |
— |
47 |
NANAKULI—Alana Nuuanu 4, Angelica Chun-Fook 1, Jade Marfil 8, Keanani Chai 4, Tianna Hanohano 6, Alexis Paulo-Meyers 8, Precious Paulo-Meyers 4, Natalia Kaopua 0, Renise Laa 11.
MOANALUA—Lachae McColor 12, Sydnie Canencia 0, Ciera O’Brien 6, Keahi-lele Roy 7, Hokukealani Mateo 8, Dasia Julian 0, Jazmina Iafitaga 12, Cherie Bento 0, Kevynne Fountain-Pokipala 2, Tiare Curran 0.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 3 (A. Paulo-Meyers 2, Nuuanu). Moanalua 2 (Roy, Iafitaga).
NO. 7 ROOSEVELT 61, KAHUKU 22
Tavae Sina Sofa scored 12 points and Starr Rivera scored 11 to lead the Rough Riders over the Red Raiders. Devin Kauhi added 10 points for Roosevelt, which made eight 3-pointers and will play Kailua in Saturday’s winner’s bracket game.
At Roosevelt gym
| KAHUKU (6-6) |
2 |
3 |
11 |
6 |
— |
22 |
| ROOSEVELT (11-0) |
18 |
12 |
17 |
14 |
— |
61 |
KAHUKU—Taimane Avei 3, Eleni Beatty 2, Naia Leitupo-Asuao 2, Sofia Tonga 0, Adora Anae 6, Talia Brown 1, Cybil Cravens 0, Laken Teo 0, Mariah Berard-Kamakeeaina 2, Sinamoni Tonga 4, Hookela Schwenke 2.
ROOSEVELT—Ashley Kiko 2, Sharice Kawakami 5, Tavae Sina Sofa 12, Starr Rivera 11, Kaohi Kapiko 4, Devyn Kauhi 10, Keala Quinlan 7, Destiny Holani 4, Muna Cook 1, Tatiana Mariano 5, Alliyah Gabriel 0, Ciera Uchida 0, Teane Sofa 0.
3-point goals—Kahuku 1 (Avei). Roosevelt 8 (Sina Sofa 2, Rivera 2, Kawakami , Quinlan , Holani , Mariano ).
OIA WHITE GIRLS PLAYOFFS
KALANI 55, WAIPAHU 26
Taili Iinuma and Sydnee Kishaba scored nine points apiece to lead the Falcons over the Marauders. Kalani advances to play at Campbell on Friday. Kuinita Donley scored 11 points for Waipahu.
At Kalani gym
| WAIPAHU (1-10) |
8 |
8 |
6 |
4 |
— |
26 |
| KALANI (5-6) |
10 |
25 |
8 |
12 |
— |
55 |
WAIPAHU—Shaina Asada 2, Arriane-Joshua Fernandez 4, Rhica Savella 2, Jayde Libby 0, Alyssa Lene 1, Cecilia Satui 0, Kuinita Donley 11, Kanoe Salbabero-Toyama 0, Shannon Mailos 6, Leilani Eaon 0, Kaelyn Acert 0, Kanoe Uehara 0,
KALANI—Carly Kakuda 7, Riley Kishaba 4, Sydnee Kishaba 9, Andrea Ching 4, Tristyn Nishibun 4, Taili Iinuma 9, Kassidy Misaki 8, Samantha Shizuru 2, Jessica Bock 0, Shandlynn Willing 4, Taylor Murai 4, Fane Harris 0, Noelle Suzuki 0, Julia Lee 0,
3-point goals—Waipahu 1 (Fernandez). Kalani 6 (Iinuma 2, Misaki 2, Murai, Kakuda).
CASTLE 47, PEARL CITY 28
The Knights rolled over the Chargers to advance to the White semifinals.
Castle’s Sierra Koki scored a game-high 14 points, followed by Darrien Dacosin’s 11. Kayelah Arakaki led Pearl City with 12 points.
At Pearl City gym
| CASTLE (5-6) |
16 |
10 |
5 |
16 |
— |
47 |
| PEARL CITY (2-9) |
4 |
1 |
7 |
16 |
— |
28 |
CASTLE—Shaney Tiumalu 2, Darrien Dacosin 11, Sierra Koki 14, Kaylee Ishii 3, Briana Hidalgo 6, Asia Almedia 1, Cheyenne Espinda 0, Kaira Tilton 3, Sheastel Tiumalu 7, Chassi Silva-Santiago 0, Sydney Fernandez 0.
PEARL CITY—Louise Pekelo 1, Ciera Sylva 5, Jurey Jao 2, Christine Fuimaono 0, Tianna Amorin 0, Desiree Aitavale 2, Kayelah Arakaki 12, Brandee Huihui 0, Chiemi Trias 2, Megan Ramos 2, Agassi Augafa 2.
3-point goals—Castle 2 (Dacosin, Ishii). Pearl City 1 (Arakaki).
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
UNIVERSITY 48, ST. ANDREW’S 31
Markayisha Masani scored 17 points to lead the Junior ‘Bows over the Pride, who got nine points from Olivia Sou.
At St. Andrew’s gym
| UNIVERSITY (6-3) |
13 |
17 |
14 |
4 |
— |
48 |
| ST. ANDREW’S (0-8) |
4 |
1 |
6 |
10 |
— |
21 |
UNIVERSITY—Malia Parpana 0, Markayisha Masani 17, Brenna Dela Rosa 3, Paige Salavea 2, Michelle Au 4, Kyra Young 4, Malie Adams 7, Karley Yoshioka 2, Brooke Kodama 9, Jocelyn Ki 0, Kourtney Park 0.
ST. ANDREW’S—Rachel Tamashiro 6, Krista Chang 0, Mie Oishi 0, Jessica Serikawa 2, Olivia Sou 9, Kailee Shiraishi 2, Katie Murphy 0, Hattie Hapai 0, Isabelle-Marie Geppert 2, Chelsie Deponte 0.
3-point goals—University High 1 (Kodama). St. Andrew’s 1 (Sou).
Also
Le Jardin 46, Punahou II 39
ILH DIVISION III GIRLS
LUTHERAN 36, CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 27
Vikatolia Naulu posted a game-high 25 points as the Lions (3-3) defeated the Patriots (0-6).
Aileene Amadis scored eight points for Christian Academy in the loss.
At Hawaiian Mission gym
Linescore not reported.
LUTHERAN—Namaka Lee 2, Vikatolia Naulu 25, Tess Fukuyama 1, Kelsey Ikeda 4, Junell Fonokalafi 4.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—Andrale Domligan 0, Sierra Kurihara 2, Carissa Yamada 3, Bethany Agcaoili 2, Colleen Teruel 5, Aileene Amadis 8, Heaven-Lee Asato 5, Gabriella Ader 2.
3-point goals—Lutheran none. Christian Academy 1 (Yamada).
ILH DIVISION I BOYS
NO. 1 PUNAHOU 60, NO. 10 SAINT LOUIS 39
Justin Kam hit seven three-pointers to lead the top-ranked Buffanblu over the host Crusaders. Kam finished with 29 points for Punahou, followed by Daniel Andrews with 18 points.
Kevin Marks scored 11 points for Saint Louis, while Jimmy Nunuha III added 10 points.
At Saint Louis gym
| PUNAHOU (5-1) |
19 |
14 |
16 |
11 |
— |
60 |
| SAINT LOUIS (1-5) |
9 |
14 |
11 |
5 |
— |
39 |
PUNAHOU—Daniel Andrews 18, Chris Kobayashi 0, Blake Wade 4, Dayson Watanabe 2, Kalai Santos 3, Justin Kam 29, Randon Oda 2, Jordan Tanuvasa 0, Micah Ma’a 2, Ronley Lakalaka 0, Jaren Lum 0, Alex Kidani 0, Kanawai Noa 0, Davis Miyashiro-Suapa’ia 0, Semisi Uluave 0.
SAINT LOUIS—Jimmy Nunuha III 10, Ihaka Johnson 2, Kevin Marks 11, Aoatoa Augafa 0, Fred Ulu-Perry 2, Jedadiah Lulu 0, Wallen Te’o 0, Colton Nascimento 6, Elijah Robb 0, Spencer Johnson 4, Keanu Souza 0, Jaymason Nunuha 0, Brett Uchima 3, Jayce Smalley 1, Haskell Garrett 0.
3-point goals—Punahou 8 (Kam 7, Santos). Saint Louis 2 (Nascimento 2).
NO. 7 KAMEHAMEHA 51, NO. 2 IOLANI 48, OT
Jaycob Smith scored 25 points and Noa Kinimaka scored 12 as the Warriors rallied to beat the Raiders in overtime. Ikaika Phillip scored 15 points for ‘Iolani.
At Kamehameha gym
| ‘IOLANI (4-2) |
8 |
11 |
8 |
16 |
5 |
— |
48 |
| KS (3-3) |
3 |
6 |
13 |
21 |
8 |
— |
51 |
‘IOLANI—Pikai Winchester 2, John Lee 3, Ikaika Phillip 15, Zach Gelacio 9, Chris Gallacher 7, Erik Yamada 11, Zach Buscher 0, Kamu Borden 1, Robbie Mann 0.
KAMEHAMEHA—Noa Kinimaka 12, Alakai Freitas 5, Kayson Smith-Bejgrowicz 0, Fatu Sua-Godinet 6, Jaycob Smith 25, Jordan Paulo 1, Nakoa Pauole 2.
3-point goals—’Iolani 4 (Phillip 2, Lee, Gelacio). Kamehameha 5 (Smith 3, Kinimaka, Sua-Godinet).
NO. 3 MARYKNOLL 61, MID-PACIFIC 37
Josh Burnett racked up 27 points as the Spartans thumped the visiting Owls.
At Maryknoll gym
| MID-PACIFIC (0-6) |
9 |
8 |
8 |
12 |
— |
37 |
| MARYKNOLL (5-1) |
16 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
— |
61 |
MID-PACIFIC—Tyler Yamachika 0, Nathaniel Ng 0, Kyrie McRaven 0, Carl Maybin 2, Daniel Florenco 2, Mycah Lee 0, Kyle Husslein 19, Den Suehiro 0, Benjamin Swanson 0, Isaiah Browning 0, Ken Colombe 0, Andrew Kargol 4, Justin Daise 10, Cameron Wong 0.
MARYKNOLL—Jake Suyemoto 0, Darin Miyamoto 0, Brandon Floyd 2, Sam Ahn 5, Kaleb Gilmore 11, Josh Burnett 27, Calvin Koo 0, Kamakana Winquist 8, Kalei Victorino 3, Tyson Kaloa 0, Micah McGivern 2, Tenchi Robinson 0, Hayato Kamata 3.
3-point goals—Mid-Pacific 1 (Husslein). Maryknoll 9 (Burnett 4, Winquist 2, Victorino, Ahn, Gilmore).
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
HAWAII BAPTIST 53, HANALANI 46, 2OT
Jordan Kauwe scored eight of his 14 points in the second overtime to lead the Eagles over the Royals. BJ Hosaka added 12 points in the win. Jeff Schaake led Hanalani with 10 points.
At Hawaii Baptist gym
| HANA (1-5) |
10 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
2 |
5 |
— |
46 |
| HBA (5-1) |
16 |
6 |
10 |
7 |
2 |
12 |
— |
53 |
HANALANI—Chas Kubo 8, Zane Pantil 7, John Brady 9, Jeff Schaake 10, Niko Milone 2, Logan Oyama 0, Conner Kaneshiro 2, Josh Rotz 6, Colby Schoniwitz 2, Jesse Tory 0.
HAWAII BAPTIST—BJ Hosaka 12, Mike Dang 0, Ty Minatoya 5, Danton Tominaga 8, Matthew Kishaba 8, Jordan Kauwe 14, John Killough 6, Brent Miller 0, Joshua Kishaba 0.
3-point goals—Hanalani 2 (Brady, Pantil). Hawaii Baptist none.
Also
University 63, Le Jardin 44
Division I-AA
Punahou 39, ‘Iolani 37
Kamehameha 53, Saint Louis 39
TUESDAY’S OIA WEST BOYS
WAIPAHU 56, NANAKULI 45
At Waipahu
| NANAKULI (0-7) |
5 |
10 |
22 |
8 |
— |
45 |
| WAIPAHU (2-4) |
5 |
14 |
23 |
14 |
— |
56 |
NANAKULI—Naliko Kea 1, Kale Kanehailua 6, Iverson Sione 4, Josh Lincoln 11, Lyle Tuiloma 4, Louis Hulama 4, Eric Auhhon-Kaawa 15.
WAIPAHU—Airon Castaneda 3, AJ Jerome Leano 3, Dustin Morales 11, Jasper Sebastian 2, Gerald Felix 7, Jordan Mateo 3, Brendan Mendoza-Bulong 10, Christian Castrence 4, Andrew Pecpec 5, Dan Viloria 4, Meshack Leapaga 2, Elijah Taimatuia 2.
3-point goals—Nanakuli 3 (Auhoon-Kaawa 2, Lincoln). Waipahu 6 (Castaneda, Leano, Pecpec, Felix, Mateo, Mendoza-Bulong).
