Kala’i Santos banked in a 74-foot shot at the buzzer as No. 2 Punahou rallied to edge No. 3 Saint Louis 59-58 on Wednesday night at McCabe Gymnasium.

A stunned crowd of about 500 watched as Punahou chipped away at a 13-point deficit in the second half. Saint Louis led most of the way, but Punahou got the ball back with no time outs left and 1.7 seconds to play.

Down 58-56, Santos took an inbounds pass in the backcourt from Micah Ma’a and immediately launched a running shot — not a throw — that banked home. He was rewarded moments later with a big kiss on the cheek from his girlfriend.

Dayson Watanabe had 14 points, while Santos and J.B. Kam added 12 each for Punahou, which improved to 3-0 in ILH play. Ihaka Johnson scored 15 points, Drew Kobayashi had 13, and Jimmy Nunuha III and Jaymason Nunuha added 11 each as Saint Louis (2-1).

Santos said he’s made long shots before while he and his teammates have long-shot contests before practice. Nothing like this, though, has happened in a game. 

"I just play throughout the game to the final horn," the senior guard said. 

Coach Darren Matsuda had told his team at practice that if nobody’s open downcourt, just get the ball in and at least get a shot off. The Buffanblu had been in a similar scenario a few weeks ago against Kalaheo. They were down one point when their pass went deep and was intercepted in the final few seconds.

"We’re trying to practice a lot of game situations because the ILH is so tough this year. Mid-Pac beat Maryknoll tonight," Matsuda said. "The week was a tough one for these guys with finals. Mentally and physically, we were fatigued and we saw that in the third quarter. We kept plugging away in the fourth quarter. These guys have known each other for a long time and it worked out for us." 

For nearly the entire contest, Saint Louis was in control. Punahou had leads of 3-0 and 6-3 at the start, but had trouble cracking the Crusaders’ man-to-man defense consistently.

Despite five 3-pointers by Punahou in the first half, Saint Louis had a 26-22 lead at the break thanks to an 8-0 run. The third quarter was all Crusaders, who outscored the Buffanblue 14-5 to lead 40-27 heading into the final period. 

Then a flurry of missed shots against Punahou’s fullcourt pressure turned the momentum. Punahou, which had eight of its 18 turnovers in the third quarter, played loose and shot lights out in the fourth quarter, going on a 9-2 run. Watanabe swished two foul shots and drove for a bucket as the Buffanblu got within 42-36 with less than 5 minutes to play. 

Saint Louis’ patient offense fared better in the fourth quarter, and the lead was 49-42 after Jaymason Nunuha scored a layup off a pass from Jimmy Nunuha with 1:27 to go. But Ma’a hit a layup and a baseline jumper to bring the Buffanblu within 50-46, and after Jordan Tanuvasa swished a corner 3, they were within 52-49 as Matsuda burned his final time out with 35 seconds left. 

A free throw by Jaymason Nunuha pushed the lead to 55-51 with 23 ticks left, but Watanabe answered with two foul shots to cut the margin to two points with 16.5 seconds remaining. 

Ihaka Johnson nailed two foul shots with 12.2 seconds to go, giving Saint Louis a 57-53 lead. 

That seemed to be the final nail in the coffin for Punahou. But Kam got open on the right wing and hit the 3 to bring Punahou within 57-56 with less than 6 seconds left. 

Jaymason Nunuha inbounded to Johnson, who was fouled with 1.7 seconds left. He missed the first free-throw attempt, and then made the second for a 58-56 lead. 

Then came Ma’a’s pass to Santos and the craziest end to a game so far this season in prep hoops. 

At McCabe gym
PUNAHOU (3-0)	14	8	5	32	—	59
ST. LOUIS (2-1)	14	12	14	18	—	58

PUNAHOU–Randon Oda 2, Jordan Tanuvasa 8, Chris Kobayashi 0, Micah Ma’a 6, J.B. Kam 12, Dayson Watanabe 14, Kala’i Santos 12, Kanawai Noa 1, Ronley Lakalaka 0, Jared Lum 0,  Akahi Troske 2, Jack-Eli Thompson-Tufono 2

SAINT LOUIS–Ihaka Johnson 15, Jimmy Nunuha III 11, Kevin Marks 6, Keanu Souza 0, Jaymason Nunuha 11, Colten Nascimento 0, Drew Kobayashi 13, Jayce Smalley 0, Chris Sykes 0, Lance Sataraka 2

3-point goals–Punahou 10 (Santos 4, Kam 2, Tanuvasa 2, Watanabe 2). Saint Louis 3 (Johnson 2, Jay. Nunuha).

No. 5 ‘Iolani 55, Kamehameha 46

Zack Gelacio and Kamu Borden scored 14 points each to lift the Raiders over the Warriors. 

At Kamehameha gym
‘IOLANI (2-1)	13	10	12	20	—	55
KS (1-2)	7	10	8	21	—	46

‘IOLANI–Helam Baldomero 0, Robby Mann 2, Zack Gelacio 14, Bryson Hamada 4, Shane Lay 0, Erik Yamada 5, John Lee 2, Pikai Winchester 6, Kamu Borden 14, Hugh Hogland 8.

KAMEHAMEHA–Jayden Zarriello 8, Saint Gelacio 4, Noah Gelacio 4, Kekaula Kaniho 6, Kainalu Martin 0, Fatu Sua-Godinet 11, Kaeler Kahana 0, Kapu Mau 3, Kobe Young 0, Peter Hanohano-Hashimoto 0, Kumoku Noa 2, Pono Arias 0, Cade Pedro 8.

3-point goals–‘Iolani 4 (Gelacio 2, Yamada, Winchester). Kamehameha 3 (Sua-Godinet 2, Zarriello).

Mid-pacific 45, No. 8 Maryknoll 44

Daniel Florenco scored 15 points as the Owls edged the Spartans. 

Maryknoll’s Justice Sueing Jr. finished with 17 points.

At Mid-Pacific gym
MARYKNOLL (0-3)	10	12	13	9	—	44
MID-PACIFIC (1-2)	9	15	9	12	—	45

MARYKNOLL–Isiah Gelacio 3, Michael Miske 4, Jordyn Perez 3, Jaylen Cain 7, Calvin Koo 6, Justice Sueing Jr. 17, Kaulana Schmidt 2, Matthew McGivern 2, Tafari Tenchi Robinson 0. 

MID-PACIFIC–Lamar Carter 2, Isaiah Browning 0, Daniel Florenco 15, Den Suehiro 6, Ken Colombe 6, Andrew Kargol 7, Justin Daise 9. 

3-point goals–Maryknoll 5 (Koo 2, Gelacio, Perez, Sueing). Mid-Pacific 1 (Kargol).

Division I-AA

Punahou 75, Saint Louis 38

High scorers–Pun: Daniel Ota 14, Todd Gruebner 11. StL: Joshua Bermudez 9.

Junior varsity Division I

Punahou-Blue 38, Mid-Pacific 36

Saint Louis 46, Kamehameha-blue 34

BIIF

Varsity

Hawaii Prep 64, Ka’u 46

Junior varsity

Hawaii Prep 36, Ka’u 16

Kamehameha 42, Kealakehe 35

ILH DIVISION I GIRLS

No. 4 Maryknoll 45, No. 8 Kamehameha 31

Maegen Martin had a team-high 13 points while teammate Lexi Delovio added 11 as the Spartans remained unbeaten in league play with a win over the Warriors.

At Kamehameha gym
MARYKNOLL (7-0)	10	10	13	12	—	45
KAMEHAMEHA (3-4)	10	6	7	8	—	31

MARYKNOLL–Kayla Agustin 0, Ysabelle Halemano 0, Kaile Cambra 7, Isabella Cravens 0, Lexi Delovio 11, Lindsey Lee 5, Maegen Martin 13, Chayse Milne 2, Moe Notoa 2, Rhianne Omori 5.

KAMEHAMEHA–Breann Nueku 2, Starr Richardson 0, Mikiala Maio 16, Cassidy Keola 0, Makana Aleki 0, Rylee Kauahikaua 2, Krista Matsumura 0, Laycee Pasion 0, Jewel Paaluhi-Caulk 6, Kiana Vierra 5.    

3-point goals–Maryknoll 3 (Cambra, Lee, Martin). Kamehameha 3 (Paaluhi-Caulk 2, Vierra).

No. 5 Punahou 44, Mid-pacific 25

Va’e Malufau racked up 16 points as the Buffanblu beat the Owls. Courtney Tom led Mid-Pacific with nine points. 

At Mid-Pacific gym
PUNAHOU (6-1)	7	14	16	7	—	44
MPI (1-6)	6	2	5	12	—	25

PUNAHOU–Lexie Taylor 0, Heaven Wong 2, Kamakani DeBlake 1, Abigail Aplaca 3, Asia Olivieri 0, Va’e Malufau 16, Elle Uyeda 6, Tyra Moe 8, McKenna Granato 5, Emi Pua’a 2, Skye Haraga 0, Mahina Pua’a 0, Sunny Rosario 1.

MID-PACIFIC–Harley Simon 4, Lia Nakamoto 8, Emma Krening 0, Eimanie Thomas 0, Ciera Kameehonua 4, Judy Phan 0, Courtney Tom 9.

3-point goals–Punahou none. Mid-Pacific none.

OIA EAST GIRLS

No. 2 Roosevelt 65, Mckinley 25

Starr Rivera scored 20 points, Keala Quinlan added 16 and Sharice Kawakami had 12 as the Rough Riders remained undefeated in league play.

The Tigers’ Joselle Ferrer finished with 12 points.

At McKinley gym
ROOSEVELT (8-0)	22	23	14	6	—	65
MCKINLEY (1-7)	8	10	6	1	—	25

ROOSEVELT–Destiny Holani 5, Sharice Kawakami 12, Ka’onohi Quinlan 0, Starr Rivera 20, Kaohi Kapiko 5, Ashley Kiko 0, Keala Quinlan 16, Muna Cook 2, Alliya Gabriel 5, Ciera Uchida 0, D-Dre Wright 0.

MCKINLEY–Kayla Rasavanh 2, Dezlyn Naval 4, Kloe Lum 3, Suzie Park 2, Joselle Ferrer 12, Britney Chang 2, Kenzie Hernandez-McKenzie 0.

3-point goals–Roosevelt 3 (Gabriel, Holani, Kapiko). McKinley 2 (Ferrer 2).

Junior varsity–Roosevelt 52, McKinley 20

No. 10 Kailua 66, Kahuku 49

Delcie Williams scored a game-high 16 points as the Surfriders defeated the Red Raiders.

At Kahuku gym
KAILUA (7-1)	12	22	17	15	—	66
KAHUKU (4-4)	10	24	8	7	—	49

KAILUA–Delcie Williams 16, Puanani Dela Cruz 2, Kylee Keohohina-Kaaikala 6, Kainani Peters 0, Nyla Salas-Baker 0, Tara Takata 12, Kailee De Soto 1, Christine Antonio 2, Tiani Lastimosa 0, Kapili Albinio 0, Patria Vaimaona 27. 

KAHUKU–Lehiwa Benson 3, Savanna Christensen 8, Dynna Matagi 0, Sachi Williams 1, Laken Te’o 11, Dynna Matagi 0, Cheyenne Te’o 7, Leving Jinadasa 2, Mela Tulele 0, Debra Barenaba-Setoki 4, Naia Leitupo 6, Lydia Taulapapa 2, Brittny Blake 5.

3-point goals–Kailua 2 (Keohohina-Kaaikala, Takata). Kahuku 1 (Benson).

Junior varsity–Kahuku 49, Kailua 22

Farrington 54, Castle 44

Allani Talapu led the Governors with 19 points and Moli Heimuli added 17 points to defeat the Knights. 

At Castle gym
FARRINGTON (6-2)	7	18	15	14	—	54
CASTLE (3-5)	5	10	19	10	—	44

FARRINGTON–Allani Talapu 19, Britt Savusa 0, Jasmine Williams 7, Loke Pacheco 0, Chantal Mailou 5, Erin Perry 3, Moli Heimuli 17, Hazel Artates 3.

CASTLE–Raykelle Dacosin 0, Darrien Dacosin 15, Sierra Koki 6, Asia Almeda 6, Tilleree Johnson 7, Kui Silva 0, Maile Craighead 2, Kaira Tilton 8, Sydney Fernandez 0.

3-point goals–Farrington 4 (Talapu 2, Artes, Williams). Castle 3 (Tilton 2, D. Dacosin).

Junior varsity–Farrington 44, Castle 31

Kaiser 67, Kalaheo 42

The Cougars scored 34 points in the third quarter to rout the Mustangs. Rose Shimaoka and Brandi Baker led Kaiser with 19 points each. 

At Kaiser gym
KALAHEO (1-7)	7	10	11	14	—	42
KAISER (7-1)	14	13	34	6	—	67

KALAHEO–Esther Ilab 0, Shawntay Sugse 8, Michelle Sasaki 3, Shaena Randles 2, Jadyn Silva 4, Tyler Meredith 4, Sharde Randles 2, Jordan Kamakaole 0, Kylie Kaiahua 0, Mikayla Hanson 13, Maka Perry 6, Kiana Medeiros 0.

KAISER–Brooke Ho 11, Rose Shimaoka 19, Natasha Horn 10, Brandi Baker 19, Macy Hiraki 5, Chelsea Soong 3, Grace Remington 0, Mary Carr 0, Kaui Delima 0.   

3-point goals–Kalaheo none. Kaiser none.

Junior varsity–Kaiser 55, Kalaheo 10

Moanalua 53, Kaimuki 37

Sienna Ho finished with a team-high 14 points as Na Menehune defeated the Bulldogs. 

Victoria Kintz scored a game-high 18 points for Kaimuki. 

At Moanalua gym
KAIMUKI (3-5)	5	3	13	16	—	37
MOANALUA (5-3)	13	15	12	13	—	53

KAIMUKI–Sirena Titer 5, Ashlynn Henderson 5, Desiline Talung 0, Keihara Henry 0, Brandi Pfeiffer-Kekoa 4, Victoria Kintz 18, Kuuipo Sefo 3, Kato Leha 2, Cleopatra Lauvao 0, Liza Anien 0.

MOANALUA–Lei-Helani Talaro 0, Sydnie Canencia 9, Julia Maiava 0, Dasialia Julian 2, Skyena Antolin 0, Sienna Ho 14, Breana Padua 7, Allie Nash 0, Kelcie Leong 7, Mackenna McCue 0, Kyra Oda 2, Samantha Lum 3, Delyah Sanerivi 8, Sydnee Stuart 1.

3-point goals–Kaimuki 2 (Pfeiffer-Kekoa, Sefo). Moanalua 5 (Ho 2, Canencia, Padua, Lum).

Junior varsity–Moanalua 38, Kaimuki 34 

 

Also,

Kalani (3-5) 2, Anuenue (0-8) 0 (forfeit)

OIA WEST GIRLS

No. 7 Mililani 48, Nanakuli 40

Talia Brandner scored 10 of her 14 points in the second quarter as the Trojans stayed perfect in league play.

Kayla Torres added 11 points and Shantel Appleby had 10 for Mililani.

The Golden Hawks’ Ciera O’Brien scored 15 points.

At Nanakuli gym
MILILANI (8-0)	8	16	13	11	—	48
NANAKULI (5-2)	13	7	3	17	—	40

MILILANI–Kayla Torres 11, Taysia Canon 2, Talia Brandner 14, Jamie Yuki 3, Kristen Miguel 0, Taylor Walker 0, Shantel Appleby 10, Summer Bolibol 3, Velisa Meleisea 5. 

NANAKULI–Alana Nuuanu 0, Angelica Chun Fook 0, Jade Marfil 8, Jahnna Kahele-Madali 2, Ciera O’Brien 15, Tianna Hanohano 9, Nanea Ewaliko-Kauhane 0, Raynette Meyers-Kahalehoe 6.

3-point goals–Mililani 1 (Torres). Nanakuli none.

Junior varsity–Nanakuli 39, Mililani 14 

Campbell 71, Waialua 16

Ricka Jackson scored 12 points, Cydney Curran added 11 and Sierra Mariano had 10 as the Sabers beat the Bulldogs.

Kiana Paakaula-Reis scored six points for Waialua.

At Campbell gym
WAIALUA (0-7)	6	4	2	4	—	16
CAMPBELL (4-3)	13	24	20	14	—	71

WAIALUA–Kaedy Hatchett 2, Kiana Paakaula-Reis 6, Kaitlin Ayonon 2, Alaina Bayudan 0, Laola Pang 1, Chalseah Pascua 5, Kayla Kapika 0, Shaylee Souza 0, Laurene Agustin 0.

CAMPBELL–Jasianna Ah Nee-Green 0, Gieani Balino 2, Charis Curran 8, Cydney Curran 11, Chante Bewberry 2, Shyanna Fernandez 8, Dahlia Guillory 2, Ricka Jackson 12, Sierra Mariano 10, Jessica Samante 6, Genavee Tago-Sue 4, Jeanette Corpuz 6, Ruby Labausa 0.

3-point goals–Waialua none. Campbell 1 (Cy. Curran).

Radford 45, Pearl City 19

Tanisha Elbourne scored nine of her 16 points in the first quarter as the Rams defeated the Chargers.

Ashley-Tianna Amorin and Brandee Huihui each scored six points for Pearl City.

At Radford gym
PC (2-6)	6	3	6	4	—	19
RADFORD (6-1)	18	12	11	4	—	45

PEARL CITY–Louise Pekelo 3, Jurey Jao 2, Brianna Huihui 0, Shawnia Oliveros 0, Ashley-Tianna Amorin 6, Karlee Kawasaki 2, Kayelah Arakaki 0, Brandee Huihui 6, Mana Borden 0.

RADFORD–Brigina Terry 3, Puni Seei 2, Tanisha Elbourne 16, Michelle Vasquez 6, Sofia Harris 9, Jazmyn Peralta 0, Jasmine Moody 0, Jazmyn Bishop 1, Kennedy Johnson 8, Cassidy Wright 0.

3-point goals–Pearl City none. Radford 2 (Elbourne, Harris).

Junior varsity–Radford 50, Pearl City 5

Sabers 71, Bulldogs 16

Ricka Jackson scored 12 points, Cydney Curran added 11 and Sierra Mariano had 10 as the Sabers beat the Bulldogs.

Kiana Paakaula-Reis scored six points for Waialua.

At Campbell gym
WAIALUA (0-7)	6	4	2	4	—	16
CAMPBELL (4-3)	13	24	20	14	—	71

WAIALUA–Kaedy Hatchett 2, Kiana Paakaula-Reis 6, Kaitlin Ayonon 2, Alaina Bayudan 0, Laola Pang 1, Chalseah Pascua 5, Kayla Kapika 0, Shaylee Souza 0, Laurene Agustin 0.

CAMPBELL–Jasianna Ah Nee-Green 0, Gieani Balino 2, Charis Curran 8, Cydney Curran 11, Chante Bewberry 2, Shyanna Fernandez 8, Dahlia Guillory 2, Ricka Jackson 12, Sierra Mariano 10, Jessica Samante 6, Genavee Tago-Sue 4, Jeanette Corpuz 6, Ruby Labausa 0.

3-point goals–Waialua none. Campbell 1 (Cy. Curran).

Waianae 53, Aiea 49

Raegina Atiga led the Seariders with 16 points in a win over Na Alii. 

Kyle Johnson posted a game-high 29 points in the loss. 

At Waianae gym
AIEA (2-5)	6	11	12	20	—	49
WAIANAE (4-3)	8	10	22	13	—	53

AIEA–Keilah Mone 5, Chantelle Shimabukuro 0, Tess Tauvale 0, Kyle Johnson 29, Kailly Paulo 1, Aimee Chock 1, Vien Crisostomo 8, Emekina Lautalo 5.

WAIANAE–Charlotte Garcia 2, Tayhila-Lee Chong 14, Dairian Balai 0, Daysha Kaleikini 1, Kyley-Marie Lui 0, Asenati Cook 10, Berlin Johnson 10, Raegina Atiga 16.

3-point goals–Aiea 3 (Crisostomo 2, Mone). Waianae 1 (Johnson).

Junior varsity–Waianae 32, Aiea 14

Also,

 

Leilehua (5-2) 66, Kapolei (3-5) 32