Prep Beat

By Star-Bulletin Staff

Thursday, May 14, 1998

Kalaheo, McKinley
in OIA title game

Kalaheo and McKinley advanced to tomorrow's Oahu Interscholastic Association girls' basketball championship game with playoff victories last night.

Kahuku will play Waipahu for third place tomorrow at 6 p.m., followed by the Kalaheo-McKinley championship game at 7:30, at Blaisdell Arena.

Also decided was the OIA's fifth berth to the HHSAA basketball tournament. Nanakuli earned that spot with a 53-49 win over Castle.

Kalaheo 65, Waipahu 30: At Kalaheo, Brandy Richardson scored 11 of her 20 points in the first half as the Mustangs beat the Marauders.

Waipahu		2	2	9	17--30
Kalaheo		11	19	19	16--65

Waipahu: Renee Pecpec 0, Arlynn Orpilla 7, Mataifono Poto 0, Mariko Meana 0, Christine Houghton 0, Siutupe Faumui 0, Narita Meana 5, Silhouette Saau 2, Moevasa Uele 3, Marie Tuifao 9, Lani Gatoloai 4.

Kalaheo: Michelle Quintana 2, Liz Trexler 0, Kate Mellinger 8, Brandy Richardson 20, Jenn Conner 4, Malia Marks 1, Sharon Wahinekapu 5, Irie Richards 2, Beth Redman 5, Ilima Ah Nee 0, Sherrine Kanahele 0, Kim Taylor 14, Hillary Broad 1, Contina Kemp 1.

Nanakuli 53, Castle 49: At Kahuku, Kelly Lum Ho had seven of her 18 points in the final period as the Golden Hawks pulled out a come-from-behind win over the Knights.

Trailing 41-35 entering the final period, Nanakuli used a three-quarter court press to turn the game in its favor.

Castle		15	10	16	8--49
Nanakuli	11	12	12	18--53

Castle: Lyza Halas 5, Christina Takanishi 0, Ku Kaanoi 8, Jolicia Sepulona 5, Kalei Correa 1, Shyla Santos 6, Bridgett Len-Wai 0, Kim Balles 15, Fele Uperesa 9.

Nanakuli: Gianna Beck 2, Kelly Lum Ho 18, Seannette Nakasone 0, Franchesikah Ako 6, Kori Montez 13, Kari Robles 4, Lahela Romena 2, Shaela Lew 4, Rhonda Naki 2, Summer Victor 2.

McKinley 56, Kahuku 32: At Kahuku, Seni Folaumahina scored 16 of her 27 points in the first half as the Tigers built a 33-4 lead in beating the Red Raiders.

McKinley	15	18	8	15--56
Kahuku		2	2	14	14--32

McKinley: Karlata Nepo 2, Lawrelean Soriano 0, Deeann Flores 0, Patricia Ishiki 4, TeriLynn Madrona 0, Amber Ehia 13, Stacey Towai 0, YoungSil Yang 6, Breena Kim 0, Brianne Ching 0, Briana Ioane 0, Christine Gora 4, Shanena Lino 0, Anela Kimoto 0, Seni Folaumahina 27.

Kahuku: Joy Shlachter 3, Marvel Mau 0, Angie Soliai 4, Aukai Pearl 0, Samantha Alapa 0, Nene Soliai 0, Teisa Fotu 12, Marina Fonoimoana 3, Siki Suguturaga 6, Alumita Tuisuvura 0, Hemaile Enos 0, Ida Vimahi 4, Betty Betham 0.

In the Interscholastic League of Honolulu:

Maryknoll 38, University 33: At McCabe Gym, Nabosa Basse scored five of her 11 points in the final period as the Spartans beat the Jr. Rainbows.

Maryknoll plays Kamehameha for the ILH's second berth in the state tournament today at 6 p.m., at McCabe Gym. Punahou already has the ILH's first state tourney berth.

Maryknoll	10	6	8	14--38
University	5	11	4	13--33

Maryknoll: Kainoa Filawolski 0, Denbey Fukuda 3, Genesis Vincent 6, Mailani Makanani 0, Clayreen Song 2, Michelle Gabriel 6, Kim Washington 4, Kelly O'Brien 0, Megan O'Brien 6, Nabosa Basse 11.

University: Paige Fuller 4, Litiana Vakasausau 0, Christina Ciacci 0, Nikki Drevno 12, Margaret Vakasausau 4, Kasey Tabar 13.

Kamehameha 38, Iolani 37: At McCabe Gym, Kodee Domingo and Kea Kimball each scored 10 points as the Warriors held on to beat the Raiders.

Iolani stole an inbounds pass with five seconds to play but couldn't get a shot off.

Iolani		6	8	12	11--37
Kamehameha	12	12	8	6--38

Iolani: Katie Mau 0, Kacy Nekoba 10, Monica Tokoro 8, Kari Hayashi 1, Lisa Glendenning 12, Shayna Higa 0, Keri Tomomitsu 0, Momi Markus 0, Karyn Fitisemanu 6.

Kamehameha: Rae Self 8, Drae Self 8, Ashley DeSilva 0, Tai Soo 2, Kea Kimball 10, Katanya Kapeli 0, Kodee Domingo 10.