Maryknoll had already secured its place atop the ILH girls basketball standings before crossing Wilder Avenue for Saturday’s regular-season finale at Punahou.
But even with a state tournament berth safely tucked away, the fourth-ranked Spartans entered Hemmeter Fieldhouse with ample motivation and completed a perfect regular season with a 42-28 win over the host Buffanblu.
"Anytime you play a quality program like Punahou, you want to come out and give your best," Maryknoll coach Chico Furtado said.
"We were going to come out hard and execute our game plan and the kids did a great job."
Maryknoll (10-0) clinched the ILH Division I regular-season title and a berth in the state tournament with its win over Sacred Hearts on Tuesday. The Spartans will be the top seed in the upcoming league tournament. If a team other than Maryknoll wins the tournament, a playoff will determine the ILH’s overall champion.
The Spartans have a bye in the first round of the tournament and play the winner of Thursday’s game between ‘Iolani and Mid-Pacific on Saturday.
Maryknoll center Maegen Martin, one of two senior captains on a roster that includes seven freshmen, scored a game-high 11 points and Alexis Delovio provided balance in the backcourt with nine points.
Martin said the prospect of finishing off an undefeated run through the regular season "gave us the drive to win tonight."
"It gave us the confidence to know we can keep up with teams like this and that it’s just going to be like this from now, and today was the start," Martin said.
Punahou (7-3) entered its senior-night game secure in second place and will use the next week to recharge heading into the tournament. Another runner-up finish or better in the ILH tournament gives the Buffanblu the league’s second state tournament berth. But the Buffanblu aren’t looking past Saturday’s matchup with Kamehameha or Sacred Hearts.
"One of the biggest things is to get our kids healthy and give them kind of a break," Punahou coach Kevin Velasco said. "We got out of finals, so just physically just give some time to heal their bodies and hopefully we can come back and play well."
After a low-scoring first quarter, Maryknoll — which edged Punahou 47-46 on Jan. 8 — took control with a 13-2 run in the second. Martin’s first two baskets of the game ignited the spurt and Maryknoll took a 17-11 lead into halftime.
Punahou was led by its post duo of Tyra Moe (nine points) and Vae Maulafu (seven points). But the Spartans managed to contain them for much of the game and pulled away in the fourth quarter.
Maryknoll’s lead hovered between five and seven points before Ysabelle Halemano drained a 3-pointer to give the Spartans a 35-25 lead with 2:20 left.
"We won a few close ones along the way, but I see us getting better," Furtado said of the Spartans’ progress. "We’re 10-0 and we’ve still got room for improvement.
"Once we clean some of that up, hopefully within the next couple of weeks, we’ll be able to compete with anybody."
| At Punahou |
| MARYKNOLL (10-0) |
4 |
13 |
8 |
17 |
— |
42 |
| PUNAHOU (7-3) |
7 |
4 |
8 |
9 |
— |
28 |
MARYKNOLL–Kayla Agustin 0, Kaile Cambra 5, Isabella Cravens 2, Lexi Delovio 9, Kehau Gilliland 0, Maegen Martin 11, Moe Notoa 2, Rhianne Omori 5, Sierra Murobayashi 0, Ysabelle Halemano 5, Georjette Stietzel 3, Lindsey Lee 0.
PUNAHOU–McKenna Granato 0, Astra Kidani 0, Lexie Taylor 0, Heaven Wong 2, Abigail Aplaca 0, Asia Oliveri 0, Va’e Malufau 7, Elle Uyeda 5, Tyra Moe 9, Emi Pua’a 2, Sunny Rosario 3.
3-point goals–Maryknoll 2 (Halemano, Stietzel). Punahou 1 (Rosario).
Also,
No. 7 Kamehameha 46, Sacred Hearts 38
ILH DIVISION II GIRLS
Hawaii Baptist 37, University 32
Ally Wada scored 22 points as the Eagles rallied to remain unbeaten in league play.
Brenna Dela Rosa finished with 11 points for the Jr. ‘Bows.
| At Klum gym |
| HBA (13-0) |
4 |
7 |
10 |
16 |
— |
37 |
| UNIVERSITY (9-4) |
7 |
7 |
11 |
7 |
— |
32 |
HAWAII BAPTIST–Ally Wada 22, Stephanie Dang 9, Rylie Wada 4, Jenee Brown 2, Morgan Lorenzo 0, Dominique Hart 0, Keisha Ching 0, Kaily Lum 0, Caitlen Joy Ramos 0, Ashley Benn 0, Nicole Lopes 0, Sara Utsugi 0, Katelyn Nakagawa 0, Megan Horita 0.
UNIVERSITY–Brenna Dela Rosa 11, Markayisha Masani 9, Jocelyn Ki 5, Tioledoauli Posiulai 4, Kyra Young 3, Karley Ann Yoshioka 0, Addie Ortiz 0, Malialani Parpana 0, British Dawson 0, Angelina Elido 0.
3-point goals–Hawaii Baptist 1 (Dang). University 2 (Dela Rosa 2).
ILH DIVISION III GIRLS
Island Pacific 61, Christian Academy 39
Tia Odoardi scored 28 points to lift the Navigators.
Khrystyn Kanahele had 22 points for the Patriots.
| At Palama Settlement gym |
| IPA (7-1) |
17 |
17 |
9 |
18 |
— |
61 |
| CA (0-8) |
4 |
4 |
23 |
8 |
— |
39 |
ISLAND PACIFIC–Peyton Pedrozo 14, Erica Brennen 11, Kira Hunkele 6, Tia Odoardi 28, Elizabeth Lyons-Best 2.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY–Sydney Kurihara 1, Dara Kimhan 2, Arlene Amadis 2, Colleen Teruel 7, Khrystyn Kanahele 22, Sierra Kurihara 2, Jessica Tokuda 3.
3-point goals–Christian Academy none. Island Pacific none.
ILH DIVISION I BOYS
No. 2 Punahou 53, Kamehameha 48
The Buffanblu outscored the Warriors 28-10 in the first half and remained undefeated in league play after withstanding a 27-12 Kamehameha run to end the game.
Dayson Watanabe paced Punahou with 13 points, while Fatu Sua-Godinet scored a game-high 18 for the Warriors.
| At Kamehameha |
| PUNAHOU (6-0) |
10 |
18 |
13 |
12 |
— |
53 |
| KS (2-4) |
3 |
7 |
11 |
27 |
— |
48 |
PUNAHOU–Randon Oda 10, Jordan Tanuvasa 10, Christopher Kobayashi 0, Micah Ma’a 6, Dayson Watanabe 13, Kala’i Santos 0, Ronley Lakalaka 2, Jared Lum 2, Akahi Troske 10, Jack-Eli Thompson-Tufono 0.
KAMEHAMEHA–Jayden Zarriello 3, Kamren Victorino-Kato 3, Saint Gelacio 4, Noah Gelacio 0, Kekaula Kaniho 6, Fatu Sua-Godinet 18, Kaeler Kahana 3, Kapu Mau 0, Kobe Young 9, Kumoku Noa 2, Pono Arias 0.
3-point goals–Punahou none. Kamehameha 2 (Victorino-Kato, Zarriello).
Also,
‘Iolani 58, Mid-Pacific 43
ILH DIVISION II BOYS
Damien 81, Le Jardin 70
Kobe Ikari scored a game-high 36 points as the Monarchs defeated the Bulldogs.
| At Damien |
| Le Jardin (1-6) |
17 |
16 |
18 |
19 |
— |
70 |
| Damien (6-1) |
21 |
22 |
16 |
22 |
— |
81 |
LE JARDIN–Michael Gabrelcik 23, Gerald Lawson 22, Mitchell Hashimoto 5, Christian Jones 6, Corey Grip 1, Dominic Venezia 13.
DAMIEN–Shawn Apiki 11, Reggie Luinoras 7, Kapi King 14, Kobe Ikari 36, Storm Maldonaldo 5, Kolin Galdiano 3, Brandon Galang 3, Crummel Mooring 2.
3-point goals–Le Jardin 3 (Lawson 2, Gabrelcik). Damien 1 (Galdiano).
St. Francis 59, Christian Academy 38
Boris Vukovic scored 17 points and Justin Sarsuelo added 13 as the Saints beat the Patriots.
| At Klum gym |
| STF (4-3) |
19 |
9 |
15 |
16 |
— |
59 |
| CA (0-6) |
12 |
7 |
12 |
7 |
— |
38 |
ST. FRANCIS–Boris Vukovic 17, Justin Sarsuelo 13, Viliami Pua 8, Micah Kalei 7, Jansen Kupau 6, Supilani Mailei 4, Isaac Crichton 2, Noah Kurosawa 2, Wembley Mailei 0, Justin Main 0, Blaze Umiamaka 0.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY–Isaiah Harris 10, Joshua Luna 9, Dakota Fisher 8, Rylie Schenbeck-Chang 5, Xavier Matthews 5, Zane Oshiro 1, Walter Woods 0, Hollis Tam 0, Jacob-Aaron Salas 0, Brayden Salas 0.
3-point goals–St. Francis none. Christian Academy 2 (Fisher 2).
University 67, Hanalani 51
Lachlan MacLeod and Micah Agcaoili each scored 16 points as the Jr. ‘Bows rallied in the second half against the Royals.
Chas Kubo finished with 13 points, Zane Pantil added 12 and Kenan Cooper had 10 for Hanalani, which led 28-27 at halftime.
| At Klum gym |
| HANALANI (5-2) |
14 |
14 |
10 |
13 |
— |
51 |
| UNIVERSITY (4-3) |
15 |
12 |
19 |
21 |
— |
67 |
HANALANI–Chas Kubo 13, Zane Pantil 12, Kenan Cooper 10, Jeff Schaake 8, Aaron Leong 8, Jesse Leaman 0, Josh Rotz 0, Randy Villeza 0, Vasant Patwardhan 0, Gabe Cabo 0, Connor Kaneshiro 0, Ryan Kaneshiro 0.
UNIVERSITY–Lachlan MacLeod 16, Micah Agcaoili 16, Ryan Hobus 9, Anson Canencia 7, Otto Taylor 7, Shaun Mahiko 6, Milton Monico 2, Radyn Kaleikini 2, Denver Tong 2, Kapena Fitzgerald 0, Tyler Yoshinaga 0, Frank Hobus 0.
3-point goals–Hanalani 4 (Kubo 2, Pantil 2). University 4 (Agcaoili 4).
Also,
ILH Division I-AA boys
Maryknoll 54, Saint Louis 48
ILH DIVISION III BOYS
Island Pacific 49, Lanakila Baptist 30
John Black scored a game-high 14 points as the Navigators defeated the Warriors
Jerrold Mariano had 13 points to lead Lanakila Baptist.
| At Palama Settlement gym |
| LBA (1-5) |
3 |
8 |
13 |
6 |
— |
30 |
| IPA (6-0) |
11 |
17 |
9 |
12 |
— |
49 |
LANAKILA BAPTIST–Keanu Ciskowsky 8, Rocnie Filipe 0, Allister Valenzuela 2, Ramon Shubert 1, Geo Julian 4, Caleb Kemple 0, Jerrold Mariano 13, Joshua Carlton 2.
ISLAND PACIFIC–Micaiah Lum 13, Dustin Agbayani 2, Jake Arakawa 2, Ryan Posiulai 5, John Black 14, Robert Roy 2, Kaipo Orosco 1, Mana Kaululaau 5, Giovanni De Lugo 2, Casey Nakamura 3.
3-point goals–Lanakila Baptist 5 (Lum 3, Nakamura Posiulai). Island Pacific 3 (Mariano 2, Cikowsky).
MIL BOYS
Lanai 56, Hana 33
Leading scorers–Lan: Kerl Manuel 12. Hana: Kiai Park 9.
OIA EAST BOYS
No. 1 Kalaheo 71, Kaiser 57
Kaleb Gilmore scored nine of his 19 points in the first quarter and Kupaa Harrison also finished with 19 points for the Mustangs, who remained undefeated in league play.
The Cougars’ Chance Kalaugher had 23 points and Jonah Chinen added 14.
| At Kalaheo |
| KAISER (4-3) |
10 |
9 |
20 |
18 |
— |
57 |
| KALAHEO (7-0) |
15 |
16 |
20 |
20 |
— |
71 |
KAISER–Keoua Mahiko 5, Kelsey Lewis 9, Jalen Pinks 0, Isaiah Lundell 3, Isaiah Akiona 0, Nic Tom 3, Jonah Chinen 14, Micah Okamoto 0, Chance Kalaugher 23.
KALAHEO–Zachary Marrotte 5, Kekai Smith 8, Alec MacLeod 12, Captain Whitlock 6, Andrew Kearney 0, Kaleb Gilmore 19, Jalen Kuhia-Smith 0, Alex Layi 2, Ashton Arnold 0, Kupaa Harrison 19.
3-point goals–Kaiser 1 (Lewis). Kalaheo 6 (Whitlock 2, Gilmore 2, Marrotte, MacLeod).
Junior varsity–Kaiser 49, Kalaheo 47
No. 4 Kahuku 60, Kailua 48
Keanu Akina and Samuta Avea each scored 13 points as the Red Raiders beat the Surfriders.
Kesi Ah-Hoy added 12 points and Denhym Brooke and Hyrum Harris each had 10 for Kahuku.
| At Kailua |
| KAHUKU (6-1) |
11 |
11 |
19 |
19 |
— |
60 |
| KAILUA (4-3) |
10 |
10 |
13 |
15 |
— |
48 |
KAHUKU–Kesi Ah-Hoy 12, Camamoko Green 2, Keanu Akina 13, Bradlee Anae 0, Samuta Avea 13, Denhym Brooke 10, Hyrum Harris 10.
KAILUA–Noah Ah Yat 9, Kamu Scheer 2, Nainoa Mercado 11, Hano Kohatsu 8, Martin Tigilau 2, Noah Auld 4, Koolau Gaspar 0, Christian Mejia 10, Miga Gaisoa 2.
3-point goals–Kahuku 1 (Akina). Kailua 4 (Mercado 3, Ah Yat).
Junior varsity–Kahuku 50, Kailiua 33
No. 8 Farrington 64, Mckinley 56
Jake Smith hit four 3-pointers on the way to 24 points to lead the Governors past the Tigers.
Ranan Mamiya added 13 points for Farrington, including a key drive with less than two minutes left to give the Govs a 56-51 edge. Smith added a 3-point play with 1:34 to go to virtually put the game away.
Macjun Otarra put on a show with 28 points for the Tigers, including 11 in the third quarter when they overcame a six-point deficit for a one-point lead, 44-43, headed to the fourth quarter.
Dan Villejo added 19 points for McKinley, including four treys.
| At McKinley |
| FARRINGTON (4-3) |
15 |
14 |
14 |
21 |
— |
64 |
| MCKINLEY (3-4) |
13 |
10 |
21 |
12 |
— |
56 |
FARRINGTON–Keola Kealoha 2, Ranan Mamiya 13, John Paul Raymundo 1, Tua Unutoa 1, Jake Smith 24, Makana Correia 2, J.R. Francisco 0, Kapono Kakalia 10, Bryce Tatupu-Leopoldo 7, Montana Liana 0.
MCKINLEY–Dan Villejo 19, Kevin Nagasawa 2, Mark Burke 0, Jonah Howard 4, Macjun Otarra 28, Keanu Pratt 0, Huthifa Abdel-Jawad 3, Niko Pader 0, Kyle Coloyan 0.
3-point goals–Farrington 5 (Smith 4, Kakalia). McKinley 6 (Villejo 4, Abdel-Jawad, Howard).
Junior varsity–Farrington 59, McKinley 35
Roosevelt 55, No. 10 Moanalua 51
Kevin Foster scored 20 points and the Rough Riders scored eight of their 10 fourth-quarter points from the free-throw line.
| At McKinley |
| MOANALUA (4-3) |
13 |
17 |
11 |
10 |
— |
51 |
| ROOSEVELT (4-3) |
19 |
14 |
12 |
10 |
— |
55 |
MOANALUA–Eric Miyauchi 2, Dom Bailey 6, Jacob Ramello 2, Christian Casinas 4, Jacob Matayoshi 0, Rodson Kealohi 0, Darren Fontanilla 0, Carson Kruz 12, Kyrie McRaven 12, Sean Musrasrik 2, Devon Leslie 0, Isaiah Jackson 2, James Wilkins 9.
ROOSEVELT–Chaston Marcos 6, Valen Inaura 10, Keanu Furtado 4, Jake Kawasaki 2, Henry Maumalanga 0, Brent Quakenbush 13, Kevin Foster 20, Jared Elwin 0.
3-point goals–Moanalua 1 (Bailey). Roosevelt 2 (Foster, Quakenbush).
Junior varsity–Moanalua 40, Roosevelt 19
Kaimuki 62, Castle 60
Calvin Henry and Christian Ono each scored 17 points as the Bulldogs held off the Knights.
David Benevedes finished with 30 points for Castle, which missed a 3-point attempt with four seconds remaining.
| At Kaimuki |
| CASTLE (2-5) |
13 |
13 |
12 |
22 |
— |
60 |
| KAIMUKI (1-6) |
8 |
9 |
20 |
25 |
— |
62 |
CASTLE–Chad Figueroa 4, Akea Tolentino 0, Justin Pang 0, Jeremy McGoldrick 8, KJ Ng 10, Bryson Aiwohi 1, Russel Portela 0, David Benevedes 30, Cody Castillo 0, Clay Mitchell 6, Micah Halemanu 0, Jace Iwami 0, Klayton Tilton-Futa 1.
KAIMUKI–Calvin Henry 17, Christian Ono 17, Sloan Fuller 7, Joshua Kim 3, Tevita Lino 5 Brian Boyd 2, Sifo Lauvao 7, Shanson Kapanui 4, Jeffery Cu 0.
3-point goals–Castle 3 (Ng 2, McGoldrick). Kaimuki 2 (Fuller, Lauvao).
Junior varsity–Castle 58, Kaimuki 57
Kalani 71, Anuenue 28
Alex Tungpalan finished with 14 points, Juwan Bohannon added 10 and all 14 Falcons who played scored.
| At Kalani |
| ANUENUE (0-7) |
7 |
10 |
4 |
7 |
— |
28 |
| KALANI (3-4) |
19 |
20 |
15 |
17 |
— |
71 |
ANUENUE–Kamanaopono Grace-Kekawa 4, Kailau Keola 1, Kamanao Dureg 7, Kimo Romena 11, Kuhio Ka’aekuahiwi 0, Kalani Jesse 0, Keoua Roy 5, Kaleokalani Gaspar 0.
KALANI–Cory Mitchell 6, Dunavan Hahn 1, Jaron Yamauchi 4, Alex Tungpalan 14, Shawn Bohannon 2, Blaise Manabe 2, Chase Santos 3, Kapa’a Nishimura 3, Jeremy Robinson 5, David Faletoi 4, John Lam 9, Jonathan Suda 5, Juwan Bohannon 10, Jeffrey Wood 3.
Anuenue 2 (Romena 2). Kalani 7 (Tungpalan 4, Nishimura, Santos, Suda).
OIA WEST BOYS
No. 6 Leilehua 77, Nanakuli 57
Nicholas Duran scored 17 points to lead the Mules past the Golden Hawks. Iversan Sione led Nanakuli with 20.
| At Nanakuli |
| LEILEHUA (7-0) |
12 |
22 |
18 |
25 |
— |
77 |
| NANAKULI (1-5) |
11 |
6 |
22 |
18 |
— |
57 |
LEILEHUA–Christian Alvarez 0, Jarron Kim-Raguirag 1, Liam Fitzgerald 2, Latrell Cobb 0, Joseph Gouty 13, Keion Anderson 3, David Tibayan 2, Diego Aguirresanz 3, Jayeson Baine 13, Nicholas Duran 17, Koa Kauhi 8, Anterrio Gainwell 5, Milton Kaupoe 4, Jelton Alfonso 6.
NANAKULI–Kama Van Geison 4, Joshua Lincoln 12, Kale Kanehailua 1, Iversan Sione 20, Lejje Harry 4, Kaleo Kaohu 8, Jayson Salvador 0, Abnel Rio-Hemios 2, Kahio Kanehailu 6.
3-point goals–Leilehua 2 (Baine, Gainwell). Nanakuli none.
Junior varsity–Leilehua 38, Nanakuli 27
No. 9 Campbell 65, Waialua 27
Lamart Dudley scored 10 points as the Sabers beat the Bulldogs to remain unbeaten in league play.
| At Waialua |
| CAMPBELL (7-0) |
24 |
16 |
14 |
11 |
— |
65 |
| WAIALUA (1-5) |
2 |
4 |
10 |
11 |
— |
27 |
CAMPBELL–Jomor Gapusan 8, Jonathan Onza 3, Ian Manuel 4, Michael Merchant 7, Jenesus Su’e 0, Lamart Dudley 11, Meshack Leapaga 4, Zachary Arata 7, Alika Bantolina 7, Maxwell Tupua-Tau 0, David Marrero 4, Isaiah Gibson 8, Jaiden Davis 2.
WAIALUA–Virgilio Bareng 7, Kaimi Kamai 0, Richard Kamakea 0, Gian Layugan 10, Royce Tashiro 6, Royce Gasper 3, Sean Murphy 1.
3-point goals–Campbell 4 (Gapusan 2, Arata, Merchant). Waialua 1 (Tashiro).
Junior varsity–Campbell 47, Waialua 33
Radford 62, Aiea 54
The Rams prevailed on the heels of 19 points from Jordan Riley.
| At Aiea |
| RADFORD (5-1) |
16 |
8 |
15 |
23 |
— |
62 |
| AIEA (2-4) |
14 |
10 |
9 |
21 |
— |
54 |
RADFORD–Jay Horton 7, Jordan Gober 13, Isaiah Lavatai 0, Brandon Campbell 6, Latoine Thompson 8, Tyreese George 7, Jonah Soakai 0, Ben Stroup 0, Jordan Riley 19, Jordan Annaguey 2.
AIEA–Cory Walton 3, Kysen Helepololei 6, Joshua Hill 10, Shawn Aque 20, Noah Tadena 0, Christian Kessell 15, Ty-Cole Alcantra 0.
3-point goals–Radford 6 (Gober 2, Thompson 2, Horton, Riley). Aiea 6 (Aque 4, Hill, Walton).
Mililani 63, Kapolei 47
Kekoa Field scored 18 points and Clarence Gathers added 17 as the Trojans defeated the Hurricanes.
| AT KAPOLEI |
| MILILANI (3-3) |
10 |
15 |
23 |
15 |
— |
63 |
| KAPOLEI (1-6) |
10 |
10 |
19 |
8 |
— |
47 |
MILILANI–Chanse Ramirez 5, Kamaki Pacleb 10, Braiden Rosario 4, Cameron Muh 0, Raekwon Cherry 5, Clarence Rodriguez 0, Jonathan Orpillia 2, Kekoa Fields 18, Micah Harrel 2, Teylor Kaneshiro 0, Kingston Nishimura 0, Mason Mackley 0, Clarence Gathers 17.
KAPOLEI–Zhaine Canne 0, Deyvong Martinez 0, Jayson Manapui 0, Abdel-Kader Zane 18, Josh Wallwork 8, Kosuke Asuncion 0, Christopher Metcalf 2, Dillon Pakele 5, Jeremiah Sanchez 6, Saione Faumaina 2, Kainoa Baldin, Koa Alvarado 6, Tyquan Womack 0.
3-point goals–Mililani 1 (Ramirez). Kapolei 2 (Sanchez, Zane).
Junior varsity–Kapolei 43, Mililani 39
Waianae 37, Waipahu 22
The Seariders held the Marauders to 10 points over the final three quarters and received 10 points from Cameron Palmeteer.
| At Waipahu |
| WAIANAE (3-3) |
7 |
4 |
12 |
14 |
— |
37 |
| WAIPAHU (1-6) |
12 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
— |
22 |
WAIANAE–Tyger Rohr 9, Natano Namulauti 9, Jory Mahuka 0, Zeffaniyah Kauihana Kaimimoku 0, Cameron Palmeteer 10, Ikaika Trueman-Reed 3, Paa Manoi-Hyde 0, Kimo Pennington 0, Brendan Ayala 0, Sione Taukolo 0, Greg Agustin 0, Justice Jardine 6, Losi Mauga 0, Sage Cruz 0.
WAIPAHU–Airon Castaneda 2, Dan Viloria 0, Daniel-Alen Ramos 0, Kevin Pilotin 0, Richard Maifea 0, Kameron Tomas 0, Jasper Sebastian 0, Khyrsster Ipalari 0, Christian Casternce 8, Aerianne Paned 0, Jeminai Solomua 10, Elijah Taimatuia 2.
3-point goals–Waianae 3 (Namulautui, Rohr, Trueman-Reed). Waipahu none.
Junior varsity–Waianae 49, Waipahu 40
