Head coach Greg Tacon and the seventh-ranked Kamehameha Warriors breathed a small sigh of relief, having broken through for their first Interscholastic League of Honolulu boys basketball victory Wednesday at Kekuhaupio Gym.

It’s Kelly Grant and his No.6 Maryknoll Spartans who are smarting for the third time in a row to start the league season after the 55-50 loss to the previously winless Warriors.

Kamehameha’s 13-point run to start the second half was an important blow that Maryknoll did not recover from. With 3-pointers from Kaeler Kahana, Saint Gelacio and Kamren Victorino-Kato in the surge, the Warriors exploded out of the locker to turn a three-point deficit into a 34-24 edge.

The 3-point circus was a mainstay for Kamehameha all night. All told, the Warriors hit nine of 17 from beyond the arc, 53 percent.

“Obviously, the 3-pointers kept us in the game,” Tacon said. “We had been losing some of the hustle battles and the ability to make 3s can cover up all sorts of mistakes. That is some great 3-point shooting. Usually, I’d be really, really happy with 40 or 45 percent.”

Still, Maryknoll (0-3) didn’t cave in after going down 42-29 at the end of three quarters.

Every single possession in the fourth quarter was hotly contested. Players going to the hoop on both ends could expect to get fouled, and sometimes hard. Led by Hayato Kamata, the Spartans doggedly came back to cut it to one point, 44-43, with 3:35 to go. Kamata had six of his team-high 13 points in the rally.

From there, the Warriors (1-2) went just 9-for-18 from the free-throw line, but it was enough to close it out. Maryknoll hurt its chances by hitting just two of six free throws down the stretch.

At 45-43, Grant said two of his players had a hand on a defensive rebound, but the ball popped out to the Warriors’ Fatu Sua-Godinet’s hands, allowing Kamehameha to retain a crucial possession. Later, Kamehameha’s Noah Gelacio stole the ball from dangerous Spartans post Brian Washington and went coast-to-coast and missed before teammate Kobe Young hit a putback for a comfortable 50-43 bulge.

“We had problems with their screens,” said Grant, when asked why the Warriors had so much success from long range. “They were setting screens all over the place and it made it difficult for us to make switches and figure out who’s got who. It gave them open looks.”

Kahana, who finished with a game-high 17 points, had three of Kamehameha’s treys.

“We did a great job of shooting in practice and that was reflected in the game,” he said. “Our shooting was off the last couple of games (losses to ‘Iolani and Punahou). Our bigs set good screens and that really helps our guard-heavy team. We have about 10 guards who can all handle the ball.”

Tacon said a healthy Sua-Godinet, who had been nursing some injuries from football season, made a big difference in the team’s overall play. And the coach knows he’s fortunate to get a win.

“Oh my God, absolutely,” he said. “This league is full of talented, well-coached teams.”

Michael Mercado-Smith scored 10 points for Maryknoll, including two 3s. Isiah Gelacio added eight points.

Jayden Zarriello and Victorino-Kato put down two 3s each for the Warriors.

MARYKNOLL–Isiah Gelacio 8, Michael Mercado-Smith 10, Jordyn-Thomas Perez 4, Daven Pila 0, Hayato Kamata 13, William Tam 0, Kainoa Ferreira 0, Jaylen Cain 6, Kaulana Schmidt 2, Andreas Jankovic 0, Brian Washington 7, Tafari Tenchi Robinson 0, Everett McDaniel 0.

KAMEHAMEHA–Jayden Zarriello 8, Kamren Victorino-Kato 7, Saint Gelacio 7, Noah Gelacio 5, Terrell Wong 0, Kilihune Mendiola-Jensen 0, Kainalu Martin 0, Fatu Sua-Godinet 7, Peter Hanohano-Hashimoto 0, Kobe Young 4, Kaeler Kahana 17, Pono Arias 0, Nakoa Pauole 0, Andrew Aleki 0, Cade Pedro 0.

3-point goals–Maryknoll 2 (Mercado-Smith 2). Kamehameha 9 (Kahana 3, Victorino-Kato 2, Zarriello 2, S. Gelacio, Sua-Godinet).

PREP SUMMARIES ILH DIVISION I BOYS

Junior varsity

Maryknoll 55, Punahou-Blue 53, OT

Punahou-Gold 59, Mid-Pacific 56

ILH DIVISION I GIRLS

No. 4 Maryknoll 43, No. 10 Sacred Hearts 28

Kamalu Kamakawiwo’ole racked up 16 points as the Spartans stuffed the Lancers.

Jessica Hanashiro led Sacred Hearts with 11 points in the loss.

At Sacred Hearts Maryknoll (6-1) 8 18 8 10 — 44 SHA (0-6) 3 6 9 10 — 28

MARYKNOLL–Kamalu Kamakawiwo’ole 16, Alexis Delovio 0, Rhianne Omori 4, Georgette Steitzel 6, Kodee Viena 9, Isabella Cravens 2, Chayse Milne 4, Lindsey Lee 2, Kehau Gilliland 0, Rhyeene Filisi 1.

SACRED HEARTS–Zoe-Ann Yamamoto 0, Rebekah Auld 0, Pakalana Kam 7, Kyla Nascimento 2, Dallas Martinez 3, Jessica Hanashiro 11, Sade Mizusawa 3, Shaydee Afoa 2.

3-point goals–Maryknoll 3 (Kamakawiwo’ole, Steitzel, Viena). Sacred Hearts 1 (Kam).

ILH DIVISION I-AA BOYS

Saint Louis 50, Maryknoll 37

ILH DIVISION I-AA GIRLS

Kamehameha 55, Maryknoll 30

OIA EAST GIRLS

Kaimuki 56, Kailua 48

Kaelyn Espinda nailed six three-pointers to lead the Bulldogs over the Surfriders.

Espinda finished with 20 points for Kaimuki, while Tara Takata led Kailua with 19 points.

KAILUA–Tau Williams 17, Tiare Akiona-Simeona 0, Nyla Salas-Baker 3, Tara Takata 19, Kaile DeSoto 1, Christine Antonio 4, Kuuipo Gonzales-Reyes 2, Jasmyn Keohohina-Malina 2, Finau Tuifua 0.

KAIMUKI–Sirena Titer 3, Liza Anien 0, Sonia Palik 6, Kayla Borja 0, Keihara Henry 0, Kaelyn Espinda 20, Brandi Pfeiffer-Kekoa 4, Victoria Kintz 8, Kuuipo Sefo 0, Kato Leha 14, Mele Loo-Godinet 1.

3-point goals–Kailua 1 (Salas-Baker). Kaimuki 7 (Espinda 6, Titer).

Junior varsity–Kaimuki 34, Kailua 23

Farrington 60, Castle 29

Shanny Mailou scored 16 points, including four 3-pointers, as the Governors defeated the Knights.

FARRINGTON–Kylie Carganilla 9, Shayla Cabato-Machado 7, Shaniah Paleafei 5, Chalei Smith 0, Golden Rowan 4, Lokelani Pacheco 0, Moli Heimuli 10, Naomi Peltier 6, Lexuss Tulba 3, Brittany Sarusa 0, Shanny Mailou 16.

CASTLE–Raykelle Dacosin 2, Sierra Koki 5, Kaylee Ishii 0, Hauoli Beard 2, Jessica Kaupiko 5, Tileree Johnson 0, Camryn Cadinha-Oku 0, Kaira Tilton 2, Karli Gerona 6, Juli Ann Bailey 0, Braylynn Pelencia 2, Roxanne Alapai 0, Keana Dacosin 5, Sydney Fernandez 0.

3-point goals–Farrington 6 (Mailou 4,Carganilla, Tulba). Castle none.

Junior varsity–Castle 42, Farrington 40

Leilehua 69, Waianae 19

Shaylee Todani recorded 18 points to lead the Mules over the Seariders. Hannah Coffin added 13 points for Leilehua, while Yasmine Gamurot-Ching-Lareau led Waianae with six points.

LEILEHUA–Regina Dela Cruz 6, Megan Ayala 4, Hannah Coffin 13, Kaylen Kamelamela 0, Tianna Hanohano 9, Tywanna Abbott 3, Chyel Palmer 8, Abigail Flores 2, Shaylee Todani 18, Azah Quach 6.

WAIANAE–Imani Cook 0, Charlotte Garcia 2, Yasmine Gamurot-Ching-Lareau 6, Pomaikai Tambaoan-Kaeo 1, Dairian Balai 4, Daysha Kaleikini 4, Brianna Nakihei 0, Ferrari Scanlan 0, Asenati Cook 0, Shaunya Kahananui 0, Leena Iona 0, Joneace Martin 0, Alizelia Love 2.

3-point goals–Leilehua 1 (Abbott). Waianae 2 (Gamurot-Ching-Lareau, Balai).

Junior varsity–Leilehua 44, Waianae 30

Kalani 74, Moanalua 72

Logan Luke and Noelle Suzuki each scored 18 points as the Falcons held off Na Menehune for the win.

MOANALUA–Lei-Helani Talaro 11, Julia Maiava 0, Sienna Ho 13, Kelcie Leong 15, Raven Rosa-Lasco 19, Kyra Oda 4, Delylah Sanerivi 8, Tasi Peters 2.

KALANI–Kirstin Kouchi 6, Daesha Viela 7, Andrea Ching 2, Noelle Suzuki 18, Bailey Steward 0, Kaylie Espinas 13, Logan Luke 18, Heidi Kishaba 8, Sydnee Kishaba 2, Kandyce Wood 0, Kiana Coffin 0.

3-point goals–Moanalua 4 (Rosa-Lasco 2, Helani-Talaro, Ho). Kalani 8 (Suzuki 3, Espinas 2, H. Kishaba 2, Kouchi).

Junior varsity–Kalani 49, Moanalua 29

Also

No. 6 Roosevelt 52, Kahuku 40

Kaiser 37, McKinley 30

OIA WEST GIRLS

No. 8 Radford 47, Kapolei 23

Puni Seei scored 11 points as the Rams defeated the Hurricanes.

Ehu Soares led Kapolei with seven points.

RADFORD–Natalie Jackson 9, Puni Seei 11, Salara Dill 1, Michelle Vasquez 2, Sophia Harris 8, Kyle Johnson 4, Jayde Johnson 0, Shaelie Burgess 6, Denise Bell 4, Jasmyn Peralta 2.

KAPOLEI–Cassie Hedrick 4, Brittany Ramos 0, Alexis Corea 4, Tiare Kaleiwhea 0, Shania Kahana 0, Seleni Bartley 6, Eleu Soares 0, Jada Ashley 0, Michelle Brown 0, Illana Suava 2, Ehu Soares 7, Manumaua Sautia 0.

3-point goals–Radford 3 (Harris 2, Jackson). Kapolei 1 (Ehu Soares).

Junior varsity–Radford 25, Kapolei 18

No. 10 Mililani 52, Aiea 24

Kayla Torres and Jazmina Lafitaga scored a dozen points each to lead the Trojans past Na Alii. Aiea’s Vien Crisostomo finished with a team-high 11 points.

MILILANI–Brianna Garcia 0, Teona Singletary 2, Kayla Torres 12, Taysia Canon 6, Ava Lowell 6, Elise Vasper 0, Hope Carter 4, Tayliana Souza 0, Caysie Tomas 0, Jazmina Lafitaga 12, Kalena Gibson 10, Melanie Santoro 0.

AIEA–Emily Soberano 0, Chantelle Shimabukuro 2, Jaslyn Madriaga-Aguigui 0, Kailly Paulo 6, Vien Crisostomo 11, Tia Ueoka 2, Samantha Lualamanga 1, Ufi Ale 2.

3-point goals–Mililani 2 (Torres 2). Aiea 2 (Crisostomo 2).

Junior varsity–Mililani 46, Aiea 14

Waipahu 44, Waialua 23

Shannon Mailos scored 12 points to lead the Marauders pass the Bulldogs to earn their first win in conference play.

WAIALUA–Kasidee Teixeira 4, Kaedy Hatchett 8, Sophia Manalo 0, Kaitlin Ayonon 3, Candace Basilio 0, Laola Pang 8, Chalseah Pascua 0.

WAIPAHU–Kayla Dias-Pajente 2, Kruzee Balcobero 9, Shannon Mailos 12, C.J. Tamayo 0, Angelica Simanu 5, Kathleen Camangeg 2, Kaelyn Aceret 10, Jenna Ramirez 0, Leilani Baon 4, Jhoanna Caucon 0, Kanoe Uehara 0, Jonilyn Cabatic 0.

3-point goals–Waialua none. Waipahu none.

Nanakuli 57, Pearl City 21

The Golden Hawks started strong in a rout of the Chargers. Kalei Cates led Nanakuli with 14 points followed by Jahnna Kahele-Madali’s 12 points.

NANAKULI–Alana Nuuanu 5, Jahnna Kahele-Madali 12, Kalei Cates 14, Kanani Diamond 8, Crucita Enos 6, Kipona Ahsui 0, Trisdyn Kalaau 2, April Alaimalo 0, Kailee Nuuanu 6, Ana Ofa 0, Maka Makue 2, Alohi Hauhio 0, Raynette Meyers 2, Misnah Saeva 0.

PEARL CITY–Ciera Sylva 2, Brianna Huihui 0, Maya Mendez 0, Raquel Gonzalez-Salazar 7, Shawnia Oliveros 4, Ashley-Pianna Amarin 7, Karlee Kawasaki 0, Shanelle Concepcion 1, Marley Mew-Kang 0, Olivia Mataele 0.

3-point goals–Not reported.

Junior varsity–Nanakuli 46, Pearl City 37

BIIF BOYS

Varsity

Kamehameha-Hawaii 80, Kohala 43

Junior varsity

Kamehameha-Hawaii 67, Kohala 36